Welcome to WATSU®
How does it work?
WATSU® therapy is done in a heated pool. The water is heated to 35 degrees celsius, which is close to the same temperature as your body. During a session, the therapist gently moves your body in the water. This is known as passive hydrotherapy, because you don’t need to actively perform the movements or follow any given instructions.
Your therapist is in the water with you. They move your body in specific motions, which may include:
- gentle twisting
- rocking or cradling
- stretching
- massaging pressure points
The goal is to release tightness in your muscles and fascia tissue. It’s also helps to promote a healthy flow of energy within the body. WATSU is typically done in a peaceful setting to increase relaxation and deep somatic nervous system reset.
What is it used for?
As a therapeutic treatment, WATSU® is used to alleviate pain and tension. People also use it to enhance physical movement and joint mobility. It may provide relief for people with:
- muscle tension (frozen shoulder)
- post operation
- chronic pain fibromyalgia
- discomfort during pregnancy
- post-traumatic disorder
- anxiety
- depression
- sleep disorders
- stress-related conditions
- neurological conditions (like multiple sclerosis)
- spinal cord injuries
- injury rehabilitation
Gentle Flow for Mental Health
The mental health benefits of WATSU® within this therapy, helps the state of mind is deeply connected to the physical expression in the body.
Once working with the mental health benefits of WATSU® it includes - decreased body pain, decreased anxiety, less depression, improved quality of sleep, dealing with grief, an emotional release, helping with the process of letting go any suppressed emotions that are stored within the body.
WATSU® Therapy
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