The Heart of WATSU (R)

Watsu (R) is an innovative water-based therapy with roots in Japanese Zen Shiatsu. Serving as a practitioner guide, this book provides the clinical tools, research, therapeutic assessments and models for therapists around the world to integrate Watsu (R) techniques into their practice. Using frameworks that are within the realms of aquatic rehabilitation, integrative medicine and wellness program models, the authors discuss the current research that is being documented and explain how therapists can use Watsu (R) techniques for work with clients with PTSD, chronic pain and neuromuscular disorders, as well as in palliative and hospice care and pediatric settings.