Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise

WATER-GAIT and AI CHI

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

Location:  Bethany Village Community Center

Discover the difference theraputic exercise can make in your life. 

 


BETHANY VILLAGE HOT TUB AND POOL

    

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                                                                                                 ONGOING CLASSES
CURRENTLY ALL CLASSES ARE FULL.  PLEASE CALL TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST.  YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED.

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!

"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


"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

People say it's "like physical therapy only better".   

"I can't begin to tell you how much your class has helped me.  You have been a blessing to me and I thank you for all you do!  God bless you today and always!"  Marsha Penartz, Mechanicsburg

WATER-GAIT -- WEEKEND WARRIOR
Saturday 8-9 am

FUN AND FAST!  Kick start your weekend with an invigorating aquatic workout.  A faster, more aerobic workout perfect for healthy but more mature crowd who have outgrown the cold water at the gym.  Perfect for people who want strenuous yet gentle on the joints exercise.

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.

 

 

PRICING

AI CHI:  $72/ 16 class session;  Half time: $45
WATER-GAIT Arthritis and Joint:  $106/16 classes;  Half time: $60
WATER-GAIT Weekend Warrior:  $35/7 CLASSES

Drop in:  $10 all classes


FOR DIRECTIONS SEE:  www.bethanyvillage.org/directions.htm

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

 

                                                                                              

 

 

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