PROCEDURES

This is a signature treatment, exclusively provided in the spa resort of Marienbad using the natural local mineral waters and natural CO2 gas that naturally seeps out from the ground. The water is heated to a temperature of between 28-34 °C in an individual bathtub, into which is pumped the natural CO2 gas that fizzes onto the skin, producing a relaxing, tickling sensation. The carbon dioxide is absorbed through the skin into the body, where slows down the heart activity and reduces the blood pressure. Several treatments will result in improved blood circulation, heart and kidney activity as well as reduced stress and anxiety. The benefits and procedures are similar to the carbon dioxide bath treatment (See Hydrotherapy: Carbon Dioxide Bath), however the advantage here is that all the properties used are both local and natural.

• Time: 25 minutes + full body dry wrap (15 minutes)
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

Identical to the individual mineral bath treatment (See: Individual Mineral Bath) and exclusively provided in the spa resort of Marienbad, the difference here is that herbal extracts or salts are added to the water. The herbal extracts used include: Nettle, which softens the skin and can help eczema conditions, Camomile, that is anti-inflammatory and speeds up the healing of wounds, Horsetail Plant, for backaches and aching joints and Tannin combined with Oak Bark to sooth skin irritations. Dead Sea Salts can also be combined with the mineral bath which not only have anti-inflammatory and antiallergic effects but also help improve the flexibility and elasticity of the skin.

• Time: 20 minutes + dry wrap (15 minutes)
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

This is another signature treatment of the spa resort of Marienbad where the gas – ‘Marie’s gas’ – that bubbles naturally out of the ground is used for the treatment. This gas is of volcanic origin and contains 99.7% CO2. In our other resorts normal, commercial CO2 gas (the same as in the food industry) is used. During the treatment you lie fully clothed, comfortably on a bed enclosed in a large plastic bag that is sealed just under the arms. The gas is then pumped into the bag, which slowly inflates, where it is absorbed through the clothes and skin into the body where it slows down heart activity and reduces blood pressure. The gas also improves blood circulation and kidney activity and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The gas is also known to stimulate the production of the sexual hormones, testosterone and estradiol, which is why it is successful for the improvement of sexual functions and to relieve menopausal symptoms in women.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

Specific to the spa resort of Marienbad, these injections are an application of the famous CO2 ‘Marie’s gas‘that bubbles naturally out from the ground. The application of this gas to the subcutis in the area of the large joints and spine produces many remarkable effects including pain relief, improvement in blood circulation to the area and an acceleration of healing.

• Time: 5 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

If you are staying with us for one week or longer on a traditional or therapeutic spa stay, it is likely that you will receive a weekly control check up with one of our spa doctors. The purpose of this consultation is to ensure that your treatment plan is having the best results possible and that you are getting the best out of our spa services. In some cases the treatment plan might be adjusted and additional treatments advised, depending on your progress.

At the end of your stay our spa doctors will conduct a final consultation to ensure that the treatments prescribed have gone according to plan. This is also an opportunity for the doctor to give you the necessary medical and lifestyle advice to help continue the improvement in your health once you leave

Throughout your stay our doctors are on hand to give you the necessary advice and guidance to ensure that you make the most from our spa facilities and treatments. They will also be able to answer questions that you may have and can give you important advice on our effective preventative therapies and improving your health in general. Some of our signature treatments, because of their unique effects, require a doctor’s consultation prior to booking. Your health spa or hotel reception will be able to give you further information on this and how you can book an appointment to see a doctor.

The individual bubble bath is similar to the individual thermal bubble bath (See Balneotherapy: Individual Thermal Bubble Bath), however, instead of using thermal water, ordinary water is used that has been heated to a temperature of between 32-34 °C. Into this is pumped small ‘fizzy’ bubbles of air. The treatment lasts from between 10 to 20 minutes during which you lie relaxing as small air bubbles relaxingly caress and coat the skin. The treatment is ideal for general relaxation as there is a pleasant soothing feeling of general tickling from the bubbles. The treatment in some of our spa locations is followed by a full body 15 minute dry wrap (See Other: Dry Wrap).

• Time: 10-20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

Also known as Colonic Irrigation this practice was reputedly used in Ancient Egypt, China and India. However the method common in the West today has its origins in 19th century European Spas. The treatment is conducted lying down, whilst warm purified water is introduced into the colon via the rectum. Once this is completed the therapist uses special massage techniques to stimulate the release of the water. The whole process takes between 30-45 minutes and has the effect of cleansing the bowels from built up toxins, bacteria, parasites and other unwanted substances.

• Time: 30-45 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

‘Scottish spray’ is a stimulating and extremely vigorous treatment. Whilst standing in a swimsuit or naked a pressurized jet of water (3 atm) is applied from a 3 to 4 meter distance. For the first 30 seconds the temperature set at 38-40 °C followed by a spray of 16-18 °C for 5-10 seconds. This procedure is repeated several times first in the area of the upper and lower extremities, then on the torso and belly, following the course of the large intestine, from the front and back. The treatment ends with a cold spray. This treatment improves the immune system, circulation and metabolism and leaves a rejuvenating feeling.

• Time: 10-15 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: In some locations
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

Soft massage of skin and hypodermis by larger gas bubbles, which permeate the water bath through a perforated grate. Indication: locomotive system disorders, vasoneurosis, menopausal dysfunction.

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Analgesic, Regenerative

During this procedure, according to patient’s health condition, 6 types of hydrotherapy are carried out. A part of each hydrotherapy is exercise in a rehabilitation pool. Before the treatment, it is necessary to have a shower and then, according to instructions, to undergo individual stages of the prescribed water treatment. After all treatments, it is recommended to relax for 30 minutes in a room with relaxing music. This procedure is demanding on ones time as well as physically, do not plan other program.

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Regenerative

It is done as a group exercise and it uses the relaxing effect of warm water in combination with movement therapy, which is due to the ease of floating in water. Indication: locomotive system disorders especially after operations and injuries, spine disorders, kidney and urinary stones without infection of the urinary tract, conditions after urological and gynaecological operations, obesity, nervous disorders Counterindication: all acute and decompensated disorders, open skin injuries, untreated suppurating and mould disorders of the skin, urine and stool incontinence a relative counter-indication is epilepsy.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

A qualified physiotherapist conducts all individual therapeutic exercise sessions as prescribed by the doctor. These classes are designed to maintain or restore physical mobility capacities as well as to develop functional capabilities. The therapy includes active and passive movements as well as mobilization and manipulation. Other methods may include visualization, active muscle contraction, active assisted movements and free active movement. An inseparable part of these classes are breathing exercises in addition to training for balance, strength and flexibility.

• Time: 20-30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

A therapeutic massage performed by a qualified massage therapist, sometimes referred to as a "classic" massage, uses a variety of techniques during the treatment. Generally, massage targets areas where secondary changes have occurred as a result of an injury response somewhere in the body. The goal is to speed up the healing process by improving blood flow to the problem areas. As well as improving blood flow in the targeted areas, it can relax or stimulate muscles and relieve pain. Massage is normally performed in the following areas: back, arms, lower legs, abdomen, chest and neck. Depending on the target area, it is either referred to as a 'partial' or 'total' massage.

• Time: 20-40 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

After a medical examination and diagnosis a massage is prescribed for a certain body part. The aim is the stimulation of the blood circulation in a particular body part, relaxing muscle stretch and the improvement of ligament and joint mobility.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

This uses a very specialized massage technique, targeting the nerve connections and endings. The massage is carried out in one of four areas, the head and neck, the back, the chest or the pelvis. Using the thumb and forefinger the masseur presses firmly along short or long, direct or curved lines. This massage action is very particular and not only promotes healing in the area being massaged, but through a ‘reflex’ effect promotes healing in all of the body, this is why it is sometimes referred to as ‘reflex’ massage. In addition it has been found to be very effective in relieving stress, fatigue, sleep and digestive disorders and high blood pressure. The massage is a very sensitive body intervention that can have certain unexpected side effects such as, short breath, stomach pain, lowering of blood pressure and sudden fatigue. As a result prescription is given with care and under the guidance of a doctor.

• Time: 20-30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

The main principal of reflexology is based on the fact that in the human body there are more than seventy thousand nerve terminals in the foot. These nerve terminals connect to internal and external organs throughout the body through energy channels. This massage specifically targets the hands and feet, stimulating the nerve endings to produce a general healing effect. In particular it has a positive ‘reflex’ effect on the blood circulatory and lymphatic systems, the immune system and regulates the functioning of the endocrine glands. The massage also has relaxing and pain-alleviation effects particularly effective for back pain and headaches. It also can help in cases of anxiety, insomnia and disorders of the digestive system.

• Time: 20-50 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

This is a specialized massage conducted normally by a physiotherapist, the aim of which is to assist the lymphatic system, particularly in cases where there is or has been a malfunction. The massage involves light rhythmical movements of the hand that is applied to the lymph nodes and the lymphatic system. It is this action that stimulates the lymph node activity to cleanse the body and helps the flow of lymphatic fluid to remove toxins, debris, cell waste and dead particles. The massage is usually divided into extremities of the body, each extremity generally taking half an hour to massage

• Time: 20-50 minutes per extremity
• Doctor’s prescription required: In some locations
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

This is a manual technique used for the treatment of joint ‘blocks’ that cause pain and restrict movement that may also cause reflex changes such as aches and spasms. In most cases these are in the so-called ‘joint’ sections of the spine. The purpose of the treatment is the release of the segment and the restoration of joint freedom. Firstly an overstress is given to the problem area and then the ‘block’ is released through a fast small movement with mild force. This technique is continued using short repetitive movements, starting from a marginal to neutral position, without impact but permanent overstress. This results in a mitigation of the ‘block’ or even in direct elimination. This manipulation has to be carried out by a doctor specially trained and licensed. Mobilisation techniques on the other hand, such as slower muscle pulling and release, stretching etc are normally carried out by a qualified physiotherapist.

• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

Ultrasound uses sound of high frequency and intensity that are converted to mechanical and heat energy. 30% of this mechanical energy results in a type of micro-massage in the tissues of the body that are targeted, resulting in heat. The treatment is administered by placing the head of the device in continuous or pulse application into the skin that has been given a coating of paraffin oil or conductive gel. The depth of impact varies between 2-6 cm and the effect stimulates the molecules causing subsequent chemical reactions. It also improves blood circulation as well as nutrition of the tissues with an analgesic and antispastic effect. The site of application needs to be prescribed by a doctor, but it is generally an area that is in pain or in need of relief.

• Time: 5-15 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

This treatment brings relieve of most pains of the locomotive system. The aim is loosening, stretching and strengthening muscles, removing pain and restoring normal locomotive function.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

During a reflexive massage, hyperalgesic zones are affected, which accompany inner organ disorders. A set of special techniques and grips, which are chosen by a physiotherapist according to the patient’s actual condition, are used. There are three basic sets - neck, back and pelvis.

• Time: 15-30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Analgesic, Spasmolytic

A holistic relaxing massage improves the blood circulation and skin elasticity, stimulates the immune system, helps to fight everyday stress, it brings deep relaxation and as an additional therapy it is beneficial to many chronic and acute illnesses for example headaches, physical and mental tiredness.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Analgesic

Ergometre is a part of medical rehabilitation, which has the aim of loosening large joints of the lower limbs. It improves the cardiovascular system and physical performance depending on the specified loading.

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

Dry CO2 gas bath combined with oxygen therapy BRAND NEW SPA TREATMENT IN MARIÁNSKÉ LÁZNĚ In the spa hotel Nové Lázně, you can try a treatment, which helps to regenerate cells and slows down their ageing. It is essentially a traditional Mariánské Lázně treatment - dry CO2 gas baths combined with oxygen therapy. Dry CO2 gas baths improves the blood circulation in all organs of the human body. Blood vessels enlarge and more oxygen gets to the cells. Due to the combination with oxygen therapy, the oxygen supply is even more significant. All body cells are oxidised, particularly the brain cells. D. Med. Knára and D. Med. Somol proved, in their thesis from November 2007, that after this treatment there is an improvement in the saturation of haemoglobin by oxygen and due to this more oxygen gets in to the cells, which contributes to their regeneration and simultaneously postponing cell ageing.

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

This treatment is especially beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis. The forearms and lower limbs are placed into water trays of 34 °C. Water and a gentle electrical current are the components of this treatment and the electric current is passed through these particular body parts. Because only the limbs of the body are immersed in water, the electric current in the four-cell bath can be given at a stronger intensity that the full galvanic bath (See: Galvanic Bath). The treatment also has the benefit of improving the circulation.

• Time: 15-30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

This treatment uses a mixture of electric currents, (both galvanic and impulse) that have an inhibitory or facilitatory effect depending on the frequency, intensity and other parameters. The result is both pain relief and an improvement in circulation. Generally the treatment is prescribed for conditions such as sprains, bruises, oedemas, joint and spine wear and disc degeneration.

• Time: 6 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

This treatment is conducted in the lying position on a bed or couch, while the treated body part is exposed to an artificial magnetic field (magnetic blanket, contact treatment head or magnetic cylinder). By creating a weak pulsating magnetic field around the body, it has the effect of recharging the magnetic stimulation of the cells. This results in the normalizing of the metabolism and regeneration of cells thereby supporting the healing process. The treatment also has counter indications, such as implanted cardio stimulators (pace maker), fungal diseases, tumors and pregnancy.

• Time: 10-30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

A short-wave diathermy is an electro-therapeutic procedure, which uses the thermal effect of high frequency electric current. During this procedure, tissues and organs are warmed deep inside, the local metabolism is increased, it also supports absorption of chronic inflammatory, after injury and after operation infiltrates, it improves the elasticity of connective tissues, it also has an analgesic effect. It has to be prescribed by a doctor. The length of application is 10-15 minutes. Indication: chronic illnesses of joint, ligaments and tendons, gynaecologic and urological chronic inflammations, post-operation condition, urgent incontinence. Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, direct application to metal implants, malign tumours, acute inflammations, bleeding conditions, application on the stomach during menstruation period, application on thymus and growth zones, trombophlebitis etc.

• Time: 10-20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Analgesic, Spasmolytic

The device Phyaction, is able to apply all currently available forms of electro-therapy. It is used mainly for its analgesic effect, improving the blood circulation in tissues, strengthening muscles of pelvic fundus and for myo-relaxing effect on the skeletal muscles. It is prescribed by a doctor, the length of application is 3-20 minutes depending on the type of electric current and the type of illness. Indication: locomotive system disorders /vertebrogennic algic syndrome, frozen shoulder syndrome / neuralgia, distortion, stress incontinence, atonic urine bladder, ischaemic illness of lower limbs. Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, tumours, sensitivity defects, metal implants within current line, pregnancy, eczema, bleeding conditions.

• Time: 3-20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Analgesic

This treatment uses the healing properties of paraffin. It starts with disinfecting the hands which are then immersed in melted paraffin several times. The paraffin creates an occlusive layer on the hands surface. Then the hands or feet are wrapped in foils and terry gloves to maintain the optimum temperature for the duration of the treatment. This treatment helps to relieve joint stiffness, chronic pain, and promotes healing and tissue maintenance. At the same time it has sedative and immune-biological effects.

• Time: 15-20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic

The oxygen is inhaled through an intranasal tube into the nose, whilst you lie comfortably in a reclining chair. The air being inhaled is enriched with about 40-60% oxygen at a reasonable humidity level. A long term supply of oxygen into the body enhances the immune system, improves heart activity and elasticity of the lungs, helps the condition and efficiency of the mind and is excellent for all round health. Sometimes a vitamin drink is also offered as part of the treatment.

• Time: 50-60 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

The salt cave is a room constructed from real salt and depending on the location this salt can be imported from several different sources. The room is designed to be relaxing and atmospheric. During the treatment you lie comfortably in a chair relaxing whilst breathing in this special salty air. In the process tiny salt particles are inhaled into the respiratory system and lungs. Since salt has an anti-bacterial effect the salt particles help dissolve mucous and have a cleansing reaction in the respiratory system. It is effective in the treatment of chronic respiratory conditions, or the aftereffects of a cold or respiratory infection. Because the body is in a totally relaxed position, the inhalation process is more effective, and it combines improved respiratory function with stress reduction. In some locations this treatment is followed by a thermal bath (See Balneotherapy: Thermal Bath).

• Time: 60 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

According to the scientific definition, auriculotherapy is a method for keeping healthy, which uses points on the external ear for diagnosis and by stimulating these points we can cure functional or other changes caused by an illness. The points on the external ear are active only in the case of a pathological condition.

• Time: 15 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

Cosmetic treatment of cellulites, which consists of a cinnamon or paraffin wrap, pressure massage in an apparatus lymfoven and cosmetic skin treatment.

Counterindication: over sensitivity to cinnamon extract, blood circulation disorders, suppurating and mycotic skin disorders disorders of blood circulation, purulent and mycotic skin diseases.

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Anti -cellulite

Using the same rays that are in parts of sunlight, the body is exposed either partially or fully. U.V. rays can be used to different medical effect. Applied with caution U.V. light can improve the body’s immune system, muscle performance and the creation of red blood cells. U.V. light is also used for the treatment of many skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema particularly in our health spa in Smrdáky Slovakia that specializes in treating conditions of this nature.

• Time: 15-20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Well Being, Medical Wellness

Firstly there is a massage to the affected area using ‘glasses’, then ‘the glasses’ are attached to the affected place. After applying the warm glasses the cooling process forms a vacuum which leads to them adhering to the skin. Blood circulation and oxygen supply in the surrounding area increases. Bringing blood and oxygen into critical points washes away harmful substances, detoxicates the body and repeatedly brings back-pain relief and adjustment to the function of the appropriate inner organ. So the treatment has physical, reflective and metabolic effects as well because it affects metabolic processes in a surrounding area and stimulates immunity of the organism.

• Time: 40 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

The relaxation massage is conducted on a massage bed whilst the masseur massages part or all of the body. This is a slow massage with Swedish techniques that uses steady stroking movements of the hand. It is effective in improving blood circulation, the oxygen supply to the tissues and muscle flexibility. The time of the massage depends very much on your choice, but is generally purchasable in times of 20 minutes which can be extended according to your wishes. Our spas offer many different types of massage choices and styles to choose from, many within the frame of special complementing treatments.

• Time: 20-40 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

This treatment is conducted lying in a comfortable position. A relaxing massage technique is applied with gentle pumping and stroking movements to the face, forehead, nose, eyes and ears. The same technique is also used on the nape or back of the neck. This massage gently reduces stress and tension and is recommended after a stressful day, stiffness after a long journey or after working on the computer for a long stretch.

• Time: 15-30 minutes (followed by 5 minutes relaxation)
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

This special massage uses stroking techniques, applied in a special technique to the skin using a brush of half bristles. This action helps increase the blood circulation in the skin and removes from upper skin layer the dead cells. This leaves the skin surface smooth and receptive for other treatments. It is therefore often used as a preparation treatment for some packs (See Further relaxation treatments: Aphrodite Pack). Owing also to its effect as a metabolism stimulator is can be used as part of a detoxification or anti-cellulite treatment.

• Time: 15-25 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

This treatment begins with a relaxing aroma massage (See: Relaxing Aromatic Massage). This is a slow massage technique that uses steady stroking movements of the hand with relaxing aroma oils. This is then followed with a hot towel back massage (See: Hot Towel Back Massage) for 20 minutes and uses two rolled up towels soaked in hot water. The massage targets the back muscles using the heat from the towels in a special rolling action. The masseur firmly rolls the towels across the neck, shoulders and down the back to the sacrum in one continuous action. It finished with a short relaxation back massage. The combination of both treatments helps improve muscle flexibility, blood circulation, built up emotional stress in the back and releases tension and pain.

• Time: 45-50 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

Shiatsu is an old, traditional Japanese healing method which is carried out on the floor in loose clothing. (Shiatsu in Japanese means ‘finger pressure’). Unlike the massages of the West that focus on kneading and friction, in Shiatsu, pressure and stretching are the techniques used. The masseur uses palms, fingers, thumbs, knuckles, elbows, knees and feet onto the body’s acupuncture points along what are considered the body’s meridians or energy channels. In Shiatsu it is believed that disease is a result of blocked or un-balanced energy in these channels, the pressure applied in the massage helps to release it. Shiatsu massages are effective in treating many conditions particularly respiratory, digestive problems as well as headaches.

• Time: 50-75 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

Hot stone therapy is a variation on classic massage therapy. Massage oil is first applied to the body, which allows the stones to glide smoothly along the muscles. The stones used are normally lava stones or basalt, a type of rock rich in iron that retains heat. These stones are heated up to a suitable temperature and used to massage the back. After the massage with the stones is completed, the treatment continues with a normal massage with Swedish techniques. When this is completed, the hot stones may then be placed in key points on the body and left for a short period of time. Depending on the length of the massage this can be repeated on the front section of the body. The massage is effective for back pain, poor circulation, stress relief and tension.

• Time: 40-75 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

This unique treatment is carried out utilizing the positive effects of suction through a specially designed rubber cup. This cup is gently pressed down onto the skin, and when slightly released produces a natural pressurised vacuum effect. The skin then is lubricated with oil through soft massage techniques. The cup is pressed down onto the skin and directed in circular movements across the hip, waist, back and shoulders. As well as relaxing the body, this treatment is especially effective for stimulating the blood circulation.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

The treatment begins with a special body scrub followed by a shower, during which chocolate- almond massage oil is heated to a warm temperature. This delicious combination is applied all over the body and left to absorb for 20 minutes. This is washed off in a second shower. The final phase of the treatment is a mouth watering chocolate lotion that is rubbed into the skin. This unique mixture of chocolate and almond oil not only revitalizes the skin and replaces lost nutrients, but also has a positive, uplifting effect on your state of mind.

• Time: 20-60 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being

movement that causes a vacuum effect. This helps the absorption of the minerals from the honey deep into the skin layer. Not only does this help to activate the inner organs, but at the same time it removes toxins from the body. This treatment is recommended for spine problems, neck, shoulder, backache, rheumatism and joint inflammation. In addition it helps relieve any tightness and improves the elasticity of the skin.

Time: 15-40 minutes

Doctor’s prescription required: No

Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

After medical examination and diagnosis, massage of a certain part of the body is recommended. The aim is the stimulation of blood circulation in a certain body part, loosening muscle tension and improving the mobility of ligaments and joints. A classical partial massage is done after a peat wrap.

• Time: 15 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

The massage is done by a qualified masseur. Sometimes it is called ‘anti-cellulites’ massage. During the treatment, various techniques are used. An ivy massage gel warms the hypodermis and consequently releases adipose tissue. By means of the massage toxins are removed from the body. The aim of the massage is to speed up the healing process by improving blood circulation in problematic areas, loosen or stimulate muscles and reduce pain.

• Time: 20-40 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

It directly affects the nervous system and the hormonal sphere, improves blood circulation and stimulates metabolism, provides regeneration of forces after any kind of stress - physical and mental, acts as a prevention of injuries and various health problems, slows down aging and its symptoms (tightens and smooths the skin, slows down the appearance of wrinkles), and thus contributes to a better and younger appearance of a person, and last but not least helps to keep a person in great mental shape.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefit: Relaxing

Tibetan massage is a group of mechanical impulses, done by hands on a guest’s body with the aim of gaining harmony of body and soul. The massage takes 30-40 minutes. Indication: illnesses of locomotive system, neuro-vegetative dystonia, states of tiredness and irritability, convalescence, sleeplessness, migraine based headaches Counterindication: feverish and infectious illnesses, suppurating and mycotic skin disorders, excoriance, bleeding conditions, osteoporosis, pregnancy, menstruation, excessive vellus

• Time: 30-40 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Analgesic, Regenerative

This treatment is done in a comfortable lying position. During an acupressure massage of trigger points occurs gradual loosening of the constricted nerves and muscles in certain areas, namely in the pelvis. To increase the effect we recommend repetition of the massage.

• Time: 20-30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

Regenerating massage is done on a massage bed, where a masseur massages parts of the body or the whole body. Due to the massage, surface veins and the lymphatic system are emptied quicker. The supply of nutrients, oxygen and protective substances improves and the degradation of harmful substances in the organism is quicker.

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

The aim of this special massage (done by a physiotherapist) is to support the lymphatic system namely in cases, where occur or have occurred functioning disorder. A massage includes light rhythmic movements of the hands, which are applied to lymph-nodes and the lymphatic system of the head and neck. The function of lymph-nodes is stimulated to clean the body, lymph flow helps to remove toxins, waste products, cell waste and dead particles. At the same time swellings from the facial area are removed.

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic, Medical Wellness

The procedure ‘back school’ helps many people to move without pain and leads towards overall reconvalescence. Nowadays some exercise theories have become outdated because according to the latest research there are no correct or incorrect movements, but according to the situation and body strength - pleasant, convenient or inconvenient movements. A short time program includes exercises aimed at all kinds of body muscles, which support the correct body posture. Without doubt they are stomach muscles, thigh and back muscles.

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Regenerative

Excess pressure machine massage of the upper or lower limbs or abdomen area, buttocks and thighs. Due to health reasons it is recommended to put on compressive stocking or elastic bandage after the end of the massage. Indication: primary and secondary lymphedema especially after breast ablation, chronic swelling, in cosmetics as a supportive treatment of cellulite.

Counterindication: over sensitivity to cinnamon extract, blood circulation disorders, suppurating and mycotic skin disorders untreated malignant diseases, swelling due to decompensation of the heart, liver and kidney diseases, untreated purulent and fungal skin diseases.

• Time: 40 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

It is a one-time tiling consisting of a 5 mm layer of clay and peat mixture between two foils. They are applied to the skin with a permeable fleece foil and heated using portable carriers which are applied to the impermeable layer of the tiling. Within 3 minutes, the temperature of the tiling gradually rises to 38°C, which the tiling maintains throughout the application. This slightly warms the tissue at the site of application, improving blood circulation and enhancing the regenerative processes in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The poultices are mainly used in cosmetics and for chronic painful conditions, in which the classical peat wrap puts a great burden on the heart and blood vessels.

Indications: cellulitis, supportive treatment of obesity, chronic rheumatic diseases, arthrosis Contraindications: decompensation of the heart and circulation, acute conditions, skin injuries, swelling

• Time: 20 minutes
• Prescription required: No
• Benefits: analgesic, spasmolytic, regenerative

The treatment begins with a traditional body scrub, which cleans, opens up the pores and removes dead skin. The scrub mixture is then washed off in a warm shower, whilst a special mixture of Dead Sea mud is prepared. This mixture is applied to all the body and is then covered with a foil and blanket. Following a relaxing rest for 20 minutes the mud is removed in an invigorating shower. An effective anti-cellulite gel is then applied to all the problem areas of the body.

• Time: 60 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Anti-cellulite, Medical Wellness

Light therapy is a medicinal method, the light energy has an effect on hypothalamus through the eyes. Hypothalamus affects body processes. An important role is played by the vegetative nervous system and its effect on all live functions.

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

This treatment uses UV device and it is provided in a room, which evokes feel of being by the sea. It serves for relaxation and warming up the organism.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefit: Relaxing

For this procedure the effect of dry hot air at a temperature of 80°C is used. The length of time in a sauna is 10 - 15 minutes. When you have the feeling of heat, leave the cubicle and cool down with a shower or a stream of water from a water tub. After a short rest, repeat the whole procedure, do this 2-3 times. You can insert swimming in a pool in-between individual phases. Always finish the time in sauna with a cold shower and properly dry your skin. Regularly use of sauna contributes to the increase of non-specific immunity, hardening, the overall regeneration and relaxation. It is suitable as a prevention of illnesses from cold, respiratory track illnesses, light rheumatic illnesses, functional disorders of blood circulation, migraine and climacteric problems.

Indication: It is suitable for the prevention of colds, respiratory diseases, mild rheumatic diseases, functional circulatory disorders, migraines, menopausal problems.

Counterindication: over sensitivity to cinnamon extract, blood circulation disorders, suppurating and mycotic skin disorders It is inappropriate for all acute diseases and injuries, epilepsy, heart and vascular diseases, cancer and bleeding conditions.
It is necessary to follow a proper drinking regime.

• Time: 10-15 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefit: Relaxing

This procedure belongs into photo-therapy and it uses the effects of UV radiation on the human organism. It takes 10 - 30 minutes. Before sunbathing, remove your make up, wash all cosmetic preparations with water and remove jewellery. During sunbathing protect your eyes with protective glasses, use these minutes for relaxation. After sunbathing nurse your skin with suitable cream or body milk with hydration effect. Do not forget to keep a correct drinking regime.
Indication: overall reconvalescence, osteoporosis, skin diseases
Counterindication: acute infections, usage of photosensitive medicines.

• Time: 10-30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefit: Relaxing

Turbo-solarium is highly effective apparatus for photo-therapy during which, by the effect of UVA radiation, a quick suntan of the skin occurs. The starting period of sunbathing is set according to the type of your complexion. To gain a healthy brown suntan, increase the time in the solarium gradually, up to maximum of 14 minutes. Before sunbathing, remove your make-up, wash all cosmetic preparations with water and take off your jewellery. During sunbathing, protect your eyes with protective glasses, and use those minutes for relaxation. After sunbathing, nurse your skin with suitable cream or body milk with a hydration effect. Do not forget to keep your drinking regime.

If you use any medication or you have pigment spots on your skin, take doctor’s advice before sunbathing. The solarium is prohibited to clients with higher sensitivity to UV radiation, after sunray treatment /radio-therapy/ and to children up to 15 years old.

• Time: 3-14 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Relaxing, Regenerative

Nordic walking is derived from cross-country skiing and its principle is based on using two specially designed poles whilst walking. This means that during the workout the upper body is utilized, resulting in a more intensive cardio workout compared to normal walking. However because of the support from the walking sticks, you do not feel you are working out at such a high intensity, meaning a lower ‘perceived rate of exertion’. In addition, the exercise works the arms, shoulders, upper chest and back muscles through a full range of movement, lengthening muscles that are often tight. The poles are also good support and they provide stability if you have balance, knee or leg problems.

• Time: 60-75 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

Tai Chi, as it is practiced in the West today, is a combination of a moving form of yoga and meditation. In Tai Chi there are a number of so-called ‘forms’, (also called ‘sets’) which consist of a number of movements. Many of these movements were originally derived from martial arts and from the natural movements of animals and birds. Thesemovements are performed slowly and gracefully, with smooth, even, transitions between them. In Chinese philosophy and medicine there exists the concept of ‘chi’, a vital force that animates the body. The aim of Tai Chi is to foster the circulation of this ‘chi’ within the body to enhance health and vitality. Another aim is to develop a calm and tranquil mind focused through the precise execution Tai Chi exercises.

• Time: 60-75 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Well Being, Medical Wellness

A new method of health provision in any other age. It doesn´t depend on Your fitness or on Your life style! It is a real break-through in fitness and boost exercise, because it enables weight human organism optimally and in so doing are minimized excessive strokes, falls and encumbrances. The effect is: the body gets over a higher endurance during each move. Apparature is a vibration boost machine, that makes our muscles vibrating and knees are not stressed. Muscle parts are due to various positions activated. It is for peaple, who have problems with movement, time, pains of shoulders and stress.

 Effect of exercise:

Improvement of muscle power, explosibility, rebound abilities

Formation of figure, reduction of cellulite

Improvement of motion: range and flexibility

Improvement of balance and coordination

Improvement of solidity of bone tissue

Enhancement of some hormone levels

Acceleration of process of recovery and regeneration

Support of lymph system activities

Support of nerve and muscle functions

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Medical Wellness, Relaxations

It includes assisted exercise with the help of exercise devices (rehabilitation tables, exercise bikes, exercise bench, pulley, exercise devices for training the lower and upper limbs, wall bars, dumbbells, etc.).

• Time: 30 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

The latest type of phototherapy. The treatment is designed for large screen 3D light therapy of polarised quasimonochromatic light with defined parameters.

• Time: 8-35 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, Biostimulation, Analgesic

Bio-solarium is a devise designed for cosmetic purposes – creating a suntan. Gaining a suntan is quicker and it lasts longer, with the intensified effect of UVA radiation and the filtration of UVB radiation. The period of sunbathing is 6 -12 minutes. Bio-solarium has also a sedative effect to the organism and it strengthens the immunity system. Indication: strengthening of non-specific immunity, post-operation condition, psoriasis, some skin diseases Counterindication: tumours, post radiotherapy condition, photo dermatitis, heavy arteriosclerosis, atrophic skin, herpes zoster, open wounds

• Time: 6-12 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Regenerative, Cosmetic

Local warm appliances, where heat is generated by warming in a water bath or by chemical reaction inside the cover.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Analgesic, Spasmolytic

This treatment serves to strengthen muscles of the pelvic bottom and practicing correct urination. The patient themselves checks the effectivity of this exercise on a computer screen. Very important is the patient’s well-being and concentration.

• Time: 20 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Therapeutic

Very fine spray consisting of a solution of Vitasol, water and Dead Sea salts are sprayed inside a special cubicle. Fine drops of mist are absorbed by skin and respiratory tract mucosa, where they react with free oxygen radicals, which cause cell damage, premature ageing and participate in the origin of a number of auto-immunity disorders. This procedure is suitable for treating repeated disorders of the respiratory system, asthma bronchiole, eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, increasing of general resistance and immunity, recovery and regeneration of skin.

Counterindication: Claustrophobia

• Time: 12-15 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Relaxing, Regenerative

Injection regenerative treatment, slowing the ageing process, improving concentration and memory.

Counterindication: over sensitivity to procaine.

• Time: 2 tests + 10 applications
• Doctor’s prescription required: Yes
• Benefits: Regenerative

It is a relaxation therapy with gradual loosening of muscles according to the Jacobson method. This relaxation is based on the systematic contraction and loosening of the skeletal muscles, which can remove muscle overstrain. During the exercise, pleasant body feelings arise, which also contribute to physical relaxation. In case of long-term physic discomfort, strain shows in the function of the central nervous system and disturbs the function of the cardiovascular, endocrinal and other autonomic systems.

• Time: 60 minutes
• Doctor’s prescription required: No
• Benefits: Relaxing

During this treatment we use an original pool, where guests sit up to their waist in a natural gas CO2, gained directly from Maria’s spring. The treatment is combined with oxygen therapy and the accompanying relaxation effects. The traditional treatment procedure dates back to 1905.

The treatment improves the blood circulation within the whole body, improves the saturation of haemoglobin by oxygen, which helps to regenerate cells and thereby reducing aging (anti-aging effect).

• Medical consultation: not necessary
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• Treatment time: 20 minutes

This treatment is based on the principle of changing cold Maria’s spring and warm water with the addition of peat. A circular walk and alternating pools in 60-second intervals (warm water 42°C) – 15 seconds (mineral spring 15 °C) improves the blood circulation in the legs. It works well against stress and it is also relaxing.

• Medical consultation: not necessary
• Treatment time: 5 minutes

This treatment consists of a classical massage with the addition of a peat emulsion and massage oil. It helps against pain of the locomotive system, enables the absorption of beneficial substances from peat. It has also a cosmetic effect. The Hasslauer massage table is a multifunctional table with heated massage area.

• Medical consultation: not necessary
• Treatment time: 25 minutes

During the treatment, mineral water or the medicine, which helps to dissolve phlegm and to clean the respiratory tract, is inhaled into the respiratory system and lungs from the Maria’s spring fountain. The treatment is effective for treating chronic respiratory disorders, allergies, consequences of cold or infection of the upper respiratory tract.

• Medical consultation: not necessary
• Treatment time: 12-15 minutes

During this treatment, peat is applied to prescribed body parts. The body is wrapped and sinks into the membrane of waterbed, which evokes a pleasant and warm feeling of weightlessness. The body is gradually heated up to the recommended temperature, which can be regulated.

The peat wrap decreases local swellings around the joints and relaxes muscle stretch. It reinforces anti-inflammatory and immunity processes in the body, improves the functioning of cartilage, connective tissues and intervertebral disks.

After the treatment it is recommended to have classical massage.

• Medical consultation: not necessary
• Treatment time: 30 minutes including a shower

Classical massage – complete

Therapeutic massage done by a qualified masseur, sometimes called ‘classical’ massage, uses various techniques during the treatment. In general the massage concentrates on areas, where secondary changes took place as a result of an injury to a certain body part. The aim is to speed up the healing process by improving the blood circulation in problematic areas. As much as it improves the blood circulation in target areas, it can loosen or stimulate muscles and ease pain. The massage is normally given to the following areas: back, arms, lower limbs, stomach, chest and neck. Depending on the target area, it is called as ‘partial’ or ‘complete’ massage

• Doctor’s prescription required: In some locations
•  Treatment time: 40 minutes

 Classical massage - partial

After a medical examination and diagnosis a massage is prescribed for a certain body part. The aim is the stimulation of the blood circulation in a particular body part, relaxing muscle stretch and the improvement of ligament and joint mobility.

• Doctor’s prescription required: In some locations
•  Treatment time: 20 minutes