Seaweed therapy: provides vitamins, oligoelements and amino acids; liberates histamines; analgesic, anti-inflammatory and sedative properties; regulates the metabolism.
Aromatherapy: consists of the use of essential oils extracted from plants to enhance health in general and improve the appearance of the skin. It is used to treat a variety of problems, from anxiety to acne or cellulite.
Spa: therapeutic establishment combining three basis elements: minero-medicinal water, appropriate installations for the correct application of prescribed thermal treatments and a team of doctors and auxiliary staff to ensure the correct application of treatments with each patient.
Bath: immersion in minero-medicinal water at a certain temperature and for a certain period of time.
Thermal bath: bath with simultaneous application of underwater jets.
Thermal contrast baths (hot/cold): changes in temperature are applied to the extremities and vascular and vasodilator exercises are performed, thus reducing the retention of blood and liquids.
Pressure jet: manual application of minero-medicinal water with varying pressure and duration.
Jet or Kneipp shower: massage by means of high pressure jets applied to the locomotory system and peripheral circulation.
Vichy shower: combined dry and underwater minero-medicinal shower.
Lymphatic drainage: massage technique that stimulates the circulation of retained liquids in lymphatic tissues.
Mud therapy: mud baths mixed with thermal water. These baths stimulate the immunological system and are used to treat skin problems, osteoarthritis and other rheumatic disorders.
Phytotherapy: therapy based on plants, food and nutritive elements. It uses pure plant essences to treat diverse skin problems and ailments such as allergies, arthritis, digestive problems, insomnia, menstrual disorders, skin problems, etc., preventing side effects and enhancing the effectiveness of treatments.
Inhalations: the application of gases or vapours from minero-medicinal water. Application may be collective or individual.
Kneipp therapy: treatment following techniques described by Sebastian Kneipp: hot, cold and warm baths in combination with medicinal infusions, nutrition and exercise.
Mud: mixture of mineral and carbonaceous organic substances that are used for therapeutic purposes and applied externally.
Relaxation massage: gentle, manual massage of therapeutical application to relax muscles and vasodilate the skin.
Therapeutic massage: manual massage to relax tense muscles and relieve back pain.
Ozone therapy: technique used to oxygenate the blood and eliminate the free radicals that produce fatigue.
Parafango (paraffin mud) bath: mixture of mud with paraffin applied to one or more parts of the body.
Foot bath: bathing of the feet and lower legs.
Exfoliation: elimination of dead or flaky skin cells which leaves the skin looking younger, fresher and cleaner.
Presotherapy: technique used to carry out lymphatic drainage by means of a system of air chambers that apply progressive pressure to the extremities, thus reducing edemas and liquid retention.
Vapour bath: inhalation of vapour and thermal water that acts on the pharynx and sinuses (upper respiratory tracts).
Reflexotherapy: massage of the soles of the feet, where all of the body’s organs have a related reflex zone.
Mud and thermal water baths: mud is applied over the body by means of massage and followed by a thermal water bath.
SPA: “Salus per Aquam” (health through water) – installations in which treatments are applied using water. A spa strives to provide relaxation, vitality and health. Spas also have a team of specialists in beauty treatments and skin care.
Thalassotherapy: from the Greek ‘thalassa’ (sea) and ‘therapeia’ (healing). It combines three essential factors: sea water, taken from a certain depth and heated to body temperature; marine elements such as seaweed, mud and plankton; and the maritime air and climate.
Steam bath: steam applied to the body for therapeutical purposes.