Water Therapy

photography courtesy of The Greenhouse Spa

Once found only at Harbin Hot Springs in California where it originated 25 years ago, the Watsu massage, an underwater therapeutic technique, is now offered at The Greenhouse Spa in Arlington. Derived from shiatsu and acupressure, Watsu is more therapy than massage (there’s no manipulation of muscle tissue). The spa’s certified Watsu therapist supports you in a pool heated to 100 degrees. Your only job is to focus on breathing deeply as your body is moved through a series of gentle movements and stretches that, along with the feeling of weightlessness, provide an unparalleled sense of relaxation. Schedule an afternoon appointment: Sunlight streaming through the atrium windows above the pool adds to the effect. $145 for 60 minutes at The Greenhouse Spa, 817-640-4000 or www.thegreenhousespa.net.