Hydrotherapy - Treatments
MINERAL SPRINGS SOAK
Soaking in mineral springs water is a systemic treatment that can relieve many of the conditions listed. Soaking immerses the entire body in the mineral-rich water, allowing the skin to absorb nutrients and opening the pores over a large area to allow detoxification and elimination. Soaking is soothing, and the heat of the water provides significant muscle relaxation. Inhalation is therapeutic during this treatment, and can be combined with aromatherapy if so desired.
Dr.Hauschka Aromatherapy Bath Oils are available at no additi
onal charge.
Choices include the following:
Lavender - Imparts soothing warmth, relaxes the body & mind, calms skin sensitivities and visibly reduces redness.
Lemon - Tones, fortifies and energizes. Especially beneficial to those with oily skin and those with a tendency toward cellulite.
Rosemary - Warming & stimulating to the skin. Invigorates the body and clears the mind. Pale, cool skin is revitalized, the appearance of cellulite is reduced.
Sage - Purifying and invigorating. Refreshes the body after physical activity. Deeply cleansing and visibly reduces body acne. Beneficial as a footbath as well.
Spruce - Enhances warmth and vitality to pale, tired skin. Calms the body and soothes mental and emotional exhaustion. Encourages deep breathing.
BATH-OF-THE-MONTH
Each month, we feature a treatment-style soak that incorporates a recipe of additional ingredients into our mineral water. Each Bath-of-the-Month is themed according to our monthly promotions (click here to see our monthly Health, Wellness & Spa Promotions).
TREATMENT-BASED BATHS
Chocolate Milk Bath - Hydrating, firming, and smoothing for the skin. The scent of chocolate makes this therapeutic bath feel decadent.
Moor Peat Detox Bath - Moor Peat and essential oils enhance the detoxification process of the mineral water alone, increases sweating, and imparts additional minerals from the moor peat to the body.
Additional treatment baths coming soon!
HYDRO-MASSAGE BATH
Using multiple jets, this bath stimulates circulation and encourages muscle relaxation through the force of water. Movement of the water creates a “hydro-massage” sensation and is very relaxing. Aromatherapy can be combined with this treatment. Tap water is used in this treatment.
SHEET WRAP
This treatment is added to either a Mineral Springs Soak or Hydro-Massage Bath to enhance detoxification effects, stimulate the immune system, and promote circulation. Initially stimulating, the treatment progresses to deep relaxation and is encouraged during the onset of illness to boost the body’s healing response.
CONSTITUTIONAL HYDROTHERAPY
This treatment utilizes alternating hot and cold towels placed over the torso to stimulate the entire system. Constitutional Hydrotherapy is useful for systemic conditions as well as specific disorders. It can be used during an acute illness with some precautionary exceptions, and to treat chronic conditions as well as for prevention. Sine-wave electrical stimulation may be used to augment the therapy. Treatment is recommended frequently during an acute stage and may be less frequent as healing occurs.
Hydrotherapy - Clifton Springs History
The hospital in Clifton Springs, New York, was started by Dr. Henry Foster in 1850 on the site of natural sulphur springs. The sulphur creek had been used by generations of Native Americans who taught the white settlers about the healing properties of the waters. With more mineral springs than any other state in the Union, New York is abundantly rich in providing healing waters. Hydrotherapy is the application of water in any form, either externally of internally, in the treatment of disease and the maintenance of health. The Springs offers hydrotherapy treatments in the form of baths, inhalation, and constitutional hydrotherapy (the medical application of water utilizing hot and cold compresses). The high mineral content of the springs in Clifton Springs, NY makes it therapeutic for a wide range of conditions. More information about our history can be found on the ABOUT US page.
