 Thalassotherapy is an ancient healing treatment that has been around for more than 5000 years and is based on the natural healing properties of seawater and seaweed.
The word itself derives from the Greek words "thalassa", meaning sea and "therapeia", meaning healing. In the mid- 1800's, European royalty and the upper class would travel to the Mediterranean to experience warm ocean baths with raw seaweed. Today, Thalassotherapy is used around the world due to its immune boosting properties as an alternative treatment for many medical conditions such as arthritis, muscle aches and pains, circulatory and lymphatic conditions, thyroid conditions, and skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema.
Thalassotherapy treatments in our clinic may consist of the use of any the following ingredients, alone or in combination:
- Organic Sea Salts
- Canadian Seaweed
- Canadian Glacial Mud
- Seaweed Body Butter
- Green Tea
How it Works
Thalassotherapy works to counteract the effects from stress, poor diet and pollutants in our environments. Since the chemical composition of seawater is so similar to that of human blood, baths in warm seawater result in minerals and ions, such as iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iodide and calcium sulphates to be absorbed through the skin, while toxins get expelled from the body. This not only increases blood and lymphatic circulation, but it has toning and moisturizing effects on the skin.
The Benefits
- Anti-aging
- Cellulite reduction (the causes of cellulite are generally attributed to poor blood circulation and a build-up of toxins)
- Muscle toning
- Skin exfoliation
- Skin cleansing
- Weight loss aided by improved metabolism
- Improved cardiovascular functioning
- Boosting of the immune system
- Improvement of sleep quality
- Relief of the symptoms of eczema, psoriasis
- Relief of back and muscular pain
- Stress reduction
Our Treatments
Back-To-Life
A therapeutic and revitalizing head-to-toe Thalassotherapy treatment. Treat yourself to a full-body exfoliation with Organic Sea Salts, Green Tea and Seaweed, followed by the soothing feeling of Seaweed and Canadian Glacial Clay in a warm, full-body body wrap. We end with a gentle massage with Seaweed Body Butter.
Full Body Treatment = 90 min
Ocean Splendor
A therapeutic treatment to re-mineralize, hydrate and nourish the skin, eliminate toxins, and reduce inflammation in muscles and joints. Take pleasure from the soothing feeling of Seaweed and Canadian Glacial Clay on your skin, followed by a heat application and a gentle massage with Seaweed Body Butter.
Back Only Treatment = 30 min
Full Body Treatment = 60 min
Soothe & Glow
Enjoy a therapeutic treatment recommended for anyone wanting to refresh, detoxify and soothe the skin. Organic Sea Salts with Seaweed and Green Tea are used to gently exfoliate the skin. We end with a soothing massage using Seaweed Body Butter.
Back Only Treatment = 30 min
Full Body Treatment = 60 min
Firm & Tone Thalassotherapy
Targets specific cellulite-prone areas by improving the skin's tone and texture. A gentle exfoliation stimulates circulation, followed by warm compresses to increase the analgesic effects of seaweed and reduce the discomfort of myofascial release techniques, which help to release fatty toxins that contribute to the "orange peel" look and feel of skin. We end with the soothing effect of gentle massage with Seaweed Body Butter.
Back & Legs Treatment = 45 min
Feel Good for Hands & Feet
Our feet are probably the most neglected parts of our body. Indulge in the smoothing effects of exfoliation with Organic Sea Salts, Green Tea and Seaweed, followed by a warm Seaweed and Canadian Glacial Clay and an invigorating massage with Seaweed Body Butter. This Thalassotherapy mini-treatment leaves the hands and feet smooth and revitalized.
Treatment Duration = 30 min
* Please note that with all of the above Thalassotherapy treatments, you get to take home an organic seaweed chamois which can be used up to 5-7 times at home.
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