The military sanatorium "Paratunka" is the oldest health resort in the Kamchatka Territory. The availability of thermal springs, a good medical and rehabilitation base, unique pools with warm water all year round attract tourists from all over Russia.
History
The military sanatorium "Paratunka" is located near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: it is worth driving only 60 kilometers to find yourself in a unique zone of warm springs. The health resort was founded in 1946 to improve the health of the soldiers of the 197th Army Rifle Corps. The first wooden buildings appeared on the outskirts of the village of Paratunka, and the opening took place in October 1946. Patients were admitted for treatment in July.
The initial infrastructure of the complex consisted of five dormitories and a hydropathic establishment. The clinic and the administration were located in the same building, and a separate building was built for the officers. In the early years, the Paratunka military sanatorium used the only remedy for thermal procedures and health - water from thermal springs. Two years later, near the health resort, the mud of Utinoe Lake was discovered, which was distinguished by its rich mineral composition and useful properties. Peloid therapy was included in the list of wellness procedures, they were provided in a new physiotherapy room.
The expansion of the number of places for patients occurred in 1948 - at the same time 100 military could take treatment. The quality of medical services has also improved due to the introduction of a clinical laboratory, diagnostic room, X-ray diagnostics and dental care.
Infrastructure development
In the early 1950s, reconnaissance and research work was carried out to detect new hot springs and mud deposits. As a result, several places were discovered with valuable lake-silt mud, thermophilic algae. The Kamchatka sanatorium "Paratunka" decided to use natural resources, for which from 1956 to 1958 capital buildings were built for 50 and 100 places, a leisure club, a dining room, a mud bath pump station.
In 1963, the military resort “Paratunka” was transferred to the balance of the medical service of the Pacific Fleet. For nine years (1974-1983), cosmonauts underwent rehabilitation at the hospital. Since 1984, conditions have been created here and a department where sailors of the submarine fleet undergo rehabilitation. In 2000, the health resort replenished due to the transferred sanatorium "Rainbow".
Currently
In subsequent years, the military sanatorium "Paratunka" (Kamchatka) carries out work to modernize the housing stock. Almost all premises, including the medical building, dining room, etc., are undergoing major repairs.
In the summer of 2011, the status of the sanatorium changed. Currently, it is a state budget institution located in the system of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation and related to the resort complex "Far Eastern".
Natural healing factors
The best chief doctor of the health resort is the nature of Kamchatka. The military sanatorium "Paratunka" has unique pools built at the place where the thermal springs exit, where the beating of keys can be felt with your feet. The bottom of the pools is lined with rounded pebbles, which are pleasant and useful to move around. The water temperature in the warmest pool all year round is up to + 45 ° C., The fluid is updated up to eight times a day due to the natural flow.
In addition to a comfortable swimming in the pool, healing and wellness effects are achieved by the composition of the water, which includes silicic acid, molecular nitrogen, algae, etc. Procedures in the pool help to achieve:
- Improvements in intracellular metabolism.
- Increased blood circulation in the skin.
- Speeding up tissue repair.
- Activation of anti-inflammatory processes.
- Normalization of the nervous system.
- Balancing blood pressure.
- Silicic acid, which is part of the water, exfoliates, rejuvenates, moisturizes the skin, removes toxic substances.
The military sanatorium "Paratunka" (Kamchatka) is located in an ecologically clean balneological zone, where nature did not receive damage from human activities. Clean air and pristine landscapes accompany the spa man throughout his stay in the health resort. Excursion programs include trips to famous sites such as Vilyuchinsky volcano, the Pacific coast, a visit to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, trips to the heart of wildlife and much more, which is breathtaking.
Medical profile
The main area of medical activity is the treatment, rehabilitation, and recreation for active, retired military personnel and officers. The attention area includes family members of the military and civil servants of the system of the Ministry of Defense of Russia. In the presence of free places, vouchers are implemented for everyone who wants to visit the military resort "Paratunka".
The health resort provides medical services for patients with the following indications:
- Diseases of the joints and connective tissue, musculoskeletal system (scoliosis, arthritis, osteochondrosis, etc.).
- Diseases of the nervous system (neuralgia, radiculitis, migraines, autonomic neurosis).
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels (atherosclerosis, hypertension, neurosis).
- Respiratory system diseases (chronic pneumonia and bronchitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis, laryngitis, etc.).
- Gynecology (various types of dysfunctions, infertility).
- Skin diseases (eczema, neurodermatitis, diathesis, etc.).
- Urological diseases.
The main methods of treatment are based on the balneological principles of using the environment, which gives a prolonged effect for several months after the end of the spa course. For patients, a thermal water pool, peloid therapy, psychotherapy, physiotherapy exercises, massage and much more are offered.
Treatment methods
Sanatorium "Paratunka" has one of the best medical facilities in Kamchatka, where the following methods are applied:
- Climatotherapy and medical procedures in the pool with thermal water (nitrogen-silicon).
- Inhaler with a wide range of agents.
- Ultrasound therapy, magnetotherapy, heat therapy .
- Electrotherapy (8 types).
- Cryotherapy (locally), phototherapy.
- LFK (individual programs, general therapeutic group classes).
- Therapeutic swimming in the pool, terrinkour, athletic gymnastics for the intended purpose.
- Herbal medicine, phytosauna.
- Medication to maintain the condition in chronic forms of the disease, corrective purposes.
- Psychotherapy, diet therapy.
The main property of the sanatorium are three pools with thermal healing water. They differ from each other in temperature. In the first, the water is warmed up to 36 ° C, in the second - up to 38 ° C, the hottest water in the pool with a temperature above 40 ° C. All three types of procedures are useful, but before visiting the pool with a maximum temperature, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since mineral heated water has specific properties and can be harmful to some patients.
Contraindications
Clean air, unspoiled nature, a good entertainment program and gentle balneological procedures attract many tourists to the military sanatorium “Paratunka”. Treatment and rest bring a positive effect, subject to certain rules. And if the rest positively affects the condition of any person, then the treatment has its contraindications. Do not take procedures for these conditions:
- Any chronic diseases, diseases in the acute phase, ailments complicated by purulent processes.
- Acute infectious diseases.
- Venereal diseases.
- Blood diseases in the stages of exacerbation.
- Mental abnormalities, addictions (drug addiction, alcoholism, epilepsy).
- Cachexia, echinococcosis.
- Neoplasms.
- Patients requiring constant care (bedridden, postoperative, etc.).
- Pregnancy at any time.
- All forms of tuberculosis.
Housing stock and prices
The sanatorium can accommodate 217 people at a time. Three buildings with rooms of different levels of comfort are designed for living .:
- One-room rooms for one vacationer (building number 3).
- One room with double occupancy (building number 1).
- Two-room superior rooms, designed for two people (building A, No. 1, No. 3).
The rooms of any level of service provide a separate bathroom equipped with a shower, a full set of necessary comfortable furniture and appliances. Superior rooms have increased the number of appliances and amenities.
The cost of living starts at 1,200 rubles per day. Most of the permits are provided by the military department for its employees: military personnel, military personnel in reserve, members of their families. The length of stay of these categories of vacationers is 21 days, the cost of the ticket starts from 7 629 rubles for the entire period of rest. Prices are presented according to the price list valid for 2017. The price includes full board (accommodation, meals, medical services on the list).
For many years, the Paratunka military sanatorium has been taking vacationers. Reviews in 2016, mostly positive. Visitors liked the pools with different water temperatures, helpful staff, fresh repairs, as well as the quantity and quality of excursions in the Kamchatka Territory. A visit to the peninsula was a real event for many, and it made the greatest impression.
But not everyone approached the Paratunka military sanatorium in Kamchatka. Reviews with negative ratings talk about a small number of procedures, many wanted to undergo a mud treatment course, but as it turned out, the department is not working yet.
Nutrition
The resort has two well-maintained dining rooms. One of them, designed for 200 seats, is the first one opened by the Paratunka military sanatorium (the 3rd therapy department has its own dining room, where tables are laid for a hundred people). You can get into it through a warm transition from the sleeping building.
The nutrition system is dietary. The menu is compiled according to all the requirements and standards of the health resort system. All vacationers are given the opportunity to pre-order dishes that are offered to choose from the list. For each patient, the doctor develops an individual menu, so the patient's condition improves significantly. You can get more detailed information about which food is preferable from a dietician, who will help you choose a balanced combination of products in the order, according to the prescribed diet.
Many who came to the military sanatorium “Paratunka” undertook to evaluate the work of the canteen. Patient reviews are generally positive. Many liked the quality of the cooked food, its taste and nutrition. It was noted that the portions were sufficient for an adult. I liked that the dishes were varied and freshly prepared, many vegetables and fruits were served. Negative reviews about nutrition are not found, few vacationers noted that the dietary table was plentiful, but a little fresh, due to the specifics of the institution.
Wellness complex
Sports activities bring health, youth, beauty. The sanatorium operates a fitness center all year round. The structure includes a gym and a room for physical therapy. Experienced trainers help to create an individual program for classes on modern multifunctional simulators, which will help maintain a high level or improve physical condition.
In the gymnastics room, classes are held on rehabilitation, improving the general tone of the body, individual programs of physical activity are developed for further use after the completion of the sanatorium course.
The sports hall of the recreation complex is additionally equipped with the necessary equipment for table tennis, basketball and volleyball courts. In the warm season, there are tennis courts, badminton and other outdoor sports. For little vacationers there are several children's towns. In the winter season, ski slopes are laid, ice rinks are poured, snow slides are equipped. Corresponding inventory is provided for rent.
Leisure
In addition to medical procedures, cultural events provide a good mood and quality relaxation. The health club has a club with a cinema hall for 155 seats, which showcases the latest news from the film industry and film classics. Also, concerts are held here with the participation of artists of the Kamchatka Territory and touring groups.
For those who crave new knowledge and familiarization with culture, a course of lectures from local historians is open, where history, flora, fauna, and peoples of this region are fully revealed. For dance lovers, dance evenings are organized where high quality sound and color is ensured thanks to modern equipment. Gamblers will be interested in fighting in the billiard room or just practicing in anticipation of future victories in a relaxed atmosphere.
The club has a library with an extensive fund of fiction, medical, and professional literature. In the reading room you can always find the binder of periodicals of newspapers and magazines, which are constantly updated with fresh issues.
An extensive excursion program introduces the guests of the resort to the beauties of the Kamchatka Territory. Excursions to the Valley of Geysers are offered, during which the forces of tourists are supported by an ear of local fish and judging by the reviews, this is one of the most luxurious excursions. In addition, trips are offered by private agencies, where you can fly by helicopter, fly on an all-terrain vehicle, see the local owners - brown bears.
For every vacationer there is something for everyone - the Paratunka military sanatorium takes care of this. Photos of landscapes, hot springs, glaciers in the middle of a flowering alpine meadow - all this will become a worthy decoration of a family album and a good memory of time spent.
Reviews
Kamchatka charmed most of the vacationers. To get to know her, guests also came to the Paratunka military sanatorium. Reviews in 2015 are full of assurances that such a wild land is nowhere to be found. Sanatorium treatment was optimal for those who came here with problems of the musculoskeletal system. The thermal pools of the health resort helped a lot. In conditions of reduced crisis financing, it is difficult for doctors to provide a full range of procedures. But those who took advantage of the maximum possible spectrum improved their condition.
The Paratunka (military sanatorium) does not leave anyone indifferent. The reviews of 2016 are filled with thanks to the attentive staff at all levels: from health workers to kitchen staff. Vacationers talk about high-quality daily cleaning, good nutrition, regularity and tranquility in a health resort. The resulting procedures were put on many feet and stopped pain for the whole year. The number and quality of excursions for everyone caused full approval and a desire to come to Kamchatka and the sanatorium more than once.
Negative reviews were left by those who longed for more entertainment within the health resort buildings, where most of the leisure time is spent between the library, the cinema and sports. Some were unlucky on a large scale - I got a room with poor repair, noisy neighbors and soundproof walls. But even those who were dissatisfied with the service, medical services, note that they would not refuse to come again.
Helpful information
Military sanatorium "Paratunka", address: Kamchatka Territory, Yelizovsky District, Paratunka Village, Sanatornaya Street, Building 21. The contact phone number of the admission department is 8 (41531) 33-169.
For employees of the armed forces, military pensioners, family members of active and retired military, civilian workers, preferential prices for trips and travel to the place of treatment in the Kamchatka military sanatorium "Paratunka" apply. For all categories of the population, commercial arrangements apply.