The invention relates to a water massage device for use in a bath tub. Said device contains a handpiece (1) which comprises a motor (2) with a pump wheel (3) in order to guide a water/air stream out of at least one outlet opening (6) of the handpiece (1) via at least one air suction opening (4) and via at least one water suction opening (5). Rechargeable batteries (7) and a circuit (8) are integrated in the handpiece (1) next to the motor (2). Said batteries are provided for supplying current and the circuit (8) is provided for operating and controlling the motor (2) in addition to discharging and charging the batteries (7). A standing piece (9) is provided on which the handpiece (1) can be placed, whereby a non-tipping form closure is produced between the handpiece (1) and the standing piece (9) by corresponding elements. Batteries (7) of the handpiece (1) are charged on inductive paths via the peg element (10) by means of a charging unit (12) contained in said standing piece (9).
