The word “
Spa” stands for solus per aqua. Spa is actually a Latin word which means “healing through water”. The most common terms used to describe spa is
hydrotherapy or
balneotherapy, though practically there is a small difference between them. Hydrotherapy refers to the therapeutic use of water at any temperature or form, including hot baths, ice packs, vaporizers for soothing pains and treating diseases.
Balneotherapy is also a form of hydrotherapy, first introduced by a German Dominican priest, Father Sebastian Kneipp.
The difference between both is that the water in balneotherapy is dynamic. Thus the therapeutic benefits of balneotherapy are more extensive than hydrotherapy.
The history of hydrotherapy was first documented in the 5th century B.C. by the Greek physician Hippocrates, widely considered the Father of Medicine. Egyptian royalty Cleopatra,bathed with essential oils and flowers, while Romans had communal public baths for their citizens. In 19th century, Sebastian Kneipp published a book entitled My Water Cure and that was the starting point of the modern balneotherapy.
The characteristics of the water itself influence its healing power: buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure and temperature. Body weight in water is reduced by almost 90%, thus relieving pressure on sore joints and muscles. The power of buoyancy helps one with the weightlessness feeling which brings a sense of peace and relaxation. In addition, weightlessness relaxes tight muscles and releases endorphins or body natural pain killers into our system. Hot water raises our body temperature and causes blood vessels to dilate. This process increases blood circulation, including circulation of the immune system's white blood cells, which helps our body’s natural healing processes. On the other hand, cold water treatments are potentially effective for depression and pain relief.
The benefits of balneotherapy have been appreciated for hundreds of years. It has been used to treat rheumatologic conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, burns, stimulate the central nervous system and can change the mental state. In addition, balneotherapy reduces the effects of stress by increasing endorphin production, improves sleep, and prevents headaches. Hot tub balneotherapy is also reported to improve blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes, lower blood pressure, reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis, influence on the automatic nervous system and improves the general state of our well-being.
PLC-Group of Companies is an established one-stop center for HSE, Emergency Management & Innovative Technology solutions. Our esteem clientele include multinationals from the oil, gas, chemical, marine, major hazards and general industries both in Malaysia and in countries where Petronas operates worldwide.
In support to Malaysian government initiative to combat non-communicable diseases and corporate bodies’ efforts in addressing ‘Lifestyle Diseases’ issues within the workforce, PLC-Group promotes the latest home-based balneotherapy technology, HydroSPA as a proactive health & wellness solution without the use medicines or drugs.
HydroSPA is an ultra MODERN ultrasonic balneotherapy to treat & restore overall body system back to normal, without the use of dangerous medications but complimentary to modern medicine.
The system is designed for healthy people to ease mental stress and physical fatigue, but it is also capable to reduce effects / treat numerous types of illnesses as well as for inner health & beauty (anti-aging, boost immune system and blood circulation) and total body care (slimming, burning calories, passive exercise) through the change of bath style.
HydroSPA is a very innovative product utilizing the worlds’ renowned Sebastian Kniepp Schule of Hydrotherapy, Germany technology. HydroSPA delivers a very unique 15-minutes ultrasonic hydrotherapy bath that provides 5 in 1 feature: Ozone (within safe human limits), Oxygen, Negative Ions, Far Infrared and Ultrasound effects. With all these features, one is able to enjoy deep relaxation, deep therapeutic massage, de-stress, passive exercise, burn calories, deep cleansing, entire body detoxification, improve blood circulation and boost immune system (through hyperthermia).
For this reason, many Malaysian have adopted the solution as part of their home wellness appliance for the entire family without any limitations of age or health status.
HydroSPA has been exhibited at many HSE functions including PCSB Occupational Health & Hygiene Roadshow, Petronas Group HSE Forum in Kota Kinabalu, Petronas companies
Health & Safety Programs in Kuala Lumpur, Kertih, Gebeng, Miri, Bintulu, etc.
In addition, this system has also been accepted as a Societal Health & Wellness solution for many NGOs, rehab and other wellness centers:
• PERNIM (NGO for the under privileged children with HIV/AIDS - for detoxification, build up immune system and promotion of blood circulation)
• PENGASIH (Malaysian Drug Rehab center) – for inmates detoxification
• Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat and PDKs (center for children with special needs – hydrotherapy is already part of national curriculum for special children passive exercise, detoxification and promotion of blood circulation)
• Gymnasiums & fitness centers (to ease pain, repair swollen muscle & tissue and for general relaxation)
• Physiotherapy centers (to ease back, legs, knee and general body pains, as well as passive exercise for those that are incapacitated)
HydroSPA is a very innovative product utilizing the worlds’ renowned Sebastian Kniepp Schule of Hydrotherapy, Germany technology. HydroSPA delivers a very unique 15-minutes ultrasonic hydrotherapy bath that provides 5 in 1 feature: Ozone (within safe human limits), Oxygen, Negative Ions, Far Infrared and Ultrasound effects. With all these features, one is able to enjoy deep relaxation, deep therapeutic massage, de-stress, passive exercise, burn calories, deep cleansing, entire body detoxification, improve blood circulation and boost immune system (through hyperthermia).
