Cameron West offers trainings in a variety of water modalities at her facility in Southern California and locations worldwide. In addition to Aquatic Integration, Cameron is a certified instructor of Watsu I, II & III Adaptive and offers classes in Core Awareness, Ai-Chi, Tai-Chi and Chi-Gong.

  

 

Aquatic Integration ™ (AI) Certification Program

Our 169 ~ Hour Practitioner Aquatic Integration (AI) Program present an exciting new technique practiced in water. Elements of other modalities have strongly influenced this work such as Watsu ® , Water Rebirthing, Somatic Experiencing ® & Neuro-Structural Bodywork ™ . AI is taught for professional use in private practice and as a tool for personal growth. AI techniques are rapidly gaining international recognition from health care practitioners in achieving results in a range of fields from clinical rehabilitation to emotional and somatic release. Students who complete the 169 Hour Practitioner Program develop mastery of techniques for professional practice. Completion of the AI Program is required within a 24-month period. Continuing Education Course’s, are required every 2 years. These approved courses compliment and deepen an AI Practitioner’s training and allows the individual to continue their education in an area of interest. A wide variety of classes listed will round out student’s expertise in somatic studies, working with trauma and birthing issues. Participants who successfully complete the AI Practitioner program will:

  • become a Certified Practitioner in this advanced new approach which can be used to develop an aquatic practice or used as an adjunct to a current personal or professional practice;
  • experience the safety of a fluid environment in facilitating release from emotional and somatic trauma;
  • experience the power of water as a natural environment for the restoration of fluid body movement based on soft tissue release and full joint mobilization;
  • learn to use the breath to facilitate release from physical and emotional patterns of neurological habituation; and
  • learn powerful business and practice development techniques designed to guarantee the success of their practice.


Aquatic Integration ™ (AI) Course Description

AI IFoundation, provides foundational aquatic principles, basic mechanics and practicum for Rehabilitation Therapist/Specialist working in water. AI II Sensory Integration, offers the therapist a clinical protocol of movements and knowledge for bridging alternative practice with mainstream physical therapy applications.

Aquatic Integration I ~ Foundation

  • Principles of Aquatics ~ The Physics of Water
  • Fundamentals of Floatation
  • Body Mechanics & Kinesiology in Water
  • The Power of Presence & Touch
  • Anatomy of the Breath
  • Introduction to Key Shiatsu Points
  • Basic Session Protocol
  • The Ethics of Working in Water

Aquatic Integration II ~ Sensory Integration

  • The Geometry of the Aquatic Environment
  • Indications & Contraindications
  • Breath, Movement & Rapport
  • Emotional Implications & Interpretations
  • Application of Key Shiatsu Points
  • Advanced Session Protocol
  • Assessment & Evaluation

 

Professional AI Training

Aquatic Integration Training is a 2 year program developed to broaden personal growth & professional skills working in aquatic therapy with general conditions, clinical rehabilitation, physical and emotional trauma.

  • Massage Therapists & Body workers
  • Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists
  • Somatic Psychotherapists
  • Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, Nurses
  • Kinesiologists

What is Aquatic Integration?
AI is a new approach to hydrotherapy which combines eastern meridian and point work with myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and breathwork. AI is highly effective in restoring sensory perception and motor control as well as increasing range of motion and reducing muscular spasticity and has proven a profoundly effective tool in working with pain and posttraumatic symptoms.

Class Information:
Training times vary from location to location, depending on training facility. Typical class times are 9am to 6:30pm, with sufficient time for lunch break. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be available at each training. For additional information, contact our office at 805-217-1583.

Requirements:
AI is a foundational course and can be taken with no pre-requisites as a personal enhancement course or for professional development. After AI I, there is an application and review process. The full practitioner program is for participants with certification/licensure to touch.

Course and Clinic Description: See above

Personal Sessions, Participants are required to obtain a minimum of 5 hours of personal sessions (+ more sessions are highly beneficial and sometimes required on an individual basis). The costs for personal sessions range from $75-$100 per session, depending on the provider. AI approved providers have agreed to provide service to participants at these designated rates. 5 AI sessions are minimum, but students are encouraged to receive other types of therapy regularly to enhance sensory integration. Go to www.aquaticintegration.com to view a list of current approved AI and alternative Body Mind Therapy providers. All supervision’s must be with an approved AI teacher.

33 Continuing Education credits are required every 3 years .

 


 

Aquatic Integration™
2 Year Training and Certification Program
Requirements for Certification
1st Year Foundation & Clinical Application

AI I (42 hrs) $925 (includes manuals)

Application & Review (2 hrs)

AI II + Study Group (40 hrs) $880
Shadow Clinic (7 hrs) $150, posture & movement assessment with models
Personal Sessions (2 hrs+) $75-100 ea
Clinical Studies (10 hrs) (pool cost not included $20-35 hr)
Sub Total: 103 hrs Cost: $2,105-2,155
2nd Year Professional Development

AI III + Study Group (40 hrs) $880

Personal Sessions (3 hrs+) $75-100 ea
Supervised Session $150 (2-3 hr supervision with teacher)
Clinical Studies (10 hrs) (pool cost not included $20-35 hr)
Independent Project  
Project (10 hrs)

Total Credit Hours 169

Total Cost $3,360-3,485


 

 



Watsu I

Watsu I introduces the basic moves and positions, the principles of water, body mechanics and a connection to the breath. Land classes introduce basic Shiatsu.

Students learn to apply all they have experienced and learned in a simple form that connects all the major positions of Watsu with long gracefully flowing transitions.

 

Watsu II

Watsu II expands on the repertoire of basic moves and Shiatsu points and meridians. Students will learn to become more attune to the client’s movement and explore that in the context of a aquatic session.

 

Watsu III Adaptive

Building on the materials covered in Watsu I, and II this course focuses on providing the student with a background in Precautions, Contraindications and the tools to apply Watsu techniques to their special needs client. Students will learn the importance of a health history and to assess their client’s flexibility and range of motion using the Body Scan Principal. Emphasis will be given to the student sharpening their awareness of any changes or needs of their client during a session, and to let this information be the guide to the appropriate moves used.

Instruction and practice time in the pool is 30 hours. Movements for potential adaptive scenarios are demonstrated then practiced under the supervision of the primary instructor and assistants. The remaining 20 hours of class time is on land.

Land classes will primarily use anatomical visual aids and kinesthetically designed exercises to assist the student in learning the progression and intent of moves. Land classes will also include: Therapeutic Dynamics, T'ai Chi mechanics, Moves for Specific Dysfunctions, how Watsu Practitioners can be utilized in a Rehabilitation Facility with insurance billing possibilities, designing a health history and a simple Zen Shiatsu sequence to deepen the students understanding of the Meridian System.

In addition to the clinical focus, land and water classes will emphasis the importance of "being with" the client and the "Breath and Heart Connection".

Please visit the WABA website for Watsu Practitioner requirements

 


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