Aquatic Massage Therapy

Complimentary to the various styles of massage therapy in Carleton County, an aquatic massage therapy treatment is a productive way to spend some time nurturing the body.

This passive treatment alternative offers a deeply effective total body experience in the comfort of warm water (97 F). The client wears floatation straps on the legs while the therapist holds the body in various positions while supporting the face out of the water. Instead of feeling the pressure from above the client’s body, the therapists’ hands effectively work from underneath the person in conjunction with the buoyancy from the warm.

During the 50 minute treatment the client effortlessly floats while the therapist massages different areas of the body. The session involves a combination of range of motion exercises and superficial massage techniques in a fluid, gentle sequence. Often the quiet environment offers the client an experience of sensory isolation, allowing them to forget that the water or therapist is present. Low-gravity from the buoyancy of the warm water allows the relief of pressure on all joints simultaneously.

Aquatic massage is ideal for post surgery healing, arthritis and other joint conditions, pregnancy discomfort, neurological conditions, anxiety-based conditions such as insomnia and many other conditions.

Aquatic massage is an alternative option if table massage is too rigorous for a client’s preference or if a client is unable to lie on the table comfortably.

Clients also choose this type of treatment to help overcome fear of water, for general stress reduction and maintenance and for those for those who simply enjoy massage and water.

Like all types of massage, the aquatic treatment is not for everyone. Individuals with open wounds or sores, those susceptible to motion sickness and anyone with a medically supervised condition who does not have permission to proceed with an aquatic therapy treatment.

This technique was born from a combination of Watsu® and Jahara®, two aquatic therapies popular throughout the world. It was transformed into a massage modality by Claudia Salzmann, RMT of The Waters, Niagra-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Salzmann adapted her training from these two therapies to make aquatic massage touch appropriate, bio-mechanically safe and treatment-oriented. In 1999 Salzmann’s work was approved by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

Celtic Knots is pleased to introduce this to New Brunswick and has gained immediate acceptance, both by the Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists and various health insurance providers.

Treatments are available at a therapeutic pool at Riverside Court Retirement Residence, 870 Main Street, Woodstock.

Shed the tension of a chilly fall and enjoy an aquatic appointment today.