We provide interactive in-water training workshops for aquatic professionals to advance their adaptive aquatics and aquatic therapy skills and knowledge. We believe that by having specifically trained aquatic instructors and therapists for the special needs population, we will contribute to reducing the drowning statistics.

Why choose in-person training? ​

Our interactive in-water training provides a ‘hands-on’ physical learning experience and encourages participants to build relationships and get answers to questions as they arise. This helps to improve understanding of the material being taught and facilitates the application of this knowledge in your next lesson. ​

Find the right workshop for you

Instructed by Ailene Tisser PT, and Cindy Freedman OT, with over 60 years of combined experience in Pediatric Aquatic Therapy. You will experience a four-hour in-water training session to advance your skills, knowledge, and competency.

For Aquatic Therapists

Totally Treatment ​
Aquatic Therapy In-Water Lab

$325per instructor

For groups of 5 or more we offer a coupon code for $20 off.

Learning Objectives:

  • Integrate the handling techniques and the various training programs discussed in the online course, by practicing them on each other and on actual clients.
  • Hands-on practice to effectively facilitate motor responses in your clients while using the therapeutic properties of the water to enhance your treatment and reach your goals.
  • Improve your aquatic therapy toolbox by learning new techniques and multiple uses of equipment to improve independent function in your clients.
  • Learn how to use the water in conjunction with NDT, Sensory Integration, Reflex repatterning techniques, and developmental treatment progressions.

Benefits of the in-water lab​

  • Opportunity to practice handling techniques on actual clients and get feedback from experts in the field.
  • Add techniques to your therapy toolbox to promote more independence with your clients.
  • Learn how to use the properties of the water in conjunction with handling techniques to achieve faster results.
  • Learn how to use different equipment to assist with your therapy goals.​

Who should take this in-water lab? ​

This course is for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Recreational Therapists and anyone that considers themselves an aquatic therapist wanting to grow their skill set. ​

Prerequisites

To be eligible for this course, participants must have completed the online Totally Treatment – Pediatric Aquatic Therapy course.

Location

We run these water labs throughout the year at various locations. We can also host an in-water lab training session near you.

For Swim Instructors

Adaptive Aquatics
Swim Whisperers® In-Water Workshop

$200per instructor

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Integrate the “Areas of focus” and “Swim Whisperer® strategies” to improve automatic swim skill progressions.

  • Move in and out of Swim Whisperers® strategies and swim skill benchmarks, to overcome obstacles and accelerate progress towards your swim goal.

  • Use multiple ways of using your hands and prompting to address swimmers’ various needs for achieving swim skill benchmarks.

  • Educate your families and community of swimmers with multiple resources that we share. You can find them on our blog or the Swim Angelfish YouTube channel.

Benefits of the in-water lab​

  • Learn from master Swim Whisperers® how to get effective results.

  • Put your skills to the test as we practice a variety of scenarios you will be encountering with refinement of your specific handling techniques.

  • Problem-solve challenges that you are experiencing with your swimmers and discover ways to help them progress. 

  • Work with other swim instructors to share experiences and contribute ideas. 

Who should take this in-water lab?

This workshop is for all swim instructors that have completed the Adaptive Aquatic Swim Whisperers online training and are maintaining their certification status.

Prerequisites

To be eligible for this course, participants must have completed the online Swim Whisperers® Certification Level 1 or above.

Location

We run these in-water workshops throughout the year at various locations. We can also host a Swim Whisperers® in-water workshop near you.