Area 01
Musculoskeletal system
Arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, muscle pain and consequences of injuries.
Essentuki Mud Bath
Treatment and procedures
Tambukan mud therapy, natural mineral baths and rehabilitation procedures in the historic medical complex of Essentuki.
Federal Medical Center
A medical complex with more than a century of history
The Essentuki Mud Bath division of the Federal Medical Center is a major medical complex in the resort city of Essentuki. It includes the N. A. Semashko Mud Bath and the Emperor Nicholas II Bath Building, also known as the Upper Baths.
These are not only unique architectural landmarks but also medical institutions that have maintained their therapeutic purpose for more than 110 years. Treatments use sulphide silt mud from Lake Tambukan and natural Essentuki mineral waters.
Tambukan mud
Mud therapy
Sulphide silt mud from Lake Tambukan is used for full-body wraps and local mud applications to the legs, feet, hands, joints and face.
When prescribed by a doctor, mud tampons and gum applications are also available. The procedure type and treatment area are selected individually during the medical consultation.
Mineral waters
Balneotherapy and hydrotherapy
Balneotherapy
Natural carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide mineral baths; mineral-water irrigation for the face, eyes, hair and gums; intestinal and gynaecological irrigation.
Hydrotherapy
Turpentine, liquorice, bischofite, chestnut, valerian, iodine-bromine, pine pearl and lavender baths; Charcot shower, whirlpool baths for hands and feet, and underwater shower massage.
Comprehensive approach
Massage and rehabilitation procedures
The medical complex offers classic medical massage, facial massage, visceral massage and prostate massage.
Ozone therapy, inhalation therapy, herbal therapy, oxygen therapy, health-path walking and climate therapy are also available. Physiotherapists receive patients, and a dental office operates on site.
Treatment profile
Conditions treated at the medical complex
Area 02
Digestive system
Chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and biliary tract disorders.
Area 03
Nervous system
Neuritis, plexitis, polyneuropathy, neuralgic conditions and cerebral palsy.
Area 04
Skin conditions
Atopic and allergic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and lichen.
Area 05
Gynaecology
Chronic inflammatory conditions, adnexitis, salpingitis, oophoritis, infertility and adhesions.
Area 06
Urology
Chronic inflammatory conditions, prostatitis, sexual dysfunction and pyelonephritis.
Area 07
ENT and respiratory system
Conditions of the ear, nose and throat and the respiratory system.
Area 08
Metabolic conditions
Diabetes, obesity, gout and uric acid diathesis.
Area 09
Oral health and hair
Periodontal disease, chronic inflammation of the oral mucosa, hair loss, brittle hair and dandruff.
Important before your visit
General contraindications
All procedures must be prescribed by a doctor. The final decision on whether treatment is suitable is made during a medical consultation.
- Previous heart surgery
- Grade III hypertension
- Heart rhythm and conduction disorders
- Previous stroke or heart attack
- Pregnancy
- Blood disorders
Preparing for your visit
What you need for the procedures
Doctor's prescription
All medical procedures are prescribed by a doctor after a consultation.
Medical examinations
Bring a health-resort medical card or an ECG and a gynaecologist's or urologist's report.
Personal items
Bring a towel and shower slippers.
For Charcot and underwater massage
Bring a swimming cap and swimwear for the Charcot shower and underwater shower massage.
Advance booking
Book a medical consultation
Choose a convenient appointment time before beginning medical procedures.
Opening hours and contacts
Plan your visit
Opening hours
Mud Bath
- Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–1:00 pm
- Saturday: until 12:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
Opening hours
Upper Baths
- Mon–Fri: 8:00 am–1:00 pm
- Saturday: until 12:00 pm
- Sunday: closed
Address and contacts
Essentuki
10 Semashko Street
Address
Essentuki Mud Bath on the map
10 Semashko Street, Essentuki