A Healing
Experience...
Unwind in a thermal mineral pool,
immerse your body in a warm nourishing liquid mud bath, or relax
with a soothing massage under gently pressurised sprays of thermal
mineral water...... We have opened the Spa at QE to the general
public, so anyone seeking a relaxing, healing experience can enjoy
the therapeutic benefits that our rheumatology patients have
appreciated for decades. Choose from an exciting range of
therapies ...
Aix Massage: The Aix massage (pronounced "aches"
ironically enough) is very popular in modern times, although
the concept was actually introduced to Rotorua from France in
the early 1900's. Named after the French spa town
Aix-les-Bains, today the treatment embraces the
essence of Rotorua, combining massage with jets of
thermal water from the same waters as the Rachel Spring.
A truly relaxing experience! Half hour or one hour
appointments available. |
Relaxation
Massage
A firm or light massage, performed with flowing
strokes and use of oils. Relax; relieve that stress from
throughout the whole body.
Half hour or one hour
appointments available. |
Therapeutic
Massage
The therapeutic massage assists to mobilise
tissues and muscles of the body using oils. Specific
tension areas are treated with a range of massage approaches
including deep tissue. Ideal after strenuous
activity!
Half hour or one hour appointments
available. |
Lithos
Therapy TM
Heated and chilled
rocks are used as therapeutic instruments to enhance and
prolong the benefits of massage. The rocks are
strategically placed on your body to prepare the muscles and
tissues for treatment. This therapy is healing,
cleansing, preventative and beneficial.
One hour
appointment only. |
Manual
Lymphatic Drainage - Available on
request
Assists the flow of lymph through the body, helps with
the immune and protective function, eases pressure, oedema and
swelling, assisting to clear any blockages.
One hour
appointment only. For complete Lymphatic Drainage 1.5
hour is recommended |
Double
Massage Rooms
Sometimes people are hesitant
to try a new therapy such as massage. The double room means
that a friend or family member can come along to benefit from
the massage and provide moral support. |
Mud
Bath
Soak in a soothing bath containing liquid
thermal mud mixed with warm water from the Rachel
Spring. The heat retention of minerals transmits
internal warmth to completely unwind while nourishing the
skin. Sleep well. |
Mud
Packs
Thermal mud wrapped in towels is applied to
areas of the body to decrease tension and pain. Mud is not
applied directly to the skin and only two packs are applied at
one time. |
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Mud Wrap
A
glorious mineral-rich Rotorua mud wrap for legs, arms and
back. One hour appointment. |
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Rachel
Bath
Enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic soak in the
Rachel Pool. Filled with thermal waters like those
from the Rachel Spring, the mineral pool has a comfortable
temperature of 37°C - 40°C and is suitable for
individual or group bathing. |
Pyretic
(Steam) Bath
While lying on an enclosed bed
thermally heated steam wafts around you. Ideal for releasing
tender muscles and calming nerves. |
Spa Pod
The Spa Oceana capsule offers
steam, sauna and shower in a single private capsule and can enhance
the experience with colour therapy (chromotherapy) and aromatherapy.
Choose from a variety of programmes including body detoxification,
skin rejeuvenation, weight loss, stress release, relaxation, or
revival.
Comprehensive programmes of
specialised physiotherapy and fitness treatments are also available
which include:
Individual Assessment and
Treatment
Fitness Assessment and
Consultation
Exercise Pool
A tepid
pool in which the buoyancy of the water assists exercises for muscle
strengthening and improvement of stiff joint motion.
 Wax
Baths
Immersion of hands or feet into hot paraffin wax
to alleviate joint pain and stiffness and increase flexiblity.
Physiotherapy
Classes
Special exercises for hands, feet, back or
general fitness.
Pilates Classes
Maintain
your core stability with natural flowing movement. Pilates
helps to improve performance and reduce the risk of injuries
Nordic Walking
Classes to
increase your walking fitness by using Nordic walking
poles.
Spa at QE
Hours:
Winter hours effective from 3 May
2010
9.00 am
- 08.30 pm Monday to Friday
Closed Saturday and
Sunday
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