History of thalassotherapie in Germany and Definition of international quality criteria for thalasso-centres
Results of the last European Congress for ThalassoTherapie from 10th to 13th January 2002 in Warnemnnde I Germany
(With Participants from: Germany, Tunesia, France, Turkey, Great Britain, Finland, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Estonia, Island)
Mohamed azeddine lakhouaja vital center international
Katrin Hofrichter Association of Thalasso-Centres in Germany 18119 Warnemünde, Seestr .19 Tel.: 0049381777860 Fax: 0049381777400
\V\V\V .t.halasso-verband. de History of thalasso-therapie in Germany .1793 first german SP Ain Heiligendamm
.1797 Nordemey, 1802 Travemünde, 1804 Wangerooge, 1809 Spiekeroog .1876 Paediatric thalasso-therapie hospital on the island ofNordemey, Dr.Thalheim
.1900 Prof. Dr. CarI Haeberlin in Wyk- sientific researches
.1930 Prof. Dr. Curschmann university ofRostock- c1imate research institute Wamemünde .1948 Prof Dr. Dr. Goeter ~ Paediatric Hospital on the island of Nordemey I
.1957 Prof Dr. Menger at the same hospital .1996 First Original Thalasso-Therapie-Center in Wamemünde~ARKONA SPA
Quality criteria for Original Thalasso Centres
- The centre must be located directly on the sea shore, under the direct influence of sea climate.
- Freshly collected sea water must be used for the treatments. The sea water must not be treated in any way, so as to ensure that the substances in it are retained.
- Bach centre must have at least one swimming pool and a sufficient number of cabins to enable each guest to be given 3 individual treatments per day.
- The centre must have one or more doctors at residence. A professional team of masseurs, hydro-therapists and physical education teachers must be employed.
- Permanent hygiene control and security must be guaranteed.
- There are special offers for relaxation, healthy nutrition and physical activities to complete the therapy.