MASSAGES AND SPECIAL TREATMENTS

Let yourself go, release stress, pamper your body. You can choose from the most traditional to the most innovative methods, you can decide to relax with inebriating stone massages or with Shiatsu, you can purify your system with a Steam Bath or restore your inner balance with the millenary Ayurveda techniques.
Our expert “wellness operators” at Hotel Terme Antoniano will guide you in the choice of the best solutions for the health and beauty of your body.
Relax and prepare yourself for a truly unique sensorial experience.

*ANTI-STRESS MASSAGE (55 min.)
This is the treatment of the XXI century,  a meeting point of East and West. It concentrates its action on the effects and consequences of stress (stress means everything that affects the balance of body and soul).
This massage is characterized by the pampering contact, the softness , the smooth, long and deep strokes over the body. Besides the deep tissue layers, it  stimulates the blood and lymph circulation too, limbers up the muscles and articulations; acts on the respiration as well, strengthens the immune system ad develops the capacity to listen to the emotions.

*FOOT REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENT (25 min.)
The basic principle of “Foot reflexology” originates from the discovery that in our feet there are  reflex areas corresponding to all organs and parts of the body. The foot reflexology is a technique that through pressing stimulates involuntary answers, helpful to the restore the balance (homeostasis) of the body. It improves the blood flow, lessens the stress level and the tensions.

*SHIATSU TREATMENT (55 min.)
Shiatsu is a manual practice originating from traditional oriental massage techniques. It acts on the flow of energy through the body using the network of meridians or energy channels connected with the functions of internal organs.
The Shiatsu consists of a  finger-pressure and stretching technique to dissolve muscle blocks in order to restore the functions of the human body and attain perfect  balance and harmony. Unblocking the flow of energy, called Qi, the body can release vitality once again.

*AUYRVEDIC TREATMENT (55 min.)
Ayurvedic philosophy is based on a basic principle: there is no beauty without health. Beauty doesn’t mean the answer to the esthetical standards of a particular society; here beauty should be understood in its broader therapeutic sense. It is in the  radiance of a person, in the smooth and healthy skin, in the eye brightness and so on. The treatment  begins after the therapist has asked some  questions. This will help him to decide which kind of oil to utilize according to the Dosha one belongs to: an experience to be made.

*HOT STONE TREATMENT (55 min.)
This precious treatment can restore the flow of body energy by rebalancing the energy channels. It acts on the body muscles and combines the benefits of massage techniques with the properties of volcano rocks. These stones are significantly heat-conductive and their extremely rounded surface allows them to glide very smoothly over the muscles with decontracting and relaxing effect.

*VITALIS DR. JOSEF STEAM BATH
Who’ll try this steam bath will never forget it and will be waiting to return to the Antoniano Hotel to repeat this experience. The main characteristic of this steam bath is that it breaks down steam into especially small molecules. They are able to penetrate the skin and  bring in the essences. The bath’s effectiveness is therefore greatly enhanced. The steam bath consists in following steps:
- After a preliminary conversation, the therapist recommends  the steam bath most suitable for each person;
- A foot-bath and a shower are taken in order to activate the  bloodstream and stimulate the blood supply;
- Thereafter a special tisane is ready for you;
- The operator applies the chosen mask and the steam bath begins;
- After the steam bath phase there is a brief rest;
- A massage ends this rite  in order to increase the effectiveness of the steam bath.
You have simply to choose the most suitable treatments for you: detoxify, drain, strengthen the  immune  system, against colds and sinusitis… and much more; our therapists will be able to help you to discover the best one for you. 

*VITALIS DR. JOSEF STEAM BATH “0 KM”  (85 min)
This year the Vitalis dr. Joseph steam bath enriches itself with “0 Km” elements like the thermal  centrifuged masks that take the stress away and model and drain your body. Grape-seed, musk rose,  olive or rice-delight oils for a bath of beauty and relaxation.

*VITALIS DR. JOSEF STEAM BATH WITH PUMPKIN (85 min)
The rite is the same as the Vitalis steam bath. A gel based on pumpkin extract, rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, minerals and beta-carotene, helps to remove the skin impurity deeply; it develops also an anti-oxidizing and anti-ageing action.

*VITALIS STEAM BATH WITH PINDASWEDA TREATMENT WITH HERBS OF OUR TERRITORY (105 min)
The staff of our Wellness Centre “Armonia” has combined the benefits of the Vitalis steam bath with the ayurvedic treatment for a complete wellbeing. The Pindasweda treatment is especially indicated in case of arthritis, inflammation, stiffness and swelling of the articulations, to remove the toxins and to fight obesity and cellulite. The treatment begins with the Vitalis steam bath that prepares the skin to receive the Pindasweda elements. It follows a brief rest with a tisane. The following Pindasweda treatment utilises the “Potali” hot cotton bundles with precious herbs and essential oils of the Euganean Hills, heated and applied on the body. The treatment ends with a qualified detoxifying massage.

*BEAUTY SERVICES
The “Armonia” Wellness Center of Hotel Terme Antoniano naturally offers all traditional cosmetic beauty services, using the world’s best allergy-tested brands of products:
depilation with beeswax, manicure, eyebrow and eyelash dyeing, hair dresser.