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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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Modern Israel is a leader in the level of spa treatment. This type of pastime gives the opportunity not only to relax, but also to get treatment, improving your health. The Dead Sea sanatoriums are perfect for this, differing in the specialized focus of the disease they treat.
Indications for treatment in the Dead Sea sanatoriums
When planning a vacation and treatment in Israel, it is necessary to clearly know the indications for treatment in the Dead Sea sanatoriums, so that the trip does not bring disappointment instead of the expected result.
Spa specialists highlight the following indications for treatment in the Dead Sea sanatoriums:
- Diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system:
- Chronic loss of strength.
- Consequences of stress.
- Neuroses.
- Asthenoneurotic condition.
- Sleep disorder.
- Diseases of the epidermis:
- Eczema.
- Neurodermatitis of various origins.
- Seborrhea.
- Vitiligo.
- Erythroderma.
- Skin lesions caused by psoriasis.
- Lichen planus.
- Parapsoriasis.
- Ichthyosis.
- Chronic erysipelas of the skin.
- Acne.
- Mycosis stages I - II.
- Mild stage of scleroderma.
- Pathology of the functioning of joints, connective and cartilaginous tissues, spine:
- Bechterew's disease (dysfunction of the spine caused by inflammation).
- Curvature of the spine (scoliosis).
- Osteochondrosis.
- The recovery period after an injury.
- Arthrosis.
- Rheumatism.
- Polyarthritis of rheumatoid etiology in the non-acute stage.
- Bursitis.
- Psoriatic arthritis in the non-acute stage.
- Intervertebral hernias.
- Pathology of the pulmonary ventilation system:
- Allergy.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Frequent pneumonia and bronchitis.
- Gastrointestinal dysfunction:
- Intestinal dysbacteriosis.
- Gastritis.
- Ulcer of the duodenum and gastric mucosa.
- Colitis.
- Mild liver and urinary tract dysfunction.
- Metabolic disorders, metabolic processes, endocrine system pathology:
- Diabetes mellitus type II (non-insulin dependent).
- Overweight (obesity).
- Cellulite (fat deposits due to poor blood circulation in the area).
- Alopecia (hair loss).
- Diseases of the organs of the nose-ear-throat region:
- Tonsillitis.
- Sinusitis.
- Laryngitis.
- Rhinitis.
- Sinusitis.
- Diseases of the pelvic organs:
- Inflammation of the prostate gland.
- A chronic form of reproductive dysfunction in women.
- Male and female infertility.
- Malfunction of the reproductive system.
- Urinary tract dysfunction.
Contraindications to treatment in the Dead Sea sanatoriums
But it's not that simple. There are also contraindications to treatment in the Dead Sea sanatoriums:
- Severe renal dysfunction.
- Epileptic seizures.
- Tuberculous tissue damage.
- Schizophrenia.
- Parkinson's disease.
- Pemphigus vulgaris is a type of dermatosis.
- Bleeding of various origins.
- AIDS.
- Blood diseases.
- Infectious diseases in the acute stage.
- Severe form of hypertension.
- A number of diseases of the endocrine system.
- Severe liver failure.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Cachexia.
- Cirrhosis.
- Moderate to severe respiratory failure.
- Hemorrhagic stroke suffered less than six months ago.
- Tumor formations of benign and malignant nature.
- Myocardial infarction that happened less than three months ago.
You should not neglect your health, because instead of recovery, the trip may end with even greater complications, disability, or even death. Therefore, before going to the Dead Sea for treatment, you should get approval and recommendations from your doctor.
Names of Dead Sea resorts
Israeli sanatoriums located on the Dead Sea coast are leaders in the effectiveness of treatment of many diseases. Having decided on a health trip to this country, it is worth deciding on the place of treatment, choosing a sanatorium that is most suitable in terms of focus, living conditions and pricing policy.
There are quite a lot of sanatoriums and clinics on the territory of the Salt Lake. Here are some names of Dead Sea sanatoriums of various specializations:
Elina Health Resort in the city of Or Akiva.
- Restorative therapy after injuries and various fractures.
- Treatment of diseases of connective, bone tissue and joints.
- Pathological changes in the spine.
- Bowel problems.
- Diseases of the venous system of the lower extremities.
Hamei Gaash Clinic (literal translation from Hebrew: "Gaash Hot Springs").
- Circulatory problems.
- Dermatology.
- Hypertension
- Pathology of joints and spine.
Hamei Tiberias.
- Cosmetology.
- Restorative therapy.
- Neuralgic problems.
Carmel Forest SPA Resort Clinic – diets and healthy lifestyle – the main focus of the hotel:
- Obesity.
- Special course for pregnant women.
Private clinic in Arad (Salt room clinic):
- Respiratory diseases (pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis).
- Orthopedic problems.
- Diseases of the nervous system.
DMZ Medical Center
- Skin diseases.
- Diseases of the endocrine system.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Neurology.
- Pulmonary diseases.
- Pathology of the genitourinary system.
Help Clinic.
- Chronic fatigue.
- Diseases of the skin.
- Deviations in the functioning of metabolic processes.
- Blood diseases.
- Respiratory diseases.
Boarding house "Rachel".
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Deviations in the functioning of the nervous system.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Pulmonary diseases.
- Diseases of the ENT organs.
Dead Sea Clinic.
- Cosmetology.
- Dermatology.
- Neurological problems.
- Pathology of the musculoskeletal system.
- And others.
The best sanatoriums of the dead sea
Sanatorium. This name is directly associated with medical and preventive measures. Israeli sanatoriums are a harmonious combination of the pleasant with the useful: effective treatment with a full comfortable rest. It is possible to single out more popular, the best sanatoriums of the Dead Sea. They use the complex work of the unique natural and climatic status of this place, highly qualified medical and service personnel, modern equipment for various physiotherapy, balanced nutrition and much more.
DMZ Medical Center
Leading clinic specializing in climate therapy, treatment and rehabilitation programs covering a wide range of diseases in various fields of medicine. Many years of practice of experienced doctors and modern technical base give excellent results. Complete absence of side effects, long-term remission after completing an individual course of treatment is a worthy result of the efforts of the staff of the DMZ medical center.
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Elina Complex
The Elina health resort complex is located in the small town of Or Akiva. The specialization of this resort is:
- Restorative complex therapy aimed at resuscitating the body after traumatic brain injuries, contusions and fractures.
- Health-improving measures to restore the functionality of joint, connective, cartilaginous and muscle tissues.
- Effective solution to spinal problems.
- Solving problems in the intestines.
- Treatment of thrombophlebitis and other pathologies of the veins of the lower extremities.
- Alternative medicine methods are successfully used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases.
The patient has a choice to use the basic or full package of services. Basic services include baths, applications, massages using mineralized salt from the Dead Sea, aromatherapy, mud wraps, hydromassages, and other physiotherapeutic procedures. Additionally, there is an opportunity to use alternative methods of therapy: carniosacral therapy, acupuncture massages, acupuncture, stone therapy, and others. All service personnel of the sanatorium speak Russian well, removing the inconvenience of the language barrier.
Boarding house Rachel
A small, compact and cozy medical complex located in the resort town of Arad. The boarding house doctors practice an individual approach to each patient, composing a health complex in such a way as to achieve maximum effect and long-term remission.
Boarding house Rachel can offer:
- Ultrasound therapy.
- Laser and laser-pulse therapy.
- Pulsed magnetic therapy.
- Ultraphonophoresis based on Dead Sea mud.
- Mud therapy.
- Electrotherapy:
- TENS.
- Diadynamic.
- Faradic.
- Infrasound therapy.
- Stone therapy (using volcanic stones of various sizes).
- Aromatherapy (health improvement through smells).
- Baths (balneotherapy):
- Pearl.
- Electrolyte.
- Air-ozone.
- Massages:
- Classic massages with elements of acupuncture.
- Cupping massage
- Underwater hydromassage
- Thermotherapy (heat stimulation).
- Infita therapy is a method of bioresonance impact on the diseased area of the body using low-frequency electronic impulses.
- Bioenergy therapy (treatment of diseases and pathologies using biological energy).
- Colon hydrotherapy (deep cleansing of the large intestine).
Hamei Gaash Clinic
A unique clinic created on salty thermal mineralized springs. Their healing properties allow to effectively cope with such diseases as blood flow disorders, problems with the vascular system. Water procedures perfectly relieve pain and inflammation in the area of joints and back, give an excellent result in the fight against diseases of the epidermis. Massages, mud and aromatherapy stimulate blood circulation, saturating the patient's organs with oxygen and nutrients. The complex of procedures has a beneficial effect on the nervous system of the vacationer, normalizes metabolic processes and stabilizes the water-salt balance of the body.
Sanatorium Hamei Tiberias
The complex is based on seventeen thermal hot springs, saturated with minerals, microelements and hydrogen sulphide compounds. The treatment package "Pilom" was created on the basis of this water and mud. The procedures of this complex (oxygen and mineral baths, massages using mineral-rich silt deposits) tone the skin, saturating it with useful substances, relax muscles, and have a calming effect on the nervous system.
Dead Sea Clinic
The clinic's main focus is cosmetology and dermatology. State-of-the-art medical equipment, such as laser and oxygen needle-free therapy devices, effectively and with long-term remission smoothes wrinkles, corrects and treats skin pathology. Dead Sea mud is used in pelotherapy (indispensable for solving problems in the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and skin diseases).
Help clinic
The work of the specialists of this health resort complex is aimed at releasing the internal forces of the patient's body and forcing it to recover, returning to full-fledged work. The procedures will be effective for pulmonary diseases, ENT diseases, pathologies affecting the skin, nervous disorders. The cosmetic effect of the procedures is also important.
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Prices for holidays in Dead Sea resorts
When setting off on a trip, everyone roughly estimates the amount they need. Let's look at the prices for vacations in Dead Sea sanatoriums for basic treatment packages for individual diseases. •
Some skin diseases (psoriasis, neurodermatitis and others):
- One week course – $135.
- Two-week course – $270.
- Three-week course – $405.
Respiratory diseases:
- One week course – $200.
- Two-week course – $400.
- Three-week course – $610.
Arthritis, bursitis:
- One week course – $270.
- Two-week course – $540.
- Three-week course – $810.
Arthropathic psosiasis:
- One week course – $300.
- Two-week course – $600.
- Three-week course – $890.
Some specific therapeutic services:
- Scandinavian massage with aromatic oils. Duration of aroma massage is 25 minutes. Price – $48.
- Shiatsu in water. An hour-long procedure costs $86.
- Wraps with mineralized mud Piloma. Cost - $43 per application.
- Bath with mineral water with added aromatic oils. Procedure time 20 minutes. Price - $37.
- Underwater hydromassage. Duration of water procedures is 20 minutes. Price - from $50.
Depending on various factors, the prices for vacations in the Dead Sea sanatoriums vary significantly. Thus, a package of services with accommodation in the Spa Village hotel will cost $300-350. The services of the Hamei Gaash complex show a greater price range and amount to $540 - $1300. Health improvement in the Dead Sea Clinic sanatorium-resort type clinic is more differentiated: one week of treatment will cost approximately $1120 (this includes 13 sessions); two weeks of recovery - $1850 (22 treatment sessions); three weeks - $2250 (30 sessions).
Treatment according to an individual program will cost a little more.
Reviews of sanatoriums on the Dead Sea
Reviews of the Dead Sea sanatoriums are very diverse, but they all boil down to the fact that for many, such treatment has become the last hope for improving their health or that of their loved ones, which has been justified. Everyone notes the simply amazing effect brought by treatment in these specialized sanatoriums and long-term remission, which can last from six months to three years or more, depending on the disease, its severity and the duration of the health course taken.
Treatment, which many associate with white hospital corridors, here takes the form of relaxation and pleasant sensations, while the physical, psychological and emotional spheres of a person are cured to one degree or another - this is simply wonderful! After all, it is quite difficult to find something similar. If you follow simple rules, the treatment will be effective, without unpleasant side effects.
Various massages and water treatments, after which “wings simply grow,” receive rave reviews. After taking them, patients of the clinics feel rejuvenated, full of strength and energy. They share their impressions of peeling with fish with indescribable delight. A little scary, ticklish and fascinating, but the result is “heels like a baby’s.”
The high level of service, friendly, welcoming staff and excellent organization of the treatment process and recreation are noted. For people leading an active lifestyle, numerous travel agencies will be happy to offer a huge list of excursions to the Great historical, natural and religious monuments.
There is nothing to compare with the feelings of a person who has received back at least a part of his health. You can pay any amount of money for this. For many patients, the Dead Sea sanatoriums have become a second home, where you want to return, seeking protection and drawing new strength.