Evolution of Hot Tubs

Given the long relationship between Greece and water therapy, it comes as no surprise that the earliest contributor to hydrotherapy as we know it was a Greek philosopher. Hippocrates, born in the 4th century B.C., spent a lot of his life...

About 1,500km from the Greek island of Ikaria, we come to Ancient Egypt where water therapy took on a whole new meaning. The Ancient Egyptians are known throughout history for their high level of cleanliness, so it is no surprise that they were an...

Now that we understand the importance of thermal springs in prehistoric times, we can explore how they were used and developed through different stages in history. A prime example of a historic thermal spa that influenced hydrotherapy and hot tubs is found close...

Centuries ago, before history was recorded and shared as it is today, humans and primates sought out naturally hot bodies of water. These bodies of water got their heat from beneath the Earth’s surface. They are commonly known as geothermal springs...