1007 – Will It Work For You?

Beginner / Pool Only

Miami, FL / Saturday, February 18 - 5:00-6:00 pm - 1.0 credit hours equal to 1.0 CEC/.1 CEU

(Pool: 5:00-6:00 pm)

Faculty:

Julia Fettig, CTRS, CMT, ATRIC

Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Here’s an opportunity to watch (and maybe try) several different aquatic therapy techniques to see if they might work for your patients.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

· Experience several different aquatic techniques to use with a wide variety of populations

· Identify techniques you can put to use in your own clinical environment

· Determine the best protocols to use in groups or one-on-one

FACULTY:

Julia M. Fettig, CTRS, CMT, ATRIC, is the founder/owner of Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. and aquatictherapyinfo.com, specializing in consulting, information and rehabilitation. She is a continuing education presenter for the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, Inc. and Motivations, Inc. The author and publisher of the "Bad Ragaz Ring Method Visual Instructional Manual and Video," she also co-produced the “PNF in The Pool” DVD. She is the recipient of the 2002 ATRI Tsunami Spirit Award for her innovation, creativity and implementation of new ideas. Both national and international audiences have received her workshops enthusiastically.

Ruth Sova, MS, ATRIC, founder/president of ATRI, is an internationally known speaker, author and consultant. She is the founder of six different businesses including the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, the Aquatic Exercise Association, Living Right Magazine, America’s Certification Trainers, Armchair Aerobics Inc., and the Fitness Firm. A leader in the health and wellness industry, she also draws on her vast experience as an entrepreneur to teach others what it takes to assume the risk of business and enterprise. Ruth is the author of numerous articles and 15 books on her specialties of wellness and business. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the Sevier-McCahill Disability International Foundation Award; and the John Williams, Jr. International Swimming Hall of Fame Adapted Aquatics Award. Known for her high energy and practical teaching approaches, Ruth has brought thousands of people over the years to understand the benefits of water exercise.