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AquaStretch™ is an assisted stretching technique that can be used in a variety of settings, from athletic training, to fitness and wellness, to physical rehabilitation.
AquaStretch™ is ideal for people preparing for or recovering from joint replacement surgery. Used by therapists, personal trainers, massage therapists, athletic trainers, osteopathic practitioners and others who work one-on-one with patients in the water, AquaStretch™ helps people move better and more comfortably. |
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Testimonials from AquaStretch™ ClientsGenie BergerConnie, the results from my session of AquaStretch with you yesterday are nothing short of amazing. I was dubious until your magic touch relieved muscle tension I didn't realize was there until it was gone!
Today I'm still riding an endorphen high, feeling like all my working parts have had a full lube job. Even my feet, after recent extensive foot surgery, feel so much better and less achy. I'll follow your suggestions for home and pool exercises to maintain this new-found comfort. THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for such a pleasurable experience and these wonderful results. Christa PlanggerI wanted to send you a message about how GREAT I feel while it's fresh! I didn't even realize how good I felt until I got in the car. I can't believe how lose my neck and shoulders feel, it's really incredible. I can't wait to tell my physio. I have been so tight that I haven't even been able to do the exercises properly that she wants me to do. It was like my neck was on lockdown. Headache is gone and I feel probably 80% better, this is amazing. It's unreal how much pain I was walking around with, I'm SO happy I was able to get in the pool today! You have magic hands! Thanks a ton!
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Here is what people are saying about AquaStretch™ training with Connie Jasinskas:
Client and Course Participant: Tamara Colaizzi My first experience with AquaStretch™ was as a client. Debilitating back pain was eased in minutes. The real miracle was that I was able to quickly get back to work as a fitness instructor. Connie taught me how to use AquaStretch on myself to ease neck tension and headaches. To broaden my training as a fitness instructor and aspiring personal trainer, I joined an AquaStretch™ course with Connie. The entire course was conducted entirely in the pool, with immediate hands-on experience. Connie chose to spread the course over 4 weeks rather than all in one day, giving us the ability to absorb our new knowledge and practice our new skills. We had the opportunity to bring a person to practice on, in addition to the volunteers that also offered their insight as experienced recipients of AquaStretch™. At the end of our 4 weeks together, I was able to immediately put into practise what I learned with a client at work. My client was thrilled with the results of AquaStretch™! As a new facilitator this is very exciting. Thank you Connie! Anne SchubertThe whole idea behind my words is to inspire others that have had the healing challenges that I have encountered; to know that they have a choice to try something that can heal their pain and give them back their love for life.
I have been working in a warm water pool with Connie for several months now, using aquatic exercises and AquaStretch™. The chronic pain and depression that I have suffered for more than 10 years has improved by 75%. I fully expect to regain 100% pain free mobility of the body working with Connie and the pool exercises. My story: During the 10 years of chronic pain in the back and neck, I worked with dozens of professionals: physiotherapists, certified personal trainers, medical professionals, nutrionists, osteopaths, chiropractors and the list goes on. It wasn't until I was introduced to Connie that the true healing in the Body and Mind began. What did Connie possess that all the others did not? Her expertise in chronic pain education, relief and management made all the difference in the recovery of my body. The AquaStretch™ and warm water aquatic exercises transformed my health on all levels, but most importantly, Connie understood that no body could innately heal from pain unless the central nervous system was in a calm state. This was the critical difference in Connie's treatments from all other professionals that I had worked with. The journey began with Connie working with my body, to calm the central nervous system, and thus provide an environment for my body to heal the chronic pain. After several months of training the central nervous system to more easily achieve a calm, relaxed state, the body was ready for strength training. Connie and Jan helped me learn aquatic exercises to train the body back into a state of strength, while and at the same time, keeping the nervous system calm and relaxed. Connie's program has been life changing for me, and everything in my world has improved. Deepest gratitude to Connie, Jan and all of the supportive friends that I have connected with in St Luke's pool. Anne S |
Kay WaglerI had my hip replacement surgery Jan 21, 2013, at that time my leg was also lengthened 1/2". That does not sound like much but to muscles and nerves it is!!! After 17 months the muscles and nerves have lengthened but I was still getting a lot of pain and could not climb stairs, walk or move properly.
Then I was introduced to Connie and within 4 sessions I was able to walk, climb stairs and function like I did 10 years ago when my hip problems started. I would recommend AquaStretch™ to everyone who needs help with pain management or just needs help getting muscles moving that have not moved in a longtime. Connie was very patient and really seemed to understand the problems I was having, answered all my questions and helped me help myself when any pain started at home or work. I am now basically pain free and able to participate in all the activities I have avoided for many years!!! Thanks again Connie!! |
Donna Besson
I would like to encourage any one suffering with back problems to come work with Connie. I have a reoccurring black injury since I an had an accident at work while a nurse. I fell with a very tall client and broke the facet joint bilaterally as well as developed a bulging disk both at L 4/5and S1 joints. As happened in this case, I suffer from early onset osteoarthritis . I have spent a long time trying to get help with this. This past Sunday I went with a back that was just crippling. Within two minutes and Connie's amazing AquaStretch™ techniques, I was able to get relief that was just unbelievable. After about 15min. I felt like a human being again. I was able to walk without limping, move without immense pain and along with instructions, able to help myself. I attend these sessions as often as possible and always come out of the pool feeling relaxed, less tense and at one with the chronic pain. Donna Besson A life long believer in Aqua Fit. |
Ryna Cote
I've have experienced AquaSretch™ sessions with Connie for over 2 years for different reasons. I have a predisposition to low back and hip pain, plus an injury that happened two years ago. AquaStretch™ has always helped me to rebalance my body and get rid of pain.
Last week was amazing! For some reason, my lower back was "stuck" to the point that I couldn't move because it was hurting so much. I couldn't sleep. I felt it unlock while Connie worked on me. The following day, I was free of pain! With this back pain issue, it took only one session to solve my issues.
I have witnessed many people coming to the pool for repetitive treatments, due to injuries or chronic pain. Some people are on strong medications. Connie helps increase their autonomy with AquaStretch™ and all the education she gives to people about pain management. Because of this, some people are able to reduce their consumption of pain killers.
Thank you Connie for your generosity in this mission of helping people to have a better health and life, you're doing a fantastic job.
Last week was amazing! For some reason, my lower back was "stuck" to the point that I couldn't move because it was hurting so much. I couldn't sleep. I felt it unlock while Connie worked on me. The following day, I was free of pain! With this back pain issue, it took only one session to solve my issues.
I have witnessed many people coming to the pool for repetitive treatments, due to injuries or chronic pain. Some people are on strong medications. Connie helps increase their autonomy with AquaStretch™ and all the education she gives to people about pain management. Because of this, some people are able to reduce their consumption of pain killers.
Thank you Connie for your generosity in this mission of helping people to have a better health and life, you're doing a fantastic job.
Barbara McCormickConnie, THANKS for the wonderful AS session today. I am enjoying my stretched, mobile body.
Today's session not only freed up my body, it also reinforced the basic concepts from Monday's AquaStretch™ Foundations training and taught me how a session should feel from a client's perspective. Thanks for your patience and explanations. See you next year! |
Genie BergerConnie, the results from my session of AquaStretch with you yesterday are nothing short of amazing. I was dubious until your magic touch relieved muscle tension I didn't realize was there until it was gone!
Today I'm still riding an endorphen high, feeling like all my working parts have had a full lube job. Even my feet, after recent extensive foot surgery, feel so much better and less achy. I'll follow your suggestions for home and pool exercises to maintain this new-found comfort. THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for such a pleasurable experience and these wonderful results. |
Marion Meadows
This is Marion's excited message today after 20 minutes of AquaStretch.
"I'm so excited I just had to let you know right away (right after our AquaStretch session) ... I changed clothes, hung out my swim stuff, took 1 Tylenol and sat down for a half hour to read and relax. When I got up I had NO PAIN ANYWHERE! I went upstairs to do a few things for the kids (after school snack, etc.) and fiddled around in the kitchen for 15-20 min. and have just come back downstairs...still NO pain. WOW...and thanks...I hardly remembered what it felt like to be pain-free!"
Marion says her pain was 7/10 when she arrived at the pool today. It has kept her from walking, daily activities, and has caused a lot of discomfort. No position brought relief. This episode of back pain began about 3 weeks ago. The evening after her noon-hour session today, the pain is a 1 or a 2 / 10, with some stiffness (attributed to Connie's "thumbs of steel"). "It's as if the nerve pain never existed".
Here is more information from Marion about her situation:
"I have Degenerative Disc Disease, causing pain that can flare up suddenly. Usually, regular participation in Gentle Aquafit classes helps to manage this pain by strengthening core muscles and improving flexibility. But in a recent episode, with pain radiating from the SI joint, down the outside and front of my thigh as far as my knee, I started AquaStretch today and, for the first time in 3 weeks, there is significant pain relief. With exercises to supplement the benefits of the AquaStretch sessions, I am confident that I will be "back to normal" soon".
"I'm so excited I just had to let you know right away (right after our AquaStretch session) ... I changed clothes, hung out my swim stuff, took 1 Tylenol and sat down for a half hour to read and relax. When I got up I had NO PAIN ANYWHERE! I went upstairs to do a few things for the kids (after school snack, etc.) and fiddled around in the kitchen for 15-20 min. and have just come back downstairs...still NO pain. WOW...and thanks...I hardly remembered what it felt like to be pain-free!"
Marion says her pain was 7/10 when she arrived at the pool today. It has kept her from walking, daily activities, and has caused a lot of discomfort. No position brought relief. This episode of back pain began about 3 weeks ago. The evening after her noon-hour session today, the pain is a 1 or a 2 / 10, with some stiffness (attributed to Connie's "thumbs of steel"). "It's as if the nerve pain never existed".
Here is more information from Marion about her situation:
"I have Degenerative Disc Disease, causing pain that can flare up suddenly. Usually, regular participation in Gentle Aquafit classes helps to manage this pain by strengthening core muscles and improving flexibility. But in a recent episode, with pain radiating from the SI joint, down the outside and front of my thigh as far as my knee, I started AquaStretch today and, for the first time in 3 weeks, there is significant pain relief. With exercises to supplement the benefits of the AquaStretch sessions, I am confident that I will be "back to normal" soon".
Jan Sharpe
“I was diagnosed with arthritis 3 years ago, in the neck, spine, hands and feet. It progressed very quickly and limited my mobility in a short period of time. Aqua-stretch has had a profound effect on me both physically and mentally. I experienced pain relief at the very first treatment. Aqua-stretch has increased my range of motion, and cut my consumption of painkillers by 95%. Thanks to you, I have also learned home techniques for stretching and pain management to help prolong the effects of the aqua-stretch treatment, and get back some of the activity I was used to do. This has given me a much healthier outlook on dealing with this, as well as being able to finally take a proactive approach to pain management. I can't thank you enough, Connie, for your on going care and support”. Jan S.
