Hydrotherm is a very beneficial relaxing form of massage that differs from other types of massage in that it is carried out with the client lying face up on two cushions that are filled with warm water, heated to between 35-40 degrees. The cushions are placed onto a conventional massage couch.

The therapist uses oil and slides their hands between the client’s body and the cushions. This means the therapist’s pressure is upwards rather than downwards and so works against the clients’ body weight. The water supports the body and the heat from the water enables tight muscles to begin to relax before the massage even starts.

The system is designed to give perfect spinal alignment whilst in this position. Clients ‘experience’ the sensation of floating whilst supported; they stay warm and comfortable and through the skills of the therapist get the results they are seeking from a massage.

The advantages of Hydrotherm Massage are numerous.  Quite apart from achieving new heights of relaxation during a comfortable, undisturbed treatment, consider the benefits to those clients who cannot physically lie face down. For example:

• heavily pregnant clients,
• the elderly and
• those with impaired mobility,
• Asthma etc.

All can receive a Hydrotherm Treatment without the discomfort associated with a conventional massage.