Advanced Hydrotherapy Techniques

What You'll Learn

• Plan, organize and perform an effective massage session for therapeutic benefit incorporating: 
  • Describe how hydrotherapy techniques benefit clients’ needs and goals for treatment. 
  • Identify indications, contraindications, considerations, and effects of hydrotherapy treatments.
  • Identify the physiological principles and mechanisms involved in clay or mud application, exfoliation, and hot stone use. 
  • Describe and demonstrate appropriate methods of hygiene and sanitation for hydrotherapy applications.
  • Demonstrate safe and effective use of hydrotherapy equipment and supplies. 
• Implement exfoliations, body wraps, and hot stones into a self-care strategy.

Course Overview

Advanced Hydrotherapy Techniques

Students are introduced to advanced hydrotherapy techniques typical to the spa setting. Through hands-on instruction students attain competency in performing exfoliations, body wraps, hot stone massage, and facial massage. Preparation and application of techniques is discussed, as well as use of the same techniques as client and therapist self-care. Additional topics of study and emphasis include draping, basic aromatherapy and skincare, lymphatic considerations for facial massage, and incorporation of new techniques into full body sessions.