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About Us

Founded in 2000 — Italy's leading WATSU® training institute.

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®, came together to 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) — a milestone that 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.

Recognition
WABA International
Certified training institute
WABR Registry
Registered on watsu.com
S.I.Co (2023)
Official Counseling school
Law 4/2013
Italian national compliance
QRSP Lombardy
Regional standards framework
2000
Founded
25+
Years
500+
Trained
4
Instructors
OUR TEAM

Meet the instructors

Our team brings together highly experienced WATSU® practitioners and instructors from diverse professional backgrounds — united by a shared commitment to depth, rigour, and authentic human connection.

Gianni De Stefani
Gianni De Stefani
Watsu® Instructor
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Italo Bertolasi
Italo Bertolasi
Watsu® Instructor
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Keli Procopio
Keli Procopio
Watsu® Instructor
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Patrizia Belardi
Patrizia Belardi
Watsu® Instructor
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IN MEMORY OF

We honour those who shaped the vision of WATSU® and whose spirit continues to guide our work.

Harold Dull

Founder of WATSU®

The visionary creator of WATSU® — born in the 1980s from his intuition, research, and poetic humanism. His teachings continue to inspire practitioners worldwide.

Claudio Lallai

WATSU® Pioneer

A cherished member of the Watsu Italia community whose dedication and warmth left a lasting imprint on all who had the privilege of learning alongside him.

Cristina Levi

WATSU® Instructor

A gifted instructor whose deep commitment to the practice and to her students enriched the Watsu Italia family immeasurably.