Let’s End the Debate: Hot Tubs Before or After Your Treatment
- marketingbodhicanm
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
If you’ve ever booked a massage or spa day at Bodhi Wellness, you’ve probably asked yourself the same question: Should I use the hot tubs before or after my treatment? It’s a fair question, and the answer depends on what you’re hoping to get out of your visit.
At Bodhi Canmore, guests enjoy complimentary access to our beautiful hot pools and eucalyptus steam room with every treatment. Some guests like to soak and unwind before their session to loosen the muscles; others prefer to relax afterward and let the calm linger. Knowing your intention helps you make the most of your spa experience.
Using Hot Tubs Before Your Treatment
A soak in the hot tubs or time in the steam room before your massage sets the perfect tone for deeper relaxation. The warmth gently boosts circulation, softens tight muscles, and helps your body open up to the work your therapist will do. With improved blood flow and reduced tension, your treatment can reach a deeper level of release and ease.
For anyone carrying stiffness after hiking, skiing, or climbing in the mountains, the heat can make a world of difference. It’s like giving your body a calm, steady warm-up before the main event, preparing your muscles to let go more fully once you’re on the massage table.
Research has shown that warm-water immersion helps increase muscle flexibility, ease soreness, and activate the body’s natural “rest and digest” state, helping you sink into a sense of calm even before your treatment begins.
Best for:
Deep tissue or sports massage sessions
Those with tight muscles or soreness from activity
Guests who prefer to unwind and settle in before their treatment
Using Hot Tubs After Your Treatment
There’s something undeniably soothing about easing into a warm pool after your massage. The gentle heat helps you stay in that peaceful, unhurried state, allowing the benefits of your treatment to sink in a little deeper. Soaking afterward can extend that floating, light feeling and give your body the space to fully integrate the work your therapist has done.
If your session involves deeper techniques such as deep tissue, Graston, or cupping, it’s best to give your body a bit of time before returning to the heat. Waiting a few hours, or even until the next day, helps reduce inflammation and allows your muscles to recover naturally.
Studies suggest that hydrotherapy after massage can enhance relaxation, support the body’s natural recovery processes, and encourage an overall sense of wellbeing. Think of it as the gentle closing note to your spa experience.
Best for:
Relaxation and stress-relief treatments
Gentle Swedish or aromatherapy massages
Guests who like to stick around and enjoy the spa atmosphere
Our Recommendation
At Bodhi Canmore, we tailor every spa experience to what your body truly needs. If you’re carrying muscle tension or soreness, a soak before your treatment can help warm and loosen your muscles, allowing for deeper, more effective work. If your goal is to unwind completely and melt into that post-massage calm, enjoying the hot tubs afterward is a beautiful way to extend the relaxation.
No matter when you choose to soak, listen to your body and move at your own pace. Stay hydrated, take a few extra moments to breathe deeply, and let yourself fully enjoy the stillness that follows. At Bodhi Wellness, our team is always happy to guide you toward the best approach based on your treatment and how you’re feeling that day.
Make the Most of Your Spa Visit in Canmore
When you visit Bodhi Canmore Spa for a treatment, your time here is designed to help you feel your best inside and out. Enjoy complimentary access to our soothing hot tubs and eucalyptus steam room, surrounded by the calm of the mountains. Whether you choose to soak before or after your session, each visit offers a moment to spend time and embrace the mountain calm that makes every visit to our Canmore spa unforgettable.
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