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Hydrotherapy
from Residential Wellness
by DHM Design
Human beings have a natural affinity for water, which is vital to our health and wellbeing. From Roman baths to hot mineral springs, cultures around the world have used water for centuries to treat a variety of health concerns. Hydrotherapy relies on its mechanical and thermal effects, in order to induce healing. It takes advantage of the body’s reaction to cold or hot stimuli, the pressure exerted by water, the application of heat as well as the sensation of the water.
Cold water immersion activates the body’s natural healing powers that can relieve the symptoms of many medical conditions and promote a sense of health and wellbeing. When practiced on a regular basis, cold water immersion can even provide longlasting changes to your body’s immune, lymphatic, circulatory and digestive systems. Hot and cold contrast hydrotherapy promotes circulation and helps to stimulate immune response. Soaking in warm water eases sore muscles, helps improve range of motion, provides relief from aches and pains and decreases anxiety and stress.
We are experts in the design of hydrotherapy elements, having worked on a large variety of hot springs projects throughout the country. The benefits of hydrotherapy can be realized at home though use of spas, hot tubs, cold plunge pools and saunas.