Greetings and Welcome to ATSSI

ATSSI (Aquatic Therapy & Specialised Swim Instruction) is a specialist provider of personal swim instruction and water therapy.

We use a unique approach to swimming, and water therapy, which combines the latest developments with a holistic approach to relaxation in swimming and movement. .

The Therapeutic Aquatic Wellness Centre is based in Tring, Hertfordshire.

The pool in Tring is a private, 250 square foot indoor pool - and is kept at 33/34 degrees.

ATSSI also has a practice in Cleveland, Ohio, US. The state of the art facilities in Cleveland is run by Southwest General Hospital.

"Wellness is a process -a developing awareness that there is no end point, but that health and happiness are possible in each moment, here and now." - J.W.Travis and R.S.Ryan

Is ATSSI New To The Area?

ATSSI was formally introduced to the UK, and USA in the Winter of 2003, as an evolution of Swim School.

But, we have been dedicated to lifetime physical wellness and promotion of the highest possible level of functional independence for clients in the surrounding area, since 1995.

What is ATSSI?

ATSSI is a private, International Company, that will help you attain one of the greatest gifts of all - that of good health.

Through extensive training, certification in the UK, and the USA ~ ATSSI provides a professional and unique aquatic service.

Stephanie, founder of ATSSI is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches, a registered Shaw Method Teacher, member of WABA ~ Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association, and the American Arthritis Foundation.

What makes ATSSI different to
Traditional Methods?

Stephanie's training and education is about understanding how movement, body alignment, balance, and function affect your overall Health and Well-Being.

Stephanie has the expertise and experience to help you with personal gains, such as improved self-esteem and self-motivation, combined with measurable health benefits that will create tremendous advantages for you, and your family.

How can ATSSI's specialised work help?

ATSSI offers a range of unique aquatic activities to improve people’s lives, by practicing a holistic approach to a healthy mind and body.

ATSSI encourages the individual to take responsibility for their Health and Well-Being.

"Tell me and I'll forget, Show me and I'll remember, Involve me and I'll understand." Confucius

But why water for exercise?

• You weigh only ten per cent of your body weight in water, for example: a 10-stone woman weighs only 1 stone, so physical strain is kept to a minimum.
• Exercising in water allows you to workout when conditions otherwise would not allow.
• No stress on joints and muscles.
• Multiple muscles can be worked at the same time, to tone and strengthen.
• Freedom, with no risk of falling and hurting yourself.
• No jarring on the spine
• Being active can delay as much as possible the process of getting old, and it's the perfect fitness workout for people with arthritis and other chronic pain.
• And it's FUN!

Exercising in water helps you feel

• Flexible - You can bend and move your body in water in ways you can’t on land.
• Strong - Working against the water will help your body get stronger.
• At less risk of injury - Being in water makes your body float. This keeps your joints from being pounded or jarred and helps prevent sore muscles and injury.

What are the health benefits?

• Improved Balance.
• Increased strength, flexibility & mobility.
• Relief from stress, and muscle tension.
• Increased Energy.
• Improved self-esteem,confidence, fitness and motivation.
• Enhanced aquatic enjoyment

Who Benefits?

• Everyone!
• Adults
• Children
• Able
• Disabled

What Classes are available?

• Swimming Lessons to improve; breathing, stroke technique, co-ordination, rhythm, and, mind and body awareness.
• Overcoming Fear of Water
• Ai Chi to improve balance; mobility, flexibility and muscle tone.
• Water Shiatsu to release postural tension.
• Water Running to improve cardiovascular

If you're over 50, you need to do four types of activity to help keep you healthy and fit. Swimming activities will help improve your stamina, strength, flexibility and balance.

"Health minded people of every age and ability are taking advantage of this unique method, and stress-free way to burn fat, tone muscles, recover from injury, and get sluggish cardiovascular systems moving again" Stephanie Dutton