Thalassotherapy:
the healing power of the sea
Enhance well-being with natural resources of the sea
Thalassotherapy is a healing method that harnesses natural elements from the sea. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, where sea’s healing properties were already well-known. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, for example, recommended seawater baths for treating all kinds of ailments. The term “thalassotherapy” itself originated in ancient Greece, combining “thalassa” meaning “sea” with “therapeia” which stands for “treatment”. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the popularity of thalassotherapy spread across Europe, largely due to the pioneering work of British physician Richard Russell.
When is thalassotherapy recommended and how does it work?