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Zero Gravity

AQUATIC THERAPY

A unique modality

Fusing the benefits of Hydrotherapy, Aquatic Osteopathy and Naprapathic Medicine

IN THE FIELD OF AQUATIC THERAPY

Jaz is an Osteopathic Practitioner, Doctor of Naprapathy, Aquatic Osteopathy instructor and a pioneer in the field of Aquatic Therapy. Jaz specializes in the treatment of conditions involving the fascia, respiratory, lymphatic and neuromusculoskeletal system.  

  

She is the creator of Zero Gravity | Aquatic Therapy, an innovative modality that blends the benefits of Hydrotherapy, Aquatic Osteopathy, and Naprapathic Medicine. This discipline takes advantage of buoyancy and uses a variety of 3-dimensional techniques that would be impossible to utilize during a regular "land-based" session. Jaz's sessions assist in the treatment and management of chronic pain, stress, and numerous other conditions

  

Her doctoral thesis "Effects of Aquatic Osteopathy-Naprapathy Therapy on Parkinson Disease" showed positive outcomes, supporting the idea that Napraquatic Medicine has the potential to become the standard for PD care.

BENEFITS

OF ZERO GRAVITY THERAPY

IN A WARM POOL

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Hydrostatic/water pressure reduces swelling and contributes to blood flow, lymph circulation and improved proprioception.

Improving proprioception is beneficial to everyone and crucial for patients working on balance and recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. 

   

Benefits of our sessions include:

   

  • Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for digestion, absorption, tissue restoration, etc.

  • Promoting healing, relaxation and tissue restoration. Aquatic Osteopathy is an excellent rehab modality. Sessions are ideal for spinal cord injury patients.

  • Reducing the load on the joints, promoting body awareness, relieving pain, and improving motor skills.

  • Increasing musculoskeletal alignment, efficiency and functionality.

  • Enhancing venous return and lymphatic-blood flow. 

  • Promoting health and wellbeing prior to, during and post pregnancy.

WHO

CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR AQUATIC SESSIONS

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Our aquatic sessions are indicated for most people, from children to seniors, including the healthy and high performance athletes. This restorative practice is most beneficial for those looking for healing, deep relaxation and introspection. We would highly recommend this therapy if you:

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  • are looking for tissue restoration after a competition or weekend-warrior practice.

  • are looking for healing following surgery, trauma, whiplash or other musculoskeletal lesions or injuries, such as sprains, strains, and in particular, spinal cord injury.

  • have a stressful lifestyle, have unresolved traumas or tend to hold emotions. 

  • suffer shallow breathing or restricted thoracic cage and want to improve breathing functionality.

  • are looking to address and manage conditions affecting the fascia and neuromusculoskeletal systems.

Our aquatic sessions also promote healing and wellbeing prior to, during, and post-pregnancy.

HOW

WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR SESSION IN A WARM POOL

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Manual techniques do not cause pain when applied on healthy tissues. However, pain or discomfort may be experienced when conditions such as muscle "tightness", myofascial adhesions, restricted blood flow (ischemia), nerve compression, injury and other types of lesions are present.

   

Let us know if you are simply looking to have a relaxing & introspective experience.

We can certainly leave the non-relaxing techniques for a following session ;)

 

CONSIDERATIONS

REGARDING YOUR HEALTH

& SAFETY

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As with any other Aquatic Therapy, we encourage you to talk to your family doctor and obtain medical clearance if you are diabetic or if you have cardiopulmonary disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, history of CVA (cerebrovascular accident), epilepsy, incontinence, acute skin conditions, balance disorder or if you are uncertain that Aquatic Therapy is the right choice for your condition.

  

Do NOT book any appointments (if you have already booked one, please call or email to cancel) if you: ​

  

  • have areas of skin lesions or broken skin

  • have symptoms of cold or other contagious diseases

  • had a whiplash in the last 48 hours AND have not yet seen your doctor

FIRST VISIT

A FEW IMPORTANT POINTS

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  • It is important to keep your body warm after the session, especially the neck, shoulders and back muscles. Wear warm clothes after your session. For your own comfort, you may wear ear plugs.

WHERE

OUR AQUATIC LOCATION

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  • Private Pool in Gordon Head. Address: 1655 Ash Rd. Parking on the left side of the driveway. Book your session in this beautiful, quiet, private, purpose built facility. 

Testimonial

"During my first Aquatic Osteopathy session with Jaz, I became more aware of myself and I felt energy flowing through my body. After the session, my headache was gone and I felt so relaxed.

  

It was like a mechanic adjustment to a rusted body. Now, Aquatic Osteopathy has become part of my regular health-care routine. "

  

 - S. Garza

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Jaz Ibarra

Doctor of Naprapathy

BSc in Osteopathy, BFA, DMT, DOMP

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