The Watsupath™ Training Institute draws on more than two decades of clinical experience, teaching, and research, and offers various training tracks designed for those who wish to develop a professional practice in the aquatic environment with scientific rigor, critical thinking, and a holistic view of the individual.
Accredited since 2014 by the Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association (WABA) (a leading international organization in training and certification in aquatic bodywork) the Institute develops programs that combine academic excellence, clinical experience, and a strong commitment to research.
Our goal is to train professionals capable of understanding, integrating, and applying the therapeutic potential of the aquatic environment from a clinical, systemic, and evidence-based perspective.
At Watsupath™, we view training as a process of professional transformation, not as the acquisition of a set of techniques.
Our goal is to develop the ability to observe, reason, and support each person from a systemic understanding of the therapeutic process, ensuring th , learning can be applied to professional practice with confidence, sound judgment, and sensitivity.
To this end, we combine scientific knowledge, clinical experience, deliberate practice, and opportunities for reflection, fostering the progressive development of clinical, interpersonal, and professional competencies.
We believe that learning a technique is not the same as becoming a professional. That is why we view training as a journey that allows you to develop your own way of thinking, intervening, and continuing to grow.
Each professional comes to the water with different experiences, interests, and goals.
For this reason, the Institute organizes its offerings into training pathways that can be started at different stages of professional development and progressed through gradually according to each participant’s needs and goals.
Each pathway combines in-person training, resources from the Watsupath™ Online Academy, study groups, supervised practice, masterclasses, guest instructors, and mentoring programs, creating a learning journey that evolves alongside the professional.
Rather than standalone courses, we offer a training model that fosters the acquisition of skills, the progressive integration of knowledge, and growth within a professional community committed to excellence, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
Craniosacral Therapy in Water™ (CST in Water™) stems from the integration of manual therapy, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, WATSU®, and myofascial approaches in an aquatic environment. More than just a technique or protocol, it constitutes a clinical framework for support in which water, the therapist’s presence, active listening, and the body’s capacity for self-regulation all play a role in the therapeutic process.
Developed by Elisa Muñoz Blanco, CST in Water™ has been taught at universities and other academic institutions, and is also part of professional training and development programs in various countries. In 2014, it was approved by the Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association (WABA) as a core course in its international curriculum, establishing itself as one of the Institute’s most representative original developments.
Watsupath™ and Craniosacral Therapy in Water™ have been registered trademarks of Elisa Muñoz Blanco since 2012, with intellectual property rights registered since 2011.
WATSU® is an aquatic bodywork discipline created by Harold Dull, in which movement, buoyancy, and therapeutic presence are integrated to provide a form of support in the water.
The Watsupath™ Training Institute offers official WATSU® training accredited by the Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association (WABA), following the international training and certification standards established by this organization.
After completing WATSU® 1 and WATSU® 2, participants can continue with Clinical WATSU® 3 · Fascia as a System, a program developed by Elisa Muñoz Blanco that delves deeper into clinical reasoning, understanding of the fascial system, and the therapeutic use of movement and water from a systemic perspective.
The Watsupath™ Training Institute is the owner of the WATSU® registered trademark in Spain and has been contributing to its dissemination and development within the clinical field for many years.
Ai Chi® is a method of conscious movement in water developed by Jun Konno, which integrates breathing, balance, postural control, and fluid movements to promote health, well-being, and function.
Its practice helps improve body awareness, movement control, and stability, making it a highly useful tool for health promotion, prevention, and rehabilitation across various populations.
Backed by a growing body of scientific research, Ai Chi® has demonstrated benefits particularly in balance, fall prevention, chronic pain, neurological diseases, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
The Watsupath™ Training Institute offers official Ai Chi® training, taught by instructors accredited by Jun Konno and incorporated into training and professional development programs at various universities and academic institutions.
The Watsupath™ Online Academy was created to enrich the training experience and support learning before, during, and after each in-person training session.
More than just a content platform, it is a learning environment designed to prepare participants for each in-person session, facilitate the gradual integration of knowledge, and promote greater depth in clinical practice.
Through preparatory classes, teaching resources, study materials, and supplemental content, it allows participants to make the most of their time in the water and maintain active learning between training sessions.
Certification marks the beginning of a new stage of professional development.
At Watsupath™, we believe that professional growth is also built by sharing experiences, comparing practices, and learning alongside other students, professionals, teachers, and institutions.
For this reason, the Institute promotes study groups, mentoring programs, guest lecturers, continuing education activities, and a job board, fostering collaboration among professionals and the development of an international community committed to ethical, rigorous, and constantly evolving practice.
Explore our training programs and discover the path that best suits your experience, your interests, and where you are in your career.