Spa: Meri
Bath tub Atlantis meets all the wishes a client may have. Electronic programs of hydro-massage are ideal for a therapy or simple relaxation. Massage is started from feet and is concluded on one’s neck and is comparable to the massage conducted by an experienced masseuse. 172 jets, anatomically adjusted to treat body’s reflex areas, are applied to offer the client hydro- and air massage. Pleasant and soothing vibration-pressure massage revives, invigorates, improves blood circulation and assures general well being.
The procedure is indicated for: alleviation of problems accompanying disturbances in blood pressure, rheumatic diseases, overweight and myotasis but also for simple relaxation of muscles. The procedure is not indicated in case of acute inflammations, trombo-phlebitis, skin injuries (prohibiting any contact with water) and some cardiac diseases.
Spa: Meri ja Saaremaa Valss
Mud treatment as a method of medical rehabilitation is based on good experiences of more than 175 years. We use the mud from Mullutu Suurlaht that is rich in organic matters and minerals and free of any pollution, thus being ideal for treatment.
Mud treatment is known to have three various effects:
Serious mud therapy requires more time for all the important impacts of mud to take effect. According to historically established traditions, mud therapy is conducted every other day; therefore, at least two weeks are needed for proper mud therapy. Of course, the treatment is most effective if at least 10 procedures of mud therapy are conducted.
The procedure is indicated for: chronic arthritis, back diseases and other skeletal or muscle diseases, chronic skin diseases (psoriasis, skin inflammations) and rheumatoid arthritis, rehabilitation after injuries. The treatment is known to reduce pain, lower blood pressure and hyper-sensitivity of organism, increases resistance to diseases.
The procedure is not indicated in case or after malignant tumours, fibromyoma, haematopoietic diseases (leukaemia, anaemia, etc.), tendency to haemorrhage, tuberculosis and other infectious diseases, cardiac ischemia, heart failure, essential hypertension with complications, apparent atherosclerotic changes in brain, acute diseases and inflammations, extensive varicose, post-thrombosis syndrome, severe bronchial asthma and cases of hypotonic. Please bring your towel when attending mud therapy.
Spa: Saaremaa Valss
Spa: Rüütli
Energy cocoon gives excellent results in beauty, sports and recreational therapy, treatment of various diseases, restoration of vitality and energy. The name given to the energy cocoon is symbolic and succinct: in Latin, ‘neo’ means new while’Qi’ belong to ancient Chinese medical philosophy and is known to stand for the invisible life energy that flows everywhere. The health capsule combines a number of efficient and loved beauty and recreational therapies: infra-red sauna, steam sauna, vibration massage, aromatherapy, Vichy douche, hydro-massage bath with various programs. During the first stage of treatment the patient is required to lie on the massage table in a closed capsule. The head is left out of the capsule and lies comfortably on a pillow. Infra-red heat, steam and vibration are applied simultaneously. Aromatherapy or herb therapy can be applied simultaneously.
The first stage of treatment is concluded with Vichy douche massage that reminds of rain. The second stage of treatment is conducted with open cocoon in a water bath. The equipment allows conducting relaxing body massage with various hydro-massage programs.
The procedure is ideal for: treating cellulite (infra-red heat warms subcutaneous tissues at the maximum depth of 2 cm, thus improving the metabolism); fighting against the ageing of skin (steam moisturizes the skin); shaping one’s figure; relieving stress and myotasis; sportsmen wanting to relax their muscles or recovering from injuries caused by sports; enhancing circulation.
The procedure is not indicated in case of pregnancy, various serious diseases related to cardio-vascular problems, untreated high blood pressure and acute cases of renal disease.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Paraffin-ozocerite therapy represents superficial thermal treatment and is used topically in case of muscle or limb problems. It helps to relax muscle, improve the blood circulation of skin and subcutaneous tissues, extends refectory blood vessels in deeper muscles and limbs while alleviating pain.
The mixture of paraffin and natural ozocerite or mineral wax is used for therapy. Adding of ozocerite helps to keep the mixture warm longer; natural essential oils present in ozocerite are known to have a healing effect.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes during the procedure. You don’t have to bring a towel.
Spa: Saaremaa Valss, Rüütli, Meri
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Our organism requires heat for existence and untroubled functioning. The availability of sufficient heat is extremely important during healing processes. Here, the procedure involving oil dispersion bath is a wonderful procedure, involving heating of the body resulting in improved circulation. Essential oils, used as heating components of oil dispersion bath, are created in plants thanks to active heat radiated by the Sun and life processes taking place in plants. As essential oils have considerable heat density, external treatments involving such oils can offer the body wonderful heat. Oils are, above all, necessary where heat produced by human body is insufficient for biocomplete living and healing processes.
Essential oils:
We are using high-quality essential oils of well-known herbs – barberry, birch tree, Equisetum, Hypericum, lavender, rose, rosemary, nettle and mistletoe – for influencing human body during the oil dispersion bath procedure. Dispersion device sprays the particles of oil into water, therefore increasing the area of oil 2,500-fold and intensifying the activity of oil in water. The unique spraying device contributes to excellent absorption of essential oils through the skin.
We are recommending to use oil dispersion bath procedure if you are suffering from the following problems:
The water temperature of oil dispersion bath must match the skin temperature. The bath procedure usually lasts for 10-20 minutes; then the body is covered in towels (no drying) and the patient is asked to lay down for about 20-30 minutes. The procedure should be repeated 2-3 times per week.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
The temperature of bath water remains between 34-38oC; various herbal concentrates or sea salts are added to the water, combined with small air bubbles and massaging hydro jets to achieve the pearl bath effect.
Herb and pearl baths are known to have soothing and stress-relieving, skin-softening effect; they also improve the motorics of intestine, alleviate sleeping irregularities, accelerate metabolism, reduce blood pressure and enhance the circulation in hands and feet. Herb and pearl bath restores one’s body and spirit after stressful work, relax muscular tensions, improve the circulation and metabolism. The selection of herbal oils available is really extensive.
When combined with other options of hydro and thermal therapies, herb and pearl bath is ideal in case of chronic cardio-vascular diseases. Combined with gymnastic or water gymnastic and massage, therapeutic baths help to soothe discomfort and ankylosis in limbs, accompanying various limb diseases. Baths are not indicated in case of acute inflammatory processes.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Aromatherapy is a medical craft which uses volatile essential oils extracted from different parts of scented herbs and trees to take care about physical and mental health.
For the most part, aromatherapy deals with preventive health care and, combined with natural medicine, strengthens immune system. Major emphasis is put on aromatherapy massage. This kind of massage is one of the best available techniques to relieve from negative stress impact.
Spa: Rüütli
Chinese massage (TUI NA) is a traditional oriental massage which is based on the theories of traditional Chinese medicine. The aim of the massage is to restore the body’s energy, help the body move without any problems and restore the body’s general state of harmony and balance which is the basis for good health. TUI NA is a gentle stimulation of certain points; the massage is done through the clothes. During the massage, various different touches are used – stroking, patting, pressing, rolling. The massage helps to relax muscles, improve blood circulation and remove toxins and waste material from the body.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss (bodyweight under 100 kg)
HydroJet is one of the most customer-friendly and convenient options for enjoying hydromassage. Alternating mechanic vibration is applied to the body as whole or only certain parts of it. The client shall lay down on a surface similar to a waterbed, filled with warm water, offering relaxing massage to the whole body or areas of client’s choice. Various programs allow massaging the whole body, only the upper or lower body or subject certain problematic areas to acupuncture.
HydroJet massage does not increase the blood pressure, as the individual is not in direct contact with jets of water. HydroJet mechanic massage is suitable for every type of muscular tension. HydroJet massage has the flowing advantages when compared to other types of physical therapy: no additional load on blood pressure, no after-sweating, reliable individual adjustment options, haves relaxing effect on the user. You can wear your everyday clothes during your massage bed session.
Spa: Rüütli
Spa: Rüütli
The foot massage is based on reflexology foot charts – energy channels. The energy channels are opened and released through the massage. The massage improves blood circulation, relieves stress and depression.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
During the procedure reflex points at the base of the foot will be manipulated, in order to normalize circulation, metabolism and breathing. The procedure will also reduce muscular stress, increase immunes of the body and will give patients a general feel good factor.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Classic massage is an excellent relaxing and stress-relieving methods. Simultaneously, massage has always been a therapy, providing good results in case of diseases of support organs and limbs. A procedure that is simultaneously stress-relieving, strength-restoring and contributes to general well-being is carried out by experiences masseuses. Massage lasting for 20 minutes allows massaging of approximately one third of the body, depending on doctor’s advice or individual wishes. Massage lasting 60 minutes is of sufficient length to have to body as a whole massaged.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Superficial massage that affects skin and tissues beneath the skin, stimulates the flow of lymphatic fluids and stimulates the removal of waste from one’s body. Relaxes and soothes muscle tensions, is good for swelling, circulatory and metabolic diseases. For example, lymphatic massage is used to relieve varicose in lower limbs, swelling caused by constriction of lymph sinuses and pregnancy but also after various surgeries and bodily injuries.
Spa: Saaremaa Valss
Massage, acupressure as well as general gentle treatment is used to stimulate the tense muscles and painful joints of the neck, the head and the skull. The massage helps to alleviate stress, relieves muscle tension and makes the client feel better. The massage is also used to improve the strength and shine of hair.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
One of the wonderful tools contributing to new harmony at physical and spiritual level is a well-known treatment that has been used for ages, called therapeutic unction. Light smoothing movements, used for this procedure are reviving the human body, giving it new energies.
There’s nothing excessive, only smooth methods required for accurate stimulation, that can’t be defined as massage. In this treatment special role is played by oil of arnica used for therapeutic purpose. Arnica Montana is a small plant with yellow blossoms that looks fragile yet bravely defies the cold mountain gales blowing in the Alps and tough growth conditions.
Treatment with arnica oils helps to improve the circulation; the individual treated experiences soothing feeling of warmth, involving the body as a whole and reaching the cold toes. This contributes considerably to the functioning of kidneys, helping to eliminate excessive fluids from the body. After the procedure the patient must rest for half an hour; this is necessary for gathering life forces and focusing them again – the best opportunity for connecting with your inner person. Therapeutic unction is a process that affects the bodily rhythms, helping them to get balanced again. In such a way breathing becomes deeper, heartbeats slow down, night sleep is unexpectedly refreshing and you can welcome the day with new energy when waking up in the morning.
Spa: Meri ja Rüütli
Centuries ago it was noted that the former salt mines and karstic caves had healing effect on people suffering from lung diseases. The first investigation on the healing effect of salt dust was conducted in Poland in the 19th century where it was discovered that people having worked in salt mines never suffer from lung diseases. All over the world, salt or halo-chambers have been used for treatment purposes since the middle of the 1980ies. Salt chambers were first applied in Estonia six years ago. Very fine salt kills the bacteria present on mucous membrane while strengthening immune system related to mucous membrane. This is the very reason why children having attended salt therapy chamber are notably stronger and fall ill less frequently. On some cases, a person having attended the salt chamber are noted to cough more acutely but this does not necessarily mean degeneration of health – nut, just the other way round – can be considered as the sign of healing. As a rule, this can be observed after 3 – 5 séances in the salt chamber. Wear comfortable and sporty clothes when attending the procedure
The procedure is indicated for: asthma (reduced hyperventilation; swelling of mucous membranes of upper respiratory tracts (stuffy nose, cold in head), stress and skin problems (allergic skin inflammations, psoriasis).
The procedure is not indicated in case of acute virus infections accompanied with high fever, serious asthma attacks, heart failure, renal diseases, during acute stages of lung diseases, tuberculosis, very acute breathing deficiencies and untreated essential hypertension.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Human body is nothing but a particle of the Universe and to understand the balance to it essence it is important to achieve harmony with the environment that surrounds us. Geo-thermal therapy helps to achieve balance between the energy of held by our bodies and energy offered by nature. The method involves massage, aromatherapy, chromo-therapy and music therapy, balancing various forms, resulting in proper balance between the feeling of well-being and self-acknowledgement.
Geothermal therapy is ideal to fight stress, insomnia, worries, ache in muscles and joints and circulation disturbances. The treatment also suits people not suffering from the aforementioned symptoms, but still looking for something exceptional. Your body and mind are filled with new energy, being grateful for this exotic treatment.
Spa: Meri, Saaremaa Valss
This is a treatment meant to prevent varicose and spider veins. The treatment ensures a good feeling for feet that are swollen, tired and get cramps. The treatment can also be enjoyed if the client already has varicose or spider veins on the legs. The aim is to remove toxins and stimulate the blood micro-circulation. The treatment is an immediate and long-lasting solution for tired feet.
Spa: Saaremaa Valss
The chocolate massage is suitable for anyone who wishes to experience an exceptionally enjoyable, stress-relieving, endorphin-boosting massage. The chocolate moisturizes and stimulates the body; it serves as an antidepressant for the nervous system and stimulates a sense of euphoria. The massage improves the skin’s metabolism and nourishes the skin.
Spa: Meri
This is an energetic massage, by which more problematic areas of the body; skin and tissue underneath the skin get refreshing and rejuvenating care. With a special technique (also suction cup elements are used) and with special oils, a natural blood circulation gets returned to the cellulite damaged skin, by which also your metabolism, sweat glands and functionality of fat cells are recovered. Cellulite massage is also relaxing; it reduces stress and gives a feel good factor. As a result of the cellulite massage, the so to say “orange peel effect”, gets reduced with noticeable results.
Cellulite massage is not advised for patients who have the following illnesses:
Spa: Meri ja Rüütli
Stream shower means a massage performed by aiming a strong jet of water on a standing individual. Stream shower is known to have an invigorating and toning effect, improves the blood circulation in skin and subcutaneous tissues, and is excellent for fighting cellulite. Excellent remedy for pain in scruff and lower back, caused by sedentary life-style. Stream shower is also ideal for those wanting to reduce their weight (shower tones the skin and subcutaneous layers).
Stream shower is not recommended in case of varicose and threat of thrombosis and pregnancy.
Underwater stream massage (15 minutes) Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Underwater stream massage is administered by experienced staff in a special massage bath, using jets of water. Whole body is massaged in course of the procedure, using water jets. The procedure relieves myotasis and arthralgia, improves one’s general condition and restores body contours.
Spa: Rüütli
Method of remedial gymnastic, new in Estonia – hanging elastic ropes are attached to your body for safe jumping around, riding a merry-go-round, flying like a bird – also, flip-flopping, if you should so desire. Grossing ropes are chosen according to a person’s body weight. Grossing-device, used in Saaremaa Spa-hotels, allows attaching an individual with the body weight of 50 – 100 kg to the ropes. Elastic attachments are fitted on hands and feet while the waist is attached with a wide leather belt.
Intensity of the training can be adjusted to participant’s abilities. There is also a water-grossing procedure, conducted in a pool. Grossing allows even people with limited moving abilities to conduct interesting exercises in water.
The very first grossing training may go to far for a novice in this type of gymnastics. Rubber bands may chafe tender skin on untrained thighs. Therefore we recommend wearing comfortable sports suits or any type of comfortable clothing. Comfortable sports shoes help to avoid contusion of feet. If your purpose is to maintain your fitness, 20 minutes of training, three times a week, should be sufficient.
Grossing is indicated for both the young (pleasure of movement and freedom, tricks) but also the grown-ups and just for getting a positive emotional charge.
Grossing is not recommended to people suffering from cardiac problems or not feeling well.
Spa: Rüütli
Fashionable type of therapy, unique in Estonia. In a comfortable room, the client is comfortably seated or laid down onto a special physio-acoustic chair. Sounds create vibrations with different frequency, thus helping the body as a whole to feel relaxed and comfortable. The patient can also listen to soothing or stimulating musical program. Vibrating massage can be adjusted to match individual sensations and wishes. Vibration massage provides a diversified choice of special programs: muscle warming for a sportsman, treatment for cramped feet, back treatment, etc.
Music therapy is recommended for everybody: for relaxing muscles, treating stress (helps to increase self-awareness, come to a better understanding of one’s feeling and learn to master them, helps to discover strength so far unnoticed within ourselves), sportsmen (individually adjusted programs help to save time on warming up muscles before competitions, medical rehabilitation or prevention of sports injuries), medical rehabilitation (for example, rehabilitation following heart surgery, restoring and invigorating brain activity of a patient having suffered major injuries, etc.).
Spa: Meri ja Saaremaa Valss
This procedure massages, improves circulation, and reduces swelling and pain in legs. The patient sits up to the knees in a special bath of swirling water, which is achieved by water jets on the sides of the bath. The temperature of the water is 37-38 degrees, and sea salt can be added to the water.
It recovers the strength of the leg muscles, improves circulation, reduces muscular stress and is suitable also for an older patient.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Vacuum caused by cupping glass is one of the characteristic features of this type of massage. Vacuum helps to enhance the circulation of fluids, thus contributing to relieved stress in muscle. Cupping glass massage tones skin, cleanses pores, reduces cellulite and helps those suffering from muscle problems. Individuals with very sensitive skin may experience moderate incurrence of subcutaneous hemorrhage that can be expected to disappear without causing any permanent damage. Cupping glass massage must be avoided in case of open wounds, eczema, metabolic disorders, coagulation problems, renal diseases, varicose, cardio-vascular diseases and high blood pressure, but also during menstruation.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
Honey massage belongs among the family of ancient Tibetan therapeutic massage. Honey is used as an adhesive substance allowing to removed ‘contaminated’ energy from the body while transferring the excellent therapeutic capacities of honey when absorbing trough skin. As a final result, physical shape and metabolism are improved while energy channels are cleansed. Honey massage is also known to facilitate digestion, metabolism of nutrient and tone skin. Good therapeutic effect is achieved in case of back diseases, inflammations, diseases resulting from catching cold, metabolic disturbances and cellulite.
Treatment is not suitable for individuals known to be allergic to honey. Honey massage may cause short-term painful sensations in people with sensitive skin.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
This procedure takes place in a comfortably warm water (29 C) in a group or individually. Water aerobics is preferred exercise therapy for those who find normal aerobics difficult, for people who are mobility impaired. In the water certain movements seem easier and to complete certain exercises takes less effort. Also due tot he water the strain on joints and spine is reduced considerably. Due to water naturally straining the movement, one can get a good workout in a minimum time. In addition, the lukewarm water refreshes the body and helps metabolism.
Water aerobics is suitable to everybody and there is no need to know how to swim!
The procedure is advised for patients who suffer from illnesses related to spine or back muscles, and who have joint problems. Individual program is suitable also for those patients who suffer from heart diseases, high blood pressure and varicose veins. The procedure is not advised for patients who have recent or infectious wounds.
Spa: Saaremaa Valss
Stimulating bath procedure having invigorating effect on metabolism and circulation.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
An experienced employee will administer a shower jet massage to the whole body, whilst the patient is seated in a special massage bath. The procedure will help reduce muscular stress; joint pains, increases the feel good factor and improves the shape of the body.
Spa: Meri, Rüütli, Saaremaa Valss
SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder
From now on, it will be easy to fight SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder or seasonal fatigue, depression caused by lack of light in winter. Light therapy is comparable to a harmless anti-depressant.
Light therapy should be started before the emergence of symptoms or immediately after their incurrence. Light therapy is recommended between autumn and winter, but you can also start in September or in spring – March or April. The effect of light therapy is usually obvious very soon – in some people the differences can be observed in a week, in case of other it takes a couple of weeks to relieve the problem. According to various data, light therapy is efficient in 70-80% of people, suffering from winter depression. Light therapy gives a surge of energy and joy of living; stress symptoms are alleviated or disappear altogether.
Light therapy should be used for a longer period, as a daily séance. The therapy is most efficient when taken in the mornings, between 8 and 12 o’clock a.m. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes during the therapy. Light therapy is not recommended in case of acute eye diseases.