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Keo Opton
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- United States
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Sustainability Issues an…
19 members
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Aquatic Research
20 members
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Aquatic Bodyworkers
35 members
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Watsu Non profit
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Keo Opton posted a videoAll About Keo Watsu
Watsu is a passive form of aquatic bodywork received while being held and completely supported by the water and one's practitioner. Watsu promotes a deep sta...
Keo Opton replied to Sara Firman (Sulis)'s discussion An example of a sustainable aquatic center in the group Sustainability Issues and the Aquatics Industry"In 2007 I audited a Watsu teacher training class with Greg's wife, Deb. She's the one who got him into massage recently, I hear. Very exciting to hear Ahara Vatter describe their solar heating system to us in class a few weeks ago."
Keo Opton left a comment for Sara Firman (Sulis)"Sara,
I deeply appreciate your acknowledgement of the intro video I made here in Gainesville many years ago!
Sharing love of watsu,
Keo"
Keo Opton left a comment for Sara Firman (Sulis)"Thanks for the information on being able to post video here, too.
And for the invitation to join the water sustainability group, too.
Scott and I tend to be involved at the micro level here in our green home and yard; we are looking into getting a…"
Sara Firman (Sulis) left a comment for Keo Opton"Keo your video is brilliant. You can upload it here too you know :)"
Keo Opton joined Sara Firman (Sulis)'s group
Sustainability Issues and the Aquatics Industry
Environmental and social responsibility are key issues for every industry and every individual. This group has been created to encourage awareness and dialog in our particular field of aquatics.See More
Keo Opton left a comment for Mary Essert"Mary,
I'd like to join this group and it is not immediately apparent to me how to join. It's not on the home page of the group on the site. Where should I go?
Thanks. Also, I have only part of Peggy S's email address. It's…"
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 (9 comments)
- 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
- 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 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 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 11:32am 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
Latest Activity
Juli Germany posted an eventWatsu I with Peggy Schoedinger!!! at Fort Collins, Colorado
July 18, 2012 to July 22, 2012
Watsu I with Peggy Schoedinger in Fort Collins, Colorado July 18-22! Peggy is a Physical Therapist and certified Watsu Practitioner who has taught aquatic therapy for over 30 years on 6 different continents. Her teaching style if fun, interactive, and dynamic!See More
Ilana Weinstein left a comment for Princess"I came across your profile and see that you are in Ottawa...I am in Montreal. I wanted to let you know that Basia, a wonderful instructor who lives in Europe will be coming to teach Watsu 1, 2, and 2-day Couples Watsu or Aquaternatives Intro,…"
Sara Firman (Sulis) posted a blog postWorking with military personnel and vets
If you're interested in working with military personnel and vets, please take a look at this video and the comments it has brought. As warm water aquatic bodyworkers our practice can evoke even more strongly the softness of voice and approach that is being RECONSIDERED here ... at least at first.Aside from the use of language and tone that more effectively matches the receiver's own ... I'm reminded of how, with people who are wound-up or muscle-bound-up such that their bodies also carry that…See More
Sara Firman (Sulis) left a comment for Princess"Hi Roseline, Have you already started your Watsu® training? There are some others here with a passion for ocean experiences - you can do a search for them and I will also try to connect you. There is Maria-Teresa Solomons for…"
ANNA WELTMAN left a comment for ANNA WELTMAN"Hi Sara,
I'm going to join your group. thanks!! I am interested in getting into Watsu and getting certified. I'm glad to be a part of this community now...nice to meet everyone!
Anna"
Sara Firman (Sulis) left a comment for ANNA WELTMAN"Hi Anna - I should think that Watsu® would make a good mind-contrast to the focused discipline involved in competitive sport. I noticed that you include expressive art therapy among your disciplines, which I think is very compatible with…"
ESTRAN Gilles left a comment for ESTRAN Gilles"Hi Sara ! thank you for sharing... As a dancer I was confronting to Earth and Air elements, Water has been the main therapeutic element and a deep source of joy. I have learned a swimming program with a Vietnamien acupuncturist a very long time ago,…"
Sara Firman (Sulis) replied to Sara Firman (Sulis)'s discussion Dance in the group Water and Creativity"This event was a great success. The next one will be in 2013. You can see video from all over the world here: http://www.globalwaterdances.org/ ; I think it would be great to include some in-water dances next time round too."
Sara Firman (Sulis) left a comment for ESTRAN Gilles"Hi Estran - swimming Alexander style is wonderful - I experienced that with Shaw in London years ago. You might like to join us in this Group: http://aquatictherapist.ning.com/group/waterandcreativity . Not much posted recently I'm…"
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