Wellness in Umbria

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Umbria’s various centres dispensing beauty and wellness are largely immersed in the region’s green, restful countryside, not far from the art-filled cities and picturesque fortified hamlets that attract discerning tourists from all over the world. Equipped with all modern comforts and facilities, these wellness centres offer a form of relaxation that is closely tied to the natural environment – they are places where you will be able to truly unwind and escape the frantic pace of contemporary city living.
Although a relatively recent travel phenomenon, wellness centres are growing in popularity as an alternative form of holiday, particularly among the young. Prices do not always cater for this clientele, however, even though a number of centres are beginning to offer low cost packages aimed at those who wish to make use of all the facilities without actually sleeping on site. The various treatment on offer at a wellness centre, from massages to relaxation using essential oils, spa circuits etc, require a high degree of training for the staff involved. But ultimately the goal is to pamper the client into a state of wellbeing, maybe even making him or her look a few years younger in the process.
Technological innovation is an important aspect of this particular branch of tourism, with centres required to keep abreast of new developments in order to ensure that their clients can enjoy the latest in terms of regeneration for body and soul:
 Wellness packages, beauty treatments for body and face
 Deals with spa centres for specific treatments
 Fitness and sport programmes
 Walks, bike tours, wine and food itineraries
Below is a list of the leading wellness centres in the Province of Perugia:

"accessKey=C href="http://www.hotelvillafiorita.com/" target=_blankHotel Villa Fiorita Beauty Farm & Centro Benessere. At Colfiorito, near Foligno, this structure boasts a full line of facilities and services to ensure a holiday in complete relaxation and wellbeing – a Jacuzzi swimming pool, a fitness gym where you can work out, an 8-place Jacuzzi hydro massage pool. Some rooms are equipped with their own built-in Jacuzzi, while the centre is also equipped with a sauna, Turkish bath, chromo therapy, music therapy, aromatherapy, ‘emotional’ showers, relaxation beds, sun beds on request and more. The fully qualified staff is able to provide Ayurveda massage, relaxing massages, comfort touch massages, yanna massages and anti-stress massages, as well as beauty treatments and mud therapy.

Resort&Spa San Crispino*****. This wellness clinic is idyllically located right in the green heart of Umbria, at Assisi, and is under the direction of a doctor specialised in dermatology and cosmetic surgery. The WELLNESS CENTRE: phytocosmetic treatments, manual lymphatic drainage, cosmetic massages, shiatsu, beauty treatments, cellulite treatments, therapeutic massages. The THERAPY CENTRE: aerosol, acupuncture, angiology, anthrotherapy, Ayurveda, dermatology, dietician, inhalation, oxygen therapy, nose ears and throat treatments, ozone therapy, pressure therapy, rehabilitation, reflexology, thalassotherapy, anti-cellulite treatments, anti-stress treatments, obesity treatments, ultrasound. It is possible to book Day Clinic and Check-up Manager programmes, for those with little time available but who still want to look after themselves.

Villa di Monte Solare****. A large luxury hotel surrounded by olive groves and vineyards at Tavernelle di Panicate. The Villa Monte Solare has two swimming pools, a tennis court and a state of the art wellness centre open to guests. The WELLNESS CENTRE: massages, a tepidarium, sauna, Turkish bath, beauty treatments, hydro massage, ‘emotional’ shower, body peeling, shiatsu, manicure, Ayurvedic massage, head massage, essential oils massage, algae packs. The THERAPY CENTRE: chromo therapy, pressure therapy, hydrotherapy, manual lymphatic drainage, ozone therapy.

Convento Aghielli Agriturismo. Enjoying magnificent views just three kilometres from Spoleto, the Convento Aghielli farmhouse residence has what it terms a “creative” wellness centre where guests literally create their own wellbeing and recover their inner balance. The WELLNESS CENTRE: Ayurvedic massage, shiatsu, aromatic oils massage, essential oils steam bath, ultrasound hydro massage, soft gymnastics, relaxing gymnastics. The THERAPY CENTRE: reflexology, Reiki massage, manual lymphatic drainage, pressure therapy, postural gymnastics.

Relais dell'Olmo****. Just five kilometres from the old town centre of Perugia, the Relais dell’Olmo offers a variety of up-to-date services and comforts such as an open air swimming pool, a well-equipped indoor gym, sophisticated Umbrian cuisine and an elegant wellness centre to pamper body, mind and soul. The WELLNESS CENTRE: Turkish bath, beauty treatment cabins, hydro massage, multi-sensual shower, hand and foot treatments, shiatsu massages, anti-cellulite massage. The THERAPY CENTRE: reflexology, Reiki massage, manual lymphatic drainage, pressure therapy.

Hotel delle Terme San Faustino***. At Massa Martana, this well-equipped spa wellness centre offers massages, beauty treatments and quality cuisine prepared using only organically grown ingredients. The WELLNESS CENTRE: Turkish bath, beauty treatment cabins, hydro massage, multi-sensual shower, hand and foot treatments, shiatsu massages, anti-cellulite massage, chocolate massage. The THERAPY CENTRE: homeopathy, flower therapy, acupuncture, chromo puncture, reflexology, manual lymphatic drainage, pressure therapy.

Below is a list of the leading wellness centres in the Province of Terni:

Health Center Marc Mességué ****. In a restored castle at Torre Errighi, the Health Center Marc Mességué is near Montecchio di Baschi. The overall project of the centre combines phyotherapy, medicine and beauty treatments with dieting and physiotherapy. All guests are required to undergo a medical check-up in order to be admitted. Marc Mességué then draws up an individual phytotherapys sheet with hand and foot baths in hot water with herbs. The WELLNESS CENTRE: hydro massage, Turkish bath, solarium, personal trainer. The THERAPY CENTRE: dietology, phytotherapy, massotherapy, antistress treatments, physiotherapy, anti-cellulite treatments.

Acquaghiaccia Country House. At this magnificent country estate near Le Grotte – Baschi – guests can enjoy a relaxing wellness centre immersed in nature with two treatment rooms, a large hammam with aromatherapy and chromotherapy, toning showers, heated swimming pool with air bubbles and waterfalls for massaging the neck. Afterwards there is the relaxation area complete with its assortment of tisanes and overlooking the outdoor pool and surrounding woods. The WELLNESS CENTRE: hydromassge, solarium, Turkish bath, Watsu massages. The THERAPY CENTRE: aromatherapy, chromotherapy, massotherapy.