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Sulis (Sara Firman)
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- Mountain View, MO
- United States
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Aquatic Research
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I'm very much looking forward to reading this book (just ordered) since I already know it is much needed. We need more publications that are specifically directed to our work in the water, since the water is such a unique medium. The use of the ce...
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- How are you involved in aquatic therapy?
- I began my water journey at Harbin Hot Springs, CA a decade ago in 1998 and have been devoted to this art-form ever since then.
My aquatic training (against a background of massage and movement), includes Watsu 1-3, Waterdance 1+2, Jahara, Healing Dance and Prenatal Journey. Also certification in spa water-based therapies and dreamwork in water.
But my real training has come through experience, and travel to many parts of the world on a quest for the deeper meaning and value of water - Israel, South Africa, United States, Europe.
I have had the opportunity to work with many different people in 5-star hotel spa (where I was also spa manager), nature retreat (as co-owner), and recently at the Bath Spa which inspired my pseudonym.
I have written for past issues of the Aquatic Resources Network's newsletter regards the value of the non-clinical approach to aquatic bodywork.
My particular interest is in investigating the role of the medium (water) and subtle energy effects. Also, in researching and documenting the 'nonclinical' aspects of aquatic bodywork.
My original degrees in Genetics (BSc. Hons) and Plant Breeding (MPhil) followed by more than 15 years working in scientific and medical publishing allow me to understand the scientific perspective.
- Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)
- BSc., MPhil. Watsu Therapist (WABA). Owner of Vision Spa Retreat (green spa-retreat consultancy service + Aquapoetics (creative aquatic bodywork practice).
- Location (city, state, country)
- Missouri Ozarks
- Do you have any teaching experience?
- Two-part workshop entitled Intuitive Aquatic Bodywork: intention, insights, and integration.
An overview of the potential of non-clinical approaches to aquatic bodywork, including: definitions and distinctions; subtle energy effects of water; developing intuitive skills; benefits and applications;documentation and research. For experienced practitioners of aquatic therapy (especially those with Watsu background). For more see: http://www.aquapoetics.com/sessions-training.html
- Main patient populations:
- Adults
- What unique products or services do you offer:
- Developing a consultancy service aimed primarily at entrepreneurs who are interested in creating venues (esp. small-scale) and providing services in line with an authentic spa-retreat ethic. Special focus: WATER. See website below.
Also developing website for practicing or aspiring aquatic bodyworkers, any one interested in aquatic therapy (nonclinical), and describing my own approach to aquatic bodywork, Aquapoetics (link from site below or www.aquapoetics.com).
- Website:
- http://www.aquaest.com
My Connections
Aquaest: A Quest for the Wisdom of Water
Here are sample feeds to the blogs associated with my websites Vision Spa Retreat (spa consultancy and more) and Aquapoetics (aquatic bodywork). Please feel welcome to subscribe:
Here are some links to other social networks where I invite you to join me or connect if you are already a member (just click on each item):
Join me on Gaia for more community discussions.
See more of my writing on Gaia here.
Here are sample feeds to the blogs associated with my websites Vision Spa Retreat (spa consultancy and more) and Aquapoetics (aquatic bodywork). Please feel welcome to subscribe:
Here are some links to other social networks where I invite you to join me or connect if you are already a member (just click on each item):
Join me on Gaia for more community discussions.
See more of my writing on Gaia here.
Sulis (Sara Firman)'s Blog
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See this post Questionnaire for Aquatic Healers and send in your submission.
I love sharing the water this way!
PS Send me a message on the Ning to let me know you are submitting just in case your email gets lost in the internet ether.
See this post Questionnaire for Aquatic Healers and send in your submission.
I love sharing the water this way!
PS Send me a message on the Ning to let me know you are submitting just in case your email gets lost in the internet ether.
Posted on October 24, 2009 at 9:30am —
Meet me in Chicago?
If you're thinking of attending the ATRI National Aquatic Healthcare Conference in Chicago this November, I'd love to invite you to my session presentations there on:
Documenting Alternative Aquatics
and
Developing Intuitive Skills in Aquatics
These are just two offerings in the usual good selection of aquatics (see bel… Continue
Documenting Alternative Aquatics
and
Developing Intuitive Skills in Aquatics
These are just two offerings in the usual good selection of aquatics (see bel… Continue
Posted on September 17, 2009 at 7:00am —
Do you keep records of your alternative aquatics* sessions?
Below is an extract from a recent post on my Aquapoetics: Creative Aquatic Bodywork blog. It is also a call for input and thoughts from those of you who practice alternative aquatics. I am gathering data for an upcoming presentation. Click on the title below to go to the full article. Comments there or here would be very much appreciated and valued. Thank you, Sulis… Continue
Posted on July 25, 2009 at 9:11am — 15 Comments
Job for a Watsu practitioner?
Found on Craigslist from 18 June
Reply to: job-xs6fu-1228349432@craigslist.org
Date: 2009-06-18, 11:23AM HST
Looking for therapists trained in aquatic massage for a new business venture. It will be an on call commission position. Please send experience. Thank you
* Location: Honolulu
* Compensation: commission, to be discussed
* This is a part-time job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
*… Continue
Reply to: job-xs6fu-1228349432@craigslist.org
Date: 2009-06-18, 11:23AM HST
Looking for therapists trained in aquatic massage for a new business venture. It will be an on call commission position. Please send experience. Thank you
* Location: Honolulu
* Compensation: commission, to be discussed
* This is a part-time job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
*… Continue
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 2:48pm —
All in a name - Janzu/ Watsu/ Whichsu?
Just came across this post (June 21). Where was Caroline? She doesn't say. Sounds a lot like WaterDance to me or maybe Healing Dance Under or Janzu.
Mexico?
Thailand?
Reading around it seems that it is 'more dynamic' so you can do it in cooler water ... any one come across this?
Extract:
Being in water makes… Continue
Mexico?
Thailand?
Reading around it seems that it is 'more dynamic' so you can do it in cooler water ... any one come across this?
Extract:
Being in water makes… Continue
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 2:30pm —
Comment Wall (85 comments)
- At 10:37am on November 18, 2009,
Diane Tegtmeier said…
- I'm very sorry to have been less than attentive to all your good efforts on these networks. Things have just been so pressing "on the ground" that my time availability in cyberspace is really limited. Good luck on your presentations; they sound like wonderful contributions and we'll just have to trust the natural dynamics on all this to get our trauma healing classes going and get some research done. Safe and blessed travel dear aquatic ambassador!
- At 1:48pm on November 17, 2009,
Diane Tegtmeier said…
- Hi, Sara,
Thanks for keeping our feet to the fire on this. I wish I had known you were going to ATRI this week; I would have sent some books for you to take along. My book was released a few weeks ago. When are you leaving? If I sent you a pdf that can be printed as a postcard, can you print it at a Kinko's and I'll pay you for the printing?
I'll send you the most recent version of the Trauma Healing in Water article soon via email. Inika's been traveling and teaching: I've been trying to get a website operable, etc. etc.
- At 3:54pm on November 7, 2009,
debbie torrellas said… - I have your questionaire but i do not have Oultlook how can i send it to you directly??
- At 3:53pm on November 7, 2009,
debbie torrellas said…
- Thanks so much for the information. I will post it in spanish. I need help!!!
- At 4:51pm on November 6, 2009,
debbie torrellas said…
- I am looking for a spanish speaking Aquatic therapis for Puerto Rico.
- At 4:31pm on November 6, 2009,
debbie torrellas said…
- I will ceratinly access your blog. I am actually writing a book mostly related to the passion for water and rehab.
I will visit your blog right away. Thanks
- At 6:22am on November 6, 2009,
debbie torrellas said…
- Thanks for your welcome . I am starting to browse and understand how it works. I will be in contact
- At 3:29pm on November 3, 2009,
Liesbeth Michiels said… - hi ,
it is much easier en nicer to communicate via skype, then we have 'life' contact. my skypename is enjoylifeliesbethmichiels. From 11th November I will be back available.
Enjoy life!
Liesbeth
- At 9:38am on October 15, 2009,
nancy higgs said… - Hi, Sulis -- thanks for writing me. that is a great suggestion. I'll give it some thought. Right now, I'm so busy with business promotion and maintaining the blog on my website. yikes!
Your profile is very interesting. What a rich experience you've had! I'm fascinated.
It is really cool how water ties us all together. I'm very glad to be associated with this network!
Thanks, Nancy
- At 1:46am on October 3, 2009,
Don Solomon said…
- Cheers Sulis!
I look forward to participating in the discussion on this site.. I am off to Amsterdam at the end of the month for the 2nd Fascial Congress Oct 27th till Oct 31. While in Holland I hope to hop a train and nip over to catch up with an old friend, Johan Lambeck PT. You may recall Johan was one of the founding members of the Bad Ragaaz Ring method Aquatic Rehab technique. I hope to hall him out for a beer and bounce the idea of comming out to Vancouver, BC, Canada to come teach his course. Anyhow stay tuned.. Im gonna see if I can twist his arm into comming to teach... I may have to through in a salmon BBQ to sweeten the pot :) .. Bye for now.. Yours,
Don Solomon, RMT
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Finally... A Plan for Your Post-Graduate Studies in Aquatic Therapy
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 p...
Finally... A Plan for Your Post-Graduate Studies in Aquatic Therapy
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...
PS. I welcome comments and questions about the book, since it is written as an evolving model, just like we are always evolving with nature.
Thank you, Sulis for such a generous endorsement of my book. I hope it serves our aquatic therapist community as well as all those aspiring to an integral, natural approach to healing relationships.
Hello Waters.
I work witch Watsu in Brazil and is very important for me have contact wicth other Watsu. Excuseme, I don t understand english very wel but a promesse stud more fore make a god comunicacion wicth all in the group. aquatic hug marcelo...
A litle demostration of Water, Hidro, Aqcua Pilates witch Marcelo in Brazil in one sumer day.
Watsu® for Families
monthly basis in a warm therapeutic pool with parents and children. I will have 6 projects this year in Haiti, Mexico, Brazil and Netherlands with space for 2 more including spreading the concept in Hungary.
I did supervision of Watsu2 with Basia in the same place (a year ago) :-)
Warm regards :-)
Adam
Watsu 3 Course at Istanbul
January 7, 2010 at 2pm to January 11, 2010 at 10pm
Watsu 3 is the final course. Now we are waiting candidates to join us.
Hi everyone,
as an east Europe city, watsu course is starting in Istanbul.
This is for people from East Europe, a water developing countries to share experience, looking for problems solutions, networking.
i would like to know more about this!
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