Fresh Goat Milk and Forest Berry Baths Among Newest Post-Pandemic Wellness Programs in Lithuanian Spas

The particularly cold winter in Europe, together with the ongoing pandemic has been harsh on people’s health and wellbeing. Therefore, Lithuania’s top spas have introduced a variety of new treatments that focus on helping people regain their normal energy levels, prevent common respiratory disease, and tackle the long-lasting effects of infections prevalent during the cold season.

Today, the spas offer a vast assortment of new health procedures created for the pandemic period and assure their visitors’ safety with up-to-date technology and additional certification. Most of them are located in Birštonas, Druskininkai, Palanga, and Anykščiai—four resort towns scattered across the country and marked by their unique natural environment.

Four Ways to Wellness in Lithuanian Resorts

Birštonas is a mineral spring resort famous for its medicinal muds and natural healing waters. Also, it is home to Eglės Sanatorija—a renowned medical spa that has recently introduced several new treatments. One of them is the “RespiCare” program which is based on following the breathing instructions issued by the “RespiCare” smart chair. This procedure increases the vital capacity of the lungs, improves blood flow and oxygen saturation, relaxes the muscles, and provides pain relief.

Surrounded by the historical Anykščių šilelis forest and Šventoji river, Anykščiai is a great spot for those looking to treat themselves to a luxury experience. Located in the resort town, SPA VILNIUS Anykščiai now offers its visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a goat milk and forest berry bath. Enjoyed by royalty like Cleopatra before, goat’s milk is rich in vitamins A, C, and D which promote cellular regeneration and protect the skin against harmful external effects such as cold air and dry heat.

Known for its vast green forests that keep the air fresh all year round, Druskininkai is another Lithuanian mineral spring resort known for its wellness centers and spas. One of them, UPA Medical Spa Center, currently offers a treatment package called “Time for Change”—a sustainable and non-invasive way to boost one’s wellbeing in the age of lockdowns and remote work. Centered around massage therapy and individual consultations with a health professional, the program allows visitors to rebalance their energy levels, understand their immune systems better, and learn how their bodies respond to a lack of physical activity.

For those wishing to partake in the Lithuanian beach experience, Palanga—Lithuania’s largest beach resort—is also home to some of the region’s most popular wellness hotspots, such as Gradiali Medical Spa. The spa now offers a program called “Healthy Back” to address lifestyle-related back pain—a malady that has become more prevalent in the last year. Participants are taught to perform exercises that strengthen inactive lower-body muscles while relieving tension in stiff areas. In parallel, they receive a series of deeply relaxing massages.

Extra Safety Measures in Spas

Responding to the COVID-19 situation, the spas have taken extra preventative measures to keep their visitors safe during their stay. For example, UPA Medical Spa Center has implemented a contactless check-in/check-out system to limit the number of person-to-person contacts. Gradiali Medical Spa has launched a 360 virtual tour that allows people to get acquainted with the spa’s premises and the vast selection of services it provides from the safety of their homes. Also, in order to maintain the sanitary standards in hospitality institutions extra high, the Lithuanian Hotel and Restaurant Association has launched the “Safe & Clean” certification program. It informs which institutions in the country are safe and clean to visit both on business and for leisure.

With the additional safety precautions and new treatments, the spas continue to offer popular procedures, albeit at a reduced scale. Mud baths, saunas, and full-body scrubs are available at Eglės Sanatorija, UPA Medical Spa Center, and Gradiali Medical Spa. After all, while a regular visit to the medical spa proves to be a worthwhile investment for one’s health and wellbeing, it is also an enjoyable way to spend one’s free time.

To help its visitors educate themselves about Druskininkai and Birštonas before their visit, Eglės Sanatorija has created a dedicated mobile app. Available in English, Russian, and German, it provides the visitors all the necessary information and tips about the two spa towns.