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Hydro-healing is in.

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Jun 09, 2025
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Facials and deep-tissue massages? They’re cute. But if you’re after a wellness moment that hits different, you might want to head straight for the water.

Thalassotherapy is back on the wellness radar, according to the New York Post. Ayana Bali features this warm, seawater-based treatment with the soothing effects of jet baths, countercurrents, bubble baths, and countercurrent walking areas that target body acupoints. The experience often follows a circuit: pools with varying salinity and temperatures, sometimes paired with scrubs or wraps to boost circulation and promote deeper healing. It’s a full-body reset.

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A growing number of resorts are making their spa menus more immersive with aquatic treatments that do more than just help you chill. These sessions are designed

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Kelsey Mulvey
Kelsey Mulvey is a New York-born, San Francisco-based freelance journalist with over a decade of experience in print and digital media. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Forbes, and many more.
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