What is a HydroTherapy spa?

Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy (or “water cure”), is a branch of ancient medicine that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment and dates back to Ancient Greece.  

Both hot and cold have their respective benefits. Heat speeds up the healing process because the blood circulation is better and no longer flows through constricted vessels. Cold therapy also speeds up healing while reducing swelling and inflammation. 

Raising your body’s temperature in a hot environment, the increased blood flow to the skin and muscles activates a state of unwinding, peacefulness, and introspection. 

Immersing yourself in ice-cold water immediately diverts your attention to your physical state. Acutely aware of the bracing sensation on the skin, you must concentrate on giving in to the intense frigidity. There’s a blood pressure shift, stimulating blood flow and forcing your heart to pump efficiently.

By the time you reach the moment of rest to stabilize your body, it’s fully engaged in the benefits of the hydrotherapy experience: flushing toxins, relaxing the muscles, and resetting the brain. When you feel ready to return to the heat, you find yourself looking forward to repeating the sequence. 

After a few cycles, your body feels energized and calmed, while your spirit finds inner peace.