a water massage apparatus is provided for use in a spa which is provided with at least one inlet port through which is flowed an aerated jet of water under pressure . the conventionally provided casing or annular locking ring used to couple a conventional water jet device , is replaced with a hollow bushing which couples an aspirating adapter to a recessed receptacle in the interior wall of the spa . the adapter is connected to a head by a flexible plastic hose , the head being provided with apertures through which aerated water is flowed . the head is provided with a pendant finger which provides a valve means for selectively placing the apertures in the head in open flow communication with the jet of water exiting the receptacle in the spa &# 39 ; s wall .