Aquatic Massage Therapy
Aquatic Massage Therapy involves the use of warm water to give relief to a variety of physical ailments. The massage movements are customised to suit the specific requirements of the patient. They can range from spine softening actions, long stretches and sometimes even dynamic stillness. Aquatic Massage Therapy techniques are partially derived from ‘Watsu’ where the water 
temperature is usually kept at a lukewarm 35 degree Celsius.
A skilled masseur normally evaluates the patient’s physical condition and devises an effective Aquatic Massage therapy session to alleviate the problems.
There are different forms of Aquatic Massage; the Water dance format requires the patient to completely immersed in water, the Healing Dance is a modern take on conventional Aquatic Massage manoeuvres and the Jahara technique is the mildest format of Aquatic Massage currently in use. In all three formats, the masseur props up the body of the patient under water, while the patient is encouraged to make systematic movements under the warm water. The masseur then works to relieve stress from muscles and joints while rocking the patient in a cradle position. Acupressure is also applied on the upper and lower body.
Therapists also target the crucial ‘crania-sacral’ system to enhance the nervous system. Other manoeuvres include Lomi Lomi, Myofascial, Kinesiology, FeldenKrais, deep muscle bodywork, rolfing, shiatsu and neuromuscular bodywork.
Aquatic Massage Therapy is ideally suited for people whose movements are otherwise restricted, including those suffering from osteoarthritis, nerve damage, pregnant women, post-surgical injuries and other debilitating conditions like Fibromyalgia. It also finds extensive application in the treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders.
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