I am a massage therapist who specialized in aquatic therapy and rehabilitation in Portland, OR, for 17 years. I now live in Washington State and currently have limited access to therapy pool use. I also teach AT&R (previously for ATRI) and, from 2004-2007, served as board chair for ICATRIC.
At 10:46am on January 25, 2009, Mary O'Leary said…
Hi Doug,
can you share a bit about how you built your clientele? I am new to massage therapy and aquatic therapy, but it is where I belong. Just starting out, using an warm endless pool once a week.
Hi Doug,
It's good to hear from you. I missed seeing you at the ATRI Symposium this summer. Michel and I were able to spend a good bit of time together. I took his 8 hour course. I like your updated picture. It's the Doug I know. :-) Rosie
Welcome to the Network, Doug. I empathize with your limited access since I now sadly (hopefully temporarily) find myself in that position too. But once the water has found you, you always seek it out! Glad to have you with us.
I have known of persons who sponsored and taught caregivers and those being given care to share Watsu(R)
It provides a sense of sharing and giving back for the caregiver to receive....
Other thought: to provide another opportunity nearby for the car…
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can you share a bit about how you built your clientele? I am new to massage therapy and aquatic therapy, but it is where I belong. Just starting out, using an warm endless pool once a week.
Thanks!
Mary
It's good to hear from you. I missed seeing you at the ATRI Symposium this summer. Michel and I were able to spend a good bit of time together. I took his 8 hour course. I like your updated picture. It's the Doug I know. :-) Rosie