Watsu & Healing Dance
Aquatic bodywork on Hawaiʻi Island
What is Watsu?
A typical Watsu session begins with gentle water “breath dance” as the receiver floats supported by the therapist in 92–94° warm water. Legs are slightly neutrally buoyant for an effortless float, while the provider cradles the head and gently tractions the spine. Movements flow between rocking, stretches, glides, stillness, and targeted mobilizations—allowing the body to release into a profound sense of calm, realign, and restore.
Other underwater modalities, including Healing Dance, Waterdance, and Dolphin Dance, offer unique approaches to movement and integration.
Ask About Aquatic BodyworkIdeal For
- Travelers seeking a deeply restorative, immersive, and transformative experience
- Guests with chronic tension, pain, or postural imbalances
- Individuals supporting mental, emotional, and physical well-being, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, auto or work-related injuries, and addiction recovery
- Practitioners pursuing somatic integration and advanced aquatic bodywork training
Training & Background
I have trained extensively in Healing Dance (underwater work and Watsu levels 1–3) and received Watsu certifications from the legendary Cameron West in Atascadero, CA. Highly recommend her if you are looking to train – Aquatic Integration & Watsu.
Recommended Teachers in East Hawaiʻi
These teachers are senior masters & innovators of their craft, in practice since the 80s, offering extraordinary training and sessions for both guests and LMTs seeking advanced aquatic bodywork.
For additional Watsu practitioners in your state or courses: Watsu Worldwide