Mr Wilhelm Loth draws attention to the right balance between knowledge, well-being for residents and economic development. The theme of finding suitable employees requires intensive attention. The intensive, practice-oriented course for professionals from February 21st to 23rd 2025 will be a valuable addition. The course “Thalassotherapy in Theory and Practice” is a special opportunity for professionals and interested parties to delve deeply into the world...

Dr. Varje-Riin Tuulik – associated with Tallinn University for 10 years – gave a brief presentation on clinical studies and publications that have demonstrated the curative aspects of sea mud and heat since 1939. The mud also functions as a heat conductor, among other things. “Musculoskeletal disorders are a major problem. This therapy improves muscle tone and blood circulation; with objectively measurable effects. Complaints...

Marlies Sobczak gave a retrospective of the ESPA Congress taking place in Druskinikai (Lithuania) in September. 220 Experts from 27 countries participated and for the first time, there was also attention for climate therapy and Thalasso. In addition to looking back, there is also a look ahead. Maret Sukles (Fra Mare Thalasso Spa) explained that her native country Estonia will celebrate Haapsalu's 200th anniversary as...

Journalist Laura Powell from ‘Tourism Well Defined’ (Veteran Travel and Wellness Consultant and working for the ESPA) came up with a boost. “In America, we don't have a medical spa or an equivalent of balneology and Thalasso. Hot springs are very popular and New York is a thermal city. But the term ‘wellness’ is interpreted very differently in the US. In Europe the emphasis...

On October 9, 2024, the third online meeting of the ESPA Thalasso working group took place led by Marlies Sobczak, a board member of the ESPA. Experts from different countries exchange information and new research findings in this working group. In 2023, Marlies Sobczak created a working group to promote the concept and marketing around Thalasso and the first online meeting took place in...

On October 9, the third online meeting of the ESPA Thalasso working group took place, led by Marlies Sobczak, a board member of ESPA. In this working group, experts from more than 20 countries exchange information and share new research findings. How it Started: Thalasso Promoters In 2023, Marlies Sobczak created this working group to promote the Thalasso concept and enhance its marketing, with the first...

Are the benefits of the algae and mud used in most thalassotherapy institutes in France still the same? Author: Dr. Marie Perez Siscar, Côté Thalasso, a member of ESPA Thalasso working group and President Thalasso section FranceContact: Marie.perez@cote-thalasso.fr MUDS AND ALGAE IN POULTICES The evidence of the therapeutic qualities of marine algae and mud is now abundant. (BIKFALVI, A. Medical Use of Marine Algae. Bibliographic Summary...

The second online meeting of the Thalasso work group (ESPA) took place on June 5th 2024. Invited by ESPA member Marlies Sobczak, experts from France, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and the Netherlands participated and exchanged news and insights. With these meetings, the ESPA work group aims to create a platform that combines expertise and builds a strong foundation to meet future challenges. The...

THALASSO MEERES SPA in Horumsiel will soon open its doors and set new standards with a unique holistic health concept. On June 21st 2024, the pure and authentic house with its special charisma will present itself to the public for the first time. We would like to enjoy this moment with you and cordially invite you to the opening ceremony. Further information about the...

In Germany there are several establishments that offer their guests health holidays with prevention programs. Until now, these health programs have mainly taken place in Germany. Thanks to the collaboration between ESPA board member Marlies Sobczak and the LebensSinne Center Wiefelstede/Lower Saxony and entrepreneurs, these certified health weeks can be offered for the first time in a number of coastal towns on the Dutch...