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How are you involved in aquatic therapy?

I've been an avid swimmer all my life. Lifeguard in high school. Taught swimming to kids ages 4-18 in Canada through the CRC when I lived in Toronto and couldn't get a nursing job. This experience paired with my NICU career taking care of preemies led me to develop the concept that is the construct behind WaterWayBabies.

Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)

I am a BSN RN. My WSI is inactive. I'm also SCUBA certified, advanced. I currently working on my PhD in nursing.

Location (city, state, country)

Houston, TX, USA

What temperature, depth(s) and approx dimensions is your therapy pool (if you have one):

The pool I sell to parents is 30 inches tall and 30 inches deep, made of heavy plastic with a drain at the bottom. It comes with a water thermometer that shows the parent how warm to make the water.

Do you have any teaching experience?

Yes, as mentioned above, I taught kids all ages, but that was a long time ago. After that I taught infant swimming for several years, including my own two kids. More recently, I have been working with adults on an individual basis for stroke improvement and technique. This is on the side in addition to my business, WaterWayBabies.

Main patient populations:

Peds

What unique products or services do you offer:

WaterWayBabies is a very unique, effective, and inexpensive ($90+shipping) for parents to use at home as an adjunct to traditional therapeutic and aquatic interventions.

Website:

http://www.waterwaybabies.com