hydrotherapy
noun
hy·dro·ther·a·py
ˌhī-drə-ˈther-ə-pē 
: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy
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Guests can also try the Kneipp path, a hydrotherapy treatment that involves alternating hot and cold water, and experience the traditional Finnish Aufguss ritual, where water or ice infused with essential oils is poured over hot stones, releasing aromatic steam for detoxification purposes.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition to the heated outdoor infinity pool and whirlpool with expansive mountain views, there is a hydrotherapy area with a sauna and hammam, as well as an ice bath to get energized.
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
The 10,700-square-foot Saint-Tropez Spa is a focal point, offering anti-aging skincare treatments alongside hydrotherapy and Thai massages.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
The hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms, and hammam create a temple-like atmosphere, while the outdoor yoga classes happen with Biscayne Bay as backdrop.
—Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition to the heated outdoor infinity pool and whirlpool with expansive mountain views, there is a hydrotherapy area with a sauna and hammam, as well as an ice bath to get energized.
—Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
The 10,700-square-foot Saint-Tropez Spa is a focal point, offering anti-aging skincare treatments alongside hydrotherapy and Thai massages.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026
The hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms, and hammam create a temple-like atmosphere, while the outdoor yoga classes happen with Biscayne Bay as backdrop.
—Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Hydrotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrotherapy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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hydrotherapy
noun
hy·dro·ther·a·py
-ˈther-ə-pē
plural hydrotherapies
: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy
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