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Aquatic therapy helps you move.

Aquatic therapy—also known as hydro therapy, Aqua therapy, and salt-water pool therapy—is our specialty at the JCC. We know water is far kinder than gravity for healing tender injuries and stiff joints. Buoyant salt water buffets you from further discomfort while you exercise your way through physical limitations, helping you to regain mobility and stamina. Yes, within the comfort of our warm indoor pool (90 degrees), you can enjoy exercise and recovery! 

Explore our aquatic therapies below.

Join now or get a free 3-day pass or call us at 415.444.8002

Meet Our Aquatic Therapy Specialists
A group of people in swim caps and sunglasses participate in a water aerobics class at an outdoor pool, raising their arms above the water. Blue and white flags are strung above the pool, and trees are in the background.

Water is your friend, especially when you're hurting. Consider one of these aquatic therapies:

Adaptive Swim Lessons
Aquatic Therapy Parkinson's Class
Hydrotherapy
Arthritis CLass
One-On-One Therapy

Aquatic Therapy Specialists

Questions? Click to call 415.444.8034 or email AquaticTherapy@marinjcc.org
Sean Sullivan Aquatic Therapeutic Specialist

Sean Sullivan

Aquatic Therapeutic Specialist

Personal Background

I received my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Marquette University in 2018. During my education, I consistently studied the effects that aquatic exercise provided for the human body. Shortly after graduating, I obtained additional certifications specializing in Aquatic Therapy. I have experience working with various populations of all ages in a therapeutic pool, including those with arthritis, joint replacements, balance impairments, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and more. I approach Aquatic Therapy with a creative mindset, focusing on targeting each individual’s specific needs.

Why Aquatic Therapy?

Growing up, I participated in my summer club swim team every year and eventually transitioned into competitive swimming and diving. I was first introduced to Aquatic Therapy during my undergraduate education when I completed an internship in aquatics at a neurorehabilitation hospital. Witnessing the incredible benefits that Aquatic Therapy can provide immediately gained my attention and developed into a strong passion for aquatic exercise. I look forward to working with you in the warm therapeutic pool to improve your overall health and fitness.

Education and Certifications

  • BS in Exercise Physiology from Marquette University
  • Certified Aquatic Therapy & Rehabilitation Specialist (ATRI)
  • Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional (AEA)
  • First Aid
  • CPR/AED
Jocelyn Freid Aquatic Therapeutic Specialist

Jocelyn Freid

Aquatic Therapeutic Specialist

Personal Background

I received my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Marquette University in 2018. During my education, I consistently studied the effects that aquatic exercise provided for the human body. Shortly after graduating, I obtained additional certifications specializing in Aquatic Therapy. I have experience working with various populations of all ages in a therapeutic pool, including those with arthritis, joint replacements, balance impairments, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and more. I approach Aquatic Therapy with a creative mindset, focusing on targeting each individual’s specific needs.

Why Aquatic Therapy?

Growing up, I participated in my summer club swim team every year and eventually transitioned into competitive swimming and diving. I was first introduced to Aquatic Therapy during my undergraduate education when I completed an internship in aquatics at a neurorehabilitation hospital. Witnessing the incredible benefits that Aquatic Therapy can provide immediately gained my attention and developed into a strong passion for aquatic exercise. I look forward to working with you in the warm therapeutic pool to improve your overall health and fitness.

Education and Certifications

  • BS in Exercise Physiology from Marquette University
  • Certified Aquatic Therapy & Rehabilitation Specialist (ATRI)
  • Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional (AEA)
  • First Aid
  • CPR/AED

Adaptive Swim Lessons

Designed specifically for children and adults with special needs.

The Osher Marin JCC Adaptive Swim Program is designed specifically for children and adults with special needs. Learning to swim is not only a lifesaving skill but also boosts self-confidence and improves coordination, balance, strength, and range of motion. The aquatic environment can be therapeutic and calming for swimmers with special abilities and those sensitive to sensory stimuli. Our Adaptive Swim Instructors have experience teaching the necessary skills at the appropriate time for children with a variety of special abilities, including but not limited to those with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other physical, cognitive, and verbal challenges.

Times
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please note that there is a fee for canceling or rescheduling with less than 24 hours’ notice ($30 fee for additional sessions).

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email  AquaticTherapy@MarinJCC.org with questions.

Registration/Liability Form
Swimmer Information Form
Adaptive Swimming Program Information

Fees

Follow-up Sessions - 30 min

Members
Public
$70
5-pack $300 / 10-pack $530
$80
5-pack $350 / 10-pack $610

Aquatic Therapy Class for Parkinson's

With gentle guidance, water helps maintain mobility

Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Located in the shallow end of the indoor therapeutic pool.

Exercise is proven to help alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It is one of the most important keys to living well and improving strength, balance, stability, and peace of mind.

This Aqua-based Parkinson’s class allows you to enjoy moving again in a safe and supportive environment. We will jog, dance, box, play tennis, and golf while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that moving in water affords.

You don’t need to know how to swim as we perform these activities in our 90-degree indoor therapeutic pool in shallow water. These activities will increase strength and endurance, improve stiffness, and promote good posture to recover the loss of mobility and coordination associated with the disease.

No matter what you like to do, it is essential to exercise to keep moving—so KEEP MOVING with us in this NEW class.

Instructor: Jocelyn Freid
Jocelyn has over 25 years of experience helping people regain and maintain normal body movement, coordination, function, and balance as they age with classes through hydrotherapy and aquatic fitness classes. She is an avid cyclist and backpacker, was a competitive swimmer, and studied dance, martial arts, Feldenkrais, and Pilates.

Click here to fill out a Physician consent form or pick up a form at our third-floor Fitness and Aquatics desk. Sign up for this class.

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email AquaticTherapy@MarinJCC.org with questions.

Cost*

60-Minute Sessions
Members
Public
1 session
$40
$48
5-pack
$160
$198

* Scholarships available. Please click to call 415.444.8034 or AquaticTherapy@MarinJCC.org for more information.

Hydrotherapy

Individualized, self-directed exercise

Program Hours
Monday through Friday from 12:00pm-1:00pm.

Our program is designed to address the needs of individuals with specific health concerns, such as post-stroke limitations, stabilization and/or minimizing the effects of chronic diseases and/or pain, improvement of pre-and post-surgery outcomes, improve flexibility and range of motion activities and optimize everyday quality of life.

Prior to participating in the program, each candidate must provide a completed JCC Physician Consent form, Registration form, and complete a one-hour evaluation with one of our qualified, experienced instructors.

This is an individualized, self-directed exercise program set within a group environment. Based on your specific health concerns, a personalized exercise program will be developed for you, demonstrated, and practiced in the indoor pool. Visual copies of these exercises will be provided to assist you in mastering these new skills.

With less than 24-hour notice, there is a $60 fee for canceling or rescheduling an appointment.

We do not process medical insurance claims and our programs usually do not qualify for government or private medical insurance reimbursement.

An annual re-evaluation is required to continue participating in the Program.

The OMJCC reserves the right to determine the suitability of a candidate to enter the Program.

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email Aquatictherapy@marinjcc.org.

Physicians Form
Registration Form
More Information

Member

Services
Cost
60 minute initial evaluation + one year of unlimited classes with full membership
$220
60 minute annual re-evaluation
$110

Non-Member

Services
Cost
60 minute initial evaluation + one eight-session package
$255
Purchase additional twelve-session packages
$180
60 minute annual re-evaluation
$125

Arthritis Class

for Joint Mobility

Class Hours
Tuesday and Thursday,  2pm-3pm.

A gentle aquatic exercise program designed to support the reduction of pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and other mobility-related diseases. Led by a trained instructor, the one-hour class starts with warm-up exercises, followed by a series of range of motion exercises to improve flexibility and strength, and ends with cool-down activities. The class is held in shallow water and the ability to swim is not required.

Prior to joining the group, each candidate must provide the JCC with a completed Registration form and Physician Consent form.

Classes can be paid for individually, or you can purchase a 5- or 10- class punch card to be validated before each class. Please purchase an Arthritis class card at the Health & Fitness desk prior to attending the class.

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email Aquatictherapy@marinjcc.org.

Physicians Consent Form
Registration Form
More Information

Member

Services
Cost
Single Visit
$20
5-class package
$85
10-class package
$140

Non-Member

Services
Cost
Single Visit
$25
5-class package
$110
10-class package
$190

One-on-One

Individualized Aquatic Therapy

One-on-one aquatic therapy is appropriate for adults and/or children with specialized needs who are limited in their movement on land and require a highly individualized aquatic therapy program. This program is also beneficial for individuals who wish to work with a private instructor to support existing land exercise programs or prior to joining other JCC aquatic group programs.

A completed Registration form and Physician Consent form must be provided to the JCC prior to establishing a 1-hour intake appointment with a licensed Physical Therapist.

We reserve the right to determine the suitability of the candidate to enter the Program.

For more information, please click to call 415.444.8034 or email Aquatictherapy@marinjcc.org.

Physicians Consent Form
Registration Form
More Information

Member

Services
Cost
30 minute session
$65
5-class package
$275
10-class package
$490

Non-Member

Services
Cost
30 minute session
$75
5-class package
$325
10-class package
$590