By Guest Blogger Zuko Garcia

Thalassotherapy has been used to promote health and wellness since ancient times in Mediterranean civilizations. It is currently a new trend among spa enthusiasts and can be found in high end spas around the world, especially in Europe. This kind of therapy uses therapeutic qualities found in seawater, marine algae, marine mud and salts to prevent and treat a variety of different conditions. 

Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya has the first certified Thalasso Center in North America. Our beautiful 22,000 square foot oceanfront Mexican style Thalasso Center and Spa boasts 16 wet and dry treatment rooms, separate male and female saunas and steam rooms, a fitness center, a mystical Temazcal and a large outdoor therapeutic saltwater pool.

Interesting facts…

Sea water contains more than 75 elements identified as necessary for the human body to function well. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iodine, sulfur, phytoplankton are the most important elements that make salt water so special. These elements help transmit impulses from our nervous system to the body, regulate blood pressure, build resistance to fatigue, strengthen muscle, promote weight loss and more! The right temperature for the elements to be absorbed by the human body is between 34˚C and 37˚C (93 to 98˚F), which is exactly the temperature our thalasso pool is heated to for our guests.

Some of the benefits of thalassotherapy are:

• Relaxation
• Stress, Depression and Anxiety
• Physical and Emotional Exhaustion
• Jet-lag
• Detoxification
• Weight Loss and Cellulite Reduction
• Dermatological Problems
• Rheumatism and Arthritis
• Circulatory Problems
• Musculoskeletal Problems
• Pain

As part of our Endless Privileges® at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita, guests can enjoy a complimentary thalasso sea water treatment. This is the ultimate guided journey into the world of thalassotherapy and the first step to restoring your body to a state of harmony.

Marine jet, marine afussion shower, marine hydromassage and janzu are some the other thalasso treatments you can experience at our resort. A janzu massage is based on oriental relaxation and meditation principles and carried out in our therapeutic seawater pool. A flowing sequence of gentle rocking movements and stretches create a sense of wellbeing and relaxation to rebalance the mind, body and spirit.

In addition to promoting health and wellbeing through thalasso therapy treatments, the Thalasso Center and Spa at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita provides guests with access to a sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool and a beautiful Mayan style Jacuzzi at no additional cost.

Are you ready to immerse yourself into world of luxury and thalassotherapy? Come to the Thalasso Center and Spa at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya! For more information and appointments contact our great Spa Manager at spa.zopdb@zoetryresorts.com.

See below for pictures of our Thalasso Center and Spa!

About the blogger: Zuko Garcia is the Social Media Coordinator and eConcierge for Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita. She considers herself a “people person” who enjoys sharing moments and stories with everyone. She is a very active person with lots of energy that shows passion for everything she does.