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Articles about Aquatic Therapy

Another need expressed by the press is a quick "go to" list to find experts willing to speak about aquatic therapy. So, just for you, Aquaticnet.com has provided the names and contact information for experts in the field.

You may contact the individuals by email - just remember to tell them where you learned about them. And, if you need an instant quote (for those late night deadlines), go to our Quotes page to find words you can use tonight!

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For statistics and information about the aquatic therapy industry
Andrea Salzman, MS, PT, Founder
Aquaticnet.com (Powered by the Aquatic Resources Network)
Plymouth, Minnesota, USA
Email: asalzman@aquaticnet.com
Web: www.aquaticnet.com

For information about certifications in aquatic therapy
Laree Shanda, CTRS, President and COO
International Council for Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Industry Certifications (ICATRIC)
Spokane, Washington, USA
Email: support@icatric.org
Web: www.icatric.org

For information on seminars and training in aquatic therapy
Ruth Sova, MEd, Founder
Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Email: ruthsova@ruthsova.com
Web: www.atri.org

For information on chronic pain, spinal disorders, spinal cord injuries
Kelly Sacky, PTA
River Oaks Conditioning Center
Houston, Texas, USA
Email: kreidsacky@houston.rr.com
Web: www.pain-doctor.org

For information on speech language pathology treatment in the aquatic setting
Susan B. Nachimson, Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Garberville, California, USA
Email: sbnslp@asis.com
Web: www.AquaSLP.com

For information on aquatic personal training and pain management through aquatic therapy
Brenda M. Klass PhD, MFT, DACFE, Admininstrator
Care Center Rehabilitation and Pain Management
Encino. California, USA
Email: bklass@carectr.com
Web: www.carectr.com

For information on the use of aquatic exercise in chronic disease and disability, especially multiple sclerosis. She has a grant from the NMSS to investigate functional outcomes in a 10-week aquatic exercise program in individuals with significant disability in MS
Carol Sames, PhD, Director, Vitality Fitness Program, Assistant Professor
College of Health Professions, Institute for Human Performance, Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, USA
Email: samesc@upstate.edu

For information on aquatic therapy and physical therapy
Laura Diamond, MS, PT
Diamond Physical Therapy Associates, PC
Wayland, Massachusetts, USA
Email: lddpta@comcast.net
web: www.diamondphysicaltherapy.com

For information on aquatic safety and risk management; For information on aquatic policies and procedures
Dr. Mary Wykle, PhD, ATRUC, CATP, AEA, ARC-IT
Northern VA Community College Physical Education
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Email: mwykle@aol.com