WATSU
HYDROTHERAPY SESSIONS IN CAMBRIDGE
Water: the Missing Ingredient in Your Healing
Does something feel stuck, no matter how much self-care you do? Watsu aquatic bodywork reaches parts land-based therapies can’t touch. Warm water is my partner in transporting you to a weightless place where you’ll shed what you’ve been holding – without words or effort.
“A truly transformational experience”
Piotr Woskresinski
A busy job, caring for kids or parents, the hustle of daily life – the stress of it all builds up in your body …
Alongside the pain of untended grief, trauma, illness or injury.
That’s why you’re drawn to nature, Yoga and all kinds of gentle talking or somatic therapies …
They relieve that tension in your shoulders, your aching back, your stiff joints. And ease your lingering sadness or that stubborn knot of anxiety in your belly.
They help you maintain balance. So you can keep on going.
But something still feels out of reach of your healing efforts ….
YOUR BODY NEEDS THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT TO LET GO …
Picture yourself at a healing retreat gazing out over a vast, calm, sunlit sea.
Such tranquil environments encourage your body to take a long, unravelling sigh. So you can touch something deeper than your regular pauses allow.
It can happen too in the safe hands of the right therapist or when you go deep into the meditative art of quieting your whirring mind.
But one of these are easy to find or master.
And no land-based environment can take you to that liberating place as quickly, surely and deeply as water.
WARM WATER IS THE SECRET INGREDIENT …
.. that turns pleasant relaxation into next-level healing.
Why? Because of warm water’s natural qualities – fluid, buoyant, encompassing.
When you drop into this gravity-free environment, you feel held in a safe, womb-like way that invites your body to open and your mind to unwind.
This is before we add Watsu’s rhythmic movements.
When we do, you get an unparalleled restorative experience …
WATSU = WATER + SHIATSU = TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALING
You may have tried Shiatsu, the Japanese bodywork therapy that frees up energy flow in your meridians.
It’s powerful on-land. It’s even more powerful in warm water.
As I glide, sweep and spiral you through the water, your body gently stretches and twists - and you drop into a relaxed, expansive space.
From there, you go on a journey …
To a place beyond thinking where your body can finally do what it couldn’t do on land …
Soften, release and remember its wholeness.
“The most amazing experience of my life - it’s beyond words”
That’s a common refrain after a Watsu hydrotherapy session with me.
The depths of release are unexpectedly profound. Because most people aren’t used to surrendering to weightlessness and slipping into such spacious meditative stillness.
And because it’s hard to believe something so simple can be so powerful.
But true healing begins when your body feels safe - and that’s the magic of Watsu.
Best of all, you don’t need to do anything to make that magic happen. You just rest back, drift and enjoy …
“The feeling of being beautifully held. I felt safe to go on a deep, quiet journey inside. One hour of bliss!!”
Naveen Sedley
LOOKING FOR TRUE HOLISTIC HEALING? EXPERIENCE MY WATSU SESSIONS IN CAMBRIDGE
When you join me in the pool for Watsu, you’ll enjoy …
A private 1-on-1 session of aquatic bodywork - it’s just you and me in the water, so you can drop your guard and let go without disturbance.
A 33°C hydrotherapy pool in a tranquil garden - the warm water is our healing canvas, but your body will start to unfurl the moment you step into this green, secluded space.
Warmth and comfort before and after your session – the changing rooms are welcoming and private, with a sofa for any companions who wish to wait for you.
What to expect in the water …
Intuitively tailored water-goddess care -- I draw on a lifetime of experience in water (as a swimmer, coach and therapist) to personalise each session to meet you where you’re at physically, emotionally and energetically. And to hold space for whatever may arise with compassionate presence and professional skill.
Skilled, nurturing, trauma-informed holding – from small children to big men, I’ve lulled all sizes into safe, deep relaxation in the water.
Relaxing movement through a gentle sequence - your body will feel effortlessly buoyant with small floats on your limbs as I cradle you, guide you (with your face comfortably above water at all times) through a sequence of rhythmic gliding and spiralling, stillness and pressure to energy points.
As your breath deepens and your tension dissolves …
Your body opens in ways it can’t on land - your spine rediscovers its freedom. Your muscles release. Your tissues give up the old stories they’ve carried for years.
Your mind slips into a state of utter peace - as your fluid body remembers its oneness with the water.
This is where you touch those parts that have been out of reach.
“Such amazing, healing, restorative bodywork in the water. Kamila is highly attuned, intuitive, wise, skilled and holds with such immense unconditional love,”
Saheera Hagedorn
WELL-BEING THAT STAYS WITH YOU LONG AFTER YOU LEAVE THE POOL
With each hydrotherapy session, Watsu’s benefits accumulate, bringing real and lasting benefits to your body and life:
Ease chronic pain and improve your mobility – by melting tension in your muscles and creating space in compressed joints. This will relieve stiffness, spasms and spasticity and remind you how it feels to be pain free.
Restore your baseline of calm – by resetting your nervous system, shifting it from constant alert to grounded rest. So you can sleep better, think clearly, feel positive and meet life without anxiety.
Release suppressed emotions and memories - this safe, somatic surrender allows you to let go of the trauma lodged in your tissues - without effort or words. Studies back up my experience of Watsu’s effectiveness in relieving PTSD.
Rebuild your sensory trust and body awareness - by heightening your connection with the world within you and without, you’ll regain trust in touch and improve your felt sense of where your body is in space.
Boost your vitality and immunity - so you can feel energised, replenished and resilient.
“Kamila offers an incredibly holding and caring treatment! I felt really held and supported. This enabled me to let go of a lot of tension and stress and become more body aware!
I highly recommend Watsu for people recovering from cptsd, ptsd, it is perfect for resetting the nervous system!”
Claire Graziano
“Having a Watsu session with Kamila was one of the most amazing experiences I've had. So nurturing, relaxing, unusual and familiar at the same time. I loved it and can't wait for another one. Kamila offers such a safe and warm holding space, she is very skilled …”
Nicky Smith
Services
Give Bliss a Go: Trial Session / one off session
Want to see if my Watsu sessions are for you before committing to a class block?
60 minute 1-on-1 session in 33°C warm water
Deeply healing Watsu aquatic bodywork
Initial consultation to share your story
Private pool in quiet, green setting
Personalised to your comfort and needs
Trauma-informed, inclusive and accessible
£90
Refind Your Inner Ease: Session Block
Want to shed what you’ve been holding so you can move through life with ease and joy?
Five 60-minute 1-on-1 sessions in 33°C warm water
Deeply healing Watsu aquatic bodywork
Initial consultation to share your story
Private pool in quiet, green setting
Personalised to your comfort and needs
Trauma-informed, inclusive and accessible
£400
“Being in water with Kamila is a real blessing. You feel comfort and support like in a mother's womb. It's a space for deep healing and relaxation. Truly transformational experience, I would recommend to everyone.”
Piotr Woskresinski
FAQs
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We’ll start with a warm welcome and a chat about what you’d most like to get from your Watsu hydrotherapy session. Then …
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Yes, it’s 33°C year-round for hydrotherapy. The warm water won’t just keep you comfortable, its healing powers are essential partners in your regenerative journey.
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It’ll be just you and me in the pool. Other clients may be in the changing area briefly at the beginning and end of your session and your companions are welcome to wait on the comfy sofa (they can watch you from there or we can shut the door for privacy).
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No. You’ll wear little floats and I’ll hold and guide your head and shoulders. So you’ll feel completely supported and I’ll keep your face above water at all times.
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Yes. Watsu is a precious therapy for you if you have a physical or learning disability. I’ve worked with many disabled adults and children (including at Liquid Listening) and will adapt your session to meet your physical, sensory or cognitive needs.
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Yes, I love sharing the wonders of Watsu with people of all ages. The session could be shorter with a blend of different techniques
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Just a swimming costume, towel, shampoo and a hair dryer (if you use one).
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Comfortable changing room with private cubicles, a toilet, showers and a sofa for your companions.
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The indoor pool is in a private garden in Chesterton, Cambridge. You can find directions here.
“I had a wonderful Watsu session with Kamila.
That was my first experience with Watsu and I felt perfectly safe and well guided. I could relax and surrender completely in the warm water and in Kamila's hands.
I would highly recommend Watsu for everyone who wishes to find a different way to relax, heal and be reborn”
Petra Fabian