BALCOVA THERMAL OTEL SPA CENTER

THERMAL TREATMENT CENTER
This very Historic Spa has a wonderful setting. The climate is perfect. Turkish hospitality is unequaled. And now we've installed the best Health Sector architecture, facilities and equipment too.

ANALYSIS REPORT ON HOT SPRING WATER
Spring 1
pH : 8.16, Specific Gravity : 1000, K+ (mg/Lt) : 2.4, Na+ (mg/Lt) : 115, NH4+ (mg/Lt) : 0.1, Ca++ (mg/Lt) : 72.7, Mg++ (mg/Lt) : 20.1, Fe (Total) (mg/Lt) : 0.1, (Total) (mg/Lt) : 0.03, B (Total) (mg/Lt) : 3.1, Li+ (mg/Lt) : 0.4, SiO2 (mg/Lt) : 26, HCO3- (mg/Lt) : 353, CO3- (mg/Lt) : 33, SO4- (mg/Lt) : 95.5, Cl- (mg/Lt) : 64.9, S- - (mg/Lt) : 0.1, NO2- (mg/Lt) : 0.01, NO3 - (mg/Lt) : 4.2, PO4 - - - (mg/Lt) : 0.01
Spring 2
pH : 8.87, Specific Gravity : 1000, K+ (mg/Lt) : 31, Na+ (mg/Lt) : 420, NH4+ (mg/Lt) : 0.48, Ca++ (mg/Lt) : 17.2, Mg++ (mg/Lt) : 1.36, Fe (Total) (mg/Lt) : 0.1, (Total) (mg/Lt) : 0.48, B (Total) (mg/Lt) : 12.6, Li+ (mg/Lt) : 1.6, SiO2 (mg/Lt) : 33.5, HCO3- (mg/Lt) : 483, CO3- (mg/Lt) : 64, SO4- (mg/Lt) : 180, Cl- (mg/Lt) : 231, S- - (mg/Lt) : 0.1, NO2- (mg/Lt) : 0.01, NO3 - (mg/Lt) : 0.2, PO4 - - - (mg/Lt) : 0.01
Spring 3
pH : 8.45, Specific Gravity : 1001, K+ (mg/Lt) : 28.4, Na+ (mg/Lt) : 375, NH4+ (mg/Lt) : 0.61, Ca++ (mg/Lt) : 16.1, Mg++ (mg/Lt) : 10.4, Fe (Total) (mg/Lt) : 0.1, (Total) (mg/Lt) : 0.15, B (Total) (mg/Lt) : 11.3, Li+ (mg/Lt) : 1.4, SiO2 (mg/Lt) : 60, HCO3- (mg/Lt) : 695, CO3- (mg/Lt) : 0, SO4- (mg/Lt) : 165, Cl- (mg/Lt) : 206, S- - (mg/Lt) : 0.1, NO2- (mg/Lt) : 0.01, NO3 - (mg/Lt) : 0.2, PO4 - - - (mg/Lt) : 0.01

WE TREAT THE FOLLOWING HEALTH CONDITIONS
* Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Collagen Tissue Diseases etc.)
* Degenerative Joint Diseases (Arthrosis, Calcinosis)
* Rheumatic Muscle and Soft Tissue Diseases (Fibromyalgia, Periarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Epicondylitis etc.)
* Bone-Metabolism Diseases (Osteoporosis, Gout, Paget's Disease etc.)
* Orthopedic and Neurological Rehabilitation (Fractures, paralysis, MS, CP, Parkinson etc)
* Post-Polio Syndrome
* Sports problems and accidents
* Sport defects and rehabilitation
* Physiological motivation and body health exercise programs
* Geriatric Training and Rehabilitation Programs

WARNING
If you suffer from the following related conditions, new treatments may not be safe. Check with us!
* Serious heart, liver, lung, kidney insufficiencies and diseases
* Hypertension and diabetes mellitus that are not under control
* Acute infections
* Cancers
* Serious problems circulation defects
* Rheumatic diseases in their active phase

HEALTH TEAM
11 Doctors, 20 Physiotherapist, 15 Nurses, 13 Masseurs and Masseuses, 1 Laboratory Technician, 1 X-Ray Technician

DEPARTMENTS
Diagnosis, Balneotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Electrotherapy, Paraffin and Mud, Kinezitherapy, Massage, Occupational Therapy, Dental Clinic, Beauty Center

BALNEOTHERAPY
This type of treatment is consisting of a session treatment having a proved effect on the organism where the biologic environment effectiveness integrated with the underground thermomineral water, gas, mineral water and the mud involving the organic elements as the natural energy source, the climate conditions specific to the district and the meteorological concerns.
* 56 Cell Bath (Whole and partial sitting thermal baths specially designed by the purpose of thermotheraphy)
* 3 swimming pool at different sizes
* 3 Thermal Jacuzzi at different sizes

TREATMENTS IN THE TREATMENT CENTER
Medical Examination : Examination by Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Specialist
Paraffin bath : One joint- one session
Balneotherapy : Basins with mineral containing thermal water
Kinezitherapy : Individual Exercises in the pool
Electrotherapy : 1 device/1 session : Treatment with currents and ultrasound
Physiotherapy package : Gymnastics, exercises together with a physiotherapist
Actinotherapy : Treatment with IR, UV and light
Hydrotherapy : Underwater massage or Whirlpool, Jacuzzi
Local manual massage : Local massage by hand
General manual massage : General massage by hand

Full Package Physical Treatment
Full Package physical treatment includes 5 treatments after the doctor examination : Electrotherapy, Paraffin, Massage, Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy
Mini Package
Mini Package includes 3 treatments : Paraffin Massage, Hydrotherapy, Thermalpool

Diagnosis
10 Examination Rooms, Laboratory (Hemogram (18 Parameter), Sedimentation, ASO, CRP, RF, Complete Urine analysis, Blood glucose, Biochemical analysis ( Urea, Creatinine, SGOT,SGPT, AP, Cholesterol, Trigliserid etc.), X-ray, Emergency and EKG Room, Meeting Hall, Library, Computer and Archive room, 24 Hour Ambulance service

Hydrotherapy
This type of treatment requires to use the water in the form of solid, liquid or gas conditions as the treatment tool to be applied as interior and outer effect to the body : Exercise pool, Jacuzzi, Underwater Massage, Whirlpool, Jet-bath, Vichy bath, Mani-Jet, Pedi-Jet, Contrast Bath

Electrotherapy
It is used to control the treatment and the aches by applying the electrical current on any disease or defect : Low frequency current (Diadynami), Middle frequency current (Interference), High frequency current (Short-wave), Galvanic- Farady Current (4-Cell), TENS, Ultrasound, Fluidotherapy

Kinezitherapy
These activities are the complete exercise programs (physiotherapy) to be used for the treatment of the physical defects arising under various diseases : 2 Exercise halls, 3 Exercise pools, 3 Specific Exercise - Rehabilitation Hall

Massage
This treatment method is used to have an effect on the skin through the systematical manipulations and to have the contribution to the treatment of the mentioned diseases. Local massage rooms towards the treatment.

Occupational Therapy
This method aims to provide the people with the treatment through any physical or psychological occupation.
* Ergotheraphy Hall
* Hobby Room (Drawing, Ceramic, wood-glass painting, fabric printing, embroidery, glass decoration etc.)

Dental Clinic
Sun Dental Clinic is included within the body of Balçova Thermal Hotel Physiotherapy Center. Our clinic offers you the treatment with the best under the strict hygienic requirements with the central air conditioning system, advance technology products and calming decoration. We have been providing thousands of our guests with the service from many European countries particularly from Norway, Denmark and Germany for more than 10 years. Our expert staff shall also have a great pleasure to serve you in respect of the dental health.

* Fix prosthesis - Porcelain curon and dental bridges
* Movable prosthesis - (Total prosthesis, partial prosthesis and sensitive prosthesis)
* Cosmetic Dental Treatment - (Tooth whitening and composite fillings)
* Endodonti (tooth canal treatment)
* Periodontology (Gum defects and treatment)
* Surgical operations (extracting, various operations of 20th age tooth due to structure, apical recession) Implantology

BEAUTY AND AESTHETICS CENTRE
Beauty and Aesthetics Centre
We render a variety of services to our clients at our SPA and Wellness Centre Thermal Hotel through our professional team trained as specialists in their field. Combining healthy diagnosis, perfect service and constant follow-up principles with the capabilities of high technology, our centre is now sharing its experience of a quarter century with the guests of Crea Club. Come here and enjoy sharing this privilege with us.
Skin Care
At our unisex serving centre, you can easily eliminate the results of agents such as air pollution, sunshine and cigarette smoke which are affecting your skin negatively. Get know the moss-mud and special dermatological cosmetic products with moisturizing, skin tightening, and treating properties and impart spring freshness to your skin.
Lose Weight
Thank to the capabilities presented by the modern technology like special cure massages, jet shower, LPG and Presser, now it is very easy to get rid of cellulite and excessive weights... The only thing required to have a charming body is to save some time for yourself.
Massage
Let your inner energy flow have a healthy balance and renew your soul body with far eastern relax, point, touch, hot stone, reflexo and ayurveda massages which are applied with special aroma therapeutic oils.
Manicure, Pedicure, Epilating
Everything you need for hand and foot care and beauty is presented to you by tailor-made solutions. Nail decoration and implant nail choices besides Hand + foot care, manicure, pedicure and epilating will make you feel different and free.
Spa
Spa, the healthy living and permanent beauty trend of the 21st century, enables the body to get rid of dead cells, toxin removal, regulation of circulation, getting natural minerals like magnesium, sulfide, calcium and potassium. Get know the Crystal Bath, Vichy and Avussion Shower and discover the miracle of SPA.
Aesthetics
Enjoy the fun of challenging time with capillary treatment, botox and Resitiling (filling) methods as well as mark and trace removing applications conducted in our centre under the supervision of specialist doctors. In addition, get have a silky soft and smooth skin with needle - epilating - laser epilating

LOCATION
We're only 500 meters from a University Hospital and from Shopping Complexes; 8 km from Izmir City Centre; 26 km from Izmir International Airport and about 90 km from Ephesus, Sardis and Bergama Classical, Historic Cities! Izmir Center 8 km, Adnan Menderes International Airport 25 km, Çeşme 90 km, Istanbul (airport) 1 hour, Ankara (airport) 1 hour , Oslo (airport) 3,5 hours, Munich (airport) 3,5 hours

HOTEL
Balçova Spa Hotel, with it's Integrated Thermal Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre, is unsurpassed in Europe. We meet all International Standards with our qualified personnel, standards of hygiene and medical architecture. And its all in an exquisite setting with a perfect climate. 204 standard rooms with a capacity of 408 beds, 4 Luxury Suites, 24 specially equipped rooms for handicapped people.
Room Facilities
Hot spring water, Hair-dryer, Split level air-conditioner, Telephone, Television, Radio, Minibar, Safe, SOS and fire alarm system, Radiator. We have anti-static rooms for allergenic and asthmatic persons. Specially furnished rooms for patients with severe rheumatism and other handicaps.

MEETING AND CONVENTION
Kardelen Covered Meeting Hall : Holds up to 1000 guests for all sorts of meetings and receptions.
Governor Husseyn's Garden : The garden is at your service for any special outdoor occasions such as ceremonies and dinners between May 19 and September 30
Cocktail Garden : Between May and September, you can relax here next to the swimming pool.




RESTAURANT
We offer you delicious and healthy food from our exclusive kitchens. Really savour your food; indoors, or outdoors in the quietness of nature! We're ready to welcome you. We're offering you the highest standards and unique tastes of both Turkish and International styles of cooking.
Agamemnon Restaurant : Capacity up to 250 guests. Open from 19:00- 23:30. Try our delicious cooking in the Turkish style; One of the world's finest cuisines.
The Garden Restaurant : Eat outdoors. Eat in the Turkish style. Or eat 'International'. Enjoy Izmir's lovely climate! Enjoy those unique, warm, balmy Izmir evenings after the heat of the day. Be healthy and relaxed. Enjoy nature at her best all summer long. Enjoy a special gourmet experience!

CAFE AND BAR : Our cafes and bars are open from 7am to 11.30pm daily all year round. They're small. Maximum 20 customers. So they can be perfect for those special moments!

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SPA HOTEL COLOSSAE THERMAL

Pamukkale - Denizli - Turkey

THERMAL THERAPY CENTER

Spring Origin
Karahayıt Spring (Red Water) Magnesium, Calcium sulphate, Hydrogen carbonate. This thermal water can also be called “bitter-salty-spring”.

Curative Thermal Water Analysis
Karahayıt, 1995 done by Work Group for Analytic Chemistry, University of Graz: Electrolytic conduction :
2.65 mS/cm-l (20°C), Steam residues (180°C) : 2206 mg/kg, Calcium : 349.1 mg/kg, Magnesium : 135.2 mg/kg, Sodium : 189.2 mg/kg, Chloride : 42.8 mg/kg, Sulfate : 921.3 mg/kg, Hydrogen carbonate : 999.6 mg/kg, Nitrite (less than) : 0.003 mg/kg, Nitrite : 0.06 mg/kg, Ammonium : 0.11 mg/kg, Density : 1.008 (20°C)

Thermomineral Water Therapy
Thermal therapy consist of natural parts such as mineral water, mud, and climate appropriateness. The water we use have 2831mg/lt minerals and is classified as water with calcium-sulfate.

BATH THERAPY
A bath in our thermal water invigorates the patient’s body and stimulates a number of positive reactions and regulatory processes. Indications (The cases it is effective) :
* Locomotor system diseases,
* Chronic rheumatism-related diseases (romatoit artrit, ankilozanspondilit, gut artrit, osteoartrit,
* Degenerative joint diseases (osteoartrit, spondiloz, osteoporosis),
* Vertebrae-related problems (lomber, servikal, diskopati, spondiloz, low-back pain),
* Rheumatism-related syndromes except joints (muscle pains (miyalgy), waist pains (lumbalgy), periartritis, fibromyalgy, polymiyalgy),
* Obesity, Celluloid,
* Cardiovascular system diseases,
* Late myokard infarction (6 months later),
* Common complaints of our era such as stress, anxiety, spontaneous headaches, loss of appetite,
* Neurologic and orthopedic-related rehabilitative cases,
* Skin diseases like allergic eczema. Mostly is good for the degenerative changes of the locomotion apparatus and rheumatism; provide a buffered medium as adjuvant for some skin diseases (dermatopathies).

MUD, FANGO THERAPY
It contains organic particles by the amount of 127,5 gr/lt. This mud which we transport from Afyon-Sandıklı contains carbon monoxide and a high level of radiation. Thanks to this, it is effective for muscle pains, rheumatism-related diseases, skin diseases, and obesity. It increases the rate of blood flow on the surface and therefore is a pain remover, sedative, and muscle relaxer.

Indications
Degenerative rheumatism-related diseases and Celluloid, bursit, miyalgy. Our mud has peloid character and is used in the following cases;
* Chronic rheumatism-related diseases and osteoartosis,
* Soft tissue disorders (fibromyalgie, nevrit),
* Orthopedic and Neurologic sequels.

The treatment available in Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal is useful not only for elimination of pathologies affecting the joint, but also as a prevention of pain complaints, slowing down the progress of disease and fortifying the organism to combat the stress of daily life. The therapy helps also to lose excess weight, to detoxify, tonify and revitalize the skin of the face and body.
Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal / Karahayit - Pamukkale - Denizli - Turkey
A mud therapy cycle can last from 1 to 3 weeks, with a total of 6 to 18 applications of mud packs, except the cases where interruptions are recommended by the doctor to make the treatment more easily bearable. Mud therapy sessions are held in a special room where the guest goes wearing only a bathrobe. Mud is applied on the skin gradually, at the temperature of 40-45°C, avoiding the front of the chest, the head and external genital area.

The diseases that are not suitable for this treatment
The acute period of all diseases, Feverish and infectious diseases, Infected diseases of the internal organs (jaundice, pneumany, nevrit), Advanced heart, lung, kidney and liver deficiencies that have not been put under control, Active tumour presence, Patients who have been diagnosed for cancer, Active ulcer, People with skin diseases that have contagious infections.

DRINK THERAPY
Good for hyperacidity of the gastrointestinal tract; act as simple purgative, adjuvant for fluoride deficient nutrition. This is effective for the hyper acidity as a purgative. This treatment is used for Hyperacidity, Bile disorder, Metabolic cases (gut, osteoporosis).

SPA SERVICES
Balneotherapy
Comprehensive balneotherapy is prescribed and supervised by specialists who are fully responsible for its successful course. After the initial check-up and diagnosis the attending doctor will compile a balneotherapy program, individually for every patient. The physician will consider the type and stage of a rheumatic disease with regard to peculiarities or complications based on the patient’s overall health condition. Balneotherapy is based on an overall effect of a set of balneo procedures, among which are; Hyperthermic and isothermic baths in thermal water, Complete or partial mud packs, Wrappings and compresses. The complex balneotherapy contains thermal treatment, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, eleoctrotheraphy and exercise treatments.

Hydrotherapy
Thermomineral Bath, Herbal Bath (The herbs contain the iodine that is very beneficial to the body. This regulates the blood flow in the body and increases the metabolism. It is effective for a wide range of rheumatism-related diseases, neuralgy and neuritis. Thanks to its sedative effect, relaxes the person and provides positive protection against stress. This also helps for the making of a live, healthy and smooth skin.), Kneipp Hydrotherapy (It is applied on the legs and regulates the flow.), Underwater Massage (Regulates the general and local body flow. This is effective on rheumatism-related diseases, flow disorders and on stress and celluloid therapies.)

Electrotherapy
Diadynamy, TENS, Interfarancial-Faradic-Galvanic waves, Infrared, Baker, Ultrasound

Massage Treatment
Classic Massage, Antistress Massage, Aroma Massage, Sport Massage

Exercise Treatment
Individual, Group (pool or garden)

Treatment Programs for Rheumatism-related Diseases
So many diseases such as Osteoartrit, romatoit artrit, ankilozan spondilit can be treated. The body is revitalized and is freed from pains. Check by a Doctor, Physio-therapeutic assessment, The program is decided upon. The components of a seven-day program are Doctor Check, Exercise, Electrotherapy, MT, Kneipp Hydrotherapy, Message 20 min., Turkish Bath-Rubbing, UWM, Sauna, FRM. The baths in our Thermal Pool increases the stamina of the patient, as well as has many positive and regulatory effects on the patient.

Slimming
Overweight (obesity) represents a serious health and social problem. Apart from its negative influence on the overall state of human health, overweight also deteriorates life quality. This disease causes degenerative changes of individual joints and the spine. The patient’s ability to move degrades which again appears in increasing of the body weight.
Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal / Karahayit - Pamukkale - Denizli - Turkey
To break this vicious circle it is necessary to apply a radical and long-term adjustment of one’s way of life, particularly an appropriate diet and increased physical activity. To assist our patients to overcome the initial problems present with the various home-made cures and “guaranteed diets” we have prepared an obesity treatment programme. A three-week of stay in our Spa Health Center represents an ideal opportunity to use this time for a treatment and getting rid of the excessive weight!

Physiotherapy
A vital part of comprehensive balneotherapy is the rehabilitation or Physio-therapy. It is carried out individually in physiotherapy room or in the thermal pool in the form of group exercises. The exercises are done under the guidance and supervision of a professional rehabilitation staff. The purpose of them is to restore the patient’s locomotor functions to their original condition or at least improve them as much as possible. A number of various electrotherapeutic procedures are applied at the Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal.

Ultrasound, will ease painful tension in striated muscles and improve blood flow in the tissues and organs. Better tissue congestion, absorption of waste substances, and easing of muscle tension are also achieved by the application of interference currents.

Diadynamic soothes the nervous system and improves the blood flow in the affected parts of the body. It can also shift a pain threshold further and ease off the muscle tension. In diseases requiring heat, especially in bone, joint, and muscle and tendon afflictions, diathermy is widely applied.

In justified cases balneo-therapeutic and hydro-therapeutic procedures are effectively completed by the traction treatment. The purpose of traction is to ease contracted muscles or stiff ligaments with a simultaneous relaxation of nervous structures.

Anti-stress
After you have finished our Anti-stress Program your spirit and soul will come back to Harmony and your body will fill up with new Vitality and Stamina. With our Antistress Program we will help you to get a better quality of life. We offer you : Autogene Training, Scent Therapy, Shakra Balance (Shiatzu), Meditation, Brain Light (Color Therapy).
Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal / Karahayit - Pamukkale - Denizli - Turkey
The Collife (anti-stress and relaxation) programs applied by experienced specialists, normal and underwater massage, mud therapy, herbal bath, sauna, Turkish Bath, tennis, squash, volleyball courts, mini football field make Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal a perfect venue for resting, health and re vitality.

Collife programs are the programs for relaxing and getting rid of stress which we suffer in common. Our nerve system, destroyed and stressed due to advanced technology, large and crowded cities polluted environment and intense working conditions and our body which we do not care for shall take a fresh breath under the control of the experts and five star Colossae comfort.

The guests to be hosted in our hotel for Collife programs shall make use of the five star service and comfort in full pension. We offer rich open buffet breakfast in the mornings, a nourishing and balanced lunch menu at noon, cookies and five o'clock tea in the afternoons and a rich open buffet dinner. Collife programs are presented to you in the form of 3,4, and 7 day package programs. Our guests participate in the therapies and sessions spread over the day under the control of the experts at Colossae Thermal Hotel in Collife programs.

The therapies, sessions, and activities offered to our guests for their participation in Collife programs are as follows :
Classic massage, Turkish Bath, Reflex massage, Thermal Pool, Abdominal massage, Morning Exercise, Underwater massage, Water exercises, Kneipp hydrotherapy, Jogging, Herbal Bath, Trekking, Mud Bath, Swimming, Skin care, Tennis, Sauna, Volleyball, Jacuzzi, Table tennis.

Experience and Effect Professional Cares
You are going to live a special and unique beauty experience in Clarins Institute. And freely, you will discover the face and body cares, and natural make-up in a perfect clean and restful atmosphere. Because Clarins is primarily a professional among other institutes. Since 1954, Jacques Courtin-Clarins is proud to give his service to all women with his newly developed hand-massages and herbal skin care products.

Clarins aestheticians, the real professionals about beauty, will be your guide about your skin type and be in your assistance in accordance with your wishes. Because they know the anatomy and physiology of face and body and realize the best proper care suits to you.

After one hour with Clarins aesthetician’s sensitive hands, you will be going out with a radiating and vivid face and totally stress-free. By preparing a beauty schedule, your aesthetician provides the products richened with active herbal essences and you will be able to take the applicable practices back to your home. “Clarins Institute: ideal face and body cares, the best an aesthetician could give your dreams”.

The Face
Vivifying intensive care against aging for all skin types, Special care for dry and sensitive skin types, Special care for oily and problematic skin types

The Body
Thinner and silhouette shaping care, Intensive and refreshing, Relaxing care.
Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal / Karahayit - Pamukkale - Denizli - Turkey
The Make-up
Natural and sophisticated, harmonized colours with "crimson" - "coral red" - "pink", goes every hour of the day. The sun means life. It’s essential for your health and a natural source with incomparable advantages. But at the same time, it is mainly responsible for premature aging. Thus, the intensive care expert, Clarins, developed a serial of bronze tanning aiming the best bronze like effect by beautifying the skin. You could choose the best radiating, the safest and the most durable sun-tan products, compromising the skin with the sun and the taste with logic, nearby the swimming-pool.

Clarins Body Care
A nicer, fresher and thinner body? It is always possible. Trust Clarins. Clarins, the skin-care leader in Europe, promises these products with the thinning and extensive massages in the institute over 40 years of experience.

FITNESS CENTER
The 85 sqm fitness center has FIT 1 Station, Digital Running Track, Automated Cross, Trainer, 2 Electric Step System, and 2 Bicycles. Fitness Center is open between 09:00-12:00 and 15:00-21:00 hrs. through the weekdays and between 09:00 and 21:00 hrs. through the weekend.

SPORT CENTER
Other facilities that may be utilized for sports activities include table tennis, billiard room, tennis, volleyball, basketball and squash courts, a 60 by 40 m grass football field, swimming pools and walking tracks in the garden.

LOCATION
Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal is located at the town of Karahayıt which is a sub administrative unit of the city of Denizli. The distance from Colossae to Denizli city center is 22 km and to Pamukkale is 3 km. Denizli neighbors Izmir, Muğla, Aydın, Burdur, Isparta, Afyon and Antalya. Colossae is 22 km to the city center, 80 km. to the airport, and 25 km to the bus station and the railway station. There is minibus transport available from Denizli every hour in the winter season and every half-hour in the summer season. Agency transfers can be used for transport (in case the hotel is contacted on this, we may be of help). Taxis are available around the clock in the bus station.

There is an airport located at the town of Çardak located 5 km from the town center. In the summer season there are daily flights to/from Istanbul. In the winter, there are two flights per week. Transportation is provided on the day of the flights from Denizli city center to the airport. This airport has acquired the status of an international airport from 22.04.2001, it has been hosting all types of charter flights. Denizli is connected by rail to Afyon, Izmir, Ankara and Istanbul. There is a daily train to Istanbul and Eskişehir, there are two daily trains to Afyon, and there are five daily trains to Izmir.

HOTEL
Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal is the only hotel to be rated a "Five-Star" in Denizli. There are 207 standard rooms, 21 suit rooms and 3 rooms specially designed for the physically handicapped, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 6 restaurants, 5 bars, night club, discotheque, Spa Health Center, Thermal Pool and Fitness Center, Mud Pools with thermal water and beauty and skin care centers at the Hotel. The other conveniences the Hotel offers include 2 outdoor thermal pools with different characteristics, 4 meeting rooms, 2 lobbies, billiard, games and TV rooms and a child play field.

The Hotel also has extremely effective and various health programs. Doctor control, thermal pool, Turkish Bath, rubbing, jacuzzi, sauna, classic massage (20 mins.), mud bath, Kneipp hydrotherapy, hair care, skin care, morning exercises are among these programs. The Collife (anti-stress and relaxation) programs applied by experienced specialists, normal and underwater massage, mud therapy, herbal bath, sauna, Turkish Bath, tennis, squash, volleyball courts, mini football field make Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal a perfect venue for resting, health and re vitality.
Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal / Karahayit - Pamukkale - Denizli - Turkey
The other conveniences the Hotel offers include 2 outdoor thermal pools with different characteristics, 4 meeting rooms, 2 lobbies, billiard, games and TV rooms and a child play field.

The Hotel has operation licences for Thermal Spa and Physical Therapy Laboratory issued by the Ministry of Health and the ISO certificate which has been issued in recognition of the quality system it has set up.

ROOMS
Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal has been built to accommodate a total of 231 rooms the distribution of which is as follows : 207 standard rooms, 21 suit rooms, 3 rooms specially designed for the physically handicapped.

Standard rooms have an area of 10,4 m2, suits have an area of 21 m2 and in addition to the above, suits have a sitting room arrangement and a study table.

The Standard Conveniences in the Rooms Include : A color tv which broadcasts satellite channels, Personally adjustable climate control system (heating and cooling), Minibar, Safe, Analog line for dial-up modem connection, Phone (local and international), Phone in the bath, Balcony, Hair-dryer, Bathtub, 2 Armchairs and table, Wardrobe and coat rack, Slippers and bathrobe In the rooms designed for the physically handicapped, the bath, toilet, bed and the wardrobe have been designed with special needs in mind and these rooms are offered as standard and suit.

The room services offered include : 24 hour room service, Laundry and ironing, 24 hour housekeeping, Non-smoking rooms are available.

Guest services offered include : Airport transfers, Intercity Bus Terminal transfers, Rent-a-car, Special guide, Change-Exchange, Baby Chair, Hotel doctor 24 hrs. a day, Multilingual staff (English, German, Russian, French, Italian, Arabic), Wheelchair, Babysitter, Rent a bicycle.

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ORUCOGLU THERMAL RESORT

THERMAL SPA
Thermal treatment center, furnishes its services with a wide ranging "Physiotherapy Center" under the supervision of specialist Doctors and Physiotherapists, and the "Aphrodite Thermal Cure Center", which uses the natural therapy and thermal spring methods provided by alternative medicine.

PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Thermal Resort Oruçoğlu is a thermal spring and Physical Treatment Rehabilitation Center, patients from all over Turkey are transferred to our facility. Reports on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation - Thermal Spring Cures applied to our local and foreign guests are prepared by our doctors on request.

WATER AND SICKNESS
According to the medical analysis report of Ministry of Health, Health Services Chief Management, dated 07.07.2005 and numbered 9853; the thermal water with 3117,75 mg/l mineral content; has the quality of a thermo-mineral water with sodium bicarbonate and fluoride.




PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF THIS THERMAL WATER
Physical benefits of this water, which is delivered to all rooms are; Dispelling the symptoms of rheumatism sicknesses arising in the periods other than acute impulsive periods, overcoming the pain, chronic lumbago, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosis Spondylitis, articulation sicknesses like Osteo-arthritis, Miosis, Tendinitis, Trauma, Physiobromialgy syndrome.

It has scientifically been proved that this water dispels the pain and gains the life standards of the patients by removing the effects of rheumatism. Dispelling the articulation cramps and freezing, muscle roughness which may arise following the muscle-skeleton system operations, healing of the injuries on the bone tissue, long time immobility cases due to brain and nervous system operations and sports injuries.

Neurological sicknesses in the chronic era; In the cases of spasticism, cerebral palsy and polio, the most important issue is the rehabilitation of the patient. This rehabilitation process should be carried out in a proper environment, under the control of trained personnel. Analyses of Oruçoğlu Thermal Facilities' water springs has shown that these springs are effective in such rehabilitation. Our therapists have proven their quality and success by the results maintained through the years.

Our hyper-thermal water has a facilitating effect on the medical treatments of skin diseases by means of physiochemical changes obtained due to hydrostatic diffusion and absorption.

Rehabilitation of hemiplegia, dispelling stress and balneological effects of general stress corruptions as in neurovegative dystonia. Healing applications within the context of "Wellness" concept is successfully applied.

The water has positive effects on the detoxification process by increasing the level of blood filtered by the kidneys thanks to its molecular and particular structure. The most important effect of the spring water on the skin is the acceleration of the blood circulation. As a result of this, positive changes in the hair structure and brightness are observed. Biological cell attrition is decelerated and aging effects are reduced.





BALNEOTHERAPY (Thermal Spring Cure)
Balneotherapy is a treatment method, which combines the elements of natural energy resources, gas, mineral water and silt with the climate features and the biological environmental effectiveness of the meteorological components of the area. Healing effects of the method on the organisms has been proved.
* 18 Baths (Specially designed for balneotherapy, thermal baths with complete and semi seating positions)
* 3 hot thermal spring pools
* 2 exercise pools

HYDROTHERAPY
Usage of water as a treatment method internally or externally in solid, liquid and gas forms : Exercise Pool, Jacuzzi, Under Water Massage, Whirlpool

ELECTROTHERAPHY
* Controlling any kind of disease using an electric current and dispelling the pain.
* Low Frequency Current (Diadynamy)
* Middle Frequency Current (Interference)
* High Frequency Current (Short Wave)
* Galvani- Faradic Current (4 Containers)
* TENS
* Ultrasound

MASSAGE
It is a treatment method executed by effecting the muscle-skeleton, nervous and circulation systems by systematic manipulations applied over the skin. The method is applied to supplement the treatment of such illnesses.
Total Massage
This massage, including the complete body, increases the tenuous blood and lymph flow, and blood flow to the muscles. It has a relaxing, tranquillizer and calming affect. Lasts for 30 minutes.
Local massage
A slow and rhythmic hand massage applied to a particular area of the body. Increases the speed of the blood circulation on the area on which it is applied. It has healing effects. Lasts for 15 minutes.
Cellulite Massage
Increases the relaxation in the muscles and blood circulation speed. By the help of the cellulite massage, fats that are collected in the lymph heads are disposed out of the body by sweating and urine. Lasts for 15 minutes.
Treatment Massage
This is applied to the specified parts of the body and includes different techniques depending on the pathology. It is specified for treatment.
Face And Neck Massage
This massage type, aiming at increasing the blood circulation on the face, avoids wrinkles, protects the skin and helps to avoid the pockets under the eyes when applied periodically. It is an ideal painkiller for headaches.

MUD BATH
Mud bath (pelotherapy), which is one of the surface temperature agents, is a subsidiary method for preparing the patients for exercises, massage and physiotherapy. Here is the mud bath applied by the world famous soil of Afyon and a hygienic technique :
* All chronic degenerative rheumatic illnesses
* Disposing the toxins out of the body by sweating
* Cellulite, bursitis and muscle pains by absorbing from the pores with anti-inflammatory effect
* Degenerative articulation sicknesses (All kinds of calcification)
* It is effective in the softening of the muscles by means of relaxing and calming and prepares for exercise.
* Besides all these; static electric collected in the body is disposed and the body is relaxed.





BEAUTY SALOON
We have been furnishing services in SPA and Wellness Centers at Thermal Resort Oruçoğlu, with a professional and warm personnel. Do not forget "There is no such thing as ugly woman, there is only uncared woman." Take some time for yourself... You will feel better.
Skin Care
At the beauty saloon in Aphrodite Thermal Cure Center; we provide a clean and well cared skin with natural products and the anti-aging effect of the thermal water. First, the pores are opened by a steam bath. Acnes are cleaned by a Komedon device. The skin is cleaned from make-up and dead cell layer. It is cleaned with a moss mask. The skin, supported by several natural masks, is then tightened with tonic. Face and neck massage is applied by creams changing according to the skin type. Hot Frequency is applied for the clearance of the infected pimples and disinfection of the skin. The result: Your skin will have a soft, clean and smooth look in 45-60 minutes.
Hair and Nails
After skin care is completed, now it is turn for the hair and fingers. If you want to apply the hair care consisting of 10 different saps and supporting ampoules, just visit our coiffeur... A special formula maintained by mixing the natural saps with vitamins, supporting and strengthening combinations is applied to the hair. Hair care, supported by the thermal water, prevents hair fall, enlivens and strengthens the hair bottoms. It strengthens the hair, makes them brighter, prevents hair fall and dandruff.

PRINCESS SKIN CARE (HYDRADERMIE)
It is a new application at Oruçoğlu. Princess skin care is an internationally referenced skin care and is the choice of those who want the best. Aestheticians will choose the skin care best fit for you considering the skin. The phases are:
Ionization
First, gels containing active contents are applied. The gel that is ideal for your skin is selected. Then these products are deep penetrated into the skin by the help of galvanic current. After this process, the skin becomes as absorbing as a sponge. The skin absorbs the humidifier and other products that are applied more easily.
High Frequency (Enlivening the Cells)
The face is covered with a gauze dressing and alternative current is applied by the help of an electrode. This operation creates a microcirculation and provides oxygen for the cells.
Lifting Massage (More smoothness)
It is a relaxing and hand massage applied on the skin and it increases circulation. The massage, applied with a tightening serum and a comforting gel, is applied with soft movements. It comforts the skin and makes it brighter.

SLIMMING CENTER
We have a number of success stories maintained in our slimming center. Besides, you can have a tasteful vacation by the help of special Oruçoğlu diet menus without staying hungry.
Slimming Programs
Selftron Current, Cellulite Massage, Moss and Mud Bath Paraffin, Selfdoyn and Selftron Currents are personalized. Thanks to these programs, loose muscles are strengthened, the body is put in a shape, passive gymnastics is provided and inter-muscular fats are burned and carried to the lymphs. The toxins are disposed from the body by sweating and urinating. With these programs, the body gets tougher and thinner. In three days, you will be 1 to 3 cm thinner and 1 to 3 kg lighter. The program lasts for 1,5 to 2 hours. It is recommended for a minimum period of 7 days. The results vary according to the person and the metabolism.
Shock Slimming
The body is surrounded by elastic bandages that have been kept in a special mud. The person is dressed in a special dress. It lasts for one hour. This slimming method straightens the soft and loose parts of the body. It heals the deformed parts and cracks which have appeared due to cellulites, fast slimming and pregnancy. Dead cells and toxins are disposed from the body and the person gets one dress size thinner in one hour.

FITNESS
Our sports center is free of charge and available 24 hours a day.

LOCATION
Distance to the closest airport : Ankara (257 km), Antalya (288 km), Izmir (350 km), Afyonkarahisar (14 km)
Closest hospital : Afyon Kocatepe University Hospital (5 km), State Hospital (15 km)

ACCESS
Mini buses go to the city center every ten minutes and the hotel has periodic shuttle services. Taxi can be requested from the city center.

HOTEL
This thermal region, historically known as the "Healing Phrygia", has been healing people for hundreds of years. In 1992 Thermal Resort Oruçoğlu Hotel, a modern facility, has started its services as the first private sector thermal facility in Turkey. The moment you enter Oruçoğlu Thermal Hotel, you will be welcomed by its the warm personnel and unique Anatolian hospitality. This hospitality and warm service will be with you until the end of your vacation. While having your tea at the large, comfortable and day-lighted botanic lobby, you will realize that you have made the right choice for your thermal vacation.

ACCOMMODATION
Rooms : 330, Beds : 800, Elevators : 8. Our hotel also includes 3 special rooms for the handicapped.
All rooms have; Thermal Water, Satellite Tv. Air Conditioner, Mini Bar, Shower - Bath Tab, Cash Vault, Bathrobe and Towels, Central Heating, Toilet, Carpet

ACTIVITIES
Here are some of the available activities for your spare times : Outdoor and Indoor Thermal Swimming Pools, Separate Swimming Pools for Ladies and Gentlemen, Special Family Baths with Jacuzzi and Sauna, Jacuzzi, Sauna, 120 Meters Long Water Skiing, Swimming Pools for Children, Botanic Cafe, Billiards and Table Tennis, Game Halls, Cinema Hall, Panorama Bar, Walking Routes and Garden, Mini Library, Play Room for Children, Internet Cafe, Play Station, Disco, Eastern Site

MEETING
Thermal Resort Oruçoğlu Hotel is willing to give you a perfect service for your conference and meeting organizations, product launches and presentations, motivation meetings, administrative board meetings, congresses, fashion shows and weddings. If you want an extraordinary organization and provide a thermal and healthy atmosphere for your guests, this is the address. Our hotel will be pleased to serve you with its entertainment, health, healing and thermal facilities; its unique Anatolian hospitality and professional staff.

CHILDREN
We also care for your children. We have a playing room, swimming pools, indoor water skiing (120 m), game place, bicycles, play station, an Internet Cafe and even a feast for your children. While they are having fun, you can rest.



Thermal Resort Orucoglu / Afyonkarahisar - Turkey