AQUAI Dry Hydromassage

The AQUAI hydromassage bath at ARCADA offers a uniquely accessible form of hydrotherapy: the patient does not get wet. A hydroisolation membrane separates the body from the water circuit, while high-pressure nozzles deliver a powerful water massage through the membrane at constant temperature. This makes AQUAI suitable for patients who cannot tolerate conventional wet hydrotherapy — including those with severe CNS damage, skin conditions, or reduced mobility. The system activates metabolism, significantly improves blood circulation, stimulates endorphin production, and increases pain tolerance. At ARCADA, it is used both within rehabilitation programme blocks and as a standalone wellness session for self-paying visitors.

AQUAI is a specialised dry hydromassage system designed for clinical and rehabilitation environments where conventional hydrotherapy presents practical barriers. The technology uses a waterproof hydroisolation membrane that the patient lies on, while high-pressure water jets beneath the membrane deliver a controlled hydrotherapeutic massage effect across the body. Water temperature is maintained at a constant comfortable level throughout, and the pressure and targeting of nozzles can typically be adjusted per treatment zone. The primary advantage of the dry format is accessibility: no undressing to swimwear, no risk of skin maceration, no contraindication from wound dressings or medical devices attached to the skin surface. This makes AQUAI the hydrotherapy of choice for ARCADA's neurorehabilitation patients — including those with cerebral palsy, stroke sequelae, or other conditions that make transfers to wet environments complex — while equally serving wellness visitors who simply prefer a clothed, hassle-free massage experience. Physiological effects documented for AQUAI-type dry hydromassage include: mechanical stimulation of subcutaneous and deep muscle tissue (similar to manual massage but more uniform across the body), acceleration of lymphatic drainage, improved peripheral blood circulation, reduction of muscle tension and spasm, endorphin release (contributing to mood elevation and pain threshold increase), and metabolic activation via thermal and mechanical stimulation of the skin surface. At ARCADA, sessions run 20 minutes. For neurorehabilitation patients, AQUAI is typically scheduled as part of the daily therapy block. For self-paying visitors, it can be booked standalone as a recovery or relaxation session alongside IV infusion visits or physical therapy courses. No preparation is required beyond arriving in comfortable clothing. Contact the main Ostrava line (+420 773 988 027) to book and confirm current self-pay rates.