Musical Hydrotherapy is an innovative therapy for children and adults with complex special needs and long-term health conditions. The practice combines aquatic body therapy with underwater sound and vibration to:

• release deeply held tension

• relax body and mind

• inspire movement, stretching, vocalisation and stillness

• reduce anxiety and improve regulation

• enhance wellbeing

• develop an appreciation to sound and music.

 

How it works

* In Musical Hydrotherapy, children and adults with complex physical disabilities and neurodivergent conditions are gently held, supported and moved in the water while underwater sound and vibrations travel through their bodies. 

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* As their bodies relax, we feel and see a release in muscle stiffness, rigidity and spasm with children with cerebral palsy and other musculoskeletal conditions. The more sessions these children (or adults) have in the water, the more they release and the longer the impact lasts after they leave the pool. 

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* In children and adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly those who experience dysregulation, anxiety and distress, the therapy promotes an unusual calm and peace. Children often fall deeply asleep as they are held in the water. 

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"The impact on pupils and students is astounding. Those with limited mobility have shown increased movement either independently or with assistance. Pupils and students who were previously reluctant to place their ears in the water are now lying back and fully relaxing as they feel the music and vibration through their body and those with sensory processing difficulties have particularly benefitted as the therapy offers a non-verbal, immersive way to engage with their emotions. Benefits have not only been seen in the pool but have led into the classroom with improved overall wellbeing, improved social interactions, increased effective communications, reduction in pain levels and improved emotional regulation.” Senior Teacher, Croftcroighn Primary School, Glasgow​​​

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The training

The training for practitioners is very practical and skills-based, covering how to work in the water to support people with a variety of disabilities, from severely movement-challenged individuals to hyperactive people who are more anxious about physical contact in the pool. 

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 Read a blog about Musical Hydrotherapy training and our aquatic practitioner Steph Hodgson here. 

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Group training for schools or 8-10 pool staff

Place: Hydrotherapy Pool

Duration: 4 days​ in-pool plus 1 classroom day

• Between 8 - 10 trained staff members with CPD accredited certification for Musical Hydrotherapy practice

• At least ten students benefitting from Musical Hydrotherapy during the training

• A suggested protocol for the school and guidance to music staff and teaching staff on how to deliver musical hydrotherapy sessions based on needs

• Learning how to extend the benefits of Musical Hydrotherapy into the classroom and throughout the school day

• High quality underwater speaker system imported in wholesale price, installed and operational

• Provision of hours of specially created music to play underwater, continuous support and sharing of practice

• Free membership with many benefits and support to help you to keep the practice going:  for example, marketing support, free annual refresher training sessions, free equipment maintenance and more.

 

​​Download our school/pool group training brochure here​

Find out about our bursary support programme to help special schools with the costs of training and equipment here

We can train additional groups of 8 at very little extra cost: please enquire if this is of interest

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Individual training

For independent swim school staff with existing aquatic therapy and/or teaching qualifications)

• 2-day courses: 1 day in London, 1 day at your pool

• Training covers all aspects of Musical Hydrotherapy delivery

• Cost includes membership package including annual refresher training and technical support

Contact us about individual training