Watsu Italia Training Institute
Watsu Italia is a training institute founded in 2000 that has since been dedicated to promoting and disseminating WATSU®, the first form of aquatic bodywork in Italy and worldwide.
At that time, a group of Instructors trained directly with Harold Dull, united by deep love and passion for WATSU®, decided to come together and establish the Watsu Italia Association. Their goal was to create a training programme more aligned with the European sensibility — an autonomous pathway that is nevertheless officially recognised by W.A.B.A. International, the global organisation promoting WATSU®.
Over the years, Watsu Italia has trained dozens of professional practitioners and actively promoted the discipline through the organisation of events, editorial publications, audiovisual materials, and press contributions.
In 2023, Watsu Italia was officially recognised as a Counseling school by S.I.Co. (Italian Counseling Association). This milestone represents a further opportunity to enhance the value and professional standing of the WATSU® Practitioner.
Watsu Italia was also among the first training institutes to distinguish itself for its strong team-based approach, including at an international level.
Certifications & Recognition
- WABA International — Certified training institute
- WABR (Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Registry) — Registered on watsu.com
- S.I.Co. — Recognised Counseling school (2023)
- Italian Law 4/2013 — Full compliance for non-organised professions
- QRSP Lombardy — Aligned with Regional Professional Standards Framework
Our Team
Watsu Italia’s teaching team brings together WABA-certified instructors, body-oriented counselors, psychologists, and psychotherapists — each contributing a unique perspective to the depth and breadth of our training programmes.
Italo Bertolasi
Watsu® Instructor and dance therapist. Creator of the Dance for Watsu® and Cradle of the Heart modules. WABA certified, WABR registered.
Keli Procopio
Watsu® Instructor and Body-Oriented Counselor. Co-creator of the Watsu® Counseling programme. WABA certified, S.I.Co. recognised, WABR registered.
Patrizia Belardi
Watsu® Instructor and Body-Oriented Counselor. Creator of the Autonomic Dance and Being Water modules. WABA certified, S.I.Co. recognised, WABR registered.
Gianni De Stefani
Watsu® Instructor and meditation teacher. Co-creator of the Presence of Being — Meditation for Watsu® module. WABA certified, WABR registered.