
Short distances and hardly any waiting times, careful examinations and tailor-made treatment plans.
Your well-being is important to us, which is why improving your quality of life is at the heart of our medical work. We would like to show you how you can optimize your individual lifestyle in terms of health. That is why we work with you to develop strategies for doing something for your well-being every day. Because a healthy lifestyle improves your quality of life.
Your health is in good hands

At Menschels Vitalresort, doctors Dr. Matthias Menschel and Dr. Gudrun Herzel as well as our medical assistants Astrid Scheffler and Iris Faulhaber will look after you.
Dr. Matthias Menschel, specialist in general medicine and naturopathy, has been running the medical practice at the Vitalresort since 2000, focusing on naturopathy, acupuncture, sports medicine and nutritional therapy.
Dr. Gudrun Herzel brings extensive experience in diagnostics and therapy to the Vitalresort medical practice and is primarily dedicated to early detection and prevention.
In everything we do, it's important to us that you understand what we're doing and why. We talk to you about the tests and explain the findings to you. We weigh up the use of different therapies, taking into account your preferences and goals.
Grants and reimbursements
Our house is eligible for aid in accordance with Section 30 of the GewO and is recognized as a sanatorium for naturopathic treatments. Health insurance companies and aid agencies contribute to the costs if the following
prerequisites are given.
Medical check-up

Treat yourself to a medical check-up from head to toe in a relaxed atmosphere.
Our goal for you is to identify health changes at a very early stage, counteract existing risks and initiate efficient health care. From fitness checks to holistic diagnostic procedures to personal coaching — we will get you ready for tomorrow's challenges.
Health modules and check-ups
Bowel check
Bowel problems? Identify causes in a targeted manner with an intestinal check
€ 137.88*
Chronic bowel problems impair the quality of life. However, special tests can be used to specifically identify the causes. We carry out a complete series of tests and develop individual nutrition and therapy concepts for you.
- Bowel health check (extensive stool examination with stool flora status, determination of digestive residues, inflammatory and functional parameters in the intestine) *
- Physical examination, detailed discussion of findings with nutritional and treatment recommendations
The costs for the stool test are exclusive and will be charged to you directly by the laboratory (costs: €105 to €193)
Optionally, an ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs or an examination for food allergies/intolerances (e.g. gluten/lactose) may be recommended.
Cardiovascular check
Lower your cardiovascular risk: cardiovascular check
€601.21
Lower your cardiovascular risk by identifying potential risk factors early on: We analyse the performance of your cardiovascular system, determine the most important cardiovascular risk factors and give you recommendations to reduce individual health risks.
- Ergometry (stress ECG)
- Heart rate variability measurement (Cardioscan)
- Bioimpedance measurement (body fat measurement)
The fees are calculated in accordance with the fee schedule for doctors (GOÄ); the rate of increase was based on factors of 1.15 and 2.3.
Premium check
€820.48
- With the exclusive premium check, you are taking a very important step to stay fit longer: After extensive laboratory and ultrasound diagnostics as well as the performance analysis of your cardiovascular system, you will receive your personal vital plan to minimize health risks.
• Anamnesis and full body examination
• Ultrasound of abdominal organs and thyroid
• Doppler ultrasonography of the vessels supplying the brain (carotid arteries)
• Ergometry (stress ECG)
• Heart rate variability measurement (Cardioscan)
• Bioimpedance measurement (body fat measurement)
• spirometry (lung function measurement)
• Extensive laboratory testing
• Detailed discussion of findings
• Written findings report
€756.78
Detox
€364.91
- An overload of your tissue with acids and toxins can be the cause of a wide range of symptoms. We analyse the degree of acidification and treat you with detoxifying and de-acidifying infusions.
• 3 base infusions
• 3 detox detox infusions
• Dietary advice
• Optionally, we recommend acid-base titration to Sander before your stay; we will be happy to send you the test materials for this laboratory test before arrival.
Determine your vitality profile
€244.54
- With the Cardioscan Checkpoint, we measure your heart stress index and determine your individual
metabolic profile including fat and carbohydrate burning and analyze your body
composition. This vitality profile serves as the basis for individual advice with personal training and nutrition recommendations, which we will explain to you in detail.
• Heart rate variability measurement
• Bioimpedance analysis
• Metabolic profile determination
• Detailed discussion of findings
Acupuncture treatment and cupping therapy
€347.43
- Back pain responds well to acupuncture treatment and cupping therapy. Acupuncture acts both on individual areas of the body and on a reflex basis via the meridians. Pulsating cupping therapy is a suitable addition. The intermittent negative pressure stimulates blood and lymph flow in the tissue layers and promotes the elimination of inflammatory mediators and metabolic end products.
• Three-time acupuncture treatment
• Three times pulsating cupping treatment
Versatile integrative medicine

Integrative medicine with a broad range of diagnostics and therapies — your personalized therapy and prevention concept gives you ideas for health-conscious personal responsibility in everyday life.
Our medical practice offers well-founded diagnostics using modern medical technology. If necessary, naturopathic procedures are combined with conventional medical applications. Let the highly qualified doctors at Menschels Vitalresort put together a vitality program according to your personal wishes and needs. We advise you on lifestyle optimization issues and create your individual training program based on scientifically based performance assessments - competent prevention for greater vitality, quality of life and well-being.
Prices and offers
Medical expenses/billing
The initial consultation and examination with preparation of the health plan as well as the final examination and discussion are mandatory for all guests who want to make use of the spa equipment.
Private health insurance companies and aid agencies may partially not or only partially reimburse naturopathic treatments. The medical fee bill is drawn up in accordance with the guidelines of the fee schedule for doctors (GOÄ), as well as for necessary laboratory tests, injections, certificates, reports, treatments and special diagnostic procedures.
The health programs include various medical services. Additional treatments and appointments provided are billed according to GOÄ. The fees are calculated in accordance with the fee schedule for doctors (GOÄ); the rate of increase was based on a factor of 1.15 or 2.3/3.5
A statement through statutory funds is not possible.
usages: All therapies are billed privately by the Vitalresort and are home rates that differ from the rates set by health insurance companies and aid agencies. On request, you will receive a separate bill for the cost statement with your health insurance company (service fee €25).
Grants and reimbursements
1. Sanatorium course/allowances
• Reimbursement of costs by aid agencies under the aid directives.
• Application via the family doctor, possibly also via the district doctor.
• Eligible under Section 6 Public Service Aid Rules, state-recognized
Sanatorium in accordance with Section 7 (4) of the State aid rules.
• It is not possible to book packages.
2. Private health insurance companies
• Reimbursement of costs according to the agreed tariff
3. Outpatient prevention and rehabilitation
cure (spa treatment)
• Application via the family doctor.
• payment of bathing medical expenses,
• Medical expenses at contract rates
(10% own contribution) and subsidy to
pension costs.
• The decision to cover costs
must contact the appropriate office before arrival
be clarified. Please note that lump sum payments are not possible in this case
because you need detailed individual statements for the relevant offices.
• It is not possible to book packages.
laboratory tests
Practice profile (including key risk factors and urinalysis)
€63.18 — 97.36
- additional laboratory tests
Costs depending on scope, e.g. cardiovascular risk profile, vital substance screening, immune status - stool tests
Costs depending on the scope, e.g. intestinal health check, intestinal flora status, proof of gluten intolerance
The fees are calculated in accordance with the fee schedule for doctors (GOÄ); the rate of increase was based on factors of 1.15 and 2.3.
Grants and reimbursements
Our house is eligible for aid in accordance with Section 30 of the GewO and is recognized as a sanatorium for naturopathic treatments. Health insurance companies and aid providers contribute to the costs if the following conditions are met:
1. Sanatorium course/allowances
• Reimbursement of costs by aid agencies under the aid directives.
• Application via the family doctor, possibly also via the district doctor.
• Eligible under Section 6 Public Service Aid Code, state-recognized sanatorium in accordance with Section 7 (4) of the State aid rules.
Menschels Vitalresort is recognized as a sanatorium for naturopathic treatments:
During the sanatorium cure, various therapies and treatments are offered, which may vary depending on individual needs and the type of illness. This often includes physiotherapy measures, exercise, massages, baths with special additives such as healing clay, as well as a balanced diet and rest periods.
2. Private health insurance companies
• Reimbursement of costs according to the agreed tariff
It may be worthwhile to ask the health insurance company whether your own contract includes a cure - a daily subsidy may be paid.
3. Outpatient preventive and rehabilitation treatment (spa treatment)
• Application via the family doctor.
• payment of bathing medical expenses,
• Medical expenses at contract rates (10% own contribution) and subsidy for pension costs.
• The decision regarding reimbursement of costs must be clarified with the appropriate authority before arrival.
Please note that lump sum payments are not possible in this case, as you need detailed individual statements for the relevant offices.
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