European Spas Association

Europe’s Health Turning Point: Why Prevention and Resilience Matter More Than Ever

At the Euronews Health Summit in Brussels (March 2026), a clear message emerged from EU leaders, the World Health Organization, ministers, and industry experts: health is now Europe’s greatest strategic challenge — and its greatest opportunity. EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi underlined that the European Union is accelerating reforms to strengthen health sovereignty and resilience, from new pharmaceutical rules to faster pathways from innovation to treatment....
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Invitation to Seminar “Thalassotherapy in Theory and Practice”

20 - 22 February 2026, Nordeney, Germany Under the scientific direction of Dr Friedhart Raschke, the professional supervision of Thalassotherapy Coordinator Anja Raschke, and osteopath and licensed naturopath...

Video interview with Prof. Patrick Carpentier, President of ESPA Medical Commission

The European Spa Association plays a key role in unifying standards and sharing experience across countries The importance of medical spas and health resorts within...

Don’t miss the Medi-Wellness Congress 2026

The 5th edition of the Medi-Wellness Congress will be held on 27th and 28th of April 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland Organisers have revealed the...

48th ISMH World Congress in Banja Koviljača, Serbia

48th ISMH World Congress will be held from 13 to 16 May in Banja Koviljača, Serbia. The ISMH World Congress is one of the most...

Addressing plastic pollution requires working together – Ghent University

The Thalasso working group, led by Marlies Sobczak, is working closely with the researchers at Ghent University. Prof. Jana Asselman and her colleagues were...

Medical Spas and Climate Health Resorts as Strategic Pillars of Europe’s Health Future

On 15 January 2026, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosted an Expert Hearing on Life Sciences and Rare Diseases On 15 January 2026,...

A new report published as part of the State of Health in the EU

Medical Spas and Climate Health Resorts Offer Powerful Solutions to Europe’s Growing Health Challenges The Synthesis Report, published in December 2025, has revealed that Europe...

European Spas Magazine 2025–2026: A 30-Year Anniversary Edition

We are proud to present the inaugural issue of the European Spas Association Magazine, published to celebrate 30 years of European Spas. This special edition...

Why Sleep Comes First: A Systemic Approach to Healing Chronic Stress

Interview with Karina Kyppas, CEO in Medical Spa Narva-Joesuu, Estonia Winner of the ESPA Innovation Award 2025 in catergory Innovative Medical Spa Q: "What's the...

“Redefining Wellness Through Science: An Interview with Prof. Christophe Hausswirth”

Interview with Prof. Cristophe Hausswirth, CEO and Founder of the BeScored Institute and MASAK Winner of the ESPA Innovation Award 2025 in the category...

“Reprogramming Pain: How Predictive Coding Shapes Modern Fibromyalgia Rehab”

An interview with Dr. Martin Gehlen, Rheumatologist and Chief Physician of the Fürstenhof Klinik, Staatsbad Pyrmont, Germany - Special Jury Winner of the ESPA Innovation...

Healing With Compassion: A New Path for Life After Breast Cancer

Karel Kalivoda, Cluster General Manager at the Marianske Lazne on how ONKOFIT-SPA empowers women through gentle guidance, community, and sustainable lifestyle change. ONKOFIT-SPA programme is...