"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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Inika posted eventsHealing Dance 2
November 27, 2011 at 10am to December 6, 2011 at 5pmHealing Dance 1
November 13, 2011 at 10am to November 22, 2011 at 5pm
Benjamin Grunde joined Inika's group
Healing Dancers
This is a group for Healing Dance students and practitioners and those interested in Healing Dance. Use it as a forum to ask questions of instructors, talk about your experiences of healing Dance, (giving or receiving) or just catching up.
Inika posted an event
Marin Underwater: Shape & Space at Mae Stadler's pool in Greenbrae, CA
August 17, 2010 to August 18, 2010
Hello water friends,Since Shantam's pool will not be ready for workshops in August I am again offering a 2 day work/playshop in Marin at Mae's pool in Greenbrae. We had such a good time last year and I am loving being able to offer it again. These classes will be a taste of each class. You will learn some moves and principles and you will get WABA credit for the time. You need to have experience taking people underwater.The dates are Aug 10-11 for Above & Below and August 17-18 for Shape…See More
Inika joined Sara Firman (Sulis)'s group
Sustainability Issues and the Aquatics Industry
Environmental and social responsibility are key issues for every industry and every individual. This group has been created to encourage awareness and dialog in our particular field of aquatics.See More
deniz susever joined Inika's groupHealing Dancers
This is a group for Healing Dance students and practitioners and those interested in Healing Dance. Use it as a forum to ask questions of instructors, talk about your experiences of healing Dance, (giving or receiving) or just catching up.
Profile Information
- How are you involved in aquatic therapy?
- I have a practice at Harbin Hot Springs since 1996 working with the retreat population. I work with a combination of Healing Dance, Watsu, WaterDance, Cranial Sacral, Energy work and whatever intuition comes in the moment.
- Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)
- Aquatic Bodyworker, Healing Dance Therapist, WaterDance Practitioner, Massage Therapist and Cranial Sacral Practtioner,
I teach Watsu I and II, Healing Dance: Basic, Advanced, Above & Below, Shape & Space as well as Trauma Healing in the Water, Aquatic Contact Dance, and Couples work in the water.
- Location (city, state, country)
- Middletwon CA
- What temperature, depth(s) and approx dimensions is your therapy pool (if you have one):
- The pools at Harbin Hot Springs: 4 pools, all at 95-97 degree F, varying dimensions and between 3.5-4 feet in depth.
- Do you have any teaching experience?
- I teach Watsu I and II, Healing Dance: Basic, Advanced, Above & Below, Shape & Space as well as Trauma Healing in the Water, Aquatic Contact Dance, and Couples work in the water. I am also available for Introductions to Aquatic Bodywork or Healing Dance and do supervisions, Demonstrations of Mastery for both Healing Dance and Watsu and Integrations for Healing Dance.
- Main patient populations:
- Adults
- Website:
- http://www.healingdance.org
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Aqua News: Trauma Healing in the Water and Schedules
AquaNews from Inika and Diane October, 2008
In this issue:
Dear Readers
Introduction to Trauma Healing in Water
Our Teaching Schedules
Dear Readers:
Diane's musings: Autumn is shining its golden light on Harbin Hot Springs, and we've even had a fine drizzle of rain. Temperatures are dropping from the searing 100s to the balmy 70s (degrees Fahrenheit) and even the flies and hornets are slowing down as the Earth comes into balance of light and dark at the… Continue
In this issue:
Dear Readers
Introduction to Trauma Healing in Water
Our Teaching Schedules
Dear Readers:
Diane's musings: Autumn is shining its golden light on Harbin Hot Springs, and we've even had a fine drizzle of rain. Temperatures are dropping from the searing 100s to the balmy 70s (degrees Fahrenheit) and even the flies and hornets are slowing down as the Earth comes into balance of light and dark at the… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2008 at 10:10am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 10:57am on September 2, 2008,
Sara Firman (Sulis) said… - Inika! I'm so thrilled you have joined. Your passion, knowledge, and experience are so welcome.
I was just about to invite you to join Aquatic Bodyworkers Group and you beat me to it by a minute or two.
This week I'll be sending out an invite to more Watsu folk. Please feel free to invite others you think might be interested too.
I am working to help Andrea get some good dialog going and of course it all depends on participation.
I'm also very glad there is this opportunity for clinical and non-clinical practitioners to share. S
- At 2:21am on September 3, 2008,
Kim Chamberlain (idowatsu) said… - HI THERE, thought you would be a terrific asset to this forum Love Keahi
- At 2:48pm on September 4, 2008, Inika said…
- Thanks you, Keahi, for inviting me. I am excited to share in this forum!
- At 4:49pm on September 6, 2008,
Gabriela Eibich said… - Great... Thanks so much Inika for this invitation. I just love Your work.........., You know!
I still remember the Manatee and try keep relaxing a bit more.
- At 5:56pm on September 7, 2008,
Paul Cherba said… - Gosh I am missing you this year! I hope you are awesome!!! I sure could use a Klimt right about now...or a Cherba.
Hugs!
- At 9:39am on September 8, 2008,
Laura Srygley said… - Hey Inika, thanks for the invitation, I just joined facebook last week but this looks way better! lots of love, Laura
- At 12:14pm on September 8, 2008,
Mary Malamisura said… - Hi Inika..I think of ou so often. Australia was awesome! All is great in my world! ENJOY BEING!
- At 11:49am on January 25, 2009,
Mary O'Leary said… - Hello!
Your profile looks great - we have similar modalities under our belt. Can you share with me how you built your clientele?
Thanks!
- At 12:30pm on January 25, 2009, Mary O'Leary said…
- Hello and thanks!
Claudia Salzmann in Ontario Canada, The Waters in Niagra-on-the-Lake
www.thewaters.ca
She has studied Watsu & Jahara, then adapted what she learned so that it could fit into the scope of practice for massage therapy. She is quite a pioneer, I am truely grateful for what she has done, and her approach. ( She opted not to trademake, instead giving it over to the higher good! ! ! )
I have worked with adults so far, not yet trying the craniosacral work in there.
Thanks for the reply! Looking forward to chatting more!
MaryO
- At 9:02am on January 26, 2009, Sara Firman (Sulis) said…
- More information on The Waters qualification appears on this page. It applies only to people practicing in Ontario, Canada and it does enable insurance coverage. It says it is based on Watsu and Jahara but significantly different in ways mentioned but not easily defined I think. Interesting to know about.
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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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