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Beautiful connection! I work with my 14 year old Rottweiler. He has no space in his hip joints so the warm water is his friend. Interesting how animals know what is good for them and if we create a safe space they give themselves to it.
I like so much this. congratulation.
This is incredibly moving to me - thank you Kendall for the work you do. xxx
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This is Gracie, a 3 year old miniature horse suffering from dwarfism. She has a deformed hind hoof and exceptionally tight joints and neck. She requires monthly attendance from the veterinarian and farrier. She loves her swims and will float and rel…
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- How are you involved in aquatic therapy?
- I have two pools running. My business is nine years old and I swim dogs as well as other creatures.
- Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)
- Bachelor of Arts in animals psychology, aquatics instructor and a very close referral program with over 140 veterinarians.
- Location (city, state, country)
- Abbotsford and Burnaby BC Canada
- What temperature, depth(s) and approx dimensions is your therapy pool (if you have one):
- Abbotsford : 16X32 pool, 8 feet at deep end, 84 degrees
Burnaby: 12x20 and 4 feet deep, 84 degrees
- Do you have any teaching experience?
- close to 30 years
- Main patient populations:
- Adult
- What unique products or services do you offer:
- canine lifesaving, boating etiquette, cookies, clothing for dogs
- Website:
- http://www.k9h2o.com
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- At 7:06am on October 1, 2009,
Sulis (Sara Firman) said…
- I'm delighted you joined us Kendall. The article about your work and your use of Watsu (one of my own modalities in humans) was inspiring to me. Children (and it seems animals) have sometimes been considered unsuitable for this kind of floating but those of us who have been prepared to experiment can usually report differently! The most suprising to me was working with two teenage boys from a rural community who had never even seen or heard of the work, dropped quickly into 'trance', and just didn't want it to stop. But I haven't had the opportunity to work with animals and I believe that, as any close nurturing contact with them often does, this might help heal the separation some feel from the emotional life we truly do share with our fellow creatures. My much beloved cat loves water but not immersion in it sadly! If you feel inspired to blog here about some of your experiences, I'd love to learn more. Welcome again, Sulis
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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…
This group is for discussions about the practice and promotion of aquatic bodywork in spas, other leisure settings, and private venues. A place to share some of the issues faced and support each other.
Couples Watsu would be an activity that the Spa could promote as well as Mother daughter days .
For pediatric aquatic therapists/instructors who work with children on the autism spectrum. We will be sharing our coolest treatment ideas and creating a mock protocol for the infant, toddler, and school aged child demonstrating autism traits.
- WABA Assistant Training Course OCT 7-9, 2010 on October 6, 2010 to October 8, 2010
- AQUATHERICS® underwater OCT 9-13, 2010 on December 17, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
- AQUATERNATIVES® OCT 1-6, 2010 on October 1, 2010 to October 5, 2010
© 2009 Created by Andrea Salzman
