[2] Large quantities of warm water are poured over a spa patron while he or she lies in a shallow wet bed, similar to a massage table, but with drainage for the water.
[3] The patron typically lies on their back first, and then is rolled onto their stomach.
[4] The Vichy shower originated in Vichy, France, which contains natural mineral springs.
These springs inspired the design of the Vichy shower.
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