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AquaBodies offers aquatic & land-based therapeutic, rehabilitative, Authentic Movement Programming for wellness, performance, pain relief, sports specific cross-training and weight loss. We also offer PelviCore® training for functional core activation, pelvic floor disfunction, incontinence, pre and post-natal conditioning.
The problem is that most traditional physical therapy and orthopedic practices are restricted by protocols that treat the body as a system of separate parts. Where in fact, the body is a connection of parts that operate together. In functional movement, we address the body as a whole. We look carefully to see where in the body the dysfunctional areas are hiding out and teach them how to get along with the rest of the body-creating movement success. Read more.
Building Fluid Strength
Make waves in your path to health. Using Applied Functional Science ®, as created and developed by Gary Gray of the Gray Institute ® for Applied Functional Science, together, we build on where you are already successful. Unlike most means of therapy, we use where your body is strong and healthy, and build a foundation from that place- moving you towards your goals. Whether you are wanting to get strong enough to push a shopping cart or to reach a new personal best in your sport, this holistic approach will get your whole body engaged so you can use it to perform at your best.
Water
Why Water- Training in the water, whether for daily success with improved balance or increasing cardiovascular endurance for golf or grandkids…water give us certain advantages in achieving our performance goals:
The Ahhh Factor- Warm water takes the edge off thereby reducing pain.
Buoyancy- Allows unweighting of the joints. No cartilage? No problem! + 30% more stretch & range of motion.
Omni-Directional Resistance- strength training in 3D
Hydro-static pressure- Like an ace-bandage on all submerged parts, aids with inflammation and swelling
The Wobble-Water is always moving. It throws us off balance so we can learn to find balance through proprioceptive awareness in a safe place.
Proprioceptive Awareness-In the water more movement is possible = NeuroPlasticity: moving in as many directions as possible to help the brain grow. Water 'wakes up’ nerve endings that may be ‘asleep at the wheel’.
How we do this:
Authentic Movement Programming®- Individualized functional exercises in all 3 planes of motion to build on your success and take your performance to the next level.
De-Gunking(Hands-On manual Neuromuscular Facilitation)- Buoyancy lubricates joints and tissues resulting in faster clearing of adhesions, less pain and more mobility.
Land
Why Land- This where we live, day to day. Whether your goals include a 5K or going to Costco without being exhausted, 9 holes of golf, Spring break with the Grandkids or your Division 2 Collegiate Decathlon…your body tells us where the secret is to your next success.
If your goals are performed in gravity, training in gravity needs to mirror your activity in 3D for injury prevention and performance excellence.
Gravity -Helps us recognize our strengths and weaknesses in the world we live in day to day. We know immediately where it hurts. In gravity, it is essential to work where you are not limited, to gain the most benefits.
Proprioceptive Awareness-It is simply the communication between the body in space and time, and the brain. Even though this is the same technique used in water, the downward pull of land work, has a completely different effect on the body compared to when gravity has been almost eliminated.
How we do this:
Authentic Movement Programing®- Individualized functional exercises in all 3 planes of motion to build on your success and take your performance to the next level.
De-Gunking (Hands-On manual Neuromuscular Facilitation)- Working with the downward pull of gravity to clear out ‘gunk’ and restrictions felt by the joints to increase mobility.
PelviCore Training®- Functional Core awareness may be where the path begins. In that case, we work diligently to ensure proper core strength is central to everything we do.
Combo
Why Combo- Using both land and water can be ideal if you are limited by a serious injury or situation, walker or wheelchair. If this is you, then we choose the environment best suited to your individual needs and progress from there. This approach leverages the best techniques from both modalities into one journey to achieve performance excellence:
Rejuvenating- Hard work. No impact. We work in water to gain success where gravity cannot interfere. This is how you save performance for game day while maximizing conditioning. Take the load off repetitive movement, reduce injury and get the job done!
Proprioceptive Awareness-Best of both worlds! The success you gain in the water, transfers to land! Learn how to train in all 3 planes of motion, build new strength & stability while increasing power & mobility for your specific goals.
How we do this:
Authentic Movement Programing®- Individualized functional exercises in all 3 planes of motion to build on your success and take your performance to the next level.
De-Gunking- Benefitting from the combined modalities as needed - a brilliant approach!
PelviCore Training®- Functional Core awareness may be where the path begins. In that case, we work diligently to ensure proper core strength is central to everything we do.
However limited you may feel, we can find where you are successful and build onto that foundation of success to achieve the next level of fitness you desire.
Be The Rock In Your Own World
We look to the big areas of the body to find culprits which can create the issues. These areas are the feet, hips and shoulders.
It’s all connected!
Feet
Hips
Shoulders
Healthy Hips Create A Foundation For Optimum Mobility
Your hips are one of the core areas of strength in your body. Often if we are having issues in your feet, back, or shoulders, it can be traced back to your hips. Download “AquaBodies: Hip Exercises” for FREE and get 6 moves that you can do anywhere to help you create mobility in your hips to help you build a strong foundation for the rest of your body. These easy exercises are simple and quick to do but will create a huge impact for your mobility and performance.
“Knowing Kathleen for several years I have found her to have a wealth of knowledge about body muscles and how they perform. She uses this knowledge in a friendly happy way so I developed strength and balance. She helped me successfully recover from a heart bypass and a broken hip. I will forever be grateful to her. ”