Inside the Thalasso Spa: Tools, Techniques, and How They Work

Step behind the doors of a modern thalassotherapy spa and discover what makes these treatments so much more than just pampering. This post breaks down the most common (and most powerful) tools and techniques used in thalassotherapy — and how they benefit your body, brain, and mood.

1. Hydrotherapy Explained

• What is hydrotherapy?
• Sea water jets, underwater massage, Vichy showers
• How water pressure supports circulation, lymphatic flow, and muscular tension

2. Seaweed & Mud Therapies

• Algae body wraps and masks
• Marine mud for detox and mineral replenishment
• Warm application methods and physiological impact

3. Balneotherapy vs. Thalassotherapy
What’s the difference between freshwater and saltwater hydro treatments?

4. Climate Therapy

• Using sea breeze, sunshine, and humidity as natural medicine
• The concept of marine air cures in respiratory therapy

5. Rehabilitative Uses

• Post-surgery healing
• Joint and muscle recovery
• Chronic fatigue and stress syndromes

6. At-Home Versions of These Treatments
Simple ways to recreate these spa techniques on your own terms.