1608 – Intro to Watsu®
Beginner / Pool Only
Fort Myers, FL /
Tuesday, July 1 – 6:50-7:50 pm – 1.0 credit hour equal to 1.0 CEC/.1 CEU
(Pool: 6:50-7:50 pm)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Watsu®
has been used for the past 20 years to increase ROM, decrease pain, improve
circulation and reduce stress. Watsu® combines shiatsu and water to create a
total body integrating session ideal for your chronic pain patient. Learn to
compliment your client’s exercise program with a biomechanically sound sequence
of basic holds and moves. Connect with your client by following their breath,
allowing them to relax in to the warm water. Learn to move into stable
positions for comprehensive stretching of arms, legs and torso.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
¨ Select appropriate clients to receive Watsu®.
¨ Identify your strengths and limitations to perform Watsu®
(body size and dimensions, availability of pool, intimacy levels, enjoyment of
work).
¨ Perform a 15-minute Watsu® session with a complete beginning
and closure with good mechanics.
FACULTY:
Ruth Meyer, MEd, RKT, ATRIC, has
offered aquatic therapy and kinesiotherapy services for over 20 years. She has
been an Arthritis Foundation Instructor trainer for AFYAP and PACE for 11
years, a kinesiotherapist for 26 years and is also an Arthritis Foundation
Self-Help Course Leader.