Relax and Detoxify in a Peat Bath

Enjoy the health benefits of a medicinal peat bath in Mendocino, CA

What is a medicinal peat bath?

For over 200 years in Europe, baths using peat have been used for medicinal purposes. Low moor peat contains nitrous & biologically active substances which make it medicinally useful.

The most common peloids are made of peat, lake mud, sea mud, or plant material.

Peat is about 90% water and about 10% decomposed plant material. The plant material entraps heat. Placed in a bath and put in contact with the body, the peat slowly and gently transfers heat into the tissues, soothing pain and promoting healing. Peat packs and bath additives are made from finely textured natural peat from the world's most notable peatlands. Our integrative medical center in Mendocino County offers medicinal peat baths with high-quality peat.

Peat baths can:

Remove dead skin cells
Promote radiant skin
Promote circulation
Break down fat cells
Relieves pain

Help improve range of motion
Help relieve inflammation
Stimulate the immune system
Promote muscle relaxation
And much more

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Relax & Detoxify with a Peat Bath

Whether you're visiting Mendocino and are looking for a medicinal spa treatment, or want to improve your health with a Peat Bath, we look forward to helping you unwind.

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What conditions can peat baths help with?

Whether you're looking to relax in a treatment while on vacation at the Mendocino Coast - or are local to Fort Bragg and want to reap the benefits of ongoing treatments - we create an individual treatment plan for you. Here's some of the conditions peat baths may help with:

Acne
Arthritis
Back pain
Chronic gout
Colds & flu
Eczema
Fibromyalgia
Detoxification
Gynecological disorders

Headaches
Hematomas
Metabolic disorders
Muscle strains
Muscle tension
Neurological disorders
Obesity
Osteoarthritis
PMS

Post-op rehabilitation
Psoriasis
Rashes
Sciatica
Skin care
Sports injuries
Sprains & strains
Stress
and more

What to Expect at your peat bath appointment in Fort Bragg

You will step into a medicinal peat bath filled up to 10 inches from the top with water at a temperature of 105-113°F. The duration and temperature of the bath depend on the condition being treated. Peat is added to the bath, and the patient enters the water slowly. The peat helps maintain the temperature as the water slowly cools.

You'll be submerged in the peat bath for up to 20 minutes. Then, we'll help you onto a table covered with a clean sheet and wrap wool blankets around your body. You'll relax for another 30 minutes while perspiration is stimulated to complete the process.

Prepare for your first peat bath

At Whole Body Wellness, your comfort and health is our top priority. Please note the following when preparing for your peat bath in Mendocino.

Bring a bathing suit or comfortable garments if you prefer
Please remove any metal jewelry and piercings
After care: Peat additives will continue to be absorbed well after your treatment. Please do not shower for 12 hours after a peat bath for best results

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Relax & detoxify with a peat bath

Whether you're visiting Mendocino and are looking for a medicinal spa treatment, or want to improve your health with a peat bath, we can help you unwind.