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I did supervision of Watsu2 with Basia in the same place (a year ago) :-)
Warm regards :-)
Adam
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- How are you involved in aquatic therapy?
- I work in Therapy Services for Adults with Learning disabilities and specialise in hydrotherapy. Trained in Halliwick Foundation and Advanced, WATSU Basic, 1, 2 & 3, Physiotherapy hydrotherapy training for Neurological conditions with Alison Skinner and an Assistants and Level 1 course with Jackie Pattman. I have co-ordinated 10 hydro courses for Jackie Pattman, training local community staff who we support. I access various pools in the community.
- Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)
- Assistant Practitioner. Watsu student and Halliwick student.
- Location (city, state, country)
- South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
- What temperature, depth(s) and approx dimensions is your therapy pool (if you have one):
- I access various size and depths of hydro pools in the community.
- Do you have any teaching experience?
- I co-train with my physio's and do the pool practicals solo now. As new clients are referred I work alongside the PT's, clients and support staff. The advanced Halliwick teaches you how to teach swimmers and instructors.
- Main patient populations:
- Adult
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- At 8:34am on August 2, 2009,
Sulis (Sara Firman) said…
- A very warm welcome to you Diane - another English colleague! I see that you've met Basia. There are several other UK members - you can find them by searching under the Member tab. Hilary Austin is a good connection if you haven't already met her. Please browse and comment freely. Sulis
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Were you able to attend Carolyn?
Lovely
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For the last 14 years, the Aquatic Resources Network has offered fantastic continuing education seminars for the aquatic therapist.
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For the last 14 years, the Aquatic Resources Network has offered fantastic continuing education seminars for the aquatic therapist.
One thing was missing.
A cohesive plan. A pr...
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