How does Watsu Massage Therapy work

Watsu combines the benefits of Shiatsu and aquatic therapies to provide a gentle and deep stretching massage therapy. The weightlessness experienced in water allows the massage therapist to ease the restrictions in the muscles and joints and manipulate your body in ways that are not possible on land.
A typical Watsu session lasts for about an hour. The treatment is carried out in a pool of warm water. You should bring along a swimsuit and towel. The massage therapist will provide you with small floats to prevent you from going underwater. At the same time, the therapist will support your head and lower back. The actual massage involves a series of continuous flowing manipulations and stretches followed by periods of rest. The warm water supports your body weight and at the same time relaxes your muscles.
The series of manipulations and stretches are so gentle and harmonious that you do not even realize that their body muscles are being stretched and massaged. Watsu massage helps to release muscular and joint restrictions, relaxes the body and mind, and promotes stretching of the muscles.