NIAGARA FALLS, ON
Please register via WaterART (PHONE, FAX, MAIL, ONLINE)

This program is an advanced training program for individuals involved in rehabilitation. Program is developed by a
physiotherapist. You will require an understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise design. Regions of focus:
Shoulder, spine, hip, knee and ankle. Learning Objective: Gain an understanding of the various musculoskeletal conditions
aqua rehab clients may present with, the relevant bone and tissue structures involved, and various programming
considerations and tools employed to meet client needs. Each region will be taken through six rehabilitation stages of
progression. A complete water specific exercise inventory will be reviewed in a short time with and without equipment.
Pre-Requisite: Two levels of Certified WaterART Certification OR Allied Health Care Provider.
Full Certification Registration fee includes:
 WaterART Aquatic Rehabilitation Specialist Manual,
 36 laminated program cards,
 16 hours (6-7 hours pool & 10-11 hours theory),
 DVD043 – Rehabilitation Exercises for Lower Extremities,
 DVD044 – Rehabilitation Exercises for the Spine,
 DVD045 – Rehabilitation Exercises for Upper Extremities,
 Certificate of Course Completion,
 Certification Exams (theory & practical).
 Certification E-Diploma & online profile when successful with Certification Exams.
 All materials will be given out at event (unless requested in advance for a $15.00 shipping fee).

If it is time for you to renew, you may choose to attend the Re-certification Workshop for
continuing education hours AND automatic Certification Renewal. This is always a
convenient way for you to receive your 16 hours of CECs. There will be no exam(s) at the
end of the course to complete.
Fee includes: 16 hours of training (pool & classroom), re-certification booklet, T-shirt
(choices: S, M, L, XL or XXL), a Certificate of Course Completion for 16 CECs and if you are
WaterART Certified you will receive an updated a new Certification E-Diploma, and updated
online profile for 2 years from expiration date.
Please note if your qualifications are expired for more than a year, you will have to re-do
instructor certification program.
Saturday workshop will cover protocols for the Hips, Knees & Ankles This program is
an advanced training program for individuals involved in the rehabilitation process. Common
regional conditions for the areas of the hips, knees and ankles conditions will be discussed,
Sunday workshop will cover protocols for the Back, Neck & Shoulders
This program is an advanced training program for individuals involved in the rehabilitation process. Common regional
conditions for the areas of the shoulder, spine, elbow, and wrist conditions will be discussed,
Fee includes: 16 hours of training (pool & classroom), re-certification booklet, T-shirt (choices: S, M, L, XL or XXL), a
Certificate of Course Completion for 16 CECs and if you are WaterART Certified you will receive an updated a new
Certification E-Diploma, and updated online profile for 2 years from expiration date.
Please note if your qualifications are expired for more than a year, you will have to re-do instructor certification program.
CERTIFICATION RENEWAL is an industry standard.
All professionals are required to renew your Certification every 2 years!
wwww.waterart.org Toll Free 1-866 543-8938

WaterART Master Trainer (s)
Leigh de Groot, MSc, DPT is a Doctor of Physiotherapy licensed in both Ontario and the State of
New York. She has been involved in aquatics in varying capacities for 11 years including
Lifeguarding, teaching swimming lessons and teaching Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses.
She has been a WaterART Instructor for 6 years and is certified in Arthritis, Seniors Instructor and
is an Aquatic Rehabilitation Specialist. She has recently joined our team of Master Trainers and
brings to the table a unique combination of her love for aquatics as well as a passion for helping
people of all ages live their best lives possible through exercise and rehabilitation.
WHAT TO BRING for all programs:
 Please bring lunch/ snacks,
 Water Fitness Wear /we prefer water shoes
 Towel/cover up,
 Water bottle,
 Wear comfortable layered clothing for the classroom session.
FACILITY LOCATION:<address> Aquatic Fit Niagara, 6600 Jolley Crescent, Niagara Falls ON
www.aquaticfitniagara.com </address>Please register via WaterART
Some local Bed and Breakfasts to stay (the closest is) Dunn Street Inn Bed and Breakfast
http://www.coolniagarafalls.com, Other options are: Always Inn http://www.alwaysinn.ca/
Blue Gables http://www.bluegablesbb.com/Li – Li http://www.lilibnb.url.tw/
Lions’ Head http://www.lionsheadbb.com/ Redwood -http://www.redwoodbedandbreakfast.ca/
Victorian Charm http://www.victoriancharmbb.com/
(Optional) What is WaterART Professional Membership program
This is an optional program – and EVERYONE is welcome to join! Take advantage of the benefits and savings. We do add
$15.00 shipping if you are not picking up your gift at an event. Register prior to early-bird for your membership early if you
wish to receive your membership gift at your event (with no shipping applied).Please note that the membership programs
are separate from our certification programs.
Your WP Membership includes one free GIFT (choose one of Gift A-K)
Gift A) WaterART Happy Hand Weights, DVD084, & Large Equipment Bag,
Gift B) WaterART Buoyancy Cuffs, LC042, DVD042 , Wet bag
Gift C) WaterART Mitts , T-shirt , Water-bottle & Waist-Pack, Membership DVD
Gift D) WaterART Certified Knap Sack & T-shirt, Membership DVD
Gift E) WaterART Duffle bag & 2 Fit Bands, DVD041/DVD049
Gift F) WaterART Instructor Shirt (Ladies performance or Unisex),
Membership DVD
Gift G) Speedo 100% Swim Suit without bra, Membership DVD
Gift H) Speedo 100% Swim Suit with bra DVD029 (ADD $20.00)
Gift I) WaterART Anatomy Water Shirt, WaterART Wet bag,
Membership DVD
Gift J) Pair of Flex Paddles, DVD040, LC040 and WaterART Wet
Bag
Gift K) Pair of 5 inch Dumbbells, DVD060, WaterART Wet Bag
You also receive
 Quarterly Newsletter (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)
 Monthly E-Newsletter
 20-25% discounts on all product purchases
 Registration Discounts for onsite training
 Discounts on all home-study courses and educational materials
 Access to Job Postings & Listings!
 Access to a Member’s Only Website: video streaming, message board, postings www.waterart.org/membersonly
 Message Board Privileges www.waterart.org/membersonly/community
wwww.waterart.org Toll Free 1-866 543-8938
How to Register ( ONLINE, EMAIL, MAIL, PHONE, FAX)
***EVERYONE MUST REGISTER THROUGH WATERART FITNESS***
ONLINE: www.waterart.org Click on events the top of the website and register for
MAIL: WaterART Fitness International Inc., 83 Galaxy Blvd., Unit 19, TORONTO, ON M9W 5X6
PHONE: TOLL FREE 1 866 5 GET WET (1-866-543-8938) 9: 4 pm
FAX: (416) 621-0951 OR email us for Questions at info@waterart.org
NOTE: Certification (qualifications) are Separate to Your WaterART Professionals (WP) Membership
Please Register through WaterART Fitness!

click here for pdf and registration form

WaterART Fitness does offer group WP membership rates
for 5 or more registered together.
Must fax, phone or mail in registrations together.
WaterART Fitness is part of the Ontario Fitness Council (OFC) /Fitness Practitioners
Association of Ontario (FPAO) and NFLA recognized programming.