Keo Opton's Groups
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Aquatic Research
15 members
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Aquatic Bodyworkers
31 members
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Watsu Non profit
12 members
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For Watsu research coordination we may need to start updating/compiling a list of all known studies (this is somewhat complete here on AquaticNet; and Sulis has done this, I think?) As for making a central place where we can coordinate these kinds...
Bill Vogel's article was published in AKWA, the newsletter of the Aquatics Exercise Association (AEA).
He reserached effects of Watsu on en elderly population. www.aea.wave.org may have a list of such organizations....at the very least they would ...
I am planning on attending the March offering of the continuing education seminar at TRI!
Looking forward to hearing about ATRI, Sulis!
-Keo
Carolyn,
Will you be able to go this Fall? Where are you in FL?
-Keo
I will commit to attending in 2010! Can't do this month as I leave Friday for a ten day trip and am coordinating massage therapy for the Downtown Arts Festival in Gainesville 14/15 of November; will not be able to make the 5 hour drive to Miami in...
I would like to include definitions and/or (hyperlinks) to all specific clinical definintions:
Watsu (the one Andrea developed with Harold Dull), Bad Ragaz, Halliwick, etc... including, of course a hyperlink to us at ARN!!! Hyperlinks to pictures ...
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.
Profile Information
- How are you involved in aquatic therapy?
- Watsu practitioner since 1998. Happy to host a workshop here!
Licensed Massage therapist (National/FL) Affiliated with The Birth Center and Florida School of Traditional Midwifery. I am the only watsu practitioner here.....the community is slowly beginning to hear about me. Please come to visit!
352-870-9800
- Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)
- Watsu Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist
Serving on 2 Boards: The Gainesville Area Women's Network and the FL State Massage Therapy Association. I am the team coordinator for the chair massage team in my area, and am affectionately referred to as the Chair Chair.
- Location (city, state, country)
- Gainesville, Florida (North Central Florida)
- What temperature, depth(s) and approx dimensions is your therapy pool (if you have one):
- 96 degree saline physical therapy pool located at Fit for Life Physical Therapy; approx. 9 X 12
- Do you have any teaching experience?
- I am a continuing education provider for the state of FL and offer a 2-4 hour Introduction or Basic Watsu experience.
- Main patient populations:
- Adult
- What unique products or services do you offer:
- I am the only Watsu practitioner in North Central Florida currently seeing clients on a regular basis. I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and I offer my services free of charge to cancer patients. I have maintained my certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and prescribe exercise for all of my clients and patients; I am a surf and turf bodyworker!
- Website:
- http://www.starwaterwatsu.com
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 11:32am on August 3, 2009,
Marilia Giordano said… - Sure!!!
Next time you come let me know...
So, who wants to come and teach?? Let me know and we will talk!!
Take care
- At 12:09am on July 29, 2009,
Diane Tegtmeier said…
- Thanks for the referral. Does she live in LIthuania and just traveling to workshops now in the US? I'll hold on to her contact info as a network develops around birth trauma. I'm also in touch with an OB/GYN in Italy who has done extensive water work with pregnant and post-partum women. He's delivered over 1500 babies in the water following pre-natal care which involves Watsu.
- At 11:27am on July 28, 2009,
Diane Tegtmeier said…
- Nice to meet you Koa and have you as a friend! I'm new to this social network thing, so didn't know that everyone on the network was already connected to everyone else. I've appreciated your comments on the trauma site. Coincidentally, I gave a session to a doula/acupuncturist just the other day who wants to collaborate work with pregnant and post-traumatic birth women. She wants to create opportunities for her clients to get aquatic bodywork. When that gets going maybe we can share info and research data on our work with this population
- At 7:45pm on July 25, 2009,
Laura Srygley said… - Hi Keo, Nice to hear from you. I don't know when I'll be in G'ville next, probably not for awhile, but you never know. How are things going there?
- At 4:48pm on September 4, 2007,
Mary Essert said…
- Keo, I think large blown up digital photos will be useful...particularly those with upper body stretches for the breast cancer segment. Progression through your favorite basic movements should work for the lead. I have a video if that is helpful, or you could use Harold's video.
Get back to me if I may be of further use. thanks, mary
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For Watsu research coordination we may need to start updating/compiling a list of all known studies (this is somewhat complete here on AquaticNet; and Sulis has done this, I think?) As for making a central place where we can coordinate these kinds...
The International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education (IJARE) is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and practices of aquatic professionals worldwide. This peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishes significant research findings, articulat...
I am looking for people with experience in working with patients diagnosed with ALS. I have seen positive research on the effectiveness of Aquatic Therapy for stretching, relaxation and light exercise, however I am apprehensive as a LMT and SPT to...
Bill Vogel's article was published in AKWA, the newsletter of the Aquatics Exercise Association (AEA).
He reserached effects of Watsu on en elderly population. www.aea.wave.org may have a list of such organizations....at the very least they would ...
I am planning on attending the March offering of the continuing education seminar at TRI!
Looking forward to hearing about ATRI, Sulis!
-Keo
New understanding of PTSD and the aquatic work of members Diane Tegtmeier and Inika Spence, indicate the potential application of aquatic therapy in healing trauma. This Group has been created to explore and promote that.
This group could explore, discuss and learn from each other the many benefits of working in warm water with the approach that humans have potential to recognize the potential for movement and alignment in the physical, emotional and energetic body.
Were you able to attend Carolyn?
Lovely
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