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H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development
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H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development Inc.
Websiteurl
h-e-a-t.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1980
Descriptiontext

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development Inc. is a San Diego, California-based private company founded in 1980 that operates as a specialty distributor and developer of professional spa and hydrotherapy equipment. Its catalog covers hydrotherapy tubs, steam saunas, pressotherapy systems, body wraps, Kneipp water-therapy apparatus, and adjacent wellness hardware such as juicers and mini-trampoline rebounders. The firm also publishes proprietary educational content — a Spa Encyclopedia, lymphology textbooks, practitioner manuals, and DVD/VHS training material — and offers consulting services to spa operators. It carries its own H-E-A-T Inc. label and an Abano sub-brand alongside third-party brands including Gehwol, Akileine, Asepta Laboratoires Monaco, Ballancer, Callusan, Vitamix, Tribest, Norwalk, Heliabrine Monaco, Akildia, Cicaleine, Basti, and Omega.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce via h-e-a-t.com with a stated global shipping footprint and a primary market focus on North America. Customer segments are spa and wellness facilities plus individual spa/therapy practitioners. Distribution is transactional rather than contract-based, with no visible enterprise agreements, subscription, or service-revenue layer beyond consulting.

No public financial information is disclosed: no revenue, no headcount, no funding history, no ownership structure, and no investor relations activity. Contact channels are limited to a single email ([email protected]) and a single phone number. A memorial page on the corporate website for Maria Villarreal suggests founder-family involvement, but no leadership team, board, or governance information is published. The firm operates as a small, long-tenured specialty player with no visible scale, capital, or technology leverage signals.

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H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development Inc., founded in 1980 in San Diego, California, is a specialty distributor and developer of professional hydrotherapy, pressotherapy, and spa equipment serving spa facilities and therapy practitioners via direct e-commerce, with complementary educational publishing and consulting.

Operating statusenum
Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersSan Diego, United States
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San Diego
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
spa therapy equipment, hydrotherapy systems, pressotherapy equipment, lymphedema treatment solutions, spa consulting services
Industry3 codes
1Hydrotherapy & Thermal Spa Services (Sauna/Steam/Hot Tubs)
CodeHSALAFAFPrimaryYes
2Spa Body Wraps & Cocoon Treatments
CodeHSALAFADPrimaryNo
3Spa Body Treatments & Massage (Oils, Scrubs, Wraps)
CodeCRABALAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Other Personal Care Services81219
  • Health Care and Social Assistance62
SIC code3 codes
  • Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies5047
  • Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies3842
  • Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations2844
Product category
Spa Therapy Equipment and Wellness Solutions
Social media profiles2 records
Marketing channels2 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components4 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 record
1Abano
Description

Brand of therapeutic equipment sold through H-E-A-T

Core offering1 text field

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development supplies spa therapy equipment (hydrotherapy tubs, wet rooms, Vichy showers, steam sauna cabinets, pressotherapy/lymphatic drainage devices, herbal and paraffin body wrap systems, and Kneipp water therapy systems), distributes educational materials (lymphology and spa textbooks, manuals, and DVD/VHS workbooks), and sells body care products. It also provides spa consulting services for facility development and professional education/training programs for spa and wellness practitioners, including distribution of the Abano brand.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development is a spa and wellness equipment and education company offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydrotherapy equipment (underwater massage tubs, wet rooms, Vichy showers), thermal therapy (steam sauna cabinets), lymphatic drainage systems (pressotherapy/BOA Max 2 compression devices), body treatment systems (herbal wraps, paraffin mud packs, seaweed thalassotherapy wraps), Kneipp water therapy equipment, and educational materials (lymphology and spa textbooks, DVD/VHS workbooks). The company also provides consulting services for spa development and operates as a distributor for the Abano brand. The offering combines physical equipment products with educational resources and professional consulting services for the spa and medical wellness industry.

Product and service17 records
1Underwater Massage and Aroma Therapy Tubs
CategoryHydrotherapy Equipment
Description

Hydrotherapy tubs providing underwater massage and aroma therapy treatments, designed for spa and wellness facilities.

2Wet Room/Showers
CategoryHydrotherapy Equipment
Description

Wet room and shower installations designed for spa hydrotherapy facilities.

3Steam Sauna Cabinet
CategorySteam and Sauna Equipment
Description

Steam sauna cabinet equipment for spa thermal therapy treatments.

4Pressotherapy System Lymphdrainage (BOA Max 2)
CategoryPressotherapy Equipment
Description

Sequential lymphatic drainage compression device for pressotherapy treatments, available with pants and jacket configurations for full-body lymphatic drainage therapy.

5Herbal Wrap Pack Steam
CategoryBody Wrap and Pack Equipment
Description

Herbal wrap pack system with steam application designed for spa body treatments.

6Parafango (Paraffin Mud) Pack/Wrap
CategoryBody Wrap and Pack Equipment
Description

Paraffin mud pack and wrap treatment system for spa body therapies.

7Thalassotherapy - Seaweed Wrap
CategoryBody Wrap and Pack Equipment
Description

Seaweed wrap treatment system using thalassotherapy principles for spa body care.

8Kneipp Water Therapy
CategoryWater Therapy Equipment
Description

Kneipp water therapy equipment designed for alternative medicine spa treatments.

9Vichy Shower
CategoryHydrotherapy Equipment
Description

Vichy shower equipment designed for spa water therapy treatments.

10Body Care Products
CategoryBody Care Products
Description

Body care products for spa and wellness treatments, including alkaline body care, collagen massage cream, and herbal foot care items.

11H-e-a-t LYMPHOLOGY DVD/VHS Video-Workbooks/Manuals
CategoryEducational Materials
Description

Educational DVD and VHS video workbooks covering lymphology topics for training purposes, intended for spa and medical professionals.

12H-e-a-t SPA Textbooks/Manuals
CategoryEducational Materials
Description

Textbooks and manuals covering spa therapy topics for professional education and training.

13H-e-a-t LYMPHOLOGY Textbooks/Manuals
CategoryEducational Materials
Description

Textbooks and manuals focusing on lymphology for medical and therapy professionals.

14The Spa Encyclopedia
CategoryReference Materials
Description

Comprehensive encyclopedia reference covering spa treatments and terminology for spa and wellness professionals.

15Spa Consulting Services
CategoryConsulting Services
Description

Professional consulting services supporting spa development and therapy center establishment for spa operators and healthcare providers.

16Education and Training Services
CategoryProfessional Education Services
Description

Education and training services for spa and wellness professionals covering hydrotherapy, pressotherapy, and lymphology.

17Abano Branded Products
CategoryBranded Spa Products
Description

Abano brand spa and wellness products distributed by H-E-A-T for spa and therapeutic applications.

Recent move1 record

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large-scale distributor of professional beauty, spa, and personal care products; comparable go-to-market motion to H-E-A-T's consumables distribution business, though operating in adjacent salon/spa categories at materially greater scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Distributor of rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and wellness products including lymphatic and therapeutic equipment; serves practitioner buyers comparable to H-E-A-T's therapy/specialist customer base at much larger scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Manufacturer of compression therapy / lymphatic drainage systems (a brand H-E-A-T already distributes via the BOA Max 2 / pressotherapy line); directly comparable technology competing in the same lymphatic drainage category.

TypeDirect peer
Description

A leading U.S. distributor of professional spa, wellness, and salon equipment, supplies, and education — directly comparable to H-E-A-T's equipment-plus-consumables-plus-education model, though at materially larger scale.

TypeOthers
Description

German foot care brand whose products H-E-A-T distributes; an adjacent supplier partner whose branded offerings parallel H-E-A-T's Herbal Foot Care and body care categories.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium European manufacturer of saunas, steam rooms, and spa thermal equipment; directly comparable to H-E-A-T's steam sauna cabinet and thermal therapy line as a competing equipment brand and supplier partner.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Premium German manufacturer of spa fittings, showers (including Vichy-style), and hydrotherapy installations; comparable to H-E-A-T's hydrotherapy/Vichy shower equipment line at the high end of the same category.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Distributor of spa equipment, treatment tables, hydrotherapy, and wellness supplies to spa and aesthetic professionals, overlapping with H-E-A-T's equipment catalog and practitioner buyer base.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Manufacturer of pneumatic compression devices for lymphedema and vascular therapy, directly overlapping H-E-A-T's BOA Max 2 / pressotherapy product category and clinical buyer segment.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Developer of pneumatic compression and recovery devices used in sports recovery and lymphatic therapy; overlaps H-E-A-T's pressotherapy/lymphatic drainage positioning and competes for practitioner and consumer spend.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat2 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development

Spa Therapy Equipment and Wellness Solutionsh-e-a-t.com

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development Inc., founded in 1980 in San Diego, California, is a specialty distributor and developer of professional hydrotherapy, pressotherapy, and spa equipment serving spa facilities and therapy practitioners via direct e-commerce, with complementary educational publishing and consulting.

What H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development does

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development Inc. is a San Diego, California-based private company founded in 1980 that operates as a specialty distributor and developer of professional spa and hydrotherapy equipment. Its catalog covers hydrotherapy tubs, steam saunas, pressotherapy systems, body wraps, Kneipp water-therapy apparatus, and adjacent wellness hardware such as juicers and mini-trampoline rebounders. The firm also publishes proprietary educational content — a Spa Encyclopedia, lymphology textbooks, practitioner manuals, and DVD/VHS training material — and offers consulting services to spa operators. It carries its own H-E-A-T Inc. label and an Abano sub-brand alongside third-party brands including Gehwol, Akileine, Asepta Laboratoires Monaco, Ballancer, Callusan, Vitamix, Tribest, Norwalk, Heliabrine Monaco, Akildia, Cicaleine, Basti, and Omega.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce via h-e-a-t.com with a stated global shipping footprint and a primary market focus on North America. Customer segments are spa and wellness facilities plus individual spa/therapy practitioners. Distribution is transactional rather than contract-based, with no visible enterprise agreements, subscription, or service-revenue layer beyond consulting.

No public financial information is disclosed: no revenue, no headcount, no funding history, no ownership structure, and no investor relations activity. Contact channels are limited to a single email ([email protected]) and a single phone number. A memorial page on the corporate website for Maria Villarreal suggests founder-family involvement, but no leadership team, board, or governance information is published. The firm operates as a small, long-tenured specialty player with no visible scale, capital, or technology leverage signals.

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development firmographics

Firmographics
Name
H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development
Legal name
H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development Inc.
Website
https://h-e-a-t.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1980
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development Inc., founded in 1980 in San Diego, California, is a specialty distributor and developer of professional hydrotherapy, pressotherapy, and spa equipment serving spa facilities and therapy practitioners via direct e-commerce, with complementary educational publishing and consulting.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development industry classification

Industry
Product category
Spa Therapy Equipment and Wellness Solutions
NAICS
Other Personal Care Services (81219), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
SIC
Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)
akta.pro primary industry
Hydrotherapy & Thermal Spa Services (Sauna/Steam/Hot Tubs) (HSALAFAF)
akta.pro secondary industries
Spa Body Wraps & Cocoon Treatments (HSALAFAD), Spa Body Treatments & Massage (Oils, Scrubs, Wraps) (CRABALAG)

Keywords

  • Spa therapy equipment
  • Hydrotherapy systems
  • Pressotherapy equipment
  • Lymphedema treatment solutions
  • Spa consulting services

Where H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
San Diego
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development product offering

Product offering

Core offering

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development supplies spa therapy equipment (hydrotherapy tubs, wet rooms, Vichy showers, steam sauna cabinets, pressotherapy/lymphatic drainage devices, herbal and paraffin body wrap systems, and Kneipp water therapy systems), distributes educational materials (lymphology and spa textbooks, manuals, and DVD/VHS workbooks), and sells body care products. It also provides spa consulting services for facility development and professional education/training programs for spa and wellness practitioners, including distribution of the Abano brand.

Product overview

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development is a spa and wellness equipment and education company offering a comprehensive portfolio of hydrotherapy equipment (underwater massage tubs, wet rooms, Vichy showers), thermal therapy (steam sauna cabinets), lymphatic drainage systems (pressotherapy/BOA Max 2 compression devices), body treatment systems (herbal wraps, paraffin mud packs, seaweed thalassotherapy wraps), Kneipp water therapy equipment, and educational materials (lymphology and spa textbooks, DVD/VHS workbooks). The company also provides consulting services for spa development and operates as a distributor for the Abano brand. The offering combines physical equipment products with educational resources and professional consulting services for the spa and medical wellness industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Abano: Brand of therapeutic equipment sold through H-E-A-T

Products and services

  • Underwater Massage and Aroma Therapy Tubs Hydrotherapy tubs providing underwater massage and aroma therapy treatments, designed for spa and wellness facilities.
  • Wet Room/Showers Wet room and shower installations designed for spa hydrotherapy facilities.
  • Steam Sauna Cabinet Steam sauna cabinet equipment for spa thermal therapy treatments.
  • Pressotherapy System Lymphdrainage (BOA Max 2) Sequential lymphatic drainage compression device for pressotherapy treatments, available with pants and jacket configurations for full-body lymphatic drainage therapy.
  • Herbal Wrap Pack Steam Herbal wrap pack system with steam application designed for spa body treatments.
  • Parafango (Paraffin Mud) Pack/Wrap Paraffin mud pack and wrap treatment system for spa body therapies.
  • Thalassotherapy - Seaweed Wrap Seaweed wrap treatment system using thalassotherapy principles for spa body care.
  • Kneipp Water Therapy Kneipp water therapy equipment designed for alternative medicine spa treatments.
  • Vichy Shower Vichy shower equipment designed for spa water therapy treatments.
  • Body Care Products Body care products for spa and wellness treatments, including alkaline body care, collagen massage cream, and herbal foot care items.
  • H-e-a-t LYMPHOLOGY DVD/VHS Video-Workbooks/Manuals Educational DVD and VHS video workbooks covering lymphology topics for training purposes, intended for spa and medical professionals.
  • H-e-a-t SPA Textbooks/Manuals Textbooks and manuals covering spa therapy topics for professional education and training.
  • H-e-a-t LYMPHOLOGY Textbooks/Manuals Textbooks and manuals focusing on lymphology for medical and therapy professionals.
  • The Spa Encyclopedia Comprehensive encyclopedia reference covering spa treatments and terminology for spa and wellness professionals.
  • Spa Consulting Services Professional consulting services supporting spa development and therapy center establishment for spa operators and healthcare providers.
  • Education and Training Services Education and training services for spa and wellness professionals covering hydrotherapy, pressotherapy, and lymphology.
  • Abano Branded Products Abano brand spa and wellness products distributed by H-E-A-T for spa and therapeutic applications.

Companies that use H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Has API
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H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • SalonCentric: Large-scale distributor of professional beauty, spa, and personal care products; comparable go-to-market motion to H-E-A-T's consumables distribution business, though operating in adjacent salon/spa categories at materially greater scale.
  • Performance Health: Distributor of rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and wellness products including lymphatic and therapeutic equipment; serves practitioner buyers comparable to H-E-A-T's therapy/specialist customer base at much larger scale.
  • NormaTec (Hyperice): Developer of pneumatic compression and recovery devices used in sports recovery and lymphatic therapy; overlaps H-E-A-T's pressotherapy/lymphatic drainage positioning and competes for practitioner and consumer spend.

Direct peers

  • Ballancer: Manufacturer of compression therapy / lymphatic drainage systems (a brand H-E-A-T already distributes via the BOA Max 2 / pressotherapy line); directly comparable technology competing in the same lymphatic drainage category.
  • Universal Companies: A leading U.S. distributor of professional spa, wellness, and salon equipment, supplies, and education — directly comparable to H-E-A-T's equipment-plus-consumables-plus-education model, though at materially larger scale.
  • Klafs: Premium European manufacturer of saunas, steam rooms, and spa thermal equipment; directly comparable to H-E-A-T's steam sauna cabinet and thermal therapy line as a competing equipment brand and supplier partner.
  • Dornbracht: Premium German manufacturer of spa fittings, showers (including Vichy-style), and hydrotherapy installations; comparable to H-E-A-T's hydrotherapy/Vichy shower equipment line at the high end of the same category.
  • SpaEquip: Distributor of spa equipment, treatment tables, hydrotherapy, and wellness supplies to spa and aesthetic professionals, overlapping with H-E-A-T's equipment catalog and practitioner buyer base.
  • Lympha Press: Manufacturer of pneumatic compression devices for lymphedema and vascular therapy, directly overlapping H-E-A-T's BOA Max 2 / pressotherapy product category and clinical buyer segment.

Others

  • Gehwol: German foot care brand whose products H-E-A-T distributes; an adjacent supplier partner whose branded offerings parallel H-E-A-T's Herbal Foot Care and body care categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development social profiles

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H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development financial estimates

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Valuation estimate

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development leadership team

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H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development

What does H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development do?

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development supplies spa therapy equipment (hydrotherapy tubs, wet rooms, Vichy showers, steam sauna cabinets, pressotherapy/lymphatic drainage devices, herbal and paraffin body wrap systems, and Kneipp water therapy systems), distributes educational materials (lymphology and spa textbooks, manuals, and DVD/VHS workbooks), and sells body care products. It also provides spa consulting services for facility development and professional education/training programs for spa and wellness practitioners, including distribution of the Abano brand.

Is H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development a public or private company?

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development founded?

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development was founded in 1980. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development based?

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development is headquartered in San Diego, United States, in the North America region.

Who are H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are SalonCentric, Performance Health and NormaTec (Hyperice). Direct peers are Ballancer, Universal Companies, Klafs, Dornbracht, SpaEquip and Lympha Press. Gehwol is listed as an others.

Does H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development have an API?

No public API is recorded for H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development.

What industry is H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development in?

H-E-A-T Spa Kur Therapy Development's product category is Spa Therapy Equipment and Wellness Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSALAFAF, Hydrotherapy & Thermal Spa Services (Sauna/Steam/Hot Tubs), with a secondary code of HSALAFAD, Spa Body Wraps & Cocoon Treatments. Its NAICS code is 81219 and its SIC code is 5047.

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