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50-589: The three springs are 20 miles (32 km) north of Calistoga , 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northwest of Middletown , 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east-southeast of Whispering Pines , and ten miles south of Clear Lake . They are at an elevation of about 1,568 feet (478 m). Three springs, known as the Arsenic, Iron and Sulphur springs, rise close together in a ravine on the west of a branch of Putah Creek . The hills near Harbin Springs have steep slopes of exposed shale, but there

100-534: A New Age ambiance, where Watsu was developed. The resort was evacuated because of the Valley Fire on September 12, 2015. By September 14, Harbin was almost completely destroyed by the fire with only the pool complex largely intact. SunRay Kelly had designed and built the Harbin Hot Springs Temple, a yoga and meditation space, which burned down in 2015. In January 2019 it partially reopened, including

150-461: A 30,000 US gallons (110,000 L; 25,000 imp gal) tank in two days, which was used for fire purposes. The springs had been utilized by the local indigenous people before European settlers arrived. James M. Harbin came to California in 1846 and co-discovered the springs in 1852, assuming control of the land where Harbin Hot Springs is located, and bestowed his name upon both the springs and

200-473: A Watsu session, the recipient's heart and respiration rates decrease, depth of respiration increases, muscle tone decreases, and recipients report a deep state of relaxation. Robert Scaer suggested that deep relaxation of Watsu balances the autonomic nervous system (ANS), decreasing sympathetic response and increasing parasympathetic response, with far-reaching benefits. Compressive forces of hydrostatic pressure combine with deep relaxation to enhance functioning of

250-414: A charismatic fellow who wore business suits and combined science with spiritualism in his lectures/sermons". In 1969, Harbinger had about 120 people, but ultimately, the community did not thrive. In 1972 Robert Hartley bought the property and renovated the run-down facilities. He sold it to Heart Consciousness Church in 1992. As of 2012, the clothing-optional retreat center was known as an outdoor spa with

300-453: A covered pool from the Hot Sulphur spring. Harbin Hot Springs issued several postcards advertising the resort in the 1920s and 1930s. By 1969 the property was owned by Sandia Corporation , which was interested in the potential for geothermal energy. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the property was run as a commune with the name Harbinger commune, "centered around a man named Don Hamrick,

350-477: A deep relaxation state, with strong physical and emotional effects. In the early years, massage therapists were the main practitioners of Watsu, offering sessions as a new category of aquatic therapy called aquatic bodywork . By the late 1980s and early 1990s, physical therapists and other healthcare providers began applying Watsu to treat diverse orthopedic and neurologic conditions. While Watsu's roots in Shiatsu and

400-401: A hotel, a three-story rooming house, eight or ten cottages and a dozen tent houses. A large building held a gymnasium and dancing floor. In 1913 they were owned by Mrs. Margaret Matthews of Vallejo , who was leasing them to Booth, Carr and Booth. The resort could accommodate 300 people. There were two steam baths and two swimming pools, of which the larger was outdoors. One of the steam baths was

450-713: A man had drilled into the geyser in search for water. He had actually "simply opened up a dead geyser". In the California State Legislature , Calistoga is in the 3rd Senate District , represented by Democrat Christopher Cabaldon , and in the 4th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Cecilia Aguiar-Curry . In the United States House of Representatives , Calistoga is in California's 4th congressional district , represented by Democrat Mike Thompson . The above districts are based on

500-414: A progression of breath coordination, movement patterns in different positions, and massage. Movement patterns including gentle cradling and rocking, more dynamic stretching and mobilization, stillness, and specific mobilization techniques focused on the needs or condition of the receiver. A session may last anywhere from a few minutes to longer than an hour. During a session, the provider continually monitors

550-528: A soda fountain and candy store owner in Calistoga, was drilling for a cold water well at the Railway Exchange when he tapped into a hot water source. In 1924 he set up a bottling line and began selling Calistoga Sparkling Mineral Water. The company became a major player in the bottled water business after Elwood Sprenger bought the small bottling plant in 1970 known today as Calistoga Water Company . Calistoga

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600-441: A therapy for fibromyalgia syndrome , and for rehabilitating patients after a stroke . Little research has been done on Watsu. Various extrapolations concerning therapeutic effects have been made from research in established areas of therapy, in particular proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and sensory integration . For psychological rehabilitation, Watsu has been used to improve psychological function by calming

650-567: A tourist destination for its Calistoga Hot Springs . Today, Calistoga continues as a popular tourist destination in Wine Country, owing to its vineyards and historic landmarks. The Upper Napa Valley was once the home of a significant population of Indigenous People, called the Wappo , during the Spanish colonial era of the late 18th century. With abundant oak trees providing acorns as a food staple and

700-524: A transportation hub for the upper Napa Valley and a gateway to Lake and Sonoma Counties. Calistoga's economy was based on mining ( silver and mercury ) agriculture (grapes, prunes and walnuts) and tourism (the hot springs). One of the early visitors was Robert Louis Stevenson , who wrote the Silverado Squatters while honeymooning with his wife Fanny Vandegrift at a cabin near Silverado Mine on Mount Saint Helena . In 1920, Giuseppe Musante,

750-445: Is a belt of amphibolite schist starting about 25 yards (23 m) above the springs. A 1909 report said the Arsenic, Iron and Sulphur springs yielded water at temperaturesof 90 °F (32 °C), 116 °F (47 °C) and 120 °F (49 °C) at rates of 1 US gallon per minute (230 L/h), 1 ⁄ 2 US gallon per minute (110 L/h) and 8.5 US gallons per minute (1,900 L/h) respectively. A 1914 report listed

800-436: Is characterized by one-on-one sessions in which a practitioner or therapist gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages a receiver in chest-deep warm water. Watsu, originally developed by Harold Dull at Harbin Hot Springs, California , in the early 1980s, combines elements of muscle stretching , joint mobilization , massage , Shiatsu , and dance , performed in chest-deep warm water (around 35°C = 95°F). The receiver

850-458: Is continuously supported by a practitioner or therapist while being backfloated, rhythmically cradled, moved, stretched, and massaged. In the early 1980s Harold Dull adapted Zen Shiatsu for use in warm water pools at Harbin Hot Springs in northern California, with emphasis on connecting with the breathing patterns of the receiver and establishing a meditative state during sessions. Dull observed that people receiving Watsu treatments entered

900-446: Is noted for its hot springs spas such as Calistoga Spa Hot Springs . A local specialty is immersion in hot volcanic ash, known as a mud bath . Nearby attractions include an artificial geothermal geyser known as the "Old Faithful of California" or "Little Old Faithful". The geyser erupts from the casing of a well drilled in the late 19th century. According to Dr. John Rinehart, in his book A Guide to Geyser Gazing (1976 p. 49),

950-647: Is now practiced in spas throughout the world. Calistoga, California Calistoga ( Wappo : Nilektsonoma ) is a city in Napa County, California , United States. Located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area , the city had a population of 5,228 as of the 2020 census . Calistoga was founded in 1868 when the California Pacific Railroad was built, establishing the town as

1000-877: Is offered along with other forms for bodywork and massage at spas, recreation facilities, and retreat centers, and offered as a form of aquatic therapy at clinics, hospitals, and healthcare centers. For healthy people, Watsu is used for relaxation, muscle stretching, and "nurturing connection". For physical rehabilitation, Watsu is used by aquatic therapists to improve function and increase quality of life. Watsu has been applied for treatment of patients with orthopedic and neurologic impairment, in particular for limitations in range of motion from soft tissue restrictions, muscle spasm (hypertonicity), and pain. By improving soft tissue mobility and decreasing spasm, patients can respond better to functional activities. For severe cases, short periods of Watsu can be alternated with short periods of functional activities. Watsu has been proposed as

1050-646: The Calistoga Spa Hot Springs . Neighboring vineyards include Sterling Vineyards . Calistoga is at the north end of the Napa Valley Calistoga AVA , part of California 's Wine Country . There are numerous wineries within a short drive. The city allows visitors to see Wine Country as it was before freeways and fast food—only two-lane roads lead there, including those segments of Highway 29 and Highway 128 that pass through Calistoga, and fast food franchises are banned by law. Calistoga itself

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1100-505: The Köppen climate classification system. Average annual rainfall is 38.58 inches (980 mm) with measurable precipitation falling on an average of 65.7 days each year. The wettest year was 1983 with 75.38 inches (1,915 mm) and the driest year was 2013 with 6.45 inches (164 mm). The most rainfall in one month was 32.06 inches (814 mm) in February 1986. The most rainfall in 24 hours

1150-646: The Napa County Fairgrounds . Scenes from the movie Hot Rod were filmed in and around Calistoga. Scenes from the Disney movie Bedtime Stories starring Adam Sandler were filmed in Calistoga in June 2008. The Netflix movie, Wine Country used Calistoga's downtown as a filming location in May 2018. Watsu Watsu is a form of aquatic bodywork used for deep relaxation and passive aquatic therapy . Watsu

1200-507: The lymphatic system and reduce swelling in cases of edema . For orthopedic impairments, combined effects of relaxation, warm water, and gentle movement decreases muscle spasm, provides pain relief, improves soft tissue mobility, and increases range of motion. The rhythmic rocking motions combined with repeated trunk rotation and elongation relaxes muscles and improves mobility. Many patients and clinicians report psychological benefits for stress reduction and resolving past traumas. Watsu

1250-511: The 2021 Redistricting in California. The mayor of Calistoga is Donald Williams , who was elected in 2022 by a 27-vote margin. He defeated former fire chief Gary Kraus with 841 votes over Kraus's 814. Williams was sworn into office in December 2022. During his tenure as mayor, Williams has focused on preserving Calistoga's small town character, expensive water rates, and the city's acquisition of

1300-602: The Calistoga area. Samuel Brannan was the leader of a Mormon settlement expedition on the ship Brooklyn landing in Yerba Buena (San Francisco) in 1846. He published San Francisco's first English-language newspaper, the California Star . Following the discovery of gold in Coloma , Brannan became California's first millionaire. Fascinated by Calistoga's natural hot springs, Brannan purchased more than 2,000 acres (8 km ) with

1350-527: The Spaniards and Indians. Brannan's Hot Springs Resort surrounding Mt. Lincoln with the Spa/Hotel located at what is now Indian Springs Resort and Brannan Cottage Inn, opened to California's rich and famous in 1862. The Napa Valley Railroad Company's track was completed to Calistoga in 1868, providing an easier connection for ferry passengers traveling from San Francisco , as well as transforming Calistoga into

1400-552: The adjacent Harbin Mountain . Harbin bought out his partner in 1860. By 1870, a new owner named Richard Williams had established the Harbin Springs Health and Pleasure Resort, featuring a large hotel built on the slope below the springs. Due to the region's susceptibility to wildfires, successive lodges have been rebuilt over the years following their destruction by fire. By 1909 there were accommodations for around 200 people in

1450-587: The city for the second time in four years. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km ), 99.30% of it land and 0.70% of it water. According to National Weather Service records, Calistoga has cool, wet winters with temperatures dropping to freezing on an average of 35.6 days. Summers are usually very dry, with daytime temperatures regularly reaching 90 °F (32 °C) or higher on an average of 70.8 days, but nights are cool, dropping into

1500-455: The close physical contact led to some early resistance among those trained in conventional healthcare, Watsu is now practiced in spas, clinics, and hospitals, and utilized as an aquatic rehabilitation technique. Watsu is performed in one-on-one pool sessions in chest-deep warm water. During a session, a provider (practitioner or therapist) gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages a receiver (client or patient). A typical session consists of

1550-517: The following: Other positions and techniques have been developed to produce specific effects and to address specific parts of the body. For example, a "head pull" permits gentle traction and mobilization of the neck, "seaweed position" permits mobilization and rotation of the spine and hips, and "full saddle" permits stretching and massage of the side body and limbs. A specialized set of techniques have been developed to adapt Watsu for receivers with special needs. For clients with severe spasticity,

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1600-483: The intent to develop a spa reminiscent of Saratoga Springs in New York . The name of Calistoga was given to the place in the fall of 1867, by Mr. Brannan, who has been reported and quoted as saying that the name came from a slip of the tongue that transformed "Saratoga of California" into "Calistoga of Sarifornia". The place had already been previously called Hot Springs by the few Americans, and Agua Caliente by

1650-407: The legs from sinking. The session starts with the receiver seated or crouched at the pool edge. The provider faces the receiver, coordinates breathing, and then gently draws the receiver into a back floating position called "first position". In "first position", the receiver floats facing upward while the provider supports the receiver's head in the crook of one arm and maintains gentle traction of

1700-596: The main pools and sauna, and a limited cafeteria service. Robert Hartley (also known as Ishvara) bought the land in 1972 to be a Gestalt center. Sold to the Heart Consciousness Church (HCC) in 1975, Harbin/HCC operates as a Retreat Center. Harbin/HCC maintains a more specifically religious organization, the New Age Church of Being, incorporated in 1996. Harbin is a center for the expression of New Age beliefs. Harbin's clothing-optional policy, its pools, and

1750-435: The mid-fifties. Average January temperatures range from 58.8 to 39.4 °F (14.9 to 4.1 °C). Average July temperatures range from 89.5 to 54.7 °F (31.9 to 12.6 °C). The record high temperature of 118 °F (47.8 °C) occurred on September 6, 2022. The record low temperature of 10 °F (−12.2 °C) was recorded on December 11, 1932. Calistoga has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate ( Csa ) according to

1800-411: The natural beauty of the local landscape are part of Harbin's appeal to visitors, who must agree to membership, if only temporarily, for admission. Harbin has been a center for the development of new modes of healing and personal development, including Watsu (water shiatsu ), a massage technique created by Harold Dull at Harbin in the early 1980s. Watsu, based on gently moving the body through water,

1850-538: The natural hot springs as a healing ground Calistoga ( Wappo : Nilektsonoma , meaning "Chicken Hawk Place") was the site of several villages. Following Mexican Independence , mission properties were secularized and disposed of by the Mexican government with much of the Napa Valley being partitioned into large ranchos in the 1830s and 1840s. The first Anglo settlers began arriving in the 1840s, with several taking up lands in

1900-567: The nervous system, enhancing relaxation, increasing body awareness and decreasing general anxiety. Watsu is sometimes recommended as an adjunct therapy to help process trauma, in conjunction with a psychotherapist. As with all aquatic activities, Watsu has inherent risks. The Watsu provider needs to constantly observe and analyze each movement for safety, especially in case of injury or illness where movement could cause harm, e.g., osteoporosis, acute rheumatoid arthritis, and ligamentous instability. Slow and smooth movement, without sudden loading of

1950-415: The occupied units 1,166 (57.8%) were owner-occupied and 853 (42.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.0%. 2,545 people (49.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,555 people (49.6%) lived in rental housing units. At the 2000 census there were 5,190 people in 2,042 households, including 1,243 families, in the city. The population density

2000-607: The population) lived in households, 20 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 35 (0.7%) were institutionalized. There were 2,019 households, 630 (31.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 927 (45.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 189 (9.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 99 (4.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 141 (7.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 20 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 641 households (31.7%) were one person and 332 (16.4%) had someone living alone who

2050-602: The spine from the base of the skull (occiput) to the base of the spine (sacrum). The provider gently sways from leg to leg ("horse to horse stance") or forcefully moves in deep lunges in alternating directions ("warrior to warrior stance"), producing rocking and wave patterns in the receiver. Typical Watsu moves use turbulent drag to produce traction and softly stretch the limbs and torso. Movements include slow rocking, arm and leg stretches, trunk rotations and stretches, and various oscillation and pulsing patterns. Moves are repeated on both sides for balance. Basic Watsu moves include

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2100-428: The springs and their temperatures as: Hot Sulphur, 120.5 °F (49.2 °C); Iron, 118 °F (48 °C); Magnesia, 66 °F (19 °C); Cold White Sulphur, 76 °F (24 °C); Mud Foot Bath, 101 °F (38 °C) in the water on top and 121 °F (49 °C) in the mud and fine rocks below. The flow from Hot Sulphur was said to be 1,500 US gallons per hour (5,700 L/h). A fresh water spring filled

2150-423: The state of the receiver, mindful of subtle changes in muscle tension and respiration, and responsive to adapt the treatment accordingly. Before starting a pool session, the provider meets with the receiver to fill out paperwork, answer questions, review referrals and records, and discuss needs, expectations, and health condition. The receiver is fitted with floats around the upper shins or lower thighs to prevent

2200-1083: The usual turbulent drag is not sufficient to stretch the body. Additional manual pressure is applied to sustain gentle, prolonged stretches, for example attaining trunk rotation by pressing the opposite shoulder while pulling the knees. Head pillows and other additional floats are often used for specific therapeutic techniques, similar to how rings or floats are used for the Bad Ragaz Ring Method for aquatic rehabilitation. The Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association (WABA) oversees training programs for certification in Watsu and related aquatic bodywork forms ( WaterDance , Healing Dance, Aquatic Integration...). WABA also maintains an official registry of certified practitioners and instructors, classes, and training institutes. Training consists of basic and advanced coursework, as well as logged practice and demonstration of mastery. Certification levels include "Provider", "Practitioner", "Therapist", "Assistant", and "Instructor". During

2250-411: Was $ 44,375. Males had a median income of $ 32,344 versus $ 29,844 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 21,134. About 5.2% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. Major employers in Calistoga include Solage resort, Calistoga Joint Unified School District, Indian Springs Calistoga resort, and

2300-477: Was 1,997.4 inhabitants per square mile (771.2/km ). There were 2,249 housing units at an average density of 865.5 units per square mile (334.2 units/km ). Of the 2,042 households 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 31.4% of households were one person and 17.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size

2350-414: Was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.20. The age distribution was 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 38,454, and the median family income

2400-578: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53. There were 1,215 families (60.2% of households); the average family size was 3.23. The age distribution was 1,167 people (22.6%) under the age of 18, 400 people (7.8%) aged 18 to 24, 1,341 people (26.0%) aged 25 to 44, 1,283 people (24.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 964 people (18.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males. There were 2,319 housing units at an average density of 887.3 per square mile, of

2450-689: Was 8.10 inches (206 mm) on February 17, 1986. Snow often falls in the nearby mountains during the winter months, but is rare in Calistoga. On January 3, 1974, 3.0 inches (7.6 cm) of snow fell in the city. At the 2010 census Calistoga had a population of 5,155. The population density was 1,972.4 inhabitants per square mile (761.5/km ). The racial makeup of Calistoga was 3,735 (72.5%) White, 27 (0.5%) African American, 21 (0.4%) Native American, 47 (0.9%) Asian, 10 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 968 (18.8%) from other races, and 347 (6.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,545 persons (49.4%). The census reported that 5,100 people (98.9% of

2500-574: Was named a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2001. In 2017, the Tubbs Fire , which killed at least 19 people, started off of Highway 128 and Bennett Lane in Calistoga. The fire led to the evacuation of almost the entire population of Calistoga. The 2017 Tubbs Fire took exactly the same path as the 1964 Hanley Fire. In 2020, the Glass Fire forced an evacuation of

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