Spa Medicine

MEDICAL SPAS IN EUROPE

One of our most important objectives is promoting spa medicine as a curative and preventive approach using natural remedies, rehabilitation techniques and education as part of a healthy lifestyle.

The term spa medicine not only encompasses relaxation in wellness centers, but also real medical treatments using natural healing resources, innovative medical devices, modern physical therapy, and rehabilitation, conducted under the supervision of specialists in accredited medical facilities.

ESPA represents over 1,400 medical spas and health resorts as well as facilities for treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and health and wellness tourism in Europe.

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ESPA represents over 1,400 medical spas and health resorts as well as facilities for treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, and health and wellness tourism in Europe. The related European market contains according to ESPA approximately 10,000 facilities. The industry employs directly and indirectly around 850,000 people and has an annual turnover of approximately 50 billion euros. This means that the European facilities are not only an essential part of national and European health services, but are also important economic contributors and offer employment.

Balneology

Balneotherapy in many European countries has a long tradition, and it is an integral part of the health care system. It is provided only in medical spa facilities that are recognized by state authorities

Prevention

Preventing diseases is just as important, if not more important, than treating them. Use of natural resources like mineral water, peloids, and the sea and climate has a long history of success.

Lifestyle

Our members offer a wide range of services and lifestyle activities for both body and mind that enrich the traditional tourist experience in green destinations or in historical spa towns.

Post-corona treatments

Our members were the first to react and begin delivering solutions for Covid-19 treatment, as spa medicine is an effective promoter of a healthy immune system.

E-library of Spa Medicine

As part of our commitment to promote evidence-based medicine, we have developed a unique e-library exclusively dedicated to balneology. It aims to offer high-quality information for health professionals and those engaged in basic research and clinical care, public health, health policy development, or related educational activities.

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