Call of Rotorua

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7008, 18 November 1932, Page 12

Call of Rotorua

WATERS OF HEALTH Rheumatic troubles of various kinds are now so widespread that thousands of peopleware always hoping for relief. I Happily,' in the dim long ago, Nature set up a laboratory at Rotorua, and to- | day sho dispenses mineral waters whicf Jare au immeasurable boon to human- • ity. The Government spa is well or|ganised and equipped to enable .Nature to wage successful war against rheumatism, sciatica, gout, lumbago and similar troubles. Hr. Duncan, a Highly qualified balneologist, is in charge of the spa, and he has an expert, staff for the various treatments. Each case is carefully diagnosod and receives special attention in accordance with the individual need. Separate establishments, containing the most modern apparatus of sprays, douches, hot steam, etc., aro available for wet massage and treatments of the Aix-Vichy type. The massage rooms aro fitted with the latest installations of electrical equipment —Bristowe tables, diathermy, high frequcucy, Bcrgonio chair, X-ray, Schnco baths, Grevillo hot air, and other apparatus for carrying out the most up-to-date methods of electrical therapeutic treatments.

Rotorua has also some wonder-work-ing mud. “The most efficacious effects of mud treatments have- been maul fested iu cases of skin conditions," remarked Hr. Duncan, in au oincmi statement. “Cases which have resisted all forms of drug treatment have cleared up in an almost magical manner; and so frequently have such cures been effected that one believes that the silicious mud of Rotorua has some markedly specific action as a therapeutic agent.” Rotorua also offers a very desirable “refresher course” for people who are not suffering from any known disease, but aro jaded or “out of sorts.” Apart from the help in the spa, such visitors have a choice of recreation in the beautiful grounds —tennis, croquet golf. It they like angling, excellent trout are ready for a spin in lakes and streams.