Benefits of Therapeutic In-Pool
Massage
Water Moves massage therapists are registered and certified.
Clinical massage, for participants who
require additional therapy is available by referral, please see Kim Beckett's profile for further information.
 Relaxation
- Warm soothing water (muscles are warm post exercise
in the water)
- Comfortable positions (15 to 20 minute durations)
- Freely able to move and breathe (not required to remain
still)
Weight-less Comfortable Positions
- Sitting, standing or reclining on float pad
- 10% weight bearing at neck depth water
- 25% weight bearing at shoulder depth water
Increased Range of Motion; Active, Passive and
Resisted/Assisted Movements
- Traction of spine
- Increased joint flexibility
 Natural
Functional Position; Vertical
- Musculature is treated in natural position
- Reinforcement of posture
- Observe protective guarding
Stabilization
- Automatically activate postural musculature
- Increased abdominal contraction
- The participant is always actively involved
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