Vincenz Priessnitz

Vincenz Priessnitz (1799-1851) was an Austrian hydrotherapist. Originally a peasant farmer in Austrian Silesia, he is generally considered the founder of hydrotherapy, an alternative medical treatment, and his spa at Gräfenberg, now Lázně Jeseník, made his name known across Europe. He stressed remedies such as vegetarian food, air, exercise, rest and water, and is credited with laying the foundations of what became known as the Nature Cure.

Vincenz Priessnitz (1799-1851) was an Austrian hydrotherapist. Originally a peasant farmer in Austrian Silesia, he is generally considered the founder of hydrotherapy, an alternative medical treatment, and his spa at GrNäfenberg made his name known across Europe.