Acupuncture

A Chinese system where fine needles are inserted at key points of the body that relate to different organs as a means of relieving muscular neurological, and arthritic problems.

Acupressure

Ancient Chinese technique used to release muscle tension by applying pressure to specific points on the body.

Aerobic Exercise

Any sustained rhythmic exercise (such as brisk walking, running ore aerobic dance) that uses the large muscle groups of the body and increases the heart rate to 50 to 90 percent of its maximum.

Aquaerobics

Aerobics exercise in an exercise pool using the support and resistance of the water.

Aromatherapy

Body, face and/or scalp massage treatments that help improve circulation through the use of aromatic essential oils derived from plants, trees and flowers.

Ayurvedic

“Science of life” is and ancient Indian treatment that utilizes plants, herbs and essential oils.

Balneotherapy

Water-based treatments, such as thermal hot springs, mineral water, or seawater, which improves circulation and detoxify while revitalizing the body.

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 Wrap

The body is wrapped in hot linens, plastic sheets and blankets. Heat penetrated the skin resulting in muscle relaxation and skin revitalization.

Brush & Tone

Dry brushing of the skin. Intended to remove dead layers and impurities while stimulating circulation. This is one of many exfoliating techniques used as a pretreatment for mud and seaweed body masks. A moisturizing lotion completes the treatment leaving your skin silky smooth, alive and glowing.

Caliper Test

Device used to determine the percentage of body fat.

Cathiodermie

Rejuvenating treatment for the skin using electric stimulation in a low voltage dose. This treatment removes impurities and stimulates regeneration.

Cell Therapy

Injections with concentrated live tissue, derived from fetal lamb. Used to reverse the aging process.

Circuit Weight Training

Exercise using weight-resistance equipment in an aerobic way.

Clonic

An intense water irrigation of the entire colon. Intended to cleanse out trapped impurities reverting the recycling of toxins into the blood stream.

Crystal Healing

Healing, energy generated by quartz and other minerals.

Dancercise

Aerobic workout using steps and patterns of movement from modern dance.

Dead Sea Mud Treatment

Applications of mineral-rich mud form the Dead Seas in Israel. Used to detoxify skin and body, also to ease painful symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis.

Dulse Scrub

Entire Body scrubbed vigorously with a mixture of powered dulse seaweed and oil or water. Removes dead skin and provides a mineral and vitamin treatment to the skin.

Electro Therapy

Treatments using the stimulating properties of low voltage electric current.

Facial

A deep-cleansing body treatment of the face, neck and shoulders.

Fango

A mineralized mud treatment that is applied to the body as a heat pack to detoxify, soothe muscles and stimulate circulation.

Flotation Tank

A tank filled approximately one foot of mineral-enriched water. Floating in darkness creates deep relaxation.

Gerovital

Drug therapy developed by Romanian genetic specialist, Dr. Ana Asla. Used to reverse the effects of aging in the cardiovascular, central nervous and immune systems.

Gommage

A cleansing re-hydrating treatment using creams, which are, applied in long massage type movements.

Herbal Wrap

A body wrap using strips of cloth soaked in heated herbal solution and wrapped around the body; used to eliminate impurities and toxins, as well as for relaxation.

Holistic Health Care

Comprehensive and total care of a person's physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.

Homeopathy

Non-medical approach to the healing that integrates physical and mental well being with lifestyle factors.