WATSU - Aquatic Bodywork Therapy is a serene and holistic massage spa and aquatic centre located in the heart of Cambridge. As your Aquatic Guide, the founder of WATSU, has spent half of their life in the water, developing a deep understanding and connexion with its healing properties. With a background in swimming, lifeguarding, scuba diving, and swim teaching, they bring a wealth of expertise to their practise.
The Aquatic Guide's passion for both people and nature led them to study Oceanography and Wildlife Conservation, further enhancing their understanding of the therapeutic benefits of water. Inspired by their work as a swim teacher, they decided to merge their love for the water with promoting well-being and natural healing for clients.
At WATSU, the focus is on effective Aquatic bodywork therapies. The flagship service offered is WATSU, a form of aquatic therapy that provides absolute relaxation. The therapist incorporates passive stretches and sequences of body movements performed in warm 33-degree water. Based on the theories of meridians and Shiatsu techniques, this therapy allows the body to drift into a deeper state of relaxation.
Throughout the session, the client is cradled, reducing weight on the vertebrae and extremities, which enhances muscle relaxation. The weightlessness effects aid in increasing spine flexibility, surpassing what can be achieved on land. WATSU has profound effects on the neuromuscular system and has been found to be effective in relieving stress, chronic pain, discomfort during pregnancy, and aiding in sports training and recovery. It has also proven beneficial for individuals with special needs.
The Aquatic Guide's expertise extends beyond aquatic bodywork therapy. With years of experience as a swim coach, they offer swimming lessons for individuals of all ages and abilities. Their teaching approach is technically correct, ensuring comprehensive development in physical, psychological, and social aspects. For children, they make each lesson engaging by incorporating imagination, storytelling, and games that focus on proper exercises and skills.
Additionally, the Aquatic Guide provides personalised workout plans for swimmers, focusing on stroke analysis and technique improvement. Their sessions have been sought out by triathletes for technical support.
In addition to their spa and aquatic centre, the Aquatic Guide now offers private sessions at clients' own swimming pools or a friend's pool, making their services more accessible and convenient.
WATSU - Aquatic Bodywork Therapy also offers the HALLIWICK concept, an active aquatic therapy based on principles of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, and body mechanics. This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals with physical and/or learning difficulties, as well as those with a fear of water. The therapy aims to improve muscle strength, motor control, and circulation, ultimately leading the student to independent swimming.
The immediate benefits of WATSU and HALLIWICK therapies include increased range of motion, improved sleep patterns, increased muscle relaxation, improved digestion, decreased muscle spasms, improved healing and immune system response, decreased spasticity, greater decreases in pain, decreased anxiety, and a decrease in emotional pain.
Whether you're seeking deep relaxation through aquatic bodywork therapy or looking for swim lessons tailored to your abilities, WATSU - Aquatic Bodywork Therapy is your sanctuary in Cambridge. Experience the healing powers of water and embark on a journey towards physical and emotional well-being.
