The term Balneology refers to the study of the art and science of bathing. Balneotherapy refers to the use of balneology in the treatment of disease. The aim of these treatments are to enhance the immune system, stimulate circulatory process including lymph and blood circulation, accelerate cell activity, dilating tissue and vessels activating the self healing potential naturally.

Balneotherapy is a natural therapy which makes the best use of natural elements, such as hot springs, climatic factors, chronoboiological and circadian rhythmic phases and natural herbal substances.

In Japan, the traditional form of balneotherapy is hot water springs water bathing; in Europe, mineral bathing. Both are characterized by repeated immersion of the whole body in hot water, that is stimulating to the body.

For centuries the benefits of therapeutic bathing have been recognized for the ability to relieve pain and improve the general well being of the body and the spirit. In fact, Balneotherapy (the use of baths in the treatment of various maladies) is one of the oldest of medical procedures, well known and widely regarded throughout Europe & Asia, where people have historically flocked to luxury spas for recreation and treatment.