Aqua- Massage another word for Hydro-therapy is performed with the patient lying back, completely clothed, on the surface of a table. Just under the mattress is heated water and Jacuzzi pumps called hydro-jets that propel the water towards the patients injured areas. This is very similar to that of a deep-tissue massage. This hydro-therapy massage increases the lymphatic and venous flow. Further, it increases mobility, promotes tissue healing and removes metabolic toxins.