Bathroom Wellness Therapies

Aug 8

Are you looking to create a luxurious wellness retreat right from the comfort and convenience of your home? Spaces that prioritize self-care have risen to prominence in recent years, and it has become not only a popular trend among homeowners but an absolute necessity with homeowners.

Transforming your bathroom into a serene spa-like retreat is one of the best ways to do so. That’s why in this article, we’ll explore the latest in wellness-related design trends for your bathroom, focusing specifically on wellness therapy, including steam therapy, chromatherapy, and more.

Steam Therapy

Steam therapy is one of the world’s oldest wellness therapies, dating all the way back to Ancient Rome. It has long been used to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and detoxify the body.

Today, we can easily incorporate this ancient practice into our lives by installing modern steam showers in our bathrooms. This modern addition provides us with a spa-like experience right in the control of our fingertips.

While you may think a hot shower works just as well, this is not necessarily the case. Steam showers are designed with steam at the forefront, and are therefore different from just a hot shower.

These showers are designed to create a controlled steam environment, complete with digital controls and customizable settings. By having a steam generator within your shower, you have a higher concentration of steam, allowing for greater benefits.

Also, since the shower is designed for steam use, you are able to run the steam without running the water. In addition, many of the latest models also come with additional features such as aromatherapy dispensers and chromatherapy lighting, which takes us to our next point: chromatherapy.

Chromatherapy

Unlike steam therapy, which has been around for centuries, chromatherapy is a much more recent development. Chromatherapy, also known as color therapy, involves the use of colored lights to promote physical and emotional well-being.

Each color is believed to have specific healing properties. For instance:

Blue: Calms and relaxes, reducing stress and anxiety.
Red: Energizes and invigorates, boosting circulation and vitality.
Green: Balances and harmonizes, promoting a sense of well-being.
Yellow: Stimulates and uplifts, enhancing mood and mental clarity.

The bathroom is the perfect place to incorporate chromatherapy, since it is where most people begin and end their day with a set routine. Utilizing chromatherapy can enhance these routines, leading to a more refreshed day and relaxed night.

Integrating chromatherapy into your bathroom can be as simple as adding LED lights. In fact, some of the latest bathroom fixtures come with built-in chromatherapy options, allowing you to customize the color and intensity of the lighting to suit your mood and needs.

For an even more immersive experience, consider a chromatherapy bathtub or shower system that combines color therapy with water jets and steam.

Aligning chromatherapy with a massage therapy system can also elevate your bathroom wellness experience, which we will now elaborate in further detail next.

Massage Therapy

Imagine being able to get a massage right from the comfort of your own bathroom, day after day. Now you can. Massage technology has advanced far beyond just simple jets in the bathtub, creating a more elevated experience than ever before.

Now you can extend the relaxing benefits of massages into the shower as well as install bathtub jets, making your bathroom truly a spa.

In the shower, body jets are becoming a popular choice, as they allow for the relaxation of a bath in the convenience of a shower.

Considering most people take more showers than baths, elevating your shower experience is one way to fully reap the benefits of a bathroom renovation.

Body jets also provide perks such as improving blood flow to areas of tension, as well as putting water pressure on sore areas to help alleviate pain, making them an especially wonderful upgrade if you work out frequently, or deal with body aches often.

The bathtub is the most common place to incorporate massage therapy jets. Getting in the bath is already a relaxing ritual for many people, which is why jetted tubs have been a popular upgrade for decades.

Lately, bath jets have gotten even more luxurious, with controls that allow for you to adjust the intensity, as well as being positioned strategically throughout the bath to provide targeted relief.

There are also now specialized attachments for neck massages as well, further enhancing your self care routine.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils and smelling them to enhance your overall wellbeing.

Much like steam therapy earlier in this list, essential oils have been around for centuries as a way to enjoy fragrance and to help treat certain ailments.

This can aid with relaxation and can also help relieve symptoms of anxiety, headaches, and nausea.

By incorporating aromatherapy in your bathroom, you can help to create a soothing, spa-like environment in your home as well as create your own customized wellness regimen.

Since different essential oils have various beneficial effects for your wellbeing, you can use them according to how you feel. For instance, you can use citrus for an energy boost in the mornings or lavender for relaxation in the evenings.

There are multiple ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your bathroom. While bath oils and scented candles are one way, the most effective way to harness the power of aromatherapy is through using a diffuser.

The diffuser mixes the essential oil with water, creating a scented mist that fills your space and sets the mood for the environment.

Although getting a simple plug-in diffuser in your bathroom is one way to achieve these benefits, the best way to create a truly luxurious and unique aromatic experience is by installing an essential oil diffuser in your steam shower since ordinary diffusers are electric and can’t go into the shower.

By having a steam shower with a built-in essential oil diffuser, you can experience the full benefits of aromatherapy.

Cold Plunge

Cold plunges have become a popular activity for many in the workout space, and are a fixture in luxury gyms. This is because of their ability to help with muscle soreness and tension following an intense workout—but those aren’t the only benefits!

Cold water therapy is still beneficial for those who don’t experience soreness, as it can help boost your immune system, hydrate dry skin, and lead to healthy hair. It can also help improve your energy and alleviate depression symptoms.

Many people think you can’t have a cold plunge at home, leading them to utilizing cold water therapy by blasting cold water at the end of their shower routine.

However, you can now have a cold plunge in the comfort of your own home by adding it as an addition to your bathtub installation.

This addition allows for fresh, sanitized water to be cooled beyond your typical cold setting, and functions as a true cold plunge, all while still working as a regular bathtub when you want it to.

Upgrade Your Bath to a Wellness Retreat with HKG

Transforming your bathroom into a wellness sanctuary is a rewarding investment. By incorporating steam therapy, chromatherapy, massage therapy, aromatherapy, or cold plunge, you can create a multi-sensory experience that relaxes, rejuvenates, and prioritizes your health.

Upgrade your bath’s wellness by working with a certified bath designer at Hermitage Kitchen Gallery. Our team can help bring a fresh vision and energy to your bathroom. Schedule a consultation today on our website, or give us a call at (615) 988-5988.