Dr. sc. ing. Linda Lancere is a digital rehabilitation expert, physcial therapist and researcher at the Virtual and Augmented Reality Laboratory of the Institute of Sociotechnical Systems Engineering at ViA - Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences. Her topic addresses how virtual reality solutions for mental and physical health — from burnout support to rehabilitation — face specific challenges during introduction, testing, and integration. These challenges often arise...

Mrs. Margrét Grímsdóttir is the Director of Nursing for Heilsutofnun NLFI, a Rehabilitation clinic in Iceland. She has long-term experience working with patients in physical and psychiatric rehabilitation settings, in Iceland and USA. She has specialised in burnout, recovery and the role of rehabilitation in restoring function and well-being. In her presentation, “Long-Term Effects of Rehabilitation Following Burnout: What works?” she shares findings from a...

Ing. Mgr. Aleš Příhoda is working at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering CTU in Prague and in Medical Spa Hotels and Resorts Royal Spa, Inc. At the European Spas and Balneology congress 2025, he will be talking about Virtual reality.He explained: "Virtual reality has experienced dynamic development in recent years, not only in the field of rehabilitation and spas. The Czech startup VR Medical, s.r.o....

ESPA proudly presents Dr. Malina Müller as a keynote speaker at the European Spas & Balneology Congress to be held from 8 - 10 October in Haapsalu, Estonia. Dr. Malina Müllerleads the Health Economics research division at the WifOR Institute, where she specialises in statistics, health policy, and alternative economic models. Her work is driven by the mission of achieving health for all by...

Elisabetta Neri is poised to provide valuable insights into the world of luxury travel. As the organizer of Europe's most significant business-to-business Travelux 2025 event in Venice for luxury tour operators and as a leading player in the field of trade promotion for luxury hospitality and travel, she aims to effectively educate the travel industry about the differences between spa and the European health resorts...

Mr. Marius Dubnikovas, Vice President of the Lithuanian Business Confederation, asoc. professor at the Vilnius University, business development manager at Compensa life, Economist. At the ESPA congress, he will talk about the Future of Europe Health Tourism. He has been working in financial sector for the last 15 years. Main skills and experience was earned in relation management and sales. This kind of skills came...

M.D., Ph.D., Prof. Konstantin Ovsyannikov will provide insight into the use of hot mineral baths in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. He has 27 years of experience working with patients with diabetes mellitus, obesity, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, resistant arterial hypertension, and lipid metabolism disorders.

Daniel Fajkus, a certified paramedic with fifteen years of experience in hospital facilities, currently works as a spa manager in the leading West Bohemian hotel Falkensteiner Spa Resort Mariánské Lázně, where he has been managing his department for twelve years. In his presentation, he speaks about how important it is to move enough, increase VO2 max and combine everything with being outside in the healthy...

A medical doctor who connected her whole career with medical spas. She worked on the position as spa physician, research worker of Research institute, lecturer in courses preparing doctors for medical specialization Physiatry, Balneology and Medical rehabilitation, as top manager of a big spa company, expert in assessing natural healing resources and climatic conditions. She is the author and co-author of several publications focused...

Dr. Rekha Chaudhari is India's trailblazer and wellness industry celebrity, seamlessly connecting industry and government with her profound expertise and influence. As an international wellness leader and Global Wellness Ambassador, she has fostered collaboration and driven positive change in the sector. Her inspiring leadership has revolutionized the wellness field, making her a prominent figure globally. Through her dedication and visionary approach, Dr. Chaudhari continues...