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Aquatic therapy helps you move.

Aquatic therapy—also known as hydro therapy, Aqua therapy, and salt-water pool therapy—is our specialty at the JCC. We know water is far kinder than gravity for healing tender injuries and stiff joints. Buoyant salt water buffets you from further discomfort while you exercise your way through physical limitations, helping you to regain mobility and stamina. Yes, within the comfort of our warm indoor pool (90 degrees), you can enjoy exercise and recovery!

Explore our aquatic therapies below.

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Meet our Aquatic Therapy Specialists
 Recover comfortably with expert guidance in warm water.
Water is your friend, especially when you're hurting.
Consider one of these aquatic therapies:
Adaptive Swim Lessons
Aquatic Therapy Parkinson's Class
Hydrotherapy
Arthritis Class
One-on-One Therapy

Aquatic Therapy Specialists

Questions? Click to call 415.444.8034 or email AquaticTherapy@marinjcc.org

Tonya Heidenreich, PT, DPT
Supervisor of Aquatic Therapy

Personal Background
I have been a licensed physical therapist since 2013. I specialize in working with older adults and the geriatric population, including clients with arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, and post-fracture or joint replacement surgeries. I also have experience working with children including those with Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome. Aquatic therapy can be a great way to manage pain, improve strength and balance, increase joint mobility, and improve overall health and fitness.

Why Aquatic Therapy?
I have always loved the water! I was a swimmer from a young age, and eventually transitioned into swim coaching for my recreational summer swim team. I was exposed to the world of Aquatic Therapy during my Physical Therapy training at UCSF. I love how the unique properties of water create an optimal environment to improve strength and range of motion, challenge balance, and improve overall function. The Marin JCC’s warm indoor pool is a relaxing setting to reduce pain and promote recovery!

Education and Certifications
• Licensed Physical Therapist by
PT Board of CA
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from UCSF
• BS in Exercise Biology from UC Davis
• First Aid
• CPR/AED

Sean Sullivan
Aquatic Therapeutic Specialist

Personal Background
I received my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Marquette University in 2018. During my education, I consistently studied the effects that aquatic exercise provided for the human body. Shortly after graduating, I obtained additional certifications specializing in Aquatic Therapy. I have experience working with various populations of all ages in a therapeutic pool; including those with arthritis, joint replacements, balance impairments, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and more. I approach Aquatic Therapy with a creative mindset trying to target an individual’s specific needs.

Why Aquatic Therapy?
Growing up as a kid, I participated in my summer club swim team every year and eventually transitioned into competitive swimming as well as diving. I was first introduced to Aquatic Therapy during my undergraduate education when I completed an internship in aquatics at a neurorehabilitation hospital. Witnessing the incredible benefits that Aquatic Therapy can provide for people immediately gained my attention as I developed a strong passion for aquatic exercise. I look forward to working with you in the warm therapeutic pool to improve your overall health and fitness!

Education and Certifications
• BS in Exercise Physiology from Marquette University
• Certified Aquatic Therapy & Rehabilitation Specialist (ATRI)
• Certified Aquatic Fitness
Professional (AEA)
• First Aid
• CPR/AED

Jocelyn Freid
Aquatic Therapeutic Specialist

Personal Background
I have more than 25 years of experience in working with clients with various injuries due to accidents, overuse, surgery, auto-immune diseases, and/or just the aging process. In the past five years, I have been interested in neuroscience and the way in which our brains have the unique ability to heal our bodies. By integrating various visual, inner ear, and proprioceptive exercises I have been able to help my clients improve and then maintain normal body movement, coordination, function, and balance as they age.

Why Aquatic Therapy?
I train both in the water and on land. Water is a wonderful medium especially for those dealing with excess body weight, pregnancy, and injuries. I also teach hydrotherapy and aquatic fitness classes. I was a competitive swimmer in college, have studied dance, martial arts, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, and Pilates. I am an avid cyclist and backpacker as well. I look forward to working with you in obtaining your personal fitness and health goals!

Education and Certifications
• Masters in Arts, Exercise Physiology
• Certified Orthopedic Massage, 1999
• Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor
• Certified 2-Health Educator, 2008, 2011
• Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)
• Certified Movement Coach,
Level 2 – Z Health
• First Aid
• CPR/AED
• Certified Delay the Disease Instructor, Parkinson’s Exercise Program

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Designed specifically for children and adults with special needs.

The Osher Marin JCC Adaptive Swim Program is designed specifically for children and adults with special needs. Learning to swim is not only a lifesaving skill but also boosts self-confidence and improves coordination, balance, strength, and range of motion. The aquatic environment can be therapeutic and calming for swimmers with special abilities and those sensitive to sensory stimuli. Our Adaptive Swim Instructors have experience teaching the necessary skills at the appropriate time for children with a variety of special abilities, including but not limited to those with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other physical, cognitive, and verbal challenges.

Times
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please note that there is a fee for canceling or rescheduling with less than 24 hours’ notice ($30 fee for additional sessions).

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email  AquaticTherapy@MarinJCC.org with questions.

Registration/Liability Form
Swimmer Information Form
Adaptive Swimming Program Information

Fees
Follow-up Sessions - 30 min

Members
Members
Public
Public
Members
$70
5-pack $300 / 10-pack $530
Public
$80
5-pack $350 / 10-pack $610

Aquatic Therapy Class for Parkinson's

With gentle guidance, water helps maintain mobility

October 2 – November 20, 2024 • Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 pm

10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 in the indoor therapeutic pool.

Exercise is proven to help alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It is one of the most important keys to living well and improving strength, balance, stability, and peace of mind.

This 8-week Aqua-based Parkinson’s class allows you to enjoy moving again in a safe and supportive environment. We will jog, dance, box, play tennis, and golf while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that moving in water affords.

You don’t need to know how to swim as we perform these activities in our 90-degree indoor therapeutic pool in shallow water. These activities will increase strength and endurance, improve stiffness, and promote good posture to recover the loss of mobility and coordination associated with the disease.

No matter what you like to do, it is essential to exercise to keep moving—so KEEP MOVING with us in this NEW class.

Instructor: Jocelyn Freid
Jocelyn has over 25 years of experience helping people regain and maintain normal body movement, coordination, function, and balance as they age with classes through hydrotherapy and aquatic fitness classes. She is an avid cyclist and backpacker, was a competitive swimmer, and studied dance, martial arts, Feldenkrais, and Pilates.

Click here to fill out a Physician consent form or pick up a form at our third-floor Fitness and Aquatics desk. Sign up for this class on MyCenter.

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email  AquaticTherapy@MarinJCC.org with questions.

register now for the Parkinson's class on mycenter

Cost*

Members
Members
Public
Public
Members
$266
Public
$317

*Scholarships available. Please click to call 415.444.8034 or AquaticTherapy@MarinJCC.org for more information.

Hydrotherapy

Individualized, self-directed exercise

Program Hours
Monday through Friday from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

Our program is designed to address the needs of individuals with specific health concerns, such as post-stroke limitations, stabilization and/or minimizing the effects of chronic diseases and/or pain, improvement of pre-and post-surgery outcomes, improve flexibility and range of motion activities and optimize everyday quality of life.

Prior to participating in the program, each candidate must provide a completed JCC Physician Consent form, Registration form, and complete a one-hour evaluation with one of our qualified, experienced instructors.

This is an individualized, self-directed exercise program set within a group environment. Based on your specific health concerns, a personalized exercise program will be developed for you, demonstrated, and practiced in the indoor pool. Visual copies of these exercises will be provided to assist you in mastering these new skills.

With less than 24-hour notice, there is a $60 fee for canceling or rescheduling an appointment.

We do not process medical insurance claims and our programs usually do not qualify for government or private medical insurance reimbursement.

An annual re-evaluation is required to continue participating in the Program.

The OMJCC reserves the right to determine the suitability of a candidate to enter the Program.

Proof of COVID vaccination will be required upon entry to the JCC.

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email Aquatictherapy@marinjcc.org.

Physician Consent Form
Registration Form
More Information

Member

Services
Services
Cost
Cost
Services
60 minute initial evaluation + one year of unlimited classes
with full membership
Cost
$220
Services
60 minute annual re-evaluation
Cost
$110

Non-Member

Services
Services
Cost
Cost
Services
60 minute initial evaluation + one eight-session package
Cost
$255
Services
Purchase additional twelve-session packages
Cost
$180
Services
60 minute annual re-evaluation
Cost
$125

Arthritis Class

for Joint Mobility

Class Hours
Tuesday and Thursday,  2pm-3pm.

A gentle aquatic exercise program designed to support the reduction of pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and other mobility-related diseases. Led by a trained instructor, the one-hour class starts with warm-up exercises, followed by a series of range of motion exercises to improve flexibility and strength, and ends with cool-down activities. The class is held in shallow water and the ability to swim is not required.

Prior to joining the group, each candidate must provide the JCC with a completed Registration form and Physician Consent form.

Classes can be paid for individually, or you can purchase a 5- or 10- class punch card to be validated before each class. Please purchase an Arthritis class card at the Health & Fitness desk prior to attending the class.

Proof of COVID vaccination will be required upon entry to the JCC.

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email Aquatictherapy@marinjcc.org.

Physician Consent Form
Registration Form
More Information

Member

Services
Services
Cost
Cost
Services
Single Visit
Cost
$20
Services
5-class package
Cost
$85
Services
10-class package
Cost
$140

Non-Member

Services
Services
Cost
Cost
Services
Single Visit
Cost
$25
Services
5-class package
Cost
$110
Services
10-class package
Cost
$190

One-on-One

Individualized Aquatic Therapy

One-on-one aquatic therapy is appropriate for adults and/or children with specialized needs who are limited in their movement on land and require a highly individualized aquatic therapy program. This program is also beneficial for individuals who wish to work with a private instructor to support existing land exercise programs or prior to joining other JCC aquatic group programs.

A completed Registration form and Physician Consent form must be provided to the JCC prior to establishing a 1-hour intake appointment with a licensed Physical Therapist.

We reserve the right to determine the suitability of the candidate to enter the Program.

Proof of COVID vaccination will be required upon entry to the JCC.

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email Aquatictherapy@marinjcc.org.

Physician Consent Form
Registration Form
More Information

Licensed Physical Therapist

Member

Services
Services
Cost
Cost
Services
Initial evaluation - 60 minutes (required)
Cost
$131
Services
Additional sessions - 30 minutes
Cost
$89
Services
5-pack sessions
Cost
$435

Non-Member

Services
Services
Cost
Cost
Services
Initial evaluation - 60 minutes (required)
Cost
$141
Services
Additional sessions - 30 minutes
Cost
$99
Services
5-pack sessions
Cost
$485

Aquatic Therapeutic Specialist

Member

Services
Services
Cost
Cost
Services
30 minute session
Cost
$65
Services
5-pack sessions
Cost
$275
Services
10-pack sessions
Cost
$490

Non-Member

Services
Services
Cost
Cost
Services
30 minute session
Cost
$75
Services
5-pack sessions
Cost
$325
Services
10-pack sessions
Cost
$590

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