Thank you Tomasz! This is our first regional aquatics group and I'm sure it will lead the way for more. I'm not surprised that it has been initiated from Poland since there has been a great surge of interest and action there in the last few years.
Whether you are doing research, interested in doing it, wishing it were being done, or just wondering whether it's useful - this is the place to share your ideas and issues and questions.
In the countries where is Training Institute (e.g. Italy, Poland, France, The Netherlands) all papers you can send to local Training Institute.
If you need more info write to: info@watsu.org.pl
PS
There is application fee of 50 USD paid to WABA
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I am happy to be in this group. I can see greath potential of application of Watsu in SPAs, in fact Watsu is an essence of SPA idea.
Water, relax, one-on-one holistic treatment.
In Poland we made some efforts to promote Watsu in SPAs: press articl...
I introduced to and developed Watsu in Poland. I created Watsu for Athletes programm and developed special SPA Provider Certification programm. I am a founder and President of Aquatic Therapy Development Association - number of people who work on development of aquatic therapies in Poland and East Europe.
Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)
Master of Ph.Ed., Watsu Practitioner, Watsu Basic Instructor, Massage Therapist and Teacher, Athletic Therapist.
Location (city, state, country)
Krakow, Poland
What temperature, depth(s) and approx dimensions is your therapy pool (if you have one):
Few different locations
Do you have any teaching experience?
Massage teacher with 6 years of expirience.
Main patient populations:
Adult
What unique products or services do you offer:
Watsu for Athleates, SPA Provider Certification Programm
Very good to have you here Tomasz. Your program in Poland seems to be setting an inspiring example of what is possible. You'll be able to share your activities and thoughts here by posting on your own blog on this page, joining or adding Discussions, adding Events. There are also a number of members now from Poland and you could all start your own Group too! I'm the volunteer moderator here and will try to help you in any way I can. Welcome!
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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...