Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy is a rapidly growing clinical approach to physical rehabilitation. Therapeutic modalities that are offered at Club K are Watsu, Aquatic Integration, Water Dance, and GYROKINESIS. These therapies set the stage for people to recover from chronic pain and physical disabilities. The warm aquatic environment increases range of motion, muscle strength, endurance and mobility.

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GYROKINESIS methodology is inspired by Eastern traditions of yoga and tai chi, as well as by Western elements of dance, gymnastics, and swimming. It incorporates a series of rhythmic movements that explore all planes of motion to systematically and gently open the joints and awaken the muscles of the body. Specific breathing patterns stimulate the nervous system and combined with gentle continuous repetitions of movements, increase cardiovascular fitness. Because the system offers a progression of movement exercises, it provides challenges for the beginning mover as well as the athlete, making the work accessible to all body types and physical conditions.

Christine Wilson, RN, is a GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS Master Trainer. She teaches at her studio in San Luis Obispo as well as internationally, and shares her work with clients, students, and other professionals in health-related fields. For the past 18 years, Christine has dedicated her studies to alternative medicine and rehabilitative therapies.
Christine and Kay have developed a specific program combining GYROKINESIS methodology and aquatic rehabilitation, providing clients additional tools to transition movements from the water to everyday actives, improving body awareness and quality of life.

Water Dance is a modality of aquatic therapy that branches from Aquatic Integration and Watsu. The unique part about Water Dance is that it allows the client to be fully submerged under water allowing for more blood flow and more healing than compared to the other modalities.

Aquatic Integration is a growing clinical approach to rehabilitation. AI provides rehabilitation for people who suffer from disabilities and chronic pain.

Watsu is a manual technique which uses the flow of the water and buoyancy to provide gentle mobilization of joints and soft tissue. With continuous support from the water. The client is floated and moved through a series of gentle yet deep stretches. This techniques is profoundly relaxing; the body can be moved beyond its normal limitations and bringing new vitality to long-neglected connective tissue.

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Benefits:
Buoyancy~ minimizes the effects of gravity and thus reduces the load on the body’s joints and decreases pain.

Hydrostatic Pressure~ decreases swelling and lessens the tendency of the blood to pool in the lower extremities. Water pressure helps to strengthen respiratory muscles.

Friction~ provides resistance to movements, thus creating an excellent environment for strengthening all muscle of the body. As the body moves faster in the water, the resistance increases.