Wellness Glossary
Serum therapy
This therapy is based on the intravenous administration of a combination of vitamins, minerals and trace elements to optimise the enzymatic functions of the cells and favour the capacity of self-healing of the organism.
“In a preventive way, serum therapy is especially indicated in situations where our reserves may be depleted, such as stress, polymedication, pollution, very intense sporting activity or ageing,”
Probably the detoxification of the body is one of the significant applications of this treatment. Still, the truth is that the combination of serums covers a countless range of therapeutic options: health and beauty of skin and hair, fight against obesity, protection of the immune system, regulation of sleep, improvement of digestion, bone strengthening, etc.
SHA Detox Therapy
The SHA Detox treatment helps eliminate toxins that prevent cells from working at their best. A combination of essential oils tailored to your specific needs that works with your circulatory system in combination with high-end lymphatic drainage performed with glass cups using a cupping technique to stimulate the metabolism, eliminate water retention and facilitate the detoxification process.
Shaping Mud treatment at Preidlhof
Re-modelling and intense, a treatment with an immediate effect popular in Medical Spas: helps to lighten the silhouette and eliminate excess water and toxins. Products rich in essential and natural active oils and an enzyme saline scrub are massaged on the body; then a specific bandage is worn before applying the mud that solidifies and allows the actives ingredients to take effect. At the end of treatment, the solidified mud is removed, leaving the body feeling lighter and more refined.
Shiatsu
A Japanese technique whereby the therapist will use touch, comfortable pressure and manipulative techniques to balance energy flow and adjust the body's physical structure.
Shiatsu SHA
Ancestral healing therapy from Japan that uses pressure on key points of the body to achieve the proper channelling of vital energy (Ch’i), helping to reduce stress, tension, anxiety and depression.
Shirodhara
Herbal oils, medicated milk and butter milk are poured from a height on the forehead in a continuous flow of liquid.
Shirsha/Muhuna/Pada abhyanga at Preidlhof
This particular combination of head, nape, face and foot massage reduces headache and stress and increases psycho-physical energy. It is also ideal for lovers of head and foot massages or when a full massage is not indicated.
Shrinking Violet at SHA Wellness Clinic
Revolutionary, clinically tested body treatment that activates the fat-burning process, eliminating unwanted fat without effort or discomfort thanks to its active ingredient, hydrolysed lecithin, which penetrates the skin in seconds. The active ingredient is applied and then the arms and legs are covered with wraps. This wrapping produces an immediate and long-lasting slimming effect on the figure, helping to successfully eliminate fat in problem areas such as the thighs, hips and abdomen and others areas.
Available at SHA Wellness Clinic.
Sirovasthy
Lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head and held.
Sleep discovery at Preidlhof
It can be quite a discovery to find out what happens during sleep. A therapist, trained by experts in sleep clinics, guides you on a simple and yet sophisticated journey to check the quality of rest at night. Following a first consultation, a small device is worn at night and then delivered the next day to the sleep coach. Dr. Med. A. Angerer then evaluates and shares the results of the monitoring.
Smile Session at Preidlhof
“I’m not laughing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I laugh” is the motto of the laughter yoga session led by Patrizia, or a member of her “Smiling Team”. Discover one of the most powerful tools of transformation.
Snehapanam
Medicated ghee or oils are given internally in proportionally increasing quantities.
Sound & Quartz massage at Preidlhof
ritual conducted on a warm therapeutic treatment bed with heated quartz sand and it relies on deep vibrations resonating from bells or a gong played by the therapist
Sound bath
A deeply meditative experience where you immerse yourself if sounds such as gongs.
Spin
A very high intensity cardio and leg workout.
Spirometry SHA
Evaluation of the condition of the lung function. Especially suitable for smokers, to measure the degree of injury.
Swedish Massage
A massage which stimulates circulation, releases tight muscles an helps to flush the circulatory system.