Mirage MedSPA offers you complex programs to recover the physical and mental capacities of the body in a calming relaxing atmosphere, as recommended following a highly professional medical consult, supported by complete medical investigations and applied by highly qualified physical therapists.

The therapies are inspired combinations of physical, environmental factors and valuable natural resources of the seaside and mountain regions that offer excellent results.

Mirage MedSPA is located 50m away from the beach. The characteristic climate of the area is marine, with warm summers and moderate winters, with little precipitation. The water of the Black Sea, the fine sandy beaches, the marine aerosols and the nearby Techirghiol Lake with its famous mud and salty water have delighted tourists searching to heal their bodies and enchant their souls from time immemorial.

The vegetable slime mud from Techirghiol is formed through a millennial biological process, through the degradation of the phytoplankton and zooplankton. It has a complex mix composition, mineral and organic, that makes it a unique type of mud in Europe. Its therapeutic properties have been known and exploited since as far back as the time of the Romans.

The water in Techirghiol Lake has a salt quantity 4 times as high as the Black Sea and a high degree of mineralization. The high amounts of Sulfur, Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium give the mud distinct healing qualities.

The natural elements offered by the Black Sea, Techirghiol Lake and the marine climate, are harmoniously complemented by mixes of therapeutic plants picked from unpolluted mountainous areas, various aromatized essential oils, and marine algae mixes.

All of these factors can be found in an impressive variety of mud therapies (baths, massages, wraps), paraffin wraps, hydrotherapies (underwater showers, hydro-massages, plant baths), various massages (with aromatized essential oils, Vichy massage showers), electrical current therapies using various frequencies, magnetic field therapies, laser therapies. These are joined by exercise therapy, applied in the salty water of the pool or in the physical therapy and fitness gyms.

The medical programs are suitable for all ages and are meant to alleviate a large array of rheumatic, posttraumatic, neurological, dermatological, gynecological and otorhinolaryngological afflictions.

To those of you who wish to restore your ideal weight and eliminate the toxins accumulated due to unbalanced nutrition, smoking and daily stress, we offer personalized diets coupled with intense hydrotherapy, mud, complex massages, water and gym exercise programs, with remarkable effects in a short time span.

THE “Asinusvilgaristechirghiolensis” (or Techir’s donkey) MUD – this is where the legend began. he story says that a crippled old Turkish man named Techir once accidentally arrived on the lakeshore (lake = GHIOL) with his donkey. They struggled for hours to get out of the smelly mud and when they finally did, the old man was stunned to see his legs had begun to listen to him, and the injuries on his wise donkey’s back had healed and it had become livelier.

The therapeutic qualities of the Techirghiol mud still manage to amaze. People have known about them ever since the time of the Romans, as the site and lake were on the edge of the imperial road that ran from Tomis (Constanta) to Callatis (Mangalia). Roman women made their skin silky smooth by wrapping themselves in the black wonder. Vegetable slime mud is formed through and extremely long biological process (peloid-genesis), through multiple degradations of the phytoplankton and zooplankton (algae, crustaceans and protozoans). The complex composition, mineral and organic, makes this mud unique in Europe.

The therapeutic qualities of the Techirghiol mud still manage to amaze. People have known about them ever since the time of the Romans, as the site and lake were on the edge of the imperial road that ran from Tomis (Constanta) to Callatis (Mangalia). Roman women made their skin silky smooth by wrapping themselves in the black wonder. Vegetable slime mud is formed through and extremely long biological process (peloid-genesis), through multiple degradations of the phytoplankton and zooplankton (algae, crustaceans and protozoans). The complex composition, mineral and organic, makes this mud unique in Europe. The main afflictions treated with mud, used also in combination with concentrated salty lake water, are: degenerative rheumatic illnesses (spondylosis, coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis, arthrosis of the arms and legs), lesions of the intervertebral discs, inflammatory rheumatic illnesses (spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid polyarthritis except flares), afflictions of the soft tissue (tendinitis, muscle and tendon inflammation, periarthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.), posttraumatic and post-surgical lesions (sprains, dislocations, fractures, operated lumbar disc hernia), peripheral and central nervous system illnesses (posttraumatic paresis and paralysis, various etiological polyneuropathies, poliomyelitis sequelae, paraparesis, hemiparesis), gynecological afflictions (ovarian insufficiency, chronic cervicitis, chronic inflammation of the uterus and Fallopian tubes, secondary sterility, genital TBC sequelae), skin diseases (scaly dermatonosis, keratoderma, ichthyosis, chronic eczema, rash, neurodermatitis), peripheral vascular afflictions (Raynaud syndrome, acrocyanosis, erythromelalgia, obliterating arteriopathy, incipient varices), diseases of the glands (benign hypothyroidism, myxedema, pre-pubescent hypoovarianism), respiratory diseases (tracheobronchitis, chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma),otorhinolaryngological afflictions (rhinitis, chronic sinusitis), etc.

Mirage MedSPA offers its guests three types of mud treatments: warm baths, wraps and poultice and mud massages.

Mud bath 20 min A healing bath in a mix of vegetable slime mud and saltwater from the Techirghiol Lake, at a temperature of around 38°C. The pleasant warmth will envelop your body and you will feel as joint pains, muscle contractures, blood flow problems vanish as if by magic.

Mud wraps 20 min.

Mud poultice 20 min General or partial body wrap with a layer of vegetable slime mud from the Techirghiol Lake heated to a temperature of approximately 50 °C. The mud transfers stored heat deep in the tissue, in the muscles and joints, stimulates local and distant blood flow, moisturizes and makes the skin smooth. You will regain freshness, youth, vigor and inner peace. Not recommended for claustrophobia sufferers.

Mud massage 20 min Therapeutic massage with the renowned vegetable slime mud from Techirghiol Lake. It is a unique type of mud in Europe, known since the Antiquity, also named “the black velvet” thanks to its distinct characteristics. The mud, heated to a temperature of 50°C, is applied using specific massage maneuvers and it caresses the body with its warmth, moisturizes and soothes the skin, alleviates aches. It is an experience that you will wish to relive.

HYDROTHERAPY is based on the external use of water, for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. It is recommended for those who wish to relieve stress, improve body dynamics, relax and disconnect from their routine. It is suitable for all, young or less young, sedentary or sports players and uses only natural products: warm sea water, salty lake water, medicinal plants, salts and algae gels, essential oils. Water therapies restore the biological balance and improve the condition of the body and mind.

The hydro-massage strongly massages globally or locally, using multiple jets on the muscle lines and in the direction of return blood flow. By adding salts or algae gels the transcutaneous absorption of trace elements and mineral salts is improved. Water therapy has been developed based on ancient Roman practices; it is customary in every Spa Center in the world and has over time transformed into a real philosophy of esthetic refinement and authentic wellbeing. The warm water and air jet massage, mixed in various programs, stimulates endorphin (“happy hormone”) secretion.

Bubble baths relax the body physically and mentally and improve overall condition.

Saline bathswith plants that have a sedative effect favor the Oxygenation of the tissues and general relief, alleviate sleep disorders and mental tension. Apart from the calming and resting effect, the active elements of the plants directly act on the integument and have antiseptic, scarring and anti-inflammatory properties. The vegetal aromas will transport you to a corner of nature, conditioner for the soul…

The underwater shower is a massage of the muscle mass, performed using a water jet of variable pressure, underwater, in a special tub. The effects are much like those of the classic massage. It is a unique experience that deeply relaxes the muscles, stimulates blood and lymphatic flow, drains edemas, improves digestion and alleviates aches. A single session will never suffice…

The tonic cyclonic showersconsist of vertical hydro-massage together with lateral jets of variable pressure that transform the experience into a state of wellness and comfort.

THE MASAGGES performed using aromatized oils or applied as a massage shower of medium to high pressure, that stimulates blood flow and the elimination of toxins accumulated in the muscles, along with rebalancing and stimulating positive energy flow. Firm friction, kneading and rolling techniques, combined with short tapping and brushing techniques make up an energizing, but relaxing massage. You will be relieved of the stress build-up without a trace of discomfort.

The Vichy massage shower therapy, very popular in great Spa Centers around the world is a pleasant combination of manual massage techniques and a water jet massage from five shower heads with variable flow, with the purpose of relaxing the muscles, exfoliating and smoothing skin, improving peripheral circulation, reducing mental stress.

The relaxation massage. Escape from the daily stress by choosing a whole or hind side body massage, ample, deep, low to medium pressure, performed using warm essential oils, your choice. Let yourselves be enveloped by the natural aromas, the expert touch of the therapists and you will experience letting go in a state of pure relaxation and inner quiet…

The toning massageTherapeutic whole body massage, performed with medium to strong pressure, that stimulates blood flow and the elimination of toxins accumulated in the muscles, while rebalancing and stimulating positive energy flow. Firm friction, kneading and rolling techniques, combined with short tapping and brushing techniques make up an energizing, but relaxing massage. You will be relieved of the stress build-up without a trace of discomfort.

The scalp and cervical massageRelaxing massage of the cervical region and scalp that offers a sensation of deep relaxation and wipes away the tormenting marks of daily stress.

Back and shoulder tension relieving massage Ample massage that relaxes muscle tension caused by harmful positions or physical effort and improves mobility of the spinal cord.

Lymphatic drainage massage An efficient natural method of stimulating lymphatic circulation, which will affect the entire body. The gentle rhythmic massage performed skillfully with the palms stimulates the muscles of the lymphatic vessels. The results of this treatment are spectacular: it eliminates cellulite, edemas caused by lymphatic circulation, circulatory disorders, and constipation and immune problems, stimulates the immune system, and significantly improves acute and chronic pain.

The volcanic stone massage uses heated volcanic basalt rocks and massage oils, thus combining heating the massaged areas with the traditional massage. The therapy is based on Oriental disciplines that state that there are seven energy point named Chakras located along the central canal of the body – vital energy centers that are connected to certain organs of the body. Energy is distributed from the Chakras to the entire body through numerous energy channels that traverse the body, and so part of the stones are placed in the seven Chakra points. In Oriental culture, it is believed that each of the seven Chakra points corresponds to a vital organ, their stimulation bringing a state of wellbeing throughout the body. The remaining stones are used for a rhythmic massage that offers relaxation, eliminates toxins, improves health and drives away stress.

ELECTROTHERAPY Mainly symptomatic treatment, that uses established galvanic current formulas, low, medium and high frequency currents, ultrasound, low frequency magnetic field, laser bio-stimulation. It is performed only at the recommendation of a doctor, following a detailed consult.

Therapeutic laser It is a very successful therapy, superior to the classic physiotherapy (electro-physiotherapy). A bio-stimulating effect is induced at tissue level, and local and systemic regeneration metabolic processes are modulated at cellular level. It is a pain free therapy, completely harmless, with no side effects and it is the only therapy, that induces local cellular regeneration.

Magnet therapy It is based on the understanding of the correlation between magnetism – in the traditional sense – and the electromagnetic fields of the human body, combined with the electromagnetic interactions that take place in the environment. This therapy implies applying magnets of certain strength to various areas of the body, affecting the ionic and electromagnetic human fluxes, thus facilitating healing or improving physical condition.

4-cellular galvanic bath Combines the action of direct continuous current with the thermal effect of the water, in the 4 cells for the superior and inferior limbs It is distinguished through the remarkable effects in alleviating pains of neurological and muscle and joint origin and in chronic venous insufficiency.

AEROSOLS We use the therapeutic effects of sea water in the form of aerosols produced by an ultrasound machine to treat various respiratory disorders (chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, pulmonary emphysema, etc.) and problems related to otorhinolaryngology (sinusitis, rhinopharyngitis, laryngitis, etc.).