Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork

01/10/2025

Is Watsu® Training for You?

Whether you’re a beginner with no prior experience or a professional looking to expand your skills, Watsu® training offers a unique pathway into the world of Aquatic Bodywork™.

Our courses attract a wide range of people from all over Australia and the globe, including:

💧 Carers and support workers
💧 Wellness professionals, yoga teachers, and spa therapists
💧 Massage therapists, bodyworkers, and somatic practitioners
💧 Physiotherapists, hydrotherapists, and allied health providers
💧 Perinatal support workers, doulas, and midwives
💧 Anyone drawn to water, therapy, and healing connection

At the Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork (AIAB) in Perth, our upcoming January 2026 Watsu® I & II courses provide:

✨ Supportive, small-group learning in our warm hydrotherapy pool (34–35°C)
✨ WABA-accredited training recognised worldwide
✨ Pathways toward certification as a Watsu® practitioner
✨ A transformative experience in connection, presence, and professional healing touch

📅 Watsu® I (no prerequisites): 19 – 24 January 2026: Learn to perform a 1-hr Watsu session, to offer friends and family, or incorporate in your practice.

📅 Watsu® II (for Watsu® I graduates): 26th – 31st January 2026: Expand on your Watsu I skills and technique for further professional and personal development

Complete one course or both – either way, you’ll walk away inspired.

👉 Reserve your spot now – places are limited.

Get ready for an immersive experience this September with back-to-back Watsu® I & Watsu® II, offering you the chance to explore the depths of aquatic therapy! Embark on a path of professional growth and personal transformation. Cultivate new skills, enhance existing techniques, and discover a mult...

07/08/2025

💧 Clean water. Clear healing ☯︎

At AIAB, we’ve taken water hygiene to the next level. Our newly installed UV filtration system ensures ultra-pure, skin-friendly water — perfect for aquatic therapy in Perth and aquatic bodywork training for students from across Australia and beyond.

✨ Why not magnesium or salt systems?
They don’t meet WA Health Department standards on their own — and absorption benefits are minimal. Our UV + chlorine combo is safe, gentle, and effective.

🫧 Feel the difference.
📍 Perth, Australia
🔗 Read more by visiting our blog on www.aiab.net.au

07/08/2025

New UV Pool System at the AIAB! – Safe, Skin-Friendly Water for Therapy & Training ✨🌿

We’ve upgraded our warm hydrotherapy pool with UV filtration technology to provide a cleaner, safer, and more skin-friendly environment for our clients and students.

Whether you're joining us for aquatic therapy in Perth or travelling from across Australia or overseas for aquatic bodywork training, our water is designed to support healing and learning.

💡 Why not magnesium or salt systems?
They don’t meet WA Health Department standards on their own, and absorption benefits are minimal. Our UV + chlorine system is gentle, effective, and fully compliant.

🧖‍♀️ Plus, we offer tips to help students care for their skin during long training days in the water.

🔗 Read the full blog 👇

📍 The Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork (AIAB)

AIAB’s UV filtration system ensures ultra-pure, skin-friendly water for aquatic therapy in Perth and aquatic bodywork training across Australia. Learn why water hygiene matters — and how we support students during long training days.

30/07/2025

"Pregnancy is often described as a physical journey—and it is. The body stretches, softens, and grows. But alongside the physical changes lives a deep psychological unfolding—one that deserves just as much attention, care, and presence. In my years of working with pregnant women in the water, I’ve learned to listen not only to muscles and joints, but also to stories. Sometimes those stories arrive in the form of tears. Sometimes in stillness. Sometimes in bursts of joy or quiet overwhelm. They are all valid. They are all part of the journey."

Pregnancy isn’t just about growing a baby—it’s about growing a new version of self. And that process deserves to be held. In warm water, with skilled touch and emotional safety, we’re not just doing bodywork—we’re creating a space where transformation, grief, joy, and love are all welcom...

23/07/2025

Is Australia finally discovering the magic of Watsu® therapy? 🌊✨

This lovely article explores how this gentle, deeply restorative aquatic bodywork is gaining recognition as a powerful allied health therapy option.

Discover why Watsu is making waves worldwide—and why now might be the time for Australia to embrace it too. 👏💙

🔗 Read the full article here: https://cosbeauty.com.au/health/diet-fitness/all-about-watsu/

Watsu is the latest gentle water workout celebs like Liz Hurley are raving about. We spoke to the experts at China Som to find out more.

18/07/2025

A great opportunity for Watsu and Aquatic Bodywork trainees and practitioners!

4 days of loving touch & heart connection - Zenthai Shiatsu Level 1 (new 2025 sequence🌟) - ACT 31July-3Aug (O’Connor, Canberra)

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This practical, 35 hour hands-on immersion offers daily movement, heart connection, orientation with the 5Elements, lunch and 4 days of giving & receiving incredible gestures/body therapy.

Arrive with an open heart and a beginner’s mind (no prior bodywork experience is required).

Early bird $595 by 20June ($695 after).

You will come away with a full heart, and a whole body, 90min sequence that you can share with family & friends, or integrate into your existing therapy / yoga class (incl. a manual and video resource).

This Level 1 workshop is the first step to becoming a Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist, if your aim is to support client’s individual needs in the future.

• https://www.zenthaishiatsu.com/level-one-training

Bookings, questions & posters to help promote Zenthai Shiatsu Level 1 (ACT), email:

• lysannezenthai@gmail.com

Explore Zenthai Shiatsu:

• https://www.zenthaishiatsu.com



WaterWombats

06/06/2025

🌊 Start 2026 with Healing, Connection & Flow 🌿

We're bringing back Watsu® I & Watsu® II courses (back-to-back) this January at Aquanat’s tranquil centre in Perth.

Whether you're new to aquatic bodywork or ready to deepen your skills and therapy practice, these immersive 6-day courses offer a beautiful space to learn, connect, and grow — personally and professionally.

🧘‍♀️ Watsu® I: Jan 19–24 (Beginner – no prerequisites)
🌊 Watsu® II: Jan 26–31 (Intermediate – Watsu® I required)

✔ Earn 50 hours per course toward WABA certification
✔ Train in warm 34–35°C water in a peaceful, spa-like environment
✔ Ideal for existing or aspiring wellness professionals and therapists

💬 “The moment I stepped into the water I felt my whole body sigh with relief…”

✨ Limited spots – join us for either one or both courses.

Begin your year with something truly transformative 💙

🔗 Learn more & enrol: https://wix.to/6dBbARE

16/05/2025

We've created a helpful resource for you to explore the unique qualities of Watsu, Healing Dance, and WaterDance.

Discover how each modality offers its own approach to aquatic therapy, and find the one that resonates with you.

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The differences and similarities between the three original forms of Aquatic Bodywork: Watsu, Healing Dance and Waterdance. Who founded each, what is the primary focus, what teaching each modality is inspired by, what is the movement style, is there a submersion or underwater element, the therapeuti...

13/03/2025

🌊🤰 Supporting Mums-to-Be with Aquatic Therapy! 🤰🌊
We’re delighted to offer aquatic therapy for pregnancy and breech— a gentle, relaxing, and effective way to support your body during this special time. 💙
💦 Ease discomfort & tension.
💦 Encourage optimal baby positioning.
💦 Enjoy weightless movement in warm water.
Whether you're looking for relief from aches, improved mobility, or support in encouraging a baby in breech positions to turn, our beautifully warm hydrotherapy pool provides the perfect environment. 🌿✨
Find out more here: http://www.aquanat.com.au/aquatic-therapy-for-pregnancy...

Watsu® and Aquatic Bodywork combine elements of floating massage, gentle stretching, and movement in warm water to create a deeply soothing and therapeutic experience. The warm water supports the body, relieving pressure on joints and muscles, making it particularly beneficial during pregnancy, and...

25/02/2025

Expand Your Skills in Aquatic Therapy with Watsu®!

In July 2025, the Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork is offering Watsu® I & II back-to-back, providing a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in this powerful aquatic therapy in one seamless experience. ✨

Whether you're an existing therapist, or simply passionate about water-based healing, this course offers hands-on training in a supportive and enriching environment. 💙

📅 Enrolments are now open! Don’t miss your chance to join us.

👉 Learn more & secure your spot: www.aiab.net.au/single-post/watsu-courses-with-the-australian-institute-of-aquaticbodywork-2025

Discover the ultimate aquatic bodywork training experiences with the Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork in 2024-25. Unleash your potential today and learn to transform lives through water!

28/11/2024

"Aquatic bodywork is emerging as a transformative complementary therapy to traditional health and wellness services. Combining the therapeutic properties of warm water with skilled touch and movement, this practice offers a unique pathway to healing and relaxation. As the wellness industry grows, so does the role of aquatic bodywork practitioners, opening new opportunities for physical and emotional well-being."

🙏Thank you to our amazing practitioners and students featured in the photos!

Aquatic bodywork is emerging as a transformative complementary therapy to traditional health and wellness services.

05/09/2024

"In the world of wellness, numerous modalities promote physical and mental well-being. While many are familiar with practices like yoga, meditation, and massage therapy, a lesser-known yet incredibly powerful technique combining warm water with elements of massage is steadily gaining recognition for its profound healing effects. This technique is known as Watsu®.

Watsu® stands out as a unique and powerful healing modality that offers a holistic approach to health and wellness. Its blend of water therapy, massage, and mindfulness makes it a truly transformative experience that caters to both the physical and emotional needs of individuals. As the practice continues to gain recognition and popularity, it serves as a reminder of the profound healing potential within the simplicity and beauty of water and touch combined."

🙏Thank you to our amazing practitioners and students featured in the photos!

Watsu® stands out as a unique and powerful healing modality that offers a holistic approach to health and wellness.