Business: Sweetwater Watsu
Address: 6694 Louise Lane, Evergreen
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Saturday
Founded: 2009
Contact: 303-638-9843,ɱٷɲٱ²ٲ.dz
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Interview with Susan Lange, owner
Q: How did you get involved in this business?
:After receiving my first Watsu session in 2003, I felt a strong calling to learn more about this work so that I could give it to others. I followed my dream. Starting in 2004, I took classes to work on my certification as a Watsu practitioner. In 2008, after 500 hours of classes and lots of practice time, I gained my certification.
Q: What distinguishes you from other businesses in your category?
:The name Watsu comes from the words shiatsu and water. Watsu is a unique modality in itself. It is a form of body therapy that is performed in warm water. The recipient is floated, stretched, rocked and cradled while being supported in the water. Many people find this work to be uniquely relaxing and soothing. The fact that a recipient is floating in warm water contributes to releasing pain and tension. It’s wonderful for people with chronic pain or arthritis, and also people who want to relax. While the work of Watsu is very unusual, the setting of my business is also quite special. My therapy pool is housed in a 24 foot yurt. Many people have never seen a yurt, let alone spent time inside of one. It makes the whole experience extra special. Although Watsu is offered in many locations around the world, it is still unknown to many people. In Colorado there are only a handful of practitioners offering Watsu sessions. Clients often say that they feel fortunate to be able to experience Watsu right here in Evergreen.
Q: What do you like best about your line of work?
:I love moving through the water, and I enjoy working with a variety of interesting people. My clients are so appreciative of this work, it makes the work very rewarding.
Q: What is your business’ biggest challenge?
:In the winter, I get a lot of condensation inside of my yurt. The pool adds a lot of humidity to the environment. One person said it felt like a rain forest with an occasional drip of water coming from the ceiling.
Q: Something people might be surprised to learn about you or your business:
:Although Watsu was first invented in California in 1980, it is currently offered to people on six different continents. I have clients come to my business from near and far. Some of my most distant clients were from Moscow, Africa and Europe. I also have clients from many parts of the U.S. They come to see me whenever they are traveling to Colorado.