As well as treatments aimed at relieving pain, we also offer our guests manual therapies that are good for the body and soul. Holistic treatments, acupuncture and massage are beneficial, and they relieve tension. Ayurveda massage drains toxins from the body and is followed by Shirodhara, in which liquid is poured on the forehead to banish stress. Shiatsu releases blockages; alternating between activity and rest is regenerative and allows your body’s own energy to flow again. At the BUCHINGER clinic, all of the treatments and manual therapies are carried out by trained doctors and therapists. Manual therapy aims to relieve complaints. Colon hydrotherapy, for instance, makes you feel lighter again, and a sand treatment stimulates the blood circulation using the gentle, dry heat of its special sand. Our treatments and therapies help fasting achieve its results, and they support the well-being of our guests.
This manual therapy uses special needles to release the body’s energy blockages. Pinpointed stimulation frees blocked areas, allowing energy to flow again, which results in an immediately improved circulation of Qi. We offer a special treatment for guests who would like to give up smoking.
Penzel acupuncture massage is a meridian therapy that stimulates the relevant acupuncture meridians with a special metal rod instead of needles. It combines the procedures of TEM (traditional European medicine) with acupuncture and tui na teachings from TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) and is used in pain therapy, for functional disorders of the organs and for disorders in the musculoskeletal system.
Performed with warm, plant-based oils, this full-body massage is one of the most beneficial and effective forms of treatment in Ayurvedic medicine. The aim of Ayurveda massage is to restore and maintain the harmony of body, mind and soul.
Craniosacral therapy works with the craniosacral rhythm, a subtle pulsation of the cerebrospinal fluid. This rhythm is transmitted throughout the body’s connective tissue and is felt by the therapist. Harmonising it can release tensions and improve the immune system and vital functions. Indications are stress, migraine, tension and disorders of the central nervous system.
Misalignments of the spine and pelvis are the cause of most back problems. In this manual therapy, the therapist feels displaced vertebrae and brings them back into the correct position using targeted pressure combined with the guest’s own movement. The therapist massages using St John’s wort oil. By carefully stretching the spine, he or she “ventilates” the intervertebral discs so that the St John's wort oil is drawn in – which initiates a regeneration of undersupplied discs. Negative energies are dissipated using specially cut tissue paper. Dorn-Breuss massage is an extremely gentle treatment that releases mental and physical tension.
In herbal stamp massage, warm oils made from fragrant herbal essences are applied to the skin using gentle pressure. This manual therapy promotes blood circulation and relieves tension and stress. Deep relaxation and an overall feeling of well-being set in after the massage.
Die Craniosacral-Therapie arbeitet mit dem Craniosacral-Rhythmus, einer feinen Pulsation der Hirn- und Rückenmarksflüssigkeit. Der Rhythmus dieser manuellen Therapie wird über das ganze Bindegewebe übertragen und vom Therapeuten erspürt. Durch eine Harmonisierung können Verspannungen gelöst werden, das Immunsystem und Vitalfunktionen werden verbessert. Indikationen sind Stress, Migräne, Verspannungen und Störungen des zentralen Nervensystems.
Hot stone massage is a special form of oil massage in which stones heated in a water bath are placed on the body’s energy centres. The stones are used to make large stroking movements that trigger a tension-relieving effect in the muscles.
Lomi Lomi comes from traditional Hawaiian herbalism. Lomi means rubbing, kneading or pressing in the Hawaiian language. This massage releases physical blockages, resulting in relaxation combined with physical, mental and spiritual cleansing.
This holistic treatment concept aims to release blockages and relieve pain. The therapist massages key zones, kneading, stretching and loosening the entire tissue, which improves blood supply to the affected parts of the body. Because this treatment does not cover large areas of the body and does not strongly stimulate blood circulation, it is particularly suitable for the treatment of oedema patients and has proven valuable in cancer aftercare.
The Brügger and Bobath approach to neurophysiology is a holistic nursing and therapy concept based on neurophysiological principles. It is aimed at people with congenital or acquired disorders of the central nervous system and other neurological diseases. Movement behaviour is examined in a preceding analysis, which results in the treatment strategy and therapy objective. Manual therapy aims at relearning the ability to move and normalising the perception of one’s own body and the environment and is tailored to each guest accordingly.
Osteopathy assumes that the body is a functional unit and has self-regulating abilities. The symptoms of various physical ailments are caused by blockages of the vascular and nervous system. This manual therapy triggers stimuli that enable the body to heal itself.
Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing method used to release tension-related energy blockages. Placing the hands on the body causes a flow of energy which is perceived as warmth or tingling. This manual therapy provides deep relaxation and can relieve pain.
This is a Japanese massage that originated from the traditional Chinese massage called tui na. Shiatsu means finger pressure. Gentle pressure is applied along the meridians using the fingers, heels of the hands, knees and elbows, producing active movement control that releases blockages, gets energy flowing again and sets the body’s self-healing process in motion. Shiatsu can also be performed without reference to meridians: the therapist incorporates more of the guest’s current state and physical expression into their treatment. The massage is performed with the client clothed, either on a floor mat or on a couch. The aim of Shiatsu is to use bodily touch to promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and reveal possibilities for unfolding and development. As a treatment method, Shiatsu is used especially to address complaints of the musculoskeletal system. This manual therapy treats headaches, migraine, tension and stress, and increases well-being.
Special therapeutic sound bowls are used in singing bowl massage. The singing bowls are positioned on or around the body and gently struck. The harmonious sounds they make calm the mind, and gentle vibrations spread through the skin to the underlying tissue and throughout the body. Muscular tension is gently released, and blood circulation and lymph flow are stimulated. As relaxation sets in, breathing, heartbeat, pulse, skin resistance, blood pressure, metabolism and digestive system are affected, producing regeneration on all levels.
Special exercises are used to relearn proper breathing. Working outside in the fresh air under the guidance of a therapist, in a group or individually, lung capacity is improved, respiratory muscles are strengthened, and tensions and blockages are released.
Gentle intestinal cleansing using warm water combined with abdominal massage. A manual therapy which flushes the entire colon. Deposited intestinal contents pass gently out through a closed system. This intestinal rehabilitation and regeneration is used, among other things, for migraine, bowel irritation and acne. Singing bowls can be combined with the treatment, making it even more pleasant for our guests and often more successful due to the deep relaxation.
A fine aerosol of water and active ingredients is administered to relieve respiratory diseases such as sinusitis and chronic asthma. High doses of these active substances arrive directly at the target site, where they can achieve the best possible effect.
Our personal trainers instruct guests to use our equipment so they can train on it themselves safely and effectively, meaning the muscles can then be exercised. This training stage can be customised by choosing appropriate equipment and training weights. The aim is to strengthen selected muscle groups and improve posture.
Ozone therapy is a form of autologous blood treatment in which the oxygen content of the blood is increased. The blood is enriched with ozone and returned to the vein. This has a healing and detoxifying effect with positive effects on the immune system and on performance.
The mild and dry warmth of a special type of sand is used for rheumatic diseases and joint pain. Massaging, grasping movements in the warm sand stimulate the blood circulation, which is how this manual therapy helps to relieve pain.
Scars are permanent signs of deeper injury to the skin and occur as part of normal wound healing. However, depending on localisation, cause, course of healing and individual disposition, wounds can heal pathologically and excessive or insufficient scar tissue can form. The aim of scar treatment is to reduce the size, extent and volume of a scar and reduce discomforts such as itching, pain and feelings of tightness.
The body is permeated by fasciae. These encapsulate and protect our muscles, muscle fibres and organs. Injuries and lack of movement can cause the fasciae to twist and stick together, with painful consequences. Fascia training helps to relieve these disorders using targeted grips, stretching and repeated elastic movements. This manual therapy reduces pain and helps movements become fluid again.
This type of training involves the entire body. Muscle groups involved in everyday movements and exercise are trained and the muscle chains strengthened. This improves performance and strengthens movement patterns and the body’s core. The risk of injury is reduced, because flexible hips and a strong back prevent disc problems. A stable pelvis and well-trained gluteal muscles also improve the gait and straighten the posture.
Guests consult with our therapists to decide on a treatment goal for their particular therapy. Various physiotherapy and joint mobilisation exercises, chosen to suit your treatment goal, are used to strengthen the musculature, promote mobility and relieve pain. You can also choose to do individual breathing gymnastics and water-based gymnastics.
A well-developed musculature can prevent pain and injuries. This targeted strength, endurance and coordination training improves physical performance and well-being. Our coaches know a variety of helpful exercises that strengthen the muscles of the entire body using equipment, floor work and body weight techniques.
The pelvic floor straightens the body, tightens the abdomen and is the body’s centre of strength and pleasure. On this course, our therapists give helpful tips on its everyday use and strengthen it through simple exercises.
Walking briskly with Nordic walking poles exercises your upper and lower body in equal measure. Done out in the fresh air and accompanied by one of our trainers, this whole-body training style is easy on the joints. It stimulates the metabolism and burns fat, and the natural surroundings invigorate the soul.
Done using equipment, out in the fresh air and in the water. A personal trainer develops an individual training plan for each guest and is on hand to offer advice and support. Intensive support and advice help our guests achieve their own personal goals.
Individual muscles and muscle groups are trained through activation, relaxation and stretching. Pilates is primarily about the quality of how the muscle is stimulated and about harmony between breathing and movement.
Rehabilitation exercise aims to improve coordination, strength and mobility. Training in a group, our guests learn to feel their bodies and targeted exercises release tension and relieve pain. Training together increases motivation.
Alternating between tension and relaxation regulates energy flows in our body. We practice Hatha Yoga and Iyengar Yoga, as well as other yoga styles, adapted to the particular needs of our guests.
This manual therapy works on the body, mind and soul through the use of essential oils and various aromas. Massage is done mainly along the spine and on the feet, arms, shoulders and face. The strokes are slow, gentle and, at the same time, intense and deeply relaxing. The aromas and ingredients of the oils support the body’s own defences and can have an anti-inflammatory, concentration-enhancing and pain-relieving effect.
Special natural brushes stimulate the circulation of blood in the skin and cell regeneration. The complexion is refined and the connective tissue is strengthened. Afterwards, soothing organic shea butter provides the skin with nourishing active ingredients.
Colon massage gently mobilises deposits if you have constipation or irritation in the abdominal area. This manual therapy stimulates the function of the colon. Flowing movements and the stimulation of various pressure points help the bowel to empty.
This massage technique uses long, stroking movements to loosen deep-seated constrictions in the connective tissue.
Cupping massage involves creating suction using special cupping glasses. The skin is treated with oil, then the glasses are drawn across it to relieve tension and stimulate circulation and lymph flow. This massage can also be performed along the meridians to promote the activation of energy points. It is a manual therapy dedicated to the entire body and organism.
The honey massage is a detoxifying massage that dissolves deposits and waste in the body. Organic honey is heated and applied to the skin in liquid form. This manual therapy activates the body’s self-healing powers, improves blood circulation and optimises the complexion.
Manual lymphatic drainage is used primarily for oedema and decongestion therapy in congested areas of the body, which can occur after trauma or surgery. This treatment is used for deep relaxation and supports detoxification during fasting.
What is manual therapy? Special manoeuvres and techniques help to eliminate mobility disorders and pain. It addresses blocked and restricted joints using passive as well as mobility-promoting active stretching movements. It restores interaction between muscles, joints and nerves.
The physiotherapeutic examination begins with a detailed anamnesis discussion. This identifies any complaints and determines the general state of health. It is followed by a detailed manual examination of the musculoskeletal system in order to develop a suitable exercise plan.
In reflexology, the reflex zones of the sole, toes and back of the foot are massaged and stimulated at specific points. Each zone is associated with certain organs and areas of the body. This manual therapy is used to promote circulation and relieve tension.
Classical massage is often used for well-being, whereas sport massage is used preventively or to alleviate disorders and complaints. This manual therapy has a regenerating effect and releases tension and blockages that have arisen during exercise. The tissue is loosened locally and muscle tension is released.
Cleanse the skin, clear the airways, loosen the muscles – brine can do almost everything. Our guests float in water enriched with minerals. This treatment has positive medical and mental effects on the body. It is healing and relaxing in equal measure.
Medicinal herbs and flowers have been used in body care and cosmetics for centuries. Their essential oils have a healing and cleansing effect and their ingredients deliver important vitamins. A medicinal flower pack gently nourishes and produces a clear complexion.
The minerals and trace elements such as zinc, iron and magnesium contained in healing clay are good for the skin and free it from dirt particles, sebum and bacteria. This soothing mask is also used to counter acute inflammation such as arthritis and gout.
Warm, moist air expands the airways and promotes circulation. Adding aromatic substances can achieve effects ranging from calming to invigorating.
Kneipp affusions invigorate. Done locally or over the entire body, pouring alternating warm and cold water strengthens the immune system and stimulates circulation, blood flow and metabolism.
Peat stores heat for a very long time and releases it evenly to the muscles and underlying organs. The body temperature rises slightly, the immune system is strengthened and the hormonal system is stimulated into action. Humic acids contained in peat have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Our build-up crash cure is suitable for every skin type, every age and every season. The treatment is effective and fast-acting, and its effects are long term. We offer this treatment as a build-up or maintenance cure for stressed, demanding, inflamed and impure skin. Depending on your needs, we inject three or more ampoules of active substances into the skin, and these unfold their effects directly and immediately beneath it. Finish by enjoying a relaxing massage.
Every person is different, as is every skin. We deeply cleanse and exfoliate your skin in line with your requirements. After cleansing, it is pampered with a moisturising mask and ampoule, then you can relax during a lymph-stimulating massage. You can choose between basic, intensive and specialised treatments.
This manual therapy gets blocked lymph fluid moving again. Gentle pressing on the face works the tissue beneath the skin. The calming effect this produces is used mainly to treat acne and wrinkles. Facial lymph therapy tightens and smooths the skin, while refreshing and strengthening the mind.
Our feet carry us through life and are exposed to stress every day, which is reason enough to care for them regularly and protect them against diseases and ailments. Medical foot care aims at preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment of the feet.
This treatment uses a special device to remove impurities and debris from the skin. After cleansing the skin, the HydraFacial device is used to gently take away dead, dry skin cells, releasing healthy skin cells. A subsequent fruit-acid peel softens deposits in the pores and prepares the skin for deep cleansing. Finally, a face mask supplies the skin with important nutrients and plenty of moisture – and the skin glows once again. We offer various forms of HydraFacial treatment: Clarifying, Deluxe, Signature and Platinum. These vary in duration and intensity and are individually tailored to the needs of our guests.
Our experienced beautician uses high-quality natural cosmetics to pampers guests’ skin and help it shine and regain its elasticity. External well-being reinforces the inner process of therapeutic fasting and helps you on your way to a holistic feeling of well-being.
Well-groomed nails are an essential part of feeling well all round. We offer our guests manicure and pedicure treatments in which their nails are trimmed, shaped and optionally varnished. We remove and groom your cuticles using a gel.
Thread lifting is a gentle lifting procedure used for sagging facial skin caused by ageing. Self-dissolving threads are inserted into the skin tissue using a needle to smooth and lift sagging areas of skin. The sagging facial skin looks fresher and more vital again. Specific facial contours can also be emphasised if required. The effect can be seen immediately after the treatment. The full results of treatment are achieved after 4–6 weeks. Easy to apply, thread lifting continues to deliver on its promise for up to two years after treatment – a long-term natural lift that also stimulates the body’s own collagen production.
Different threads can be used for different indications, resulting in the following areas of application:
- Face
- Neck
- Décolleté
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Upper arms
Facial wrinkles develop over time due to the activity of our facial muscles. Botulinum toxin inhibits the transmission of signals to tense muscles so that they relax again, smoothing facial lines. This harmonises your facial features and preserves your natural radiance. The effect builds up over 3 to 14 days and lasts for between 4 and 6 months. Prompt correction of initial wrinkles can also prevent them from deepening and prevent the formation of facial lines.
Broad areas of application are:
- Wrinkles around the eyes (crow’s feet)
- Smoker’s wrinkles around the mouth
- Forehead wrinkles
- Frown lines
- Masticatory muscle
- Armpits for hyperhidrosis
- Migraine treatment
As a natural cell component and one of the human body’s water reservoirs, hyaluronic acid binds water between the cells and helps our joints to work smoothly. It tightens the surface of the skin, keeps it elastic and ensures a fresh complexion. As we age, our hyaluronic acid levels decrease and our complexion looks tired and loses its glow. Hyaluronic acid injections rejuvenate the skin, fill out tissue and build volume. The gentle use of hyaluronic acid is also suitable for contouring the lips and cheeks. The effect is immediately visible. Our body breaks down the substance over 8 to 10 months.
Other areas of application include:
- Injection of the nasolabial fold (correction of the nose shape without surgery)
- Smoothing smoker’s / upper lip wrinkles
- Lip contouring, lip volume
- Lift the corners of the mouth / fill in marionette lines
- Tear trough treatment for under-eye circles
- Cheek filling and facial contouring
Medical needling is a form of treatment that utilises the skin’s capacity for self-renewal through regenerative messenger substances. Using a dermapen, needles of between 0.5 and 2.5 mm are made to penetrate the skin of the area being treated. This stimulates skin regeneration, because the needles cause micro wounds in the dermis, which is the part of your skin that includes connective tissue fibres. The skin is not significantly damaged by this form of treatment and it leaves no scars. Instead, it improves your connective tissue and collagen balance. The skin renews itself from the inside out. It is tightened and given new radiance. Needling can be applied to any area of the body and any skin type.
The following are particularly responsive to medical needling:
- Sun-damaged skin
- Wrinkles
- Scars
- Hyperpigmentation
- Stretch marks
Autologous blood therapy, also known as PRP or platelet-rich plasma lifting, is one of the latest, safest and most natural forms of treatment in aesthetic medicine. It involves removing about 20 millilitres of blood from a vein and preparing it in a centrifuge. This generates a concentrate of your own blood with a high concentration of platelets and growth factors. The blood concentrate is then injected into the outer cell layer of your skin using needles. Your own plasma activates the surrounding cells and your skin looks firmer, fresher and tighter. The effect lasts up to 18 months. The treatment can be used for skin rejuvenation and tightening, as well as for treating hair loss and thinning skin.
Cristal Fit® is an electromagnetic muscle stimulation technology that delivers electromagnetic waves specifically to the abdomen, legs and buttocks. The waves trigger muscle contractions and activate the cells. Unlike conventional exercise, the muscle stimulation is constant and therefore far more efficient and intense. It has a metabolic afterburning effect similar to strength-endurance training. Your muscles are efficiently strengthened and firmed, and given shape and definition. You strengthen more muscle percentage and mass than with a conventional workout in just a short application of 30 minutes. Cristal Fit® targets and strengthens problem zones and tightens your body contours.
Cryolipolysis is a gentle body shaping procedure. Fat cells are more sensitive to cold than other cell types, so we treat stubborn fat deposits specifically with cold – and without surgical intervention. A cold vacuum applicator cools the treated body part down to temperatures around freezing point in a controlled manner for approx. 30–70 minutes. Local, temporary application of cold permanently destroys the fatty tissue we treat. Combining fasting with cryolipolysis improves the outcome of the treatment and speeds up the gentle expulsion of broken-down fat cells from the body. The effects are visible just 3 to 5 weeks after treatment. As this treatment is non-invasive, you can do exercise and other physical activities the same day.
Our skin volume and connective tissue change due to the natural ageing process. Diamond Cellulite combines infrared radiation, a diode system and lymph drainage. The diode wavelengths reach the connective tissue beneath the skin, where they stimulate the formation of new collagen and elastin. This effectively tightens the overlying skin, targeting and reducing unwanted cellulite. This form of skin tightening is especially effective following significant weight reduction. Your skin is smoothed and looks more supple, and your complexion is lastingly improved.