Warm water is the primary element in Watsu® therapy. Water is the ideal medium for stretching. Water’s natural support frees the vertebrae and enables the spine to move in ways not possible on land.

    Gentle, gradual twists and pulls by the therapist relieve pressure a rigid spine may have placed on nerves, thereby enabling the body to release stress. The warmth of the water relaxes the body, encouraging muscle tension to melt away.

  Various massage strokes and Shiatsu-style pressure are applied to points along meridians to stimulate blood circulation and oxygen flow. Conscious breathing contributes to the relief of stress and tension, and also increases circulation and oxygen flow throughout the body.