Montegrotto Terme’s thermal muds: unique in the world
There is mud and mud! The uniqueness of our thermal mud in Montegrotto Terme is due to special algae that reproduces exclusively in the Euganean Thermal Basin and has been named ETS05 by the Pasteur Institute of Paris. In our hotel in Montegrotto Terme, we exclusively use Fango D.O.C.® mud composed of 32% clay, 26% silica, and 42% silt, evaluated and controlled by the University of Padua. Thanks to the high percentage of organic substances and the exclusive anti-inflammatory effect, patented at European level, our mud is a real panacea for health.
Hotel with thermal mud: how is mud created?
The muds of Montegrotto Terme are made up of a natural mixture of clay, saline-bromine-iodic water, and microorganisms.
But how is mud created? The mud, which comes from a small lake near Arquà Petrarca, undergoes a careful maturation process, during which it remains immersed in special pools of thermal water at a temperature of 60 °C for at least 90 days. It is thanks to the heat and the chemical components of the Euganean thermal water that our mud acquires its unique properties, found nowhere else in the world.
This extraordinary, gentle therapeutic technique is performed with light, pumping movements in the direction of the lymphatic channels, facilitating the elimination of excess fluids. It activates blood and lymph circulation in the body, with a highly purifying and diuretic effect. Particularly useful and effective in the treatment of oedema, also of post-surgical nature, and of swollen legs and cellulite.
Ideal treatment to solve problems with blood circulation and heavy legs.
It focuses on specific points of the body to improve circulation and eliminate swelling.
Undoubtedly the best-known and loved massage. It dissolves stiffness and increases flexibility of the body, stimulates blood circulation, provides intensive vitality, relieves stress and fatigue.
Technique that acts on the muscular system, dissolving contractures and making the joints more flexible, giving the feeling of ease that makes us feel free and fit. It also stimulates blood and lymph circulation.
Suitable for tension and pain in the neck area and shoulders, with a relaxing effect on the muscles. Working on the muscles in the back, it facilitates the removal of blockages and contractures, it alleviates postural pain, and grants greater ease and freedom of movement.
FANGO D.O.C.® full or partial body with ozone thermal bath and 25-min. reaction massage in thermal centre
FANGO D.O.C.® full or partial body with ozone thermal bath and 25-min. reaction massage in thermal centre
Neck pain is inflammation that affects the muscles of the head and neck, also causing problems in the back. This decontracting massage, performed by light pressure and massaging movements on the reflex points between head and shoulders, dissolves muscle tension caused by incorrect postures, giving a feeling of deep relaxation and relief to body, mind, and spirit.
FANGO D.O.C.® full or partial body with ozone thermal bath WITHOUT reaction massage
Relax with candles: it provides relaxation, tone, and vigour to the body, with precious fragrant butters and vegetable oils that are applied to the skin with a gentle heat, removing tensions and creating a pleasurable sensation. With the help of the massage, the skin receives nourishment and radiance.
FANGO D.O.C.® COLD lower limbs enriched with ETS04 for venous treatment, and ozone thermal bath
Relaxing holistic massage, light yet deep, with the use of oils and precious essences, based on Bach Flower remedies, to restore mental and physical balance and harmony.
The most popular massage zones are stimulated and relaxed, bringing your body into harmony and charging you with new energy.
FANGO D.O.C.® hands or feet WITHOUT thermal bath
Performed by two therapists simultaneously, this massage is designed to further promote relaxation and enhance harmony and togetherness.
Detoxifying and remineralizing bio clay body wrap with our FANGO D.O.C.® and ozone thermal bath
This massage is a cure-all for the health of the little ones. Thanks to delicate massaging movements performed by expert hands, tensions are dissolved, improving the overall well-being of children.
Fascinating due to the unexpected fusion of western and eastern techniques, with fluid and slow movements that follow the breath, relaxing the muscle system and stimulating the lymphatic and circulatory systems.
Relaxation from Hawaii against everyday stress. It caresses the body and the mind, calmness spreads, and thoughts become light. Working with fluid movements like ocean waves, the hands and forearms move with different intensities to recreate the harmony of spirit, body, and mind.
The star of this massage is a fragrant and refreshing cream, ideal for bringing relief and comfort. It stimulates energy points to relax the whole body.
Combination of relaxing massage and the use of warm stamps that act on the nerve endings of the spine, hands, and feet, releasing heat and an intense soothing scent.
Soft, sinuous, and enveloping movements in synergy with nourishing and delicately scented oils. The massage has a relaxing and anti-fatigue effect for an intense moment of well-being.
The warm basalt stones of volcanic origin have a beneficial effect on the lymphatic system and stimulate the detoxification of the body. Furthermore, they reactivate the energy centres of the body in a gentle and efficient way, recharging it with new strength and energy. It provides a sense of global harmony after periods of strong physical or emotional stress.
Watsu®, from the union of Water and Shiatsu, is a treatment performed in thermal water, which releases the body from any tensions, using the absence of gravity and the lightness of the body in the water. A series of stretches, mobilizations, pressures, and light twists help improve mobility, flexibility, circulation, and physical and mental well-being. Let yourself be pampered by this treatment with a deep anti-stress, lymphatic drainage, and regenerating effect.
This massage blends the scents, lights, and sounds of the sea. It works wonders on calming the mind and body. The voice of the sea envelops the body with a soft and strong embrace.
This differs from other types of massage due to manual techniques such as pumping, rocking, and pulsing. Some beneficial effects are deep relaxation, complete joint release, the release of cellular memory, the fusion between inside and outside, and anti-stress. The hammock and the cradle are the two particular elements from which the technique of the rocking motion derives.
From ancient Indian tradition, this technique creates an immediate sense of well-being, the skin is nourished by the absorption of warm oil, muscular structures are toned, the circulatory system is stimulated, bringing fresh oxygen and removing residues of toxins, new lymph comes to body, and the nervous system spreads a general feeling of serenity. Suitable for resolving symptoms of stiffness, anxiety, and stress.
This technique is performed by pouring a thin stream of warm oil over the forehead, between the eyebrows, at the third eye. Also called the sixth chakra, this point represents thought, and it is the seat of the mental and intellectual faculties, memory and will. This delicate stimulation calms the mind, invites harmony and inner alertness, aiding concentration and self-awareness.
This is the oldest science inspired by well-being. Humans, a fusion of body, mind, and spirit, are dominated by the three doshas “vata, pitta, and kapha”, forces that, combined in different proportions, characterize each person, and on whose balance our health depends. A highly rebalancing massage, ideal during changes in season.
This massage is performed by applying warm pads filled with valuable medicinal herbs to the body. The heat combined with herbal medicine has relaxing effects and stimulates fat metabolism and drainage. Useful in cases of arthritis, osteoarthritis, stiffness and swelling in the joints, cellulite, and obesity.
Ancient technique that acts on the deep muscles, nervous, vascular, and lymphatic systems, especially working on the muscular structures of the dorsal, lumbar, and sacral area. It relieves muscle tension and improves the circulation of vital fluids.
This massage comes from Polynesia, a land of ancient knowledge for the well-being of body and mind. The technique uses tools as well as the hands and has an optimal effect on various organic tissues that make up our body, especially on skin, connective tissues, and muscles. It has healing properties, dissolves, heats, and makes the body more elastic, it calms anxiety and stimulates the metabolism and inner energy.
Instruments used in ancient ceremonies of the Lamas tradition, the bowls struck by the striker emit a sound that produces a polyharmonic vibration, which leads to deep relaxation, restores the body’s balance with itself and with the outside world, reaching a profound harmony and a state of absolute inner stillness.
Very ancient technique that combines the acupressure points of Chinese medicine with assisted stretching. Pressure, mobilization and stretching act on the skeletal structure and increase flexibility by easing muscle, joint, and mental tensions. Makes stress and tension fade away.
Using the acupressure technique, the facial meridians are stimulated. By strengthening the central nervous system, endorphins are freed, preventing contractures and sagging skin.
The hand is a kind of body map, and by massaging certain points, the organs linked to them are reflexively affected. The goal is to achieve a balancing effect, alleviating various types of pain and discomfort. Also recommended for arthrosis of the hands.
The sole of the foot is divided into areas, which are linked to certain organs in our body. By stimulating a point, it can reflexively influence the corresponding organ in the body. The self-healing powers are activated, organs better circulated, and the blocked vital energy begins to flow again.
An ancient oriental treatment, with precise and deep acupressure techniques, aimed at rebalancing the flow of energy to every single organ by stimulating points along the meridians. The aim is to awaken strength and regain energy balance, eliminate fatigue, and stimulate the body’s natural defences.
A facial care ritual that begins with a gentle exfoliation with extra virgin olive oil, removing impurities and thus renewing the skin, followed by a lifting massage to loosen muscular tensions, with a relaxing effect on the rest of the body. The extra virgin olive oil cream, rich in vitamins E and A, gives brightness and nourishment.
To renew the skin and reactivate microcirculation. The regenerating massage with grape seed oil will give smooth, soft, and luminous skin.
Mask with coloured clay + massage. Red clay is enriched with polyphenols from red wine from the Euganean Hills. It improves microcirculation, stimulates serotonin, and fights the signs of aging on the skin thanks to its antioxidant properties. With the scent of grapes.
This massage has a relaxing and very calming effect, which is mainly due to the detoxifying and balancing properties of honey. Honey quickly absorbs toxins from the upper layers of the skin, making the skin firmer and more elastic.
Thanks to the vitamin extracts of polyphenols from red grapes, this treatment is an ideal prevention against skin aging. The application begins with a grape peeling gel with an intense, enveloping scent. The skin is renewed and microcirculation is reactivated. This is followed by a regenerating grape seed oil massage, which ensures smooth and soft skin and also relaxes the muscles.
Coloured clay wrap + massage. Red clay is enriched with polyphenols from red wine from the Euganean Hills. It improves microcirculation, stimulates serotonin, and fights the signs of aging on the skin thanks to its antioxidant properties. With the scent of grapes.
The numerous properties of beauty elixir olive oil also include repairing the hydrolipidic film that protects the epidermis in a natural way and is a source of well-being in body care. The scrub makes the skin smooth and velvety, while the massage nourishes and revitalizes the tissues.
Coloured clay wrap + massage. This “stardust” gently removes dead skin cells, giving it new radiance and shine. With the scent of myrrh.
To release tension and relieve muscle fatigue after a round on the course, this massage relaxes and recharges your energy, especially focusing on the upper body, arms, and neck area.
Coloured clay wrap + massage. The yellow clay has a significant effect on the appearance of the skin and contributes significantly to the health of the skin, making it smooth and silky. With the scent of fig.
Through postural gymnastics, exercises are proposed to stabilize the spine and to strengthen the muscles that support the spine, as well as exercises that restore elasticity to the joints by eliminating tension.
This gymnastics provides the operative tools for an effective respiratory practice. The exercises can be done by anyone who wants to stay in good physical shape, tone their muscles, and learn some breath control techniques. It supports in better controlling the abdominal muscles, in particular the diaphragm.
Ideal for loosening tense muscles in the face, neck, and head, with pure active ingredients of briar rose oil. Especially recommended for people who suffer from insomnia, used by Andean mothers to send their babies to sleep.
A combination of alpha-hydroxy acids extracted from fruit, particularly glycolic acid, vitamin complexes essential for the well-being of the skin, with alginate of seaweed. They renew the skin, fight the signs of aging, reduce blemishes and imperfections, revealing a luminous and compact complexion.
- 1 relaxing massage with scented oils (50 minutes)
- All day spa services included
Thanks to ingredients such as allantoin, collagen, elastin, glycolic acid, vitamins A and C, proteins, hyaluronic acid, and the modelling alginate mask, the skin appears hydrated and deeply nourished, with a rejuvenating and lifting effect. Particularly suitable for mature and especially loose skin.
- 1 relaxing “Californian” massage (50 minutes)
- 1 facial lymphatic drainage (30 minutes)
- 1 light lunch: mixed salad and a first course with ½ litre of mineral water
- All day spa services included
The TEAM Dr. JOSEPH method for a specific deep cleaning, according to your skin type: clean and delicate skin, a radiant face, and a clear feeling full of energy. Starting with warm compresses, a gentle lymph massage, peeling, deep face cleansing with cupping, followed by a toning face pack, a mask, and a day treatment suited to your skin type. For a visibly fresher complexion and a healthy look.
- 1 relaxing couple massage (50 minutes)
- 2 light lunches: mixed salad and a first course with 1/2 litre of mineral water
- All day spa services included
A unique facial treatment with natural active ingredients suited to the individual needs of the skin, with immediate effect and a deeply relaxing and pampering program, according to the TEAM DR JOSEPH method: skin analysis, cupping, special serum, adapted face massage, intensive mask, and individual day treatment suited to your skin type. Made of natural ingredients especially effective for healthy and intensively cared-for skin.
- 1 body scrub with saline massage (50 minutes)
- 1 light lunch: mixed salad and a first course with ½ litre of mineral water
- All day spa services included
The complete holistic program according to the TEAM DR JOSEPH method: intensive treatment with biodynamic lifting massage, all done according to the individual needs of the skin. Enjoy a unique beauty treatment with skin analysis, lymph massage, warm compresses with herbs, cupping, special serum, bio-energetic lifting massage, intensive mask, individual day treatment, and stabilization. High-tech nature for a long-lasting effect, visible results, and maximum effect.
The TEAM DR JOSEPH method for him. Intense, natural, effective: skin analysis, lymph massage, warm compresses, peeling, deep cleansing, special serum, intensive mask with a facial massage, and day treatment suited to your skin type. High-tech efficiency of nature for a healthy and well-groomed appearance.
This special mineralizing care through organic mud mask activates deep hydration that strengthens and revitalizes the tissue, eliminating all traces of fatigue. The special 24-hour thermal cream will leave you with super-hydrated skin.
A completely new process for a more youthful and perfect look. Natural, active substances are safely deposited in deeper layers of the skin with the help of ultrasonic frequencies. This means that the potential of the functional ingredients can be expressed to the maximum, deeply firming the skin. A smoother and firmer skin immediately shows the effect of the ultrasonic frequencies. Depending on the skin condition, the treatment is individually adapted to your needs: lymph stimulation, warm compresses, purifying, enzyme, and ultrasonic in-depth peeling, ultrasonic repair and lifting, daily care.
Top-class ultrasonic lifting! This premium intensive treatment uses a completely new process, giving the face a fuller, fresher, and youthfully trim glow. Natural, active substances are safely deposited in deeper layers of the skin with the help of ultrasonic frequencies. This means that the potential of the active ingredients can be expressed to the maximum, deeply firming the skin. Depending on the skin condition, the treatment is individually adapted to your needs: lymph stimulation, warm compresses, purifying, enzyme, and ultrasonic in-depth peeling, alginate mask, ultrasonic repair and lifting, neck and face massage, daily care.
A favourite of our guests, the collagen fleece has a strong healing and repairing effect, relaxes, soothes, and deeply hydrates the skin, reduces wrinkles and expression lines, stimulates the tissue regeneration process, and the skin immediately appears more elastic, uniform, toned, and luminous.
Special natural butters with a floral fragrance, combined with Dead Sea salt, accompany this highly detoxifying and draining massage, leaving you with very soft skin.
Due to its fantastic beneficial properties, cocoa is a precious ally of beauty and well-being and, in this case together with coffee and kiwi seeds, lends itself to a delicate exfoliation with an aromatic scented massage. The skin will be deeply nourished and more toned.
An innovative and effective anti-cellulite treatment that has a long-lasting effect on your complexion and connective tissue. The cupping in combination with highly effective natural products visibly reduces cellulite, exerting a draining action on the tissues. The stimulating effect of the body peeling and the special massage technique promote detoxification. In combination with an algae pack, the result is optimized. Definition is everything!
This effective program firms the central part of the body and helps to decongest the abdominal area. Gentle stimulation of the abdomen area improves skin tone, with a toning action on the trunk and a reduction in waist. The right solution for your abdomen!
A regenerating back massage, customized according to individual needs in terms of technique and intensity.
Highly effective natural massage oils optimize the result. The unique combination of cups, the warm roll, and the extraordinary experience with Tibetan bowls relieves tension and improves the flexibility of the spine. Relaxed and free to move. Straight outside, calm inside!
During application, the intense chocolate scent stimulates the production of endorphins (the hormones of well-being) by amplifying the slimming and toning action of caffeine and theobromine, and the antioxidant and protective action of polyphenols and flavonoids. Excellent result and maximum pleasantness.
Honey, already considered the food of the gods, is the star of this treatment and is rich in beneficial natural properties for more elastic and strengthened skin, with an enchanting, soothing massage. The warm honey is pleasant and relaxing.
This gentle therapy stems from the discovery of the craniosacral rhythm, an almost imperceptible movement that involves the bones of the skull and spine down to the sacrum. If this movement is altered due to physical or emotional trauma, it causes disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, postural problems, migraines, sciatica, neck, back, and lumbar pain. A gentle technique for a deep contact, using lightweight mobilization, primarily in the region between the skull and the sacrum, designed to detect alterations and correct them, restoring the craniosacral rhythm.
This holistic massage balances the cranial rhythmic impulse, correcting any alterations that cause disorders, such as insomnia, anxiety, depression, migraines, postural problems, neck, back, and lumbar pain. Using fascial mobilization, non-invasive palpation manoeuvres and light manipulations on the bones of the skull, the spine, and the rest of the body, it ensures benefits to the system that regulates every part of the body.