Aqua Care For Me

I was looking for a local place that did Watsu Massage and found Aqua Care For Me on Unilocal.According to Wikipedia, «Watsu is a form of aquatic bodywork used for deep relaxation and passive aquatic therapy. Watsu is characterized by one-​on-​one sessions in which a practitioner or therapist gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages a receiver in chest-​deep warm water.» I had first experienced Watsu in Hawaii and it was such a wonderful, gentle and therapeutic way to experience stretching and massage that I wanted to follow up with a treatment in my own hometown. I was having a flare up of arthritis in my foot and it made my entire leg tighten and cramp up. I could have sought out a traditional massage, but I really was seeking the peaceful relaxation of the water environment. Watsu has a type of nurturing intimacy that you don’t find in traditional massage as the Watsu practitioner will actually cradle your body at times. It’s so soothing and womblike and I really needed some TLC to take me away from the pain I was experiencing. I’ve always been a water baby so being in the water is just an added element of soothing for me. Watsu pools are generally heated to around body temp so they are very easy to relax in. Often they are salt water as well (so there’s much less or no smell of chlorination). Aqua Care For Me is in the private backyard of owner Elina Root. The backyard setting is very quiet and tranquil and there’s a lot of greenery from trees, bamboo and plants. The pool is impeccably clean. There is also an onsite bathroom that is very clean and there is even a shower where you can rinse off after the session. Elina spent time talking with me before the session to discuss why I was there and what I wanted to get out of the session and to explain any pains or medical issues I had. I could tell right away that she was a caring and empathetic and supportive person and felt total trust to have her work with me in the water. Elina has many props that are used to either float or safely sink parts of your body (like your legs) so that you stay very comfortable during the session. She uses a wonderful neck pillow that cradles your head as you float. I booked an hour session but next time would opt for a longer time because the experience is just so soothing and therapeutic I didn’t want it to end! I left the session feeling much better and very soothed. All the cramping and tightness in my leg went away. Even though the stretching is so gentle, it is very effective because we have so much more flexibility under the water. In September 2015, Elina began offering Aquatic Exercise class at her pool and I immediately signed up for twice a week. The class is 1 hour and is taught either by Allison or Elina. We have so much fun in the water and it’s an amazing workout. There’s music playing and the time flies by so quickly! The water is usually around 90 plus so it is very comfortable to work out in. We do a warm up and then get more vigorous and then stretch and often end the session with a 5 minute float which is heavenly. I’ve quickly added a lot of muscle to my body and my posture has improved a lot because we engage our core with everything we do in the water. My favorite part of class is the stretching because we have access to so much more flexibility under the water than we do on land. All the props and equipment are provided. We actually use pool noodles for a lot of the exercises and it’s amazing how versatile those pieces of foam are! I will never look at an innocuous pool noodle the same way again! The pool is mostly shallow, so even people who are afraid of the water have a large area to work out in without ever getting anywhere deep. If you have any physical issues or disabilities, Aqua Care For Me will find a way to help you in either a therapeutic way or towards being able to be active and exercise. I had not been able to exercise since March of 2015 because of arthritis and thanks to the classes, I’m getting active again! Recently I had a flare up and could not move my left toe at all on the day of the class. If I was going to a gym, I would have had to stay home. But because of the healing setting of the warm swimming pool, I was able to still go to class and Elina was able to modify exercises so that I could still participate. If I could come up with just one word for Aqua Care For Me it would be HEALING. If you live with a chronic illness or disability, this is the safe place to experience movement and exercise.

As Elina quotes: «If there is magic on this planet it is contained in water.»
I started classes at Aqua Care last year and it was wonderful and very therapeutic! Continued through this summer and hope to attend as long as there are classes. Elina is extremely knowledgeable and able to address each of our individual issues. I always leave feeling better than when I come. Allison is a excellent as well and a joy to be around. I look forward to each class.

Elina’s WATSU massage is wonderful. It is almost like a rebirthing experience. It is great relaxation and excellent way to relieve muscle strain. Very beneficial for anyone injured or in rehab.
Elina is extremely professional, knowledgeable and punctual. Highly recommended.

The therapy is great & very helpful for just about anyone. You will love it! It has helped with multiple problems. 5 stars!

I have recently been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (multiple herniated and protruding discs) and fibromyalgia. With this particular combination, it makes it difficult to engage in too much activity. As an active 28 year old, this was not good news. I have been through multiple rounds of physical therapy and medication treatments, and so far, one of the greatest things I have come across is Watsu and Aquatic Rehabilitation with Elina.
Elina is thorough, graceful, understanding, and experienced. With this type of treatment, it is imperative for the patient to trust the therapist, and Elina is an easy person to trust. She is warm, welcoming, and patient. She tailors each session to your needs and follows through after every treatment in order to see how it went.
Watsu is an incredible way to relax, destress, and let go. As someone who has trouble with releasing the troubles of each day, I can confidently say that Watsu leaves me feeling lighter, more fluid, and in less pain. The water is an incredible way to lessen resistance of normal therapy treatments, yet with each exercise, stretch, and movement, you are repairing your body and working out your muscles.
I highly recommend this to anyone, and Elina will establish the best routine for you, whatever that may be!

I came to Elina with a recent injury to my calf muscle and systemic joint pain due to Lyme Disease. With Watsu, it is important to trust the practitioner. And, with Elina I felt immediately safe in the water. Not only does she have an excellent knowledge base with her Physical Therapy background, she is also a compassionate, nurturing and intuitive healer.
The water is an amazing place to heal, provided you have the right person to guide with the right tools. Elina is that person. After the first session, my calf pain diminished by 90% and I no longer walk with a limp. By the second session, I can already feel my muscle strength coming back. I have also experienced reduction in my overall body pain. Thanks to Elina I am on the road to recovery!

Elina is a master as what she does! My biggest worry was that I would not be able to relax fully to get the most out of the treatment. Even when I get a massage I have to constantly reminding myself to fully relax my muscles to allow the therapist to do their job. But with Elina, I felt comfortable and at ease right away. Within the first 2 minutes I was able to surrender to the water and the flow of movements she took my body through. My mind was able to relax and go blank as if in a meditative state, where every care in the world escaped me. Her touch is healing on its own, I told her when we finished the treatment that I felt like I was being held by my mother.
I love the water and I wanted to treat myself to some much needed relaxation from everyday stresses, so I decided to give Watsu a try. Elina eliminated any apprehension I had about trying something new, and I can not wait for my next appointment!

Elina is great at what she does. She is a very honest and authentic person who genuinely cares about the people she works with and works on. I highly recommend her in the speciality she provides such as aquatic therapy, rehabilitation, exercise and Watsu. I personally love the water and all it contributes to the well-​being of a human whether able bodied or disabled. I think it’s amazing what Elina is doing and I highly recommend her. I have personally worked with her and understand the demands of the clients and their needs and feel Elina handles it very well and professionally.

With work like this, it’s essential to feel trust and connection as soon as you step in the water and that is what you will find here. From beginning to end my experience with Elina was deeply restorative and centering. Her salt water pool’s edge is chock full of every toy you may need to deepen your experience and her backyard surroundings provide the perfect atmosphere to unwind. When my eyes were actually open, I enjoyed taking in the fresh fruit trees and and natural surroundings. What struck me though was how easy it was to let go and surrender to her touch, movement and ability. I was thrilled that this was not just a typical water dance or Watsu session but also included her clinical abilities as well. But most importantly, I felt CARED FOR, nourished and loved and that is not something you can find everywhere. Thank you, Elina. I will be back.

Elina is an angel. You can trust her completely. Watsu is wonderful for SO many reasons. I am so happy to have found Elina. She is an expert at Watsu. Have had two sessions so far and both have been fabulous. First session I was dealing with significant neck pain. The next day my neck pain was gone. Okay then. Second session I was SO stressed over one of our cats being really sick and in the hospital. Watsu completely released my fear and anxiety about our sweet kitty. An after note — our kitty is fine now. Imagine being gently swirled around in warm water by a true professional, letting go, safe to let go and truly relax. The best.

So glad to finally have found someone who does Watsu and Waterdance in LA! But more importantly, Elina Root is really good at it. I found her care and attention to be deeper than those who practice Watsu as a novel and exotic body therapy.
It is also a rarity to find a practitioner who has an extensive background in various physical therapies outside of Watsu. Elina is a treat to the body.
When meeting her, I immediately got a sense of confidence, warmth and a kind of holistic point of view that takes my overall day to day health and movements into consideration. When getting into the water, I immediately felt secure and taken care of. Her touch and handling is both strong, soothing and healing.
I so look forward to future sessions.

My 8-​year-​old son sees Elina to work on improving muscle strength and stamina, as well as reduce pain, due to a genetic connective tissue disorder. My son is really enjoying his sessions with Elina. She is wonderful with him, and I can tell she’d be great with kids of any age. Elina makes the sessions really fun for my son and he is also getting a fantastic workout that targets all of his areas of weakness. My son did not do well with land-​based physical therapy because it caused him pain and he did not connect well with the therapist. He has a great connection with Elina and does not complain of pain during or after his sessions. I am so glad to have found Elina and aquatic therapy!

This is the best option in addressing pain and injuries without conventional approach and drugs. Elina listens and truly cares about her clients. I met her last year for a few sessions and found her to be very professional, calming, caring and knowledgeable.

My experience was as a couple. Elina has a presence and an energy that immediately puts you at ease upon meeting her. She took her time with much care in getting our history and explaining what we were about to experience for the next 90 minutes. The first part of our session was about giving as well as receiving WATSU and Erina was an excellent teacher giving us an appreciation for WATSU enhancing our experience in receiving. Since it was a couples session, I had the great opportunity to watch her in action. Poetry. Grounded. Centered.
One of the best experiences I’ve had in any massage modality and I can hardly wait to return. Erina gets my recommendation to everyone I know and everyone I meet.
Nicely done!

I had a great time during my pregnancy aqua therapy class with Elina. She is great instructor, she was in the water with me all the time showing how to do each exercise and explaining why should I do it. She is very nice, positive and I had so much fun during this class. She did perfect massage and starching. Can’t wait for my next class.
I highly recommend Elina, you can trust her and feel save during your exercise it is so important during pregnancy.

Elina is awesome. She aqua therapist and instructor. She is very intuitive and calming as she works to release tight muscles using watsu techniques. Be prepared to be relaxed and rejuvenated. I’ve also participated in a water exercise class that she did specifically for people living with chronic pain. The class was great. She was in the water with us, giving clear instructions and suggested modifications based on people’s individual needs while encouraging people to keep good «form».

I met Elina about 6 months ago and right away I was struck by her kind heart, empathetic nature, and sweet disposition. Elina is a natural in the water and treats each individual with respect and compassion; she is always present in the moment. I feel comfortable with her and know she is extremely gifted at all she does. Not only does she have a vast knowledge of aqua therapy and Watsu massage, but also makes you feel emotionally at ease with her gentle soul. I would highly recommend her to anyone out there dealing with emotional and physical pain, you will not be disappointed.

There is no other safe and therapeutic place you can find other than in the water with
Elina Root. She is so genuinely concerned in helping both your body and mind recover with the help of the water and the various techniques that she is highly trained in. She listens to you and is very aware of what your body needs. I have been working with her for 6 months and together we have seen such an improvement to the strength of my body and my overall attitude towards my condition. With the help of Elina and the water, day by day of living with Fibromylagia is less daunting and less controlling of my life. Elina has been such a big part of my journey to recovery and is the reason why my body is stronger and is making the steps to acclimating to life again possible. Therefore reader, I highly recommend you to try Watsu with Elina Root and start your journey to recovery and peace of mind.

I entrusted my 90 year old mother-​in-​law to Elina’s caring arms as she recovered from a stroke and have seen vast improvement not only in her strength and agility, but her attitude about her life. She had many personal situations to cope with, including a relocation from another town and the loss of a son. She looks forward to her sessions with Elina and has re-​captured the sparkle in her eye. I love listening to her tell Elina about her early years splashing in the waters of Coney Island. Its almost as if she is transported back in time to those care free days as Elina works her magic with Watsu and aqua therapy. I brought her initially for physical improvement not realizing that the real bonus would be her emotional and mental well being. Consider this wonderful, safe and fun therapy for yourself and the seniors in your family. Call Elina Root!

Elina is an amazing aquatic therapist. She really connects deeply with her clients and is a both a great teacher for aquatic exercises and a gifted watsu practictioner. Elina’s watsu is a dream. You will be taken away to a very peaceful place in her arms. Elina is also great at developing aquatic exercise programs for anyone whether you are an athlete or recovering from an injury or illness.