aquatic therapy classes

WATER-GAIT and AI CHI

  BETHANY VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER

open to the public!

  


 

  Discover how wonderful you feel when you exercise in the water! 

 

"Thank you!!  I just want you to know you've given me back my life, my independence, and my self esteem.  Now I know I can get up in the morning and conquer my arthritis.  Before I was willing to just sit and leave it go.  I thought I was getting too old.  So Thank You, Thank You!" 
Ellen Gouchenauer, Mechanicsburg

 

 

www.bethanyvillage.org/directions.htm

phone:  717-763-9622
email: susan@ancientgenes. com


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ANNOUNCING NEW CLASS

SATURDAYS AT 8:00 AM


WATER-GAIT -- WEEKEND WARRIOR

Get your weekend off to a spirited start with an invigorating aquatic workout.  A little stretching, a little strengthening, and a lot of moving around will make you feel supercharged!  Perfect for people who want a energizing yet gentle workout.

Class is open to non-Bethany residents aged 55 or older.  Enjoy the beautiful ambience of the sky lights, domed ceilings, and 88 degree sparkling water.  Call to register.

Saturday Prices -- packages can start any time
$48/8 Saturdays -- expiration in 10 weeks
$10/class drop-in

Note:  Current session holders' discount
Anyone who has another Water-gait or Ai Chi session gets a
Saturday discount. 
$40/8 Saturdays -- expiriation in 10 weeks

 
WATER-GAIT - GAIT AND BALANCE

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 8:00-8:45 AM

For people who want to improve their gait and balance and reduce their risk of falling.  Class size is limited to 6 to allow more individual instruction.  Personalized for people who need a little extra help.

Class members say the class is "like physical therapy only better".   You will be amazed how much better you feel.

"When I came to Water-gait my balance was so poor, and I could not reach over my head. Now I feel much steadier when I walk and I can reach up and hang up my clothes.  These classes have improved my life.  This is a really big deal for me!"  Ruthann Hall


AI CHI

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 9:00 - 9:45

Tai chi and yoga are fused together to create a healing symphony of motion.  Graceful movements of the upper and lower torso create a sense of well-being in body, mind and spirit.  Wonderful for pain and stress management.  

With regular attendance, you will:

Ai Chi was created in Japan and brought to the US by ATRI, the Aquatic Therapy Rehab Association.  It is helping people not only here but all over the country with arthritis, fibromyalgia, stroke, parkinsons, respiratory problems, asthma, hypertension and much more lead a healthier life.

"I LOVE THE AI CHI CLASS!  I want you to keep teaching this class as long as I live. Sometimes people come into our lives and make our lives better.  You are one of them."  J Graybill, Shiremanstown

  
WATER-GAIT - ARTHRITIS AND JOINT
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 10:00 - 10:45 AM, 12:00 - 12:45 PM

If you have joint pain from arthritis, fibromyalgia, or orthopedic condition, this class is for you.  Also excellent for MS, neurological conditions, and recovering cancer patients.  Improve your balance with fun and interesting props, and  strengthen and stretch your muscles. 

Full range of motion exercises for upper and lower extremities help soothe the pain and make walking on land easier.  Discover how the magic of water can cure what ails you!

 "When I agreed to take my young grandson on a field trip, little did I know we'd be hiking up and down hills covered with slippery leaves from recent rains.  Before taking Water-gait, I wouldn't have tried to go -- I'd have been too afraid to fall. But since my balance has improved so much from the classes, I decided to go for it.  I feel so proud -- we both made it safe and sound!"  Susan Stada, Mechanicsburg

PRICING

AI CHI:  $72/ 8 week (16 classes)
WATER-GAIT "Arthritis and Joint":  $80/ 6 week (12 classes)
WATER-GAIT "Gait and Balance":  $90/9 classes

HALF-TIME: $45
PAY-AS-YOU-GO:  AI CHI -- $8, WATER-GAIT -- $10

 

more testimonials

"I started Ai Chi just to improve my balance.  Little did I know how much my aches and pains would diminish. I'm hooked!  People would come to your class a few times just because they like you, but the reason everyone keeps coming back is because they feel so much better."  Betty Hilles

"I came to Ai Chi to improve my balance, help my arthritic knees, and decrease my stress level.  Thankfully Susan's class has done all this for me and more.  Also I sleep better and grind my teeth less.  I've been able to successfully use the breathing exercises during the day to take some of the stress out of my life."  Liz Dougherty

I came to water-gait walking with a cane and even though I worked hard in class, I never believed I would ever walk without it again.   Now, after eight weeks, I am thrilled and amazed.  I can walk without my cane for the first time in years!  Karen D