The health benefits of hydrotherapy, as has been proven internationally over decades, are unsurpassed. Sportsmen can obviously identify with the need for rapid recovery, and hydrotherapy accelerates the healing of injured or hard exercised muscle tissue. (Research has shown that hydrotherapy is more effective than infra-red lamps and heat pads) Long-term bed patients with circulatory problems benefit most through hydrotherapy stimulating the body cells. Lymphatic fluid reaches the cells more quickly, which means that minerals and vitamins from food reach their destination sooner. The removal of waste products and toxins is accelerated.

There is another side to hydrotherapy which cannot be evaluated scientifically and that concerns the effect on the mind. The cares of the day and tensions float away leaving a wonderful feeling of well-being. The luxurious, swirling, warm water holds you captive, helps build relationships, encourages togetherness and forces you to relax.

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Para spinal muscles and meridian flow channels. A merging of Japanese custom and Chinese culture resulted in a method called Shiatsu, or "fingertip pressure". When practiced correctly, Shiatsu can restore and maintain the equilibrium and rhythm are body's energy flow. These Micro Jets are designed to do just that at variable pressure. (Quanta Lounger, PowerForm Spas and Capri Bath).

Volcano Jets

Quick recovery and supple massage at variable water/air pressures. 150 litre per minute flow rate for firm, wide area, deep sport's massage to hamstrings, thighs, calf muscles and quadriceps. (Quanta Lounger and PowerForm Spas).

Summer Place Spas and Baths, South Africa’s premier manufacturer of spa baths, jetted baths and steam cabins since 1968, has recently unveiled their new and improved range of water jets to be used in all their hydrotherapy products.

The patented Summer Place Centre Air Induction Jets have long since been considered groundbreaking for their ability to deliver a comfortable, yet deep penetrating hydro-massage via a jet stream of water combined with air. “The air serves to soften the force of the water – dispersing what would otherwise be a penetrating and uncomfortable stream of water”, explains Glenn Varrie, Marketing Director of Summer Place Spas and Baths.

These state-of-the-art jets are used in all Summer Place Spas and are acknowledged world wide as the jet design that delivers the most effective deep tissue massage of any spa jet on the market. “Due to the air being induced into the centre of each jet the system allows for 3 times more air flow than any other jet on the market”, Varrie says.

Building on the success of this design, the following jets have been introduced to offer an even more effective and relaxing spa experience:

Shiatsu Micro Jets: These jets deliver a fingertip type pressure and are clustered together in groups of 6 – 14 at a time to provide shiatsu therapy to as larger an area of the user body as possible.

The P30 Centre Air Induction Jet with its modern new chrome finish delivers an impressive 130 liters of water per minute with a correspondingly massive air flow.

Rotating Jets: These large rotating jets measure 112mm in diameter. By rotating they deliver the jet stream in a circular motion over a large area of the user’s back. The improved version of the jet not only delivers increased effectiveness, but also has the added benefit of not running on a bearing which can fail over time. “Customers know they can look forward to hassle-free reliability for many years to come”.

Cloud Burst Jet: Although similar to the P30 Jet, this jet offers even more pressure and a broader jet stream. “This jet looks as if it is delivering a burst of bubbles – sending the water out in a stream up to 1m from the face of the jet”, Varrie explains.

With their ongoing commitment to product development and improving the mental, physical and emotional well being of their customers, Summer Place Spas and Baths is once again re-affirming their reputation for innovation and support. After all, investing in a Summer Place Spa is a lifetime investment in luxury and healthy living.

Summer Place Center Air Jets introduce air into the centre of the incoming water stream. This CENTRE AIR INDUCTION delivers up to 3 times more air than other systems, delivering a powerful 90 litres of water per minute. Spa equipment is used in conjunction with hydrotherapy and aims to soothe aches and pains which cause discomfort.

a - Cloud Burst	b - Spinner	c - Shiatsu Micro Jets	d - HJE Bathe jet	e - Bath jet and Micro jets combined

The Silent Water Filler is designed to fit any bath. Bath fixtures add that elegant finishing touch to luxury spas and baths. It is deck mounted and comes in the following finishes:

• White
• Chrome
• Gold
• Satin Chrome
• Satin Nickel

The Series 21 controls are precision formed out of solid brass, and finished in white; chrome; gold; satin chrome and satin nickel to match the luxury Bath Filler.

Silent Filler	Series 21 Bath Controls	Genesis Filler

"I believe in getting into hot water, it keeps you clean." - G K Chesterton