Medical Wellness: Holidays with Doc Holiday
"Medical Wellness" - that sounds really healthy. And much more serious than "wellness". A little bit as if a wise doctor would watch over our feel-good program and make sure that everything goes well. And that's what counts: 50 percent of Germans are planning a holiday in the next few years, in which wellness, fitness or health should be the focus ... at home, you simply can not do it.
Medical wellness can be a lot. Because everyone wants to benefit from the latest boom, hotels often give the label too generous. But not every arrangement is really good for your health. Serious offerings combine the courses, applications and examinations of medical professionals are accompanied, for example by a doctor, a physiotherapist or a psychologist. The health insurances also pay attention to this - most of them have put together arrangements for their insured persons, for example special health weeks for women. Meanwhile, there is the right offer for almost every need. We have scoured the market for you.
I want to do something for my health on vacation
Learning prevention methods Pilates would be great for my back. Nordic walking would do me well too. Or maybe a relaxation technique would bring me the most? But if that makes me too fun? It is not easy to find the personal wellness program as a balance to everyday life. A good opportunity to try something new is the holiday: Many wellness hotels now offer prevention courses for exercise, nutrition and relaxation.
Does the cash register pay? Tendency yes. Up to 75 euros per course, maximum 150 euros for two prevention courses, once a year. However, not more than 80 percent of course costs are covered (100 percent for children). The prerequisite is that it is about nutrition, exercise, relaxation or non-smoking training, that the instructors are qualified and the training groups are not too big. In addition, regular participation must be confirmed. Some organizers speak to the coffers and already point out in the catalog that a certain course is zuzu shot. Otherwise, it is essential to ask before the holidays whether the booked course meets the requirements of your health insurance. What can I expect? A good introduction to the chosen sport or relaxation technique. In the best case desire to make the tested sport or relaxation method at home or to prove after the holiday a continuing course.
The best offers:
"Exercise and relaxation" in the 5-star hotel "Neptun" in Warnemünde: 6 aqua fitness and relaxation units each (yoga or tai-chi), cardioscan, body composition analysis, interview with a personal trainer, heart test and 4 thalasso treatments. Price: 210 Euro (cashes take up to 150) plus at least 5 nights. More information: TUI service telephone 018 05/00 10 07 www.tui-vital.de
"Natural and healthy" at the "Romantik Hotel BollAnt's in the Park" in Bad Sobernheim: 6-hour body-active program with Pilates, yoga, tai-chi, Nordic walking, aqua-gymnastics and lectures on various health topics. In addition 6 hours back-fit-program with spine gymnastics and back school. To relax, there is also a back massage and a Rasul bath. Price: 115 euros (up to 75 pays the health insurance) plus at least 7 nights.
More information: TUI service telephone 018 05/00 10 07 www.tui-vital.de
"Tutoris" in Bad Elster and Bad Brambach, especially for teachers: 1 detailed examination of the spa doctor, 3 lessons progressive muscle relaxation, exercise therapy in the water, 7 different massages (from foot reflexology to Thai massage), relaxation baths and a final examination by the spa doctor. Costs: from 639 euros (including 6 nights). Special programs are also available for hairdressers, florists, executives and musicians.
More information: Telephone 037 437/53 93 93 touristinfo@bad-elster.de
"Women's Special Active Week" is one of the health weeks in Bad Salzuflen, which the company health insurance funds (BKK) have developed for their members: women-friendly fitness training, relaxation courses, Nordic walking and discussions with medical guidance on stress management and sense and nonsense of diets. Cost: from 162 euros (including 6 nights).
More information: directly at your BKK or via the BKK health service, to which most BKKs are connected. Hotline 0214/460 63 www.gesundheitsservice-management.de
Am I fit?
Wellness with the doctor By the middle of the 30s you would like to know how healthy you are.Whether the heart and circulation run smoothly, the spine is in order and will last for decades, whether you are properly nourished or doing the right sport. All this can be checked as part of a comprehensive medical check.
Does the cash register pay? Tendency no. Even with services that the GP could easily settle, there are often difficulties at the resort.
What can I expect? Ideally, after such a check, you know how fit (or unfit) you really are, where the personal health issues are. In addition to nutrition and relaxation tips, you also have an individually tailored training program in your pocket after the week. Because it varies greatly from hotel to hotel, as a health check-up looks like, it makes sense to consider what you want to know before booking.
The best offers:
Condition, strength and flexibility are checked in the 4-star hotel "Rogner-Bad Blumau" in Styria under medical supervision. Then there are tips for the right training program. Cost: 65 Euro plus night.
More information: FIT travel, service hotline 069/405 88 50 www.fitreisen.de
The "Medical Health Coaching" The 4-star hotel "A-Rosa" on the Scharmützelsee includes a detailed conversation with a doctor as well as an examination. There are also a cardio fitness check, body composition analysis and a three-dimensional spine measurement. Aquagym, Qi-Gong, Nordic Walking and back training (plus training plan for the home) are also part of the program. Cost: 799 euros (including 6 nights), for insured the technician health insurance 544 euros.
More information: Phone 09 41/46 62 09 00 www.dr-holiday.de/tk
The "Great medical check-up" in the "Hotel Almesberger" in Aigen, Austria, consists of a medical consultation, examinations, a cardiovascular stress test and a fitness test under the guidance of a trainer and a review of the findings. Cost: 190 euros, plus accommodation. Also on offer: the determination of biological age, oxygen therapy or kinesiology.
More information: www.almesberger.at Phone 00 43 72 81/871 30
I need a minicurre now
Wellness for serious health problems Sometimes the doctor at home can be so good, he just does not have enough time to care for you the way you want him to. Throughout the day you run through the world with worries and many questions in your head. For example, after a cancer surgery, if the back hurts constantly or burden the menopause. A minicurist in a spa facility promises that you will be in the center of all your difficulties.
Does the cash register pay? Trendy no, because the minicures are not considered a rehab measure. However, the health insurance may pay the costs of prevention courses here as well. Be sure to ask your health insurance company.
What can I expect? The goals of the mini-cure are above all: to give suggestions and, ideally, joie de vivre. After all, health problems can be extremely stressful. Of course, a week does not cure serious health problems. But a few days are enough to answer many questions, to better identify personal risk factors, or to develop ideas on how to make life enjoyable despite the illness. The intensive care by doctors and if necessary also by psychologists helps.
The best offers:
"Healthy for Breast Cancer" in Bad Salzuflen: one week of stress reduction under the guidance of a psychologist - with Nordic walking and nutritional advice, in addition to a medical examination and counseling as well as a medically guided discussion group. Cost: 492 Euro (including accommodation and meals). More information: www.bad-salzuflen.de Telephone 052 22/37 43 66
"7 Days Intensive Program for Women in Change Seasons", also in Bad Salzuflen: After the doctors check there are daily offers that help to cope better with the menopause, including Kneipp castings, aqua gymnastics, relaxation exercises or pelvic floor gymnastics. Also included: a medically guided discussion group. Price: 265 Euro, plus accommodation and meals.
More information: Phone 052 22/18 30 www.bad-salzuflen.de
Health weeks from the DAK take place in the specialist clinic Allgäu in Pfronten, especially for people with neurodermatitis, asthma or insomnia - but also for those who want to quit smoking. In addition to discussions with the doctor, special examinations, group discussions and lectures, there is also a sports and leisure program. Price: one week 680 Euro, including accommodation and full board.
More information: directly at the specialist clinic Allgäu Phone 018 03/244 15 51 22 www.ahg.de/pfronten
A week for body and soul - that's what I wish for
Wellness with psychological care Every woman has the feeling that she really wants to think about herself and her life. Most of the time you push that back and forth in front of you. For many, one week of thoughtfulness suffices to bring one's self closer to one's wishes and goals.
Does the cash register pay? Tendency no. What can I expect? At a distance from the hectic pace of everyday life there is room for dealing with topics that occupy a deep inner life. The quiet atmosphere in a convent, for instance, or conversations with psychologists or clergy can also give you the kick you sometimes lack to really make a difference.
The best offers:
"God loves tango" is one of the programs that the sisters have devised in the Dominican nunnery Arenberg in Koblenz (they are reflection days). You can also choose to "give my inner language" (meditative typing weekend) or "Actually, I am completely different" (self-experience for men and women). All seminars are accompanied by psychologists, religious or dance educators. The spacious spa area of the monastery was inaugurated in 2003. Cost: 290 to 590 euros, including accommodation and full board.
More information: www.kloster-arenberg.de reservierung@kloster-arenberg.de Tel. 02 61/64 01 20 90
At the "VIP3 coaching" At the "Hotel Almesberger" in Aigen, Austria, you can train yourself as a manager for your life. Discussions with a doctor are mainly about finding out more about how to cope better with professional and personal crises in the future, in order to make your life stress-free and more satisfied. Price: 450 Euro, plus overnight stay (minimum 5 recommended).
More information: www.almesberger.at Phone 00 43 72 81/871 30
