Hydrotherpy

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is the use of water in the treatment of disease. Hydrothermal therapy additionally uses its temperature effects, as in hot baths, saunas, wraps, etc.

Hydro- and hydrothermal therapy are traditional methods of treatment that have been used for the treatment of disease and injury by many cultures, including those of ancient Rome, China, and Japan. Water therapy has been around for centuries. The ancient Greeks took therapeutic baths. Water is an important ingredient in the traditional Chinese and Native American healing systems.

A Bavarian monk, Father Sebastian Kneipp helped re-popularize the therapeutic use of water in the 19th century. There are now many dozens of methods of applying hydrotherapy, including baths, saunas, douches, wraps, and packs.

The recuperative and healing properties of hydrotherapy are based on its mechanical and/or thermal effects. It exploits the body's reaction to hot and cold stimuli, to the protracted application of heat, to pressure exerted by the water and to the sensation it gives. The nerves carry impulses felt at the skin deeper into the body, where they are instrumental in stimulating the immune system, influencing the production of stress hormones, invigorating the circulation and digestion, encouraging blood flow, and lessening pain sensitivity.

Generally, heat quiets and soothes the body, slowing down the activity of internal organs. Cold, in contrast, stimulates and invigorates, increasing internal activity. If you are experiencing tense muscles and anxiety from your stress, a hot shower or bath is in order. If you are feeling tired and stressed out, you might want to try taking a warm shower or bath followed by a short, invigorating cold shower to help stimulate your body and mind.

When you submerge yourself in a bath, a pool, or a whirlpool, you experience a kind of weightlessness. Your body is relieved from the constant pull of gravity. Water also has a hydrostatic effect. It has a massage-like feeling as the water gently kneads your body. Water, in motion, stimulates touch receptors on the skin, boosting blood circulation and releasing tight muscles.

Aromatic Spa Mosaïc
Hydrotherapy treatments: The Aquaroma Programme

Decléor introduces the AQUAROMA programme, with 100% original treatments that combine the beneficial, relaxing action of hydro-massage with the effectiveness of Essential Oils. Discover 2 types of treatment:

hydrotherapy baths, and

affusion showers.

For a lasting sensation of relaxation and tranquillity:

AQUAROMA RELAX Hydrotherapy bath

AQUAROMA RELAX Affusion shower

To get your energies flowing and relieve the sensation of heavy legs:

AQUAROMA FLOW Hydrotherapy bath

AQUAROMA FLOW Affusion shower

To drain and detoxify the body while refining the figure:

AQUAROMA DETOX Hydrotherapy bath

AQUAROMA DETOX affusion shower

To tone and firm the outer skin layers:

AQUAROMA TONIC Hydrotherapy bath

      AQUAROMA TONIC Affusion shower

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