The Springs as 'Spa'

SPA... 'Sanitas per Aqua' or 'health through water.' In Europe, 'spa' is historically associated with healthcare. Europeans have used mineral waters for thousands of years for their healing properties. The city of Bath, England, got its name from the mineral baths that have been in use at least since Roman times. While certain springs are associated with providing relief from arthritis, others focus on skin health and therapy for conditions such as psoriasis. Spas near the Mediterranean focus on the healing properties of mineral-rich seaweed and seawater. Spas near rich moor bogs use the thermal mud for their pain-relieving, detoxification, and metabolic effects. In all these locations, doctors oversee the entire spa visit and coordinate appropriate use of services. Medical treatments, hydrotherapy, massage and other rejuvenating therapies are offered under one roof. Some national health insurance plans will cover spa therapy for extended durations up to six weeks.

The Springs uses the term 'spa' in the European tradition... we are an Integrative Medicine Center offering the best treatments associated with nature within a hospital setting.

New York State has a rich history of the use of mineral springs for healing. During the Victorian Era, "taking the waters" was a summer-time ritual across the state, drawing patrons from the whole region and world-wide. Each spring site had distinctive mineral composition specializing in treatments for specific conditions. Recent efforts to renew the mineral springs sites across NY seek to create a "Spa Trail," similar to the NY Wine Trail, has spawned a group of entrepreneurs joined together called the New York Spa Promotion Alliance (NYSPA) to assist with the revitalization of the Upstate economy through health and wellness supported through "spa therapy."