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Questionnaire for Aquatic Healers

To launch the Aquatic Healers section of my new blog 'In the Flow' on Aquapoetics: Creative Aquatic Bodywork, I would like to give others the opportunity to share their passion. Please click here to go to the posting. I hope you'll feel inspired to submit. In the flow, Sulis Continue

Posted by Sulis (Sara Firman), Moderator on October 6, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

My Watsu Story

I was attending a Feldenkrais Seminar at Breitenbush in Oregon. Sitting on a pillow and meditating for hours had taken a toll on my low back by Wednesday and I signed up for a Watsu that Friday. Wow was this a life changing experience. I had to learn more and purchased the videos. A Feldenkrais practictioner asked me to work on a CP child and I decided to go to Harbin and attend a Watsu I course. Once I finished the week I knew I was hooked. It took me three years to complete but I have thorough… Continue

Posted by Rick Muratet on September 8, 2008 at 6:13pm — 1 Comment

Any New York City based aquatic professionals out there?

I am a pediatric OT with an interest in aquatics. I would like to learn more about it, and it seems that seeing it happen is the first step. I am also considering a course but would like to observe or talk to someone first, if possible. Thanks! Continue

Posted by Linda Calise on August 25, 2008 at 10:55pm — No Comments

Infant Swimming Resource---self-rescue swimming lessons for babies and toddlers.

Does anyone do this or have any opinions on this? It appears that you do not need a health care background before their training. It seems interesting, but expensive. Curious to hear others' takes on it. http://careers.infantswim.com/index.php Continue

Posted by Linda Calise on August 25, 2008 at 10:53pm — No Comments

Hi I am new.

thought I would introduce myself, I am Kim I am living my dream of introducing Watsu to our rural Humboldt county Ca. being only one of 2 therapists up here, poses many challenges to the continued inspiration for my work. I get a reawakening when I hit that magical combination of floating someone just right, seeing their profound shift in being, making it all worth the years of training, house buying, pool building, marketing and all those first time sessions with people. I have a deep gratitude… Continue

Posted by Kim Chamberlain (idowatsu) on July 31, 2008 at 1:53pm — 1 Comment

Water = creativity

I've just been enjoying Rosemary Herlong's account of her Fabricapes (see Rosemary's blog photos). This is such a good example of the creative energy water can inspire. There is much scope, I believe, for both scientific research and creative expression in the experience of aquatic bodywork/therapy. By not making a separation between these, we can keep energy moving. I'm currently working on a series of blogs in which I will be attempting this. My own training was scientific and my prof… Continue

Posted by Sulis (Sara Firman), Moderator on June 29, 2008 at 3:10pm — No Comments

Sharing the water

Half asleep I orbit

the bright blue pool

eyes soft focusing

slow, slow motion

only a breath away

this pool my planet

dreaming the dawn

of a melting horizon

in my arms another…

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Posted by Sulis (Sara Firman), Moderator on December 9, 2007 at 1:16am — 1 Comment

A new World.

I have been wondering where the future is leading,it seems to fluctuate like day and night but there have been clues.I feel that there is a ground swell of new conciousness,an awareness that as humans we need to change the way we have been treating this miracle of a planet.It feels like we are seeing with new eyes the destruction that is being caused by our need to consume in ways that are not sustainable.Talking to the youth,I find that many are on the path and are already dreaming up ways to c… Continue

Posted by ralph pitt on November 13, 2007 at 4:07pm — No Comments

Water as poetry

I'm intending to share more about the therapeutic aspects of aquatic bodywork here but first I'd like to indulge my passion for water.

For me, water is both metaphor and manifest; it is far more than a utilitarian substance. Scientists, philosophers and artists alike have pondered this.

If we can convey a little of the mystery of water in our aquatic therapy, we give ourselves and our clients a unique (and safe) opportunity to extend our boundaries.

In my work I… Continue

Posted by Sulis (Sara Firman), Moderator on October 16, 2007 at 3:15pm — No Comments

Hot and Cold

It began as a therapy I discovered at Harbin Hot Springs,and in the 10 years of revisiting for Watsu and other trainings and assisting found there was an amazing benefit to this getting into the hot and then going to the cold.Now,here at Waterjourneys,in the forest without distraction I have been trying it out on clients.For myself,I found that the hot limit is 118 degees,but careful meditation and sliding in gracefully and then once submerged to the neck,keeping absolutly still makes it all pos… Continue

Posted by ralph pitt on October 3, 2007 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Dry or Wet

The crisp grass feels like it is breaking under my feet.The leaves are curled and falling,the heat is intense and dry,everything seems to be hanging on,barely.The cry for moisture is audible in the silence,the unslaked thirst choking the landscape day by day,it has changed from green to brown.The lush look of yesterday replaced by the dry look of death tomorrow,if we dont get rain.............It comes,green shoots sprout out of the brown within hours it seems.Leaves unfurl to be washed clean and… Continue

Posted by ralph pitt on September 7, 2007 at 11:21am — No Comments

the continum

My first week alone at Waterjourneys,sans Sara began with some stress.Flow, I told myself it will be fine.A pastor had booked in for 5 days.I shopped for the menus I had prepared,but then just grabbed what felt right in the moment,flow I told myself.She arrived,full of trepidation about hanging out with a single guy out in the woods in the Ozarks.I complimented her on her courage and made a cup of tea.Well needless to say wonderful conversation ensued and we retired fully relieved.As the week we… Continue

Posted by ralph pitt on August 20, 2007 at 10:06pm — 2 Comments

dreaming in sacred water

Every time I have entered the pool I felt like I was coming home,the water supported me and wrapped me up,I was almost weightless.After thousands of sessions over 11 years,I still am amazed that each session has its own special moment when magic happens.In that pristine world of twinkling light,there are no boundaries all is connected with itself.It seems the water in everything recognises that,and is joyful,for me it is the moment of healing,a moment of faith,knowing that the universe is benevo… Continue

Posted by ralph pitt on August 5, 2007 at 5:20pm — 1 Comment

Advanced Certification for Aquatic Therapy

There is the APTA Aquatic Section's current project of a certification specialty for PT's in the aquatic realm- this is a HUGE project that can give us insite on basic and advanced skills.
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Posted by Dee Virginia Ellis on August 3, 2007 at 7:46am — 5 Comments

Clinical Education in the water

Okay! Can we talk about what the BASICS are for an entry level clinician working with people in the water? The background of Rehab professionals that perform aquatic therapy in the water quite varied and inconsistant.

I'm a clinical instructor with a need to teach the student PTA's(or PT's if they are so inclined) basic skills in the water. Does anyone have a list? (I do, and I'll share it if someone's interested).

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Posted by Dee Virginia Ellis on August 3, 2007 at 7:44am — 2 Comments

new pool opening

Good Morning, Our new facility is due to open in 3 weeks! The pool is all one depth 4 - 41/2 feet. I would love to hear from everyone the "dos & don'ts".... and the possiblities for programming in the pool. I can comfortably fit 10 individuals at one time. Your sharing is welcomed and appreciated..... Have a GREAT day all of you!! Marie Nielsen

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Posted by Marie Nielsen on August 2, 2007 at 6:01am — 5 Comments