| Acupressure:
|
Ancient
Chinese and Japanese technique to release muscle tension by
applying pressure to specialised points on the body |
| Acupuncture: |
Ancient
Chinese treatment of pain (or disease) by painlessly inserting
the tips of needles to regulate the life energy, imparting
a relaxed and invigorating effect. Also available by electro
and laser treatments. |
| Aerosol
Inhalation: |
Misting
of seawater, treated with specialist products, to clear the
respiratory passages. |
| Algotherapy: |
Application
of seaweed which re-mineralise and thin while causing sweating |
| Aromatherapy:
|
Body,
face, and/or scalp massage treatments that assist in improving
circulation through use of aromatic essential oils extracted
from plants, trees, and flowers |
| Balneotherapy: |
Warm
mud or thermal baths, usually with ozone, physiotherapy and
underwater exercises, which detoxifies the skin and boosts
circulation |
| Body
Composition Analysis: |
An
evaluation process used to determine the ratio of body fat
against lean body mass. Results aid in establishing individual
nutrition and exercise programs |
| Body
Scrub/Exfoliation: |
Invigorating
deep cleansing body treatment which improves circulation by
exfoliating dead skin cells and nourishing the skin |
| Body
Wrap: |
The
body is wrapped in hot linens, plastic sheets, and blankets.
Heat penetrates the skin resulting in muscle relaxation and
skin revitalisation with toxins and excess fluid eliminated
from the body |
| Bust
Treatment: |
Exfoliation
treatment followed by application of specific products and
specialised massage to tone, firm and strengthen the skin
for an improved bust shape |
| Cathiodermie: |
Mild
electrical current that deep cleansed the skin, oxygenating
the outer skin layer |
| Cellu
M6: |
Electrical
driven massage which folds and sucks skin between two motorised
rollers, aiding lymph flow and circulation. Used as a detoxification
treatment or to aid stress relief |
| Colonic
Irrigation: |
The
washing out of the bowel by a gentle enema, (a liquid injected
through the anus that stimulates evacuation). |
| Electrotherapy: |
Techniques
to relieve aching muscles and rheumatism, based on the use
of different electric frequencies with a pain soothing, anti-inflammatory
action |
| Facial:
|
A
deep cleansing treatment of the face, neck, and shoulders |
| Fango
/ Mud: |
Made
from solid clay, thermal water and an organic component (such
as algae, bacteria and protozoa). Matured in vats to reach
a final product rich in goodness |
| Fangotherapy: |
Mineralised
mud application, best over a fortnight’s treatment, fights
respiratory problems |
| Faradic
Exercise: |
Passive
electrically controlled exercise to tone and firm the body |
| Floatation
Tank: |
Relieves
stress and fatigue. Covered bath containing a saturated solution
of Epsom salts in water allowing the body to float effortlessly.
|
| Galvanic
Treatments: |
Encourages
the absorption of liquids into the skin by using current conducting
clay and electrodes to firm specific parts of the body.
|
| G5
Massage: |
Deep
massage used on different parts of the body by various electronic
applicator heads to relieve fatigue and tension. |
| Hellerwork: |
Restores
the body’s balance. Combines manipulation of connective
body tissue with discussion on effects of mental attitudes
on the body. |
| Herbal
Wrap: |
A
body treatment used to eliminate impurities and toxins while
promoting muscle relaxation. The body is wrapped in sheets
soaked in a heated herbal solution, plastic, sheets, and blankets.
|
| Holistic
Health: |
Alternative
approach to health and fitness that focuses on lifestyle,
health, mental well-being, and spiritual awareness. |
| Hydrotherapy: |
Alternate
use of hot and cold water, changes boost circulation and increase
metabolic rate. |
| Hydro-massage: |
Relaxing
and sedative massage by underwater cyclic jets |
| Ionithermie: |
Range
of facial and slimming treatments for correction of cellulite,
using gentle galvanic stimulants with thermal clay and biologically
active natural ingredients. |
| Iridology: |
Uses
the study of the iris as a form of diagnosis, which can reveal
genetic weaknesses and characteristics in the body which may
cause health problems |
| Karwendel: |
Use
of fossil oils to relax and refresh the body, beneficial for
poor skin conditions. |
| Kinesiology: |
Used
to diagnose food allergies and other conditions using acupressure
massage and testing muscle strength to check energy flow |
| Kneipp
Therapy: |
Cold
water treatment, with the body stimulated by the cold which
improves circulation, metabolism and strengthens the nervous
system |
| Kur
Bath: |
Hungarian
detoxifying, therapeutic bath that contains a high concentration
of minerals drawn from a spring more than 2,000 metres below
the earth’s surface. |
| Loofah
Body Scrub: |
A
full body exfoliating treatment using a loofah sponge and
mixture of sea salt and warm almond or avocado oil.
|
| Inhalation: |
Thermal
vapours / steam from thermal waters. |
| Jacuzzi
(or Roman Bath): |
Emulsion
of air in water, causing the oxygenation of tissue and general
feeling of well-being. |
| Lymph
drainage: |
Lymphatic
system is responsible for removal of waste and toxins from
the body. |
| Massage
(Swedish/Thai): |
Balancing
massage on energy flows within the body, offers feeling of
well-being after treatment. |
| Paraffin
Wax Baths: |
Warm
wax brushed over the body which is then wrapped up to perspire
in order to draw out toxins, cleans the pores and soften the
skin. |
| Pool
Gymnastics: |
Gentle
exercise of the joints in hot seawater, when the body is no
more than 10% of its normal weight. |
| Pressure
Therapy: |
Using
special boots, varicose veins are treated through a system
of gradually increased pressure |
| Re-education: |
A
specific follow-up to each seawater treatment program, which
improves physical recuperation |
| Reflexology: |
Pressure
point foot and hand massages that improves circulation and
lymph drainage and relieves tension throughout the body. Thumb
and finger pressure is applied to specific areas that correspond
to internal organs. |
| Rolfing: |
Structural
re-balancing treatments developed to improve movement through
intense manipulation of rigid muscles, bones, and joints. |
| Salt
Glow: |
A
cleansing treatment used to remove dead skin and improve circulation
by rubbing a mixture of coarse salt and aromatic oils on the
body. |
| Salt
Rub: |
Invigorating,
brisk body rub immediately after showering with salt massaged
all over the body. |
| Sauna: |
Heat
treatment in a wooden lined room to make the body perspire,
which opens the pores and leaves the body glowing after a
cold shower |
| Sea
Mud: |
Treatment
against inflammation and pain throughout the body, or in a
specific problem area, which slowly and gently exercises the
joints. |
| Shiatsu:
|
A
Japanese acupressure massage technique where pressure is applied
by the therapist's fingers, palms, and thumbs to specific
points on the body. The body's inner powers of energy and
healing are both stimulated and re-balanced. |
| Shower
(Scottish/Thai): |
High
pressure seawater massage that stimulates circulation. According
to the technique used, it helps firm and tone muscles or can
be adapted to the treatment of cellulite |
| Sitz
Baths: |
Hip
bath divided into two, one half filled with hot water, the
other half with cold water, whereby feet are immersed in the
cold water, whilst sitting in the hot water, then the process
is alternated, which improves circulation. |
| Sophrology: |
Treatment
of physical and psychological complaints by mental visualisation
relaxation techniques |
| Spa: |
Originally
a health resort where there was a nearby curative mineral
spring |
| Steam
Bath: |
Heat
treatment in own enclosure, with steam promoting perspiration
and removing body toxins |
| Steam
Cabinet: |
Head
remains outside cabinet while rest of body perspires inside.
Warmer than a steam room. |
| Tai
Chi: |
An
ancient Chinese martial arts discipline where mental focus
and controlled graceful movements are combined to unite the
mind and body. |
| Thalassotherapy: |
Treatments
based on use of the therapeutic use of seawater and seaweed
which include algae baths, masks and wraps. |
| Thermal
Water: |
Hot
water rich in bromide, gases, iodine and salts |
| Turkish
Baths: |
Series
of increasingly hot steam rooms complete with marble slabs
for reclining as the body perspires. Reverse procedure before
a cold shower |
| Underwater
Therapy: |
Benefits
of massage without physical pulsation, improving circulation.
|
| Water
Massage Bed: |
A
relaxing, sedative massage of seawater spray via a ramp of
threadlike jets whilst in a reclining position. |
