2605 – Watsu® Applied Clinically
Intermediate / Pool
Workshop
Washington, DC /
Sunday, Nov. 2 – 8:30 am-12:00 pm – 3.5 credit hours equal to 3.5 CECs/.35 CEUs
(Classroom: 8:30-10:45 am / Pool: 10:45
am-12:00 pm)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Review client case histories to determine appropriate
application of forms and orientation of Watsu®. Learn how to be fully present
with the person in your arms to promote trust and relaxation using optimum
Watsuchanics. Learn how to optimize the water to minimize the impact on you.
You will practice the footwork and arm positions to establish a strong
foundation for more advanced Watsu® work. Learn multiple Watsu® positions and
moves and the integration of those moves into a flowing sequence to apply in
the clinical setting.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Demonstrate
the foot work and body mechanics of the basic Watsu® form.
2) Study transitions from opening
(vertical) to the horizontal positions to closing (vertical) with appropriate
body mechanics and consideration for the physical and psychological needs of
the client in their arms.
3) Determine
guidelines for the appropriateness of Watsu® for clients and learn techniques
to facilitate optimal experience through
tempo, hand placement, selection of positions and degree of movement.
4) Supplemental
materials for intake and feedback from a Watsu® session.
5) Comprehend
WABA terminology for footwork and body positions.
6) Identify
strengths, modifications and limitations in self and client for Watsu® use
(body size, proportions and dimensions, intimacy levels, psychological care,
pool dimensions).
7) Develop
a sequence of moves to integrate into an aquatic therapy program.
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. She continues to expand her practice to include Bad Ragaz,
Halliwick, Watsu®, the Burdenko Method, craniosacral and myofascial release.