"Thalasso" means "sea" in Greek. The use of sea water for therapeutic aims goes back to the Antiquity. Modern thalassotherapy was born in France in the 20th century.
Thalassotherapy is a global concept covering a wide range of care and services dedicated to health, wellness and beauty in a direct connection with the sea environment: Sea water, seaweed and sea climate.
Sea water
Sea water has remarkable properties. It is very rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements in very similar proportions to the human blood plasma. It also contains microorganisms that produce antibiotic, antiviral and antibacterial substances.
Sea water is heated (32 °C in the pool, 34 °C to 37 °C for other cures) to optimise exchanges with the body. Hot sea water allows minerals and trace elements to pass through the barrier of the skin: the ions penetrating into the body will selectively wander and fix themselves in the organs where they are most needed. The body recharges itself with minerals and trace elements, all body functions are rebalanced.
Seaweed
Seaweed concentrates up to 50,000 times the active principles of sea water. Seaweed used in our centre has been prepared according to the "micro explosion" technique preserving all its properties. Seaweed stimulates the elimination of toxins and the oxygenation of all body tissues. It has a moisturizing effect on the skin and a remineralizing effect on the body.
Sea climate
The Mediterranean sea has a sedative and calming climate which is ideal for those who wish to relax and regain tone and vitality. The high concentration in negative ions, which is so characteristic of a healthy climate, contributes to the vitalization of the body.
Benefits Thalassotherapy
The effect of thalassotherapy is profound: rebalancing of all body functions and revitalization of body and mind. Thalassotherapy treatments have a beneficial effect on the skin, cellular exchanges, the respiratory system and the body as a whole with a better oxygenation, an increased elimination of toxins and a sensation of deep relaxation.
The different orientations allow you to find a programme to fit your needs focusing on wellness, relaxation and well-being, beauty, slimming, body shaping and treatment of "heavy legs".
Thalassotherapy treatments are very beneficial for people with arthritis, rheumatism, traumatisms, venous insufficiency, fatigue and stress.