The well-known, successful and scientifically confirmed effect of the classic Kneipp therapy is based on five elements. Besides the healing power of the water, it offers a balanced movement programme, which exercises the Heart and improves circulation. The herbal-plant therapy (phytotherapy) is the third area of essential importance because the therapeutic variety of the plants is known since antiquity. A healthy, balanced and full diet influences the organism positively. The regulative therapy is the main part of Kneipp's holistic concept, which favours the physical and spiritual harmony.

Hydropathy-centered system of "natural healing" founded by Bavarian Almoner and Dominican priest Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897), author of My Water Cure and So Sollt Ihr Leben ("Thus Thou Shalt Live"), and promoted by the Kneipp Institute, in Germany. Herbalism is one of its major components.

Naturopathy is rooted in Kneipp's healing system. One of the most important characteristics of Kneipp therapy is to gently stimulate the body "to give nature a gentle hand", thereby strengthening the immune system and raising the body's tolerance for stress. Kneipp was a strong believer in physical exercise, simple food and a "regular style of life for the body, mind and soul".

HydroTherapy:Water functions as a natural stimulus to the body. It increases energy and disease resistance, and improves body-awareness. The therapeutic qualities of water also have positive effects on the psyche and the Nervous and hormone systems. Kneipp HydroTherapy treatments are finely adjusted to suit the individual and situation. Herbs / Phytotherapy:Kneipp had documented, after much scientific research that herbs and phytotherapy have prophylactic, or healing, effects on the body. Kneipp herbal treatments can be prepared in various forms, including teas; ointments; oils; baths and herbal wraps. Exercise / Kinesiotherapy:Sensible physical exercise stimulates important functions of the body, including the musculo Skeletal; cardiovascular and Nervous systems; and the Digestive tract. Massage is an indispensable supplementary treatment to exercise. Nutrition / Dietetics:Kneipp believed that nutritional diseases are avoided or cured by a well-balanced, low-fat diet consisting of fresh food prepared in such a way that its vitamins remain intact. Lifestyle / RegulativeTherapy:Lifestyle and health education are the most important parts of Kneipp's doctrine. Kneipp believed it is as important to live in harmony with one's social and natural environment as it is to lead a balanced life.

It must be carried out with care and under the guidance of a doctor especially by diabetics, the elderly and pregnant women.