NOW ACCEPTING EARLY INTEREST

Hot springs and mineral waters have been used for healing for thousands of years. The science behind why they work is well established. What has been missing — until now — is a structured, credentialed pathway for the practitioners and spa professionals who work with these waters every day.

We are currently finalizing the curriculum and preparing for a pilot cohort launch in mid-2026. The first two modules will be released to early registrants first, and founding practitioners will be recognized as part of BANA's inaugural certification cohort. If you work with mineral waters — or want to — this is your invitation to be part of building the field.

BANA LIFESTYLE MEDICINE CERTIFICATION

The BANA Lifestyle Medicine Certification is the first evidence-based training program in North America to bridge balneotherapy and hydrotherapy with the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine: stress management, sleep, nutrition, physical activity, social connection, and deep reflection. It is designed for physicians, physical therapists, spa therapists, wellness directors, and destination spa operators who want to offer guests and patients something more than relaxation — measurable, science-backed, therapeutically guided mineral water experiences.

LIFESTYLE MEDICINE CERTIFICATION MODULES

The curriculum spans ten modules covering the science of mineral water immersion, thermal prescriptions, hydration and mineral nutrition, sleep optimization through hydrothermal regulation, program design for clinical and spa settings, and the research frameworks needed to track and document outcomes. Graduates will be equipped to design 1–21 day wellness protocols, guide therapeutic soaking circuits, support clinician referrals, and qualify their offerings within emerging HSA/FSA preventive health frameworks.