History and present:
Spa Healing in Wysowa-Zdrój has a 2 century old tradition admired by many. Many people with the alimentary canal problems (particularly related to stomach ulcers and the duodenum) have appreciated the benefits of this unique Spa. There are wide ranges of waters which can invariably remedy kidney and urinary tract problems, thusly dubbed, "SZCZAWY" (specific type of oxalate mineral waters).
In this respect, what Wysowa-Zdrój offers is unique and ideal because this is where the first Polish dialysis unit at a spa was established, thusly, taking patients from Poland and abroad. If you have problems with weight or diabetes, then we can show you the way to wave good-bye to those excess kilo's and to correct sugar levels.
Treatmens include:
Mineral and Pearl baths
- Scotch Jacuzzi
- Mud bandages
- Underwater massage
- 4 chamber bathing
- Vortex massage of upper and lower limbs
- Aquavibron
- Individual inhalation
- Lamps (Sollux, Bioptron, Bio-V)
- Magnetronic
- Laser
- Diadynamic current
- Ionoforesis
- Interferential currents
- Classic massage
- Relaxing massage
- Individual and group gymnastics with access to modern rehabilitative
- strength building equipment.
Natural therapeutic resources
mineral waters – bicarbonate-sodium-calcium, iodide and boron oxalate waters, therapeutic mud.
Spa industry
bottling of Henryk therapeutic mineral water.
Location
Wysowa-Zdrój lies in a safe, clean, beautiful sunny valley surrounded by foothills and dense forest of the 530 m high southwestern Beskid Niski mountain ringe, which thusly create it's own microclimate and is ideal for leisurely walks and easy breathing.
Spring bring the lush greenery to be admired. Summertime opens you to pick raspberries and wild strawberries from the surrounding forest. Cool Autumn months allow you to pick mushrooms and the crisp Winter lets you play those great winter sports!
Treatment facilities
sanatoriums and spa hospitals with 651 beds.
"Biawena" Spa Sanatorium The Spa contains 195 high quality spaces with rooms and apartments accommodating parties of 2,3 and 4, 2 by 2 studies, fully equipped bath, lavatory and WC.
There are two (2) physically challenged lifts, T.V., billiards and common rooms, a library, internet café, café and bike hires available. There are Peritoneal Dialysis and Diabetic Wards in the Sanatorium.
The "Beskid" Spa Hospital There are 130 places with rooms that accommodate 2,3 and 4 guests, high quality rooms and apartments fully equipped with bath, lavatory and WC. Guests have use of a physicall challenged life, T.V and common rooms and a library.
There is Haemodialysis Unit with 9 dialysis positions in the Spa Hospital run by Professor F. Kokot M.D., Ph.D. from the Departament of Nephrology, Eudocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Silesian Uniwersity School of Medicine, Katowice.
Available therapy
physiotherapy centre, pump-room.
Attractions and cultural events
It is a nice walk to the historical Old Spa House. The old Orthodox churches in the area are well worth seeing. Important events include Watra – a 3-day international festival of the unique Lemko (Rusnak) culture (July), Hucuł Days – held at the stud farm in Gładyszów (September).
Tourism and sports
tennis court and pool, ski-lifts, and marked biking routes. There are many hiking routes in the area, including the picturesque trail to the source of the mountain stream Szumniak. Water sports are available on the reservoir in Klimkówka. There are also good spots for angling. The Hucuł Horse Farm in Gładyszów is another attraction.
Contacts:
Sanatorium Uzdrowiskowe "Biawena"
Tel/fax: (018) 353-20-96
(018) 353-20-54
(018) 353-24-83
e-mail: sekretariat@uzdrowisko-wysowa.pl
http://www.uzdrowisko-wysowa.pl/eng.php?id=eng