Thalasso Therapy

What is Thalassotherapy?

Put simply, Thalassotherapy is the therapeutic use of seawater – in the form of marine products like algae, seaweed and marine mud – to promote health and wellbeing.

Modern thalassotherapy was pioneered in France, where it is approved and recommended by vets, it is literally classed as a medical treatment, rather than just an opportunity to rest.

Marine mud and protein-rich algae, helps restore the body's natural chemical balance. The marine mud and algae we use are the result of collaboration with the Research and Development division of the French leading laboratory in the design of marine products.

Of 120 minerals and trace elements present on earth, we find 96 in seawater. Our treatments concentrate many of these essential trace elements and minerals.

The main minerals and trace elements included in each treatment and their function are:

Calcium: bone calcification, muscle contraction.
Magnesium: energy metabolism, transmission of nerve impulses.
Phosphorus: integrity of the skin and hair.
Sodium: fundamental balance of hydration in the body.
Potassium: functioning of muscles and blood vessels, regulation of blood pressure.
Chromium: metabolism of sugars and fats.
Iron: constituent of hemoglobin which allows the transport of oxygen in the body.
zinc: functioning of enzymes synthesizing proteins, anti-infective.
Iodine: action on the metabolism, the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins, stimulating the consumption of oxygen, the regulation of the temperature, the normal functioning of the heart

The application process we put the horses body in direct contact with these trace elements and minerals, allowing them to naturally absorb everything it needs through the skin.

Benefits

Helps removes muscle tension and soreness to facilitate movement and impulsion
Soothes limbs and tissues; heat, swelling, strains
Can aid recovery of musculoskeletal injuries
Overall well-being
Fitness
physical optimisation before exercise

mineral intake throughout the year
Soothes and prepares joints and tendons to help prevent sprains and strains from heavy work or competition
Known properties of algae help to detoxify, reduce tension, and soothe muscles and tissues
Has a high concentration of mineral salts, which gives it excellent antiseptic and anti-viral properties.
100% drug-free (non-doping) and health-oriented

How and why is this used to treat horses?

Exercise and work can put strain on the musculoskeletal system, creating a fine line between pain and performance. The goal of a fitness treatment is to give horses the opportunity to recharge their batteries, regain good morale, eliminate accumulated muscle tension as quickly as possible, and relieve the tendons. In short, the purpose is to find a vitality and overall harmony of all the locomotor functions essential to performance.

Many renowned riders use the thalasso concept including William Fox-Pitt, Chester Weber and Roger-Yves Bost (for the physical recovery of some of his clients' horses)

This natural, drug-free, high-quality treatment is tailored to your horse’s specific needs for performance, power, renewal, or recovery.

Who is it suitable for?

Elderly horses – acts as natural remedy; gentle and effective in relieving retired horses from age-related ailments (such as osteoarthritis)
Leisure or sport horses – helps the body by providing minerals, increasing muscle flexibility, and eliminating toxins; essential for the proper function of the musculoskeletal system
Horses in recovery – speeds up the healing process

What's involved in the treatment?

We will carry out a full assessment of the horse and discuss its individual needs with you prior to the treatment.

During the treatment, the horse is wrapped with a seaweed poultice (by a certified therapist) and then covered with a starch sheet, with the addition of a fleece when it’s cold.

After the treatment, the horse is then washed off using natural, holistic shampoo products and placed under our infra-red solarium to dry.

This added Infra-red treatment provides the following benefits:

Healing of soft tissue damage
Eases sore muscles
Healing wounds
Reduces pain
Improves recovery time from injury