Aquatic Massage Therapy is a passive therapeutic treatment which utilizes the lowgravity provided by hydro-static pressure from the warm water (body temperature) environment of a therapeutic pool.
For many types of treatment, it is more suitable than land-based therapies because the client’s body is supported and relaxed by the water.
The therapeutic movements are subtle and use a variety of techniques such as Range-of-Motion exercises, rehabilitation exercises, massage techniques: including trigger point, shiatsu stretch techniques, reflexology and cranio-sacral techniques, translated to the medium of water.
Aquatic Massage Therapy provides the recipient a complete body support with correct spinal alignment allows for a relaxation of muscles, joints and mind.
The treatment is experienced as a sequence of effortless movements with the cadence of a slow dance or ballet where both the therapy and the therapist are virtually invisible to the client.
The client can experience a deep meditative response which allows the therapist to do the body work with little mental resistance.
The physical benefits of the water are derived from the temperature and the hydrostatic pressure of the water exerted on the body.
The low gravity environment decreases the pressure exerted on the joints and facilitates an ease of movement not possible on land, thereby easing muscular aches and pains, relaxing muscle and joints.
Whether one is treating or being treated the water is indiscriminate in providing these benefits.
Anyone who enjoys being in the water and who might otherwise find massage too vigorous or is unable to lie comfortably on the massage table will find Aquatic Massage Therapy gentle yet very effective. It is especially good for treatments related to:
After surgeries most people build up tension in many parts of the body. Aquatic Massage Therapy is a good way to release tension and improve well-being.
Arthritis builds up a lot of tension and discomfort in the joints. Aquatic Massage Therapy is a good way to ease the pain.
Aquatic Massage Therapy is ideal for stress relief and discomfort during pregnancy. It is safe for mother and child to float and move so comfortably in the water.
Aquatic Massage Therapy helps the neurological system to relax in a unique way by blocking out the surrounding stimulations.
Stress is often the underlying cause. Aquatic Massage Therapy helps you to let go of the stress and get centred.
Aquatic Massage Therapy relaxes the central nervous system and can help relieve many conditions such as anxiety.
The client can experience a deep meditative response which
allows the therapist to do the body work with little mental resistance.
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