"This is a great way to pace the learning and practice of Healing Dance. Good for you and Kalani to take this differentiating step towards quality instruction. Best to you and wish I could be there."
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Diane Tegtmeier
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- Middletown, CA
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Diane Tegtmeier commented on Laura Srygley's blog post Mysterious neurologic condition improves in the water"Laura, both of these accounts are so inspiring! I'm sorry I've been so lazy in following through on the research group here and simply recording some of my sessions as Sulis has asked us to do. You've inspired me to get with…"
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- How are you involved in aquatic therapy?
- I practice aquatic bodywork drawing upon the modalities of Watsu, Healing Dance, Waterdance and Energy Work to co-create a unique healing experience in every session. I also teach Aquatic Energy Work, Healing Trauma in Water, Trust in Touch (natural healing relationship skills, a new approach to ethics), and Basic Watsu.
- Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)
- MSW, NCBTB, Watsu Practitioner and Basic Watsu Instructor
- Location (city, state, country)
- Middletown, CA USA
- What temperature, depth(s) and approx dimensions is your therapy pool (if you have one):
- I work in the various pools at Harbin Hot Springs for sessions and instruction. They are generally kept at temperatures of 94-97 degrees F, and use a hydrogen peroxide and ozone treatment system. Depths vary from 3 to 4 3/4 feet.
- Do you have any teaching experience?
- In addition to the classes listed above, I like to offer aquatic personal growth workshops to the following populations:
couples, people healing from trauma, people with chronic diseases (eg. fibromyalgia, breast cancer), ecopsychologists, those interested in the ecopsychology of sexuality, sexuality for bodyworkers and others seeking the wisdom of nature to understand the mystery of human relationships.
- Main patient populations:
- Adults
- What unique products or services do you offer:
- My book "Relationships that Heal: Skillful Practice within Nature's Web" will be released in August or September, 2009. It brings professional ethics down to earth with a new, natural model that embraces the science, heart and spirit of today's integrative health practices. Notify me by email if you'd like to be notified when the book is released.
- Website:
- http://under construction
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New, Natural Model for Ethics
I started writing Relationships that Heal to give aquatic bodywork practitioners a more effective guide to meeting the challenging situations we often face in our work. Peter Amato, creator of an integrative healing center calls it "a MUST READ for anyone who practices healing in today's world. For 10 years I've experienced the wonder and mystery of what can happen when we hold someone in our arms in unconditional love. Through stories from my practice (social work, energy healing and… Continue
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:10pm — 14 Comments
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- At 7:13am on October 31, 2008,
Sara Firman (Sulis) said… - Thanks for responding to my invitation Diane - you'll find lots of folk you know here I think, including Inika. Started by Andrea Salzman, it's evolving into a very inspiring mix of people who love the therapeutic power of water. As you find your way around, you'll see that there are plenty of ways to make it your own and to reach out to let people know about what you are doing. You can even start your own Group. Just click on the tabs at the top of the page to explore more, and visit the Forum for further guidance or contact me. Welcome! Sulis
- At 7:17am on October 31, 2008, Sara Firman (Sulis) said…
- This recent posting might interest you Diane - click here.
- At 8:42pm on November 1, 2008,
Bridget Thompson said… - DIane, thank you so much for your response to my blog Being in the Water. I would be very interested to talk to you some more about the classes you offer, and your experience in Italy. In my Feldenkrais work I see a lot of dancers and in fact will be in Le Marche next summer teaching at a dance intensive. It would be fascinating to experience water work there too...
- At 2:14pm on July 28, 2009,
Keo Opton said… - Thanks, Diane. Jurgita Sveda (Lithuania--may have mispelled her last name) has been of great help to many women and is taking her Watsu instructor training soon. She may be a good resource for you, as would the midwifery/doulah/waterbirth community in general, of course. She is at Kripalu in Lenox, MA right now and then I think she's headed to San Diego for ITC. jurga@svedas.net is her email. SHe has produced 2 fascinating DVDs. One is called 'Women's Secret' ('Secret de Femmes'); a must have for any water woman's DVD library.
Watsunami Keo
- At 6:17am on July 29, 2009, Keo Opton said…
- Yes, Jurgita is here for professional and personal development.
Susan Levenstein is in Italy--she's an MD who is lamenting the recent closure of her only accessible pool. She enjoyed being a resource to me and we're still in contact. slevenstein@compuserve.com
- At 9:19am on August 13, 2009,
Aquatic Health And Rehab said… - Aquamoves course will provide a review of hydrodynamics in dealing with the Spine and Extremities. This course will present protocols utilized to reach optimal outcomes for Aquatic Therapy dealing with multiple diagnoses. We will also cover evaluation, documentation for successful reimbursement and setting up a plan of care. We have classes scheduled for 8/22/09, 9/5/09, 9/19/09, 10/3/09, 10/17/09, 10/31/09, 11/14/09, 11/28/09 and 12/12/09. Please contact us for more information and course details. We are located on the Space Coast, 45 minutes east of Orlando. We look forward to hearing from you and enjoying a fun, exciting one or two day class!
- At 7:16am on August 15, 2009, Sara Firman (Sulis) said…
- Hoping that Harbin is staying out of the smoke. I recall it was the same last year when I thought I would visit and so perhaps it is just as well again. Even so, I am sorry to miss the chance to connect with you and will look forward to the next opportunity! Looking forward also to your book and website. S
- At 7:03am on October 11, 2009, Sara Firman (Sulis) said…
- So glad to see you here again - I've been missing your presence. Hope you are well and still looking for the right time/venue to share your work.
- At 9:00am on November 17, 2009, Sara Firman (Sulis) said…
- Hi Diane - Just been re-reading the draft article on aquatic trauma you shared with me earlier this year. Any progress with that? It's such good and inspiring work. Please let me know if there are any ways in which I can help you and Inika forward your insights and practice. I'll be giving the potential in it a mention in my presentations at the ATRI Conference in Chicago this week. Will report back. In the flow, Sulis
- At 7:33am on November 18, 2009, Sara Firman (Sulis) said…
- Congratulations on the publication of your book. I wish I'd known that too! How about putting a notice on this site about it? I'd be glad to write a review on my aquatic weblog also.
I'm afraid I'm just out the door now and will not be able to do a promo this time. I've been posting regular messages about the ATRI conference here and on my own blog (see Aquapoetics.com).
I'm hoping that my two presentations there (2 h talk and 3 h workshop) will be a good testing opportunity for the program I've been getting together that focuses on what is unique and valuable about alternative aquatics.
It's also aimed at encouraging alternative practitioners to devise record-keeping systems (anecdotal/ questionnaires/etc.) for their work. I think this would greatly help any more elaborate studies that might be possible in the future.
I'd really love to seek your help (and that of other teachers) in promoting that too. Perhaps we can get together again soon and work out a mutually beneficial way to do this.
Meanwhile, all the best with getting your website up and running. On my way now, Sulis
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Juli Germany posted an eventWatsu I with Peggy Schoedinger!!! at Fort Collins, Colorado
July 18, 2012 to July 22, 2012
Watsu I with Peggy Schoedinger in Fort Collins, Colorado July 18-22! Peggy is a Physical Therapist and certified Watsu Practitioner who has taught aquatic therapy for over 30 years on 6 different continents. Her teaching style if fun, interactive, and dynamic!See More
Ilana Weinstein left a comment for Princess"I came across your profile and see that you are in Ottawa...I am in Montreal. I wanted to let you know that Basia, a wonderful instructor who lives in Europe will be coming to teach Watsu 1, 2, and 2-day Couples Watsu or Aquaternatives Intro,…"
Sara Firman (Sulis) posted a blog postWorking with military personnel and vets
If you're interested in working with military personnel and vets, please take a look at this video and the comments it has brought. As warm water aquatic bodyworkers our practice can evoke even more strongly the softness of voice and approach that is being RECONSIDERED here ... at least at first.Aside from the use of language and tone that more effectively matches the receiver's own ... I'm reminded of how, with people who are wound-up or muscle-bound-up such that their bodies also carry that…See More
Sara Firman (Sulis) left a comment for Princess"Hi Roseline, Have you already started your Watsu® training? There are some others here with a passion for ocean experiences - you can do a search for them and I will also try to connect you. There is Maria-Teresa Solomons for…"
ANNA WELTMAN left a comment for ANNA WELTMAN"Hi Sara,
I'm going to join your group. thanks!! I am interested in getting into Watsu and getting certified. I'm glad to be a part of this community now...nice to meet everyone!
Anna"
Sara Firman (Sulis) left a comment for ANNA WELTMAN"Hi Anna - I should think that Watsu® would make a good mind-contrast to the focused discipline involved in competitive sport. I noticed that you include expressive art therapy among your disciplines, which I think is very compatible with…"
ESTRAN Gilles left a comment for ESTRAN Gilles"Hi Sara ! thank you for sharing... As a dancer I was confronting to Earth and Air elements, Water has been the main therapeutic element and a deep source of joy. I have learned a swimming program with a Vietnamien acupuncturist a very long time ago,…"
Sara Firman (Sulis) replied to Sara Firman (Sulis)'s discussion Dance in the group Water and Creativity"This event was a great success. The next one will be in 2013. You can see video from all over the world here: http://www.globalwaterdances.org/ ; I think it would be great to include some in-water dances next time round too."
Sara Firman (Sulis) left a comment for ESTRAN Gilles"Hi Estran - swimming Alexander style is wonderful - I experienced that with Shaw in London years ago. You might like to join us in this Group: http://aquatictherapist.ning.com/group/waterandcreativity . Not much posted recently I'm…"
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