The History of HydroMassage Water Massage Beds
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1989
Self-contained aquatic therapy apparatus. |
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1991
Aquasoothe |
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1992
Aquasoothe, tradeshow model |
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1993 Aquasoothe, 110 volt pulsating jet model |
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1994
Aquamed II, 13 pulsating jets model |
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1995
AquaMED 110 volt – 3 pulsating jets |
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1996 Powerwave, Combination of pulsating jets and smooth jets |
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1996 AquaMED II Chair,
4 pulsating, fixed jets, fiberglass body |
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1997 Hydrosoothe,
Designed for the home. Pulsating jets in back, vibrating seat and legs
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2000 Hydromassage 330,
4 fixed pulsating jets, fiberglass body
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2002 HydroMassage Classic,
9 pulsating jets, fiberglass body
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2003
AquaMED 200 with New Electronics, customizable massages |
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2005 AquaMED 200 with Touchscreen |
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2010 HydroMassage Model HP200TS |
Water massage beds have changed a lot over the years, but the same basic
principle
applies today as much as it did 20+ years ago...
Giving you the relaxing benefits of a heated water massage,
without
the drawbacks or inconveniences of getting wet or undressed.
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Back in the late 80s and early 90s, water massage bed technology was much less
advanced than it is today, but even the earliest beds felt surprisingly good.
One of the first groups to really embrace this concept was the chiropractic market,
and many doctors began to use them as “pre-treatments” before giving adjustments.
The chiropractor got the benefit of a more relaxed patient to work on, and the
patient,
well…they got treatment that actually made them want to come back
to see the
doctor again. |
As the popularity of water massage beds slowly started to grow, it wasn’t long
before
they were also being used in many other types of businesses.
Physical therapists, rehab & pain clinics, day spas, tanning salons, and fitness
centers
all realized that this was a really affordable way to provide heated
massage therapy
to clients all day long.
Even some smart dentists started using them to make the dreaded trip to
their office
slightly more pleasurable for their patients.
And with more growth came newer and different types of water massage
beds
and chairs…
However, until the early to mid-2000s, the water massage experience had
been limited to
just that…a “water massage”.
But that all changed once personal computers, smart phones, and ipods all
became hugely
popular, and this technology also found its way into the
controls of water massage beds.
This was another big milestone for water massage beds. The Touchscreen was born.
Now, not only did the treatment feel good, the Touchscreen added a whole new
experience to water massage.  |
If users didn’t want to simply close their eyes and relax,
they could listen to music, watch movies, play games, or
even surf the internet during their massage.
Not surprisingly, this development also led to new growth
and more markets. But, oddly enough, it wasn’t until the
economic downturn of the late 2000s that the demand
for water massage beds ticked up again.
Touchscreen model- 2006
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People who were worried about their job, their 401k, and their future were
looking for an affordable way to help with stress.
Public opinion about
massage therapy began to shift, and instead of being a once a year
indulgence on vacation, massage became a regular part of a healthy lifestyle.
This brings us to today.
Water massage beds have been used for 20+ years
by industry leaders such as...
- Golds Gym
- Mayo Clinic
- Planet Beach Contempo Spas
- Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital
- Thousands of medical and leisure facilities worldwide
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2010 HydroMassage Model |
The future of water massage beds will undoubtedly see more innovation,
but the same basic principle will apply…
Giving you the relaxing benefits of a heated water massage
without the drawbacks
or inconveniences of getting wet.
For more information on HydroMassage water massage beds, call 1-800-699-1008. |
