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For centuries the theraputic benefits of water have been keenly observed.

Watsu uses these benefits, combined with the healing practises of modern day massage, to manipulate the spine, jonts and muscles in ways not possible on land.

Working in harmonious practise with controlled breathing, Watsu enables a deep sense of relaxation to promote the natural regeneration of the mind and body. Your parasympathetic system, (which calms the body and mind) is stimulated through Watsu to restore energy levels, lower blood pressure, release endorphins, boost your immune system and stimulate the disgestive system to reduce feelings of sadness and depression, and help alliviate stress.

Because you are weightless while in water, this practise can help to decrease muscle tension, increase range of motion, aid in flexibility and improve sleep by decreasing anxiety levels and emotional pains.

Types of water therapy are being used in clinics and hospitals as rehabilitation therapies around the world for ailments such as:

• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic back pain
• Stress
• Neck pain
• Scoliosis
• Sciatica

Each session will take a good hour to complete. A health history questionnaire may be completed and a range of movement tests may be undertaken in cases of restricted mobile prior to your session of avoid injury.

Your practitioner may opt for the aid of small floats to prevent your legs from sinking during the sessions and to help you further relax and enjoy the process.

Your head and lower back or knees will be supported by your practitioner as they gently guide you through the water in a continuous and flowing motion. They may add a series of stretches, massage and point work as needed to remove tension and relax muscles.

Some patients drift off to sleep while others are completely aware of everything during a sesson – either is fine as there is no right or wrong way to experience Watsu.

Once the session has concluded, your practitioner will guide you to an upright positin and support you until you are able to do so on your own. You may sit quietly or float in the pool a few moments on your own.

Be sure to have some time to rest after tour session rather than rush off to work so you can enjoy the full benefits of your session. Be sure to drink lots of water.

Some clinically proven benefits of Watsu and WaterDance include:

• Deep, profoud relaxation
• Reduce pain, stress and fatigue
• Increased energy
• Reduced muscle tension, weakness and guarding
• Interruption of muscle contractions and pain cycles
• Increased range of motion
• Improved body awareness, muscle tone, posture, breathing and circulation
• The recovery and release of emotional issues and deep seated trauma

Classic full-body massage is typically performed in sessions lasting from 30 minutes to 1 hour. These sessions are generally wellness-oriented. Their purpose is to improve circulation, relax the muscles, improve joint mobility, induce general relaxation. Promote healthy skin, and create a general sense of well-being.

A classic full-body massage usually includes all the classic massage techniques, some touch without movement, and passive movements. Oil, lotion, or other lubricant is used. Although each practitioner combines and blends various massage techniques in different ways, there are some general guidelines for giving a full-body massage. These guidelines address draping, sequence of body parts, order of techniques, continuity, rhythm, pacing, and specificity.

Frances M. Tappan, Tappan’s Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques

With consent, I will add other modalities to most of my massages as I feel appropriate. Please let me know if you prefer this or not when you come to see me.

Chelsea uses Trauma informed Yoga psychology and yang/yin and restorative yoga to guide her clients through an experience of Breath Work, Meditation and Movement. The gentleness of the classes creates a space for everyone at all levels of life and flexibility. No bendiness required! Come to connect, to breath and for some grounding. Even if you stay in Savasana (Corpse Pose -laying on your back) the entire class, you will still feel the benefits of a settled mind and stress free, pain free Breath. All is welcome here!