Updated & Upgraded Thermal Therapy & Hydrotherapy Practices

Hydrotherapies have been through an amazing evolution from the ancient Roman baths to today’s most updated practices and experiences. Some cruise ships have cashed-in on that ancient hydrotherapy tradition, and have become the new kings and queens of spa hydrotherapy services.  Many of the newer larger ships provide surreal thermal and hydrotherapy experiences as shown in the video below.

Hydrotherapy stations often allow do-it-yourself (DIY) services, where a customer will continue a massage or spa experience on their own through various uses of thermal and hydrotherapies. 

Hydrotherapy stations usually cost more to install upfront when compared to a massage therapy treatment room. However, their ability to operate without additional staff expense. can also offset the initial expense.  DIY single-use thermal and hydrotherapy stations are also more desirable during a pandemic event such as COVID-19. It is best whenever a client can enjoy therapeutic services without exposing themselves to another who may be infected and vice versa for the massage therapist or spa provider too.

Benefits of thermal and hydrotherapies are innumerous.  They can be relaxing and provide stress relief. Establishments can provide DIY scrub products to a client that can be added to specialty shower services. Hot and cold baths, showers or rooms can also provide circulatory benefits. Clients can use heat or cold therapies alone, or contrast the thermal therapies for detoxification effects. Combined, the therapeutic effects of hydrothermal therapies are extensive. Many clients leave thermal and hydrotherapy areas feeling better with less tension, smoother skin and overall satisfaction.

• Hydrotherapy and thermal therapy suites can be offered to clients in a number of ways:
• Various shower facilities, including waterfalls, jets, handheld hoses, breezes, bucket dumps and more
• Whirlpools and spas
• Saunas
• Steam rooms
• Relaxation areas
• Salt rooms
• Turkish baths
• Cold plunges
• Other various baths
• The various options or endless

Today, it seems like some establishments are turning to hydrotherapies and thermal therapies to replace the decades long practices of massage and bodywork therapies, which is acceptable and has some benefits when the hands-on appointments offered the added hydrothermal benefits.