Department of Hydrotherapy & Mud Therapy
Healing Through the Natural Elements
Water and earth are important therapeutic elements in naturopathic practice. This department focuses on the theoretical and practical applications of Hydrotherapy and Mud Therapy.
Students learn the principles, methods, indications, precautions, and practical applications of these therapies.
1. Hydrotherapy- Properties of water in therapy
- Hot and cold applications
- Packs and compresses
- Baths
- Local water applications
- Fomentation
- Therapeutic procedures using water
- Properties and preparation of therapeutic mud
- Mud packs
- Local applications
- Whole-body applications where appropriate
- Practical considerations and safety
The department provides hands-on training in the use of natural therapeutic modalities within an appropriate clinical framework.