Specialties
Reports that name this provider
- Thalassotherapy Availability in Israel
- Operated continuously for over 30 years; directed by Dr. Marco Harari, MD; affiliated with Joint Research Institute on Climatotherapy for Skin Diseases at the Dead Sea, partnered with Department of Dermatology at Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem. Treats psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and musculoskeletal conditions. Operates in English, German, and Russian. European health systems from Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Italy subsidize patient treatment stays (3–6 week courses). As of 2025, facing institutional challenges and under threat of closure without government support.
- Thermal Bath Quality in Israel
- Located at the Lot Spa Hotel. Operated for over 30 years under physician direction by Dr. Marco Harari. Only dedicated climatotherapy medical clinic in Israel. European national health systems (Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy) formally subsidize patient visits. 91% of psoriasis patients reach PASI 75 clearance, 76.8% reach PASI 90. Treatment programmes typically span three weeks.
- Wellness Retreat Quality in Israel
- Founded and directed for over 30 years by Dr. Marco Harari. Integrates clinical care with Dead Sea climatotherapy for psoriasis, respiratory conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders. Specializes in 28-day treatment protocols producing 88% PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) improvement and documented quality-of-life improvements measured by Dermatology Quality of Life Index and EuroQol 5D assessments. Clinical protocols involve supervised daily UV phototherapy, Dead Sea balneotherapy (34.2% mineral salt concentration), and pelotherapy. Results historically recognized and subsidized by European health systems (Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy). Operating at significantly reduced medical staff capacity as of 2025.