WATSU(R) – An Innovative Water-Based Therapy

WATSU(R) is a groundbreaking water-based therapy rooted in Japanese Zen Shiatsu. This book provides insights into how WATSU(R) is being clinically applied by experts worldwide in various therapeutic settings.

Adapting WATSU(R) for Special Needs Populations

The primary purpose of this book is to offer practical and clinical tools to integrate the heart and science of WATSU(R) for special needs populations. WATSU(R) is unique in its movements, breathwork, intention, embodiment, and heart, making it adaptable across different therapeutic spectrums.

Frameworks and Research

Using frameworks within aquatic rehabilitation, integrative medicine, and wellness program models, the authors discuss current research being documented. They explain how therapists can dive into practice with a deep understanding of this unique form of water therapy and apply these techniques to clients with PTSD, chronic pain, and neuromuscular disorders, as well as in palliative and hospice care and pediatric settings.

Product Details

Publisher: Singing Dragon (April 21, 2023)
Language: English
Hardcover: 432 pages
ISBN-10: 178775510X
ISBN-13: 978-1787755109