ESAC Educational Standard Advisory Committee
ESAC is the advisory committee for WABA and WABR about educational standards. It applies and overview the learning process set up by the WABR exclusively for the Watsu provider, practitioner and Instructor certification.
Contact Email: esac@waba.pro

Keli Procopio
Chair



Keli Procopio
Chair
She is Counselor accredited by S.I.Co (Italian Counselor Society) , specialized in Breathwork and Watsu.
She was trained in Shiatsu, at the Center for Traditional Medicine in Milan, as well as in Breathwork with the Milena Screm Institute, where she leads various basic and advanced training courses, as a collaborator of the Insight Managing Board of the School of Breathwork and Counselling in Milan.
Her encounter with Harold Dull in1996 ,was decisive in focusing her interests on the aquatic bodywork, and from that moment on she started her training directly with him and with various international Trainee.
Co founder of the first Italian School of Watsu, she teaches since 2000. Currently she teaches up to Watsu3 and specific part of the Training proposed by Watsu Italia, such as: Breath for Watsu and Emotional Process as well as the whole Tantsu Training.
She took part in the founding of a Community and Meditation Center-Osho Circle School where she was living for 16years leading meditations, workshop and staff training.
Her spiritual and professional researchis focused in experimenting experiences connected to the breathing, meditation and watsu, integrated with the regenerating benefits of water.
In the last four years she moved to work also in the French Polynesia as a collaborator of One Soul Spa as staff trainer and supervisor.
In her work she combines her love and passion for water and breath work with a meditative and playful approach.
- Email:keliprocopio@gmail.com



Pamela Young
Secretary



Pamela Young
Secretary
Education:
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Yavapai College, Prescott, Az SWIHA, Massage School, Scottsdale, Az Harbin School of WATSU®️ and Massage
Certifications:
Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, 1999 WATSU®️ Practitioner WATSU®️ I and 2 Instructor Pamela is the owner of Creative Wellness WATSU®️ and Massage Training. She served on the WATSU®️ North American Ethics Committee before joining the ESAC Committee.
Pamela had been married to Robert Young, a High School educator and Football/Baseball coach for 34 years. She has 4 grown children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.



Hagar Guttman
Board Liaison



Hagar Guttman
Board Liaison
Email Address: hagarag@gmail.com
Address: HaHanit 15, Herzliya, Israel
D.o.B.: June 4th’ 1968
Education
1993-1996–B.Sc. Marine & Freshwater Biology, University of London, UK
1999-2003 –Shiatsu Therapy, “Tmurot” School of Chinese Medicine, Israel Languages
Hebrew: Native speaker
English: Native speaker level
Arabic: Basic Professiona lExperience
1998-Present -Hydrptherapy Centre & The TrumpInternational TrainingInstitute, Beit Issie Shapira, Ra’anana, Israel –Senior Hydrotherapist, Lecturer and Course Organiser
Rehabilitation and Various Aquatic Treatments.
-Senior Hydrotherapist –Working with Children, Adults & Groups.
-Watsu 1&2 Instructor
-Ai-Chi Instructor
-Baby-Swim Instructor and Instructor’s Training Course Organiser
2014-Present –VariousTherapyPools in Israel –Watsu Instructor & Practitioner
Organising and teaching Watsu courses, Workshops & Private Sessions
2004-2006 -MTC, “Ilan” Rehabilitaion and Sport Centre, Quiryat-Haim, Israel –Hydrohterapist,Baby-Swim Instructor
-Rehabilitation Treatments for Army Veterans.
-Working with children and adults with wide range of clinical needs.
1996-1999 -Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Research, Haifa, Israel -Marine Biology Research Student
-Laboratory and Field-work
- Email:hagarag@gmail.com



Ruth Meyer
Member



Ruth Meyer
Member
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Self-motivated
Interpersonal Skills
Team Building
Leadership Skills
Researcher
Hard worker
Listens
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MS. Mary Seamster, BA, LMP, RCST, Integrative Aquatic Therapist
She has a Bachelors of Arts Degree from College of Creative Studies (UCSB) in Fine Art and Sculpture. Practicing Artist 1973-1984
Managed Art Gallery 1983-1984
Editor in Chief of a National Art Magazine, EYE Magazine 1984-1988
Executive Director of White Stone Medical, Inc. 1990-2017
Managed White Stone Retreat 1992-2003
Hakomi Practitioner 1993
Watsu® Practitioner 1998-2017
Watsu I Instructor 2001, Watsu 2 Instructor 2005
Chairperson WABA Ethics Committee 2005-2006
Founded and Instructs AMNION® Aquatic Training 2005-1017
Presented 4th Annual Spine Symposium 2012-2013
WABA Educational Standard Committee 2014-2017
Steering Committee Washington Pain Society
Member of the Assistant Team training and ITC 2015-2017
President of N.W.C.A. North West Cranial Association Board
NCBTMB Watsu 1 Category A 50 hour CE approved
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MANAGER
May 1993 to Current
White Stone Retreat Sedro Woolley, WA
Managed team of staff. Offered Aquatic sessions
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Art, 1973
UCSB Santa Barbara, CA
Practitioner: Massage, 1979
Santa Barbara School of Massage Santa Barbara, CA
Practitioner: Healing, 1984 Healing Light Center Pasadena, CA
Practitioner: Body Centered Psychology, 1993 Hakomi Institute Seattle, WA
Licensed Massage Practitioner : Massage, 2003 Acorn Aprenticship Massage Bellingham, WA
Practitioner : Aquatics- Watsu- Waterdance- Healing Dance, 1998 WABA
Practitioner : Integrative Aquatic Therapy, 2007 The Center for Somatic Psychology Boulder, CO
Practitioner : Pre and Perinatal Psychology, 2007 Castellino Foundation Training Santa Barbara, CA
Practitioner : RCST, 2009-2017 Colorado School of Energy Boulder, CO
Teacher: Watsu I Instructor 2001, Watsu 2 Instructor 2005 Teacher: Amnion® 1,2,3,4,5,6,
Co Teaches with Ray Castellino and Mary Seamster, Impulse into Being 2014-2017
Co Leads Womb Surrounds 2014-2017



Carlos Alberto del Pino
Member



Carlos Alberto del Pino
Member
Address: BP651 98730 Vaitape Bora Bora (French Polynesia)
Telephone number: +689 87205655
E-mail: hello@onesoulspa.com
Nationality: Italian
Date of Birth: 26 October 1975
Work Experience
Name and address of employer: ONE SOUL SPA (www.onesoulspa.com)
Bora Bora 98730, Motu Nunue (P.F.)
Date January 2011 until now
Type of business or sector Wellness & Spa consulting Company
Occupation or position held Co-Founder and General Manager
Responsibilities and principal assignments-
General Manager
! Global Administration
! Spa consulting, organization, creation and logistics.
Education and Professional Trainings
2021 Gestalt: Therapist Training
Title of qualification awarded :Conseleur
Name and type of organisation: Allary Training Course: International French Psychotherapist
- Phone:+689 87205655
- Email:hello@onesoulspa.com
Scientific and Research Committee
The Scientific committee will set up procedure for improving the scientific acceptance of Watsu and Aquatic Bodywork as a therapeutic tool. It helps to collect all the scientific and empiric research in an archive. Advise symposium and conference worldwide and collaborate with other bodies that have similar purposes.
Contact Email:





Vacant
Chair





Vacant
Chair



C G Prashanth
Board Liaison



C G Prashanth
Board Liaison
(Neurological & Psychosomatic disorders)
Physiotherapy Specialist –Aquatic Physical Therapy
Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (Hamad Medical Corporation),
Doha, Qatar
Mail ID: prashanth_c_g@yahoo.com
Blog: www.aquatictherapyinindia.blogspot.com
Skype ID: prashanthcg1
Ph:+97466230328
Ph: +919900194890
Office:+97440260109
Position:
Former Associate Professor & In-charge PT Neurology Department
Freelance Aquatic Therapy consultant in Own pool
Assistant Lecturer IATF (International Aquatic Therapy faculty)
Assistant Instructor WATSU® Basic
Ai Chi Instructor
WATSU® practitioner –WABA registered
Aqua Fitness Professional –AEA
AEA Course Content Provider
Resource person: Aquatic Therapy Foundation Course
Contact person for India: APTI (Aquatic Physical Therapy International, Subnetwork of WCPT)
Founder President: ATNI (Aquatic Therapy Network of India)
Former Registered Post Graduate Research guide RGUHS University, Karnataka, India
Years of Clinical & Teaching Experience: 23years
Area of Interest: PT Neurology & Aquatic Therapy
- Email:watsubm@gmail.com



Aleksandra Koziorowska
Member



Aleksandra Koziorowska
Member
2014 : Certified NDT- Bobath Baby Therapist (EBTA)
2011 : Certified NDT- Bobath Therapist (EBTA)
2011 : Watsu Practitioner (WABA)
2008-2012 : Dietetics faculty at Poznań University of Life Sciences B.A. in Dietetics
2004-2009 : Physiotherapy faculty at Poznań University of Physical Education M.A. in Physiotherapy
Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
2016: Assistant on NDT – Bobath Basic Course with Neda Rotar,NDT – Bobath Senior Tutor
2015: Watsu Instructor Training Course with Mary Theri Thomas I qualified as Watsu Basic Instructor
leader of a working group on NDT – Bobath Baby Course with Neda Rotar,NDT – Bobath Senior Tutor
leader of a working group on NDT – Bobath Basic Course with Mirosław Kuta, NDT – Bobath Tutor
2014 : NDT – Bobath Baby Course with Neda Rotar,NDT – Bobath Senior Tutor Fascial Release Work Around the Thorax with Special Emphasis on Dealing with Idiopathic Scoliosis led by Robert Schleip
2013: WaterDance Course Level I and II led by Minakshi and Davida Taurek (WABA) certified Instructors CranioSacral Therapy Level I and II led by John S. Page (Uplenger Institute) certified Instructor
Anatomy Trains for Manual Therapist Course ( Associated Class) led by Tomasz Zagórski
2012: Bad Ragaz Ring Method led by John Lambeck NDT- Bobath Workshop led by Neda Rotar (EBTA) certified Instructor
2011: NDT- Bobath Basic Course led by Mirosław Kuta (EBTA) certified Instructor
2009: Watsu Courses ( up till now 950 hours of Aquatic Bodywork Courses) led by Tomasz Zagórski and Harold Dul, Mary Theri Thomas, Waba certified Instructors
2008-2009: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Basic level; led by Ewa Górna IPNFA certified Instructor
2006/2007: Deep Tissues Massage course led by Jarosław Ciechomski
- Email:ola.koziorowska@wp.pl



Dr. Wellington Pinheiro de Oliveira
Member
Specialization in Pneumofunctional and Traumathorapedic Physiotherapy by UEPA
Master's Degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology from UFPA (Federal University of Pará)
PhD in Tropical Diseases from UFPA
Professor of the Physiotherapy and Medicine Course at CESUPA (University Center of Pará)
Postgraduate Professor in Aquatic Physical Therapy, Trauma-orthopedics, Neurology and Aquatic Activities in special groups
Coordinator of the International Diploma in Aquatic Physiotherapy (GETM – Peru)
Director at the Brazilian Association of Aquatic Physiotherapy (ABFA) 2016 to 2024
Member of the ABFA educational commission
Director at the World Aquatic Body Works Association (WABA) 2020 to 2024
Member of the WABA Scientific Committee
Training in WATSU level I, II and III by WABA
Training in HALLIWICK by the Internetional Halliwick Association (IHA)
Training in BAD RAGAZ
Training in Applied Aquatic Physiotherapy (Ann Thompson and Alisson Skinner - England)
Training in Physiological Chains - Busquet Method (Leopold Busquet - France)
WOGA Training – Water Yoga 1 and 2 (Natália Chaverri – Costa Rica)
International Basic Watsu Instructor and Watsu Instructor level I (in training) by WABA



Elisa Muñoz Blanco
Member



Elisa Muñoz Blanco
Member
Elisa Muñoz Blanco is a passionate physiotherapist and pioneer in aquatic therapies, dedicated to integrating body and mind to enhance quality of life. With over 20 years of experience, she combines an enactive approach to pain with advanced techniques such as Craniosacral Therapy in Water ™ , a method she developed and refined for clinical and educational applications worldwide.
As the founder of the Watsupath ™ Training Institute, she has trained professionals across the globe, contributing to the evolution of aquatic physiotherapy. Elisa is the author of high-impact books and articles, and her clinical practice is distinguished by its human warmth and scientific rigor.
She balances clinical work with teaching at prestigious universities and hospitals, establishing herself as an international leader in pediatric physiotherapy and aquatic therapy. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's in Psychosomatic Medicine, reaffirming her commitment to a holistic approach to wellbeing.
Curriculum
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, European University of Madrid.
Master's Degree in Pediatric Physiotherapy, San Pablo-CEU University.
Certified Expert in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, European University of Madrid, and Osteoarticular Physiotherapy, Autonomous University of Madrid.
Advanced Training in Craniosacral Therapy and Thai Yoga Therapy.
Currently enrolled: Master's in Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, San Jorge University. Professional Experience
Founder and director of the Watsupath ™ Training Institute.
Creator of the Craniosacral Therapy in Water ™ Concept.
Associate Professor in Physiotherapy Degree and Master's programs, San Pablo-CEU University.
International instructor in aquatic therapies and pediatric physiotherapy.
Clinical practitioner at the Aquatic Therapy Unit, Fundación Instituto San José Hospital.
Key Achievements
First accredited instructor to teach Clinical Watsu ® 3 by the two only menthors.
Co-author of the books Aquatic Therapy and The Heart of Watsu ® .
Published scientific articles in high-impact journals.
Speaker at international conferences on physiotherapy and aquatic therapies.
Developed training programs for universities and hospitals in Europe and the Americas.
Certifications
Accredited instructor for Watsu ® Basic, 1, 2, and Clinical Watsu ® 3.
Certified Ai Chi ® Instructor by Aquadynamics Institute (Japan).
Certified in Myofascial Release ® and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy.
Accredited Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga instructor.
Contact:
Website: watsupath.com Email: elisa.mb@watsupath.com Phone: +34 635 428 816
- Phone:+34 635 428 816
- Email:elisa.mb@watsupath.com



Steve Fernandez
Member



Steve Fernandez
Member
20 years of Hospitality Management Calm under pressure Love travelling 15 years of Massage experience Creative solutions Love outdoor activities 5 Years of Permaculture experience Systems thinking Love wellbeing
Work Experience
Iceland Wellbeing May 2022 – Current Water Therapy Iceland Founded company providing aquatic trainings and therapy
Feb 2022 – Current CCP Games Company massage therapist – Once a week
Dec 2021 – Current Edition Hotel, Reykjavik Senior freelance massage and facial therapist
Sept 2021 – Current Flothetta Float therapist working with the founder’s company
Oct 2021 – April 2021 Blue Lagoon Float therapist at the Blue lagoon
July 2021 – July 2022 World Class Worked at multiple gyms serving members with massage
Aquatic Therapy Qualifications
Sept 2021 Float Therapist www.floattherapy.is Jan 2023 Watsu Practitioner www.watsu.com June 2024 WaterDance Practitioner www.waterdance.world Permaculture Qualifications and Courses Oct 2020 Forest Gardening Rakesh Roots Permaculture Sept 2020 Intro to Permaculture & Foraging Hildur Dagbjört, Iceland Apr 2020 Basics of Pruning Graham Bell, Couper Angus Mar 2020 Intro to PC & Forest Gardening Graham Bell, Cottage Garden Dec 2019 Water & Earth works Rico Zook and Anantgram Farm Nov 2019 Permaculture Design Course (PDC) Rico Zook and Timbaktu Collective Oct 2019 Advanced Permaculture Design (APDC) Aranya and Guilda Permaculture Sept 2019 Permaculture Design Course (PDC) Aranya Agricultural Alternatives
US and English speaking countries Ethical Committee
The Ethics committee is the advisory committee for WABA and WABR about ethical professional standards. It oversees the different process set up by the WABA/WABR for the Watsu students, providers, practitioners, assistants and instructors.
Contact Email: wabrethics@gmail.com



Eula Hagen
Chair



Eula Hagen
Chair
Kennewick, WA 99336
208-731-2393
Skills and Qualifications:
Deep Tissue
Swedish Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Hot Stone Therapy
Raindrop Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy
Computer Skills
HIIPPA Certified
Marketing
Leadership Skills
Quick Books
Watsu®
Kinesiology
Chari Massage
Cupping Therapy
Spa Therapies
- Email:misseula@gmail.com



Chad Ravert
Vice Chair



Chad Ravert
Vice Chair
+1 615-525-6370
nanimoanamassage@gmail.com Experience
2017 - Present
Mii amo (Enchantment group)
LMT, Sedona, AZ
Watsu practitioner and massage therapistincluding body scrubs and specialty oiltreatments. Interacting with clients tomake sure they enjoy their experience.
2018 - Present
Six Senses Resort
VP, Yao Noi
Watsu Practitioner, massage therapistand lead morning Qigong classes. Interactwith guest to build my appointments.
2013 - 2016
Absolute Health Medical Center
Lead LMT, Eugene, OR
Worked out bodywork plan for Dr's MVApatients. Provide chair massage at healthfairs and events and talked with people to promote our center.
2012 - 2014
Macys
Sales Associate, Salem/Eugene, OR
Sold watches/fashion jewelry, Handbagsand Fine jewelry. Daily department goalsto make, maintain POS and interact withcustomers.



Mary LeSourd
Secretary



Mary LeSourd
Secretary
Plymouth, MN 55446
952.935.2202, x8075 (work)
612.834.5786 (cell/home)
Employment History:
Integrative Health Specialist, The Marsh, 2017-present
Aquatic Director/Rehab Therapist, The Marsh, 2012-2017
Shiatsu Practitioner, ML Shiatsu, (self-employed), 2012-present
Aquatic Specialist, Recreation Therapist, Courage Center, 1993-2011
Master Aquatics Coordinator, NHSU, 1993-1995
Aquatics Director, Minneapolis Jewish Community Center, 1990-1994
Aquatics/Program Director, Midway YMCA, 1986-1990
Aquatics part-time work, Blaisdell YMCA, 1982-1984
Waterfront/Unit Director, YMCA Camp Ihduhapi, 1983-1984
Employment History:
M.Ed., Recreation Therapy, University of MN, 1993-1995
M.Ed., Recreation Administration, Springfield College, 1982-1983
B.A., Sociology/Social Work, College of Wooster, 1977-1981
Certifications and Related Training:
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, 1996-present
Aquatic Integration Practitioner, 2010-present
Coursework in Healing Dance, 2010, Presence of Being, 2014
Reiki Practitioner, Level II attuned, 2010
Shiatsu Practitioner, 2009-present
Basic Acupressure training, 2005
MS Society Aquatic certification, 2004-2011
Craniosacral, Level I and II training, 2003-4
Watsu Practitioner, 2001-present
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic certification, 1986-2011
Adaptive Aquatic certification, 1994
Lifeguard Instructor Training, 1981-1993
Water Safety Instructor, 1980-2011
CPR/First Aid certification, 1979-present
Lifeguard Training certification, 1979-2011
- Email:mlshiatsu@gmail.com



Mary Seamster
Member



Mary Seamster
Member
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Self-motivated
Interpersonal Skills
Team Building
Leadership Skills
Researcher
Hard worker
Listens
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MS. Mary Seamster, BA, LMP, RCST, Integrative Aquatic Therapist
She has a Bachelors of Arts Degree from College of Creative Studies (UCSB) in Fine Art and Sculpture. Practicing Artist 1973-1984
Managed Art Gallery 1983-1984
Editor in Chief of a National Art Magazine, EYE Magazine 1984-1988
Executive Director of White Stone Medical, Inc. 1990-2017
Managed White Stone Retreat 1992-2003
Hakomi Practitioner 1993
Watsu® Practitioner 1998-2017
Watsu I Instructor 2001, Watsu 2 Instructor 2005
Chairperson WABA Ethics Committee 2005-2006
Founded and Instructs AMNION® Aquatic Training 2005-1017
Presented 4th Annual Spine Symposium 2012-2013
WABA Educational Standard Committee 2014-2017
Steering Committee Washington Pain Society
Member of the Assistant Team training and ITC 2015-2017
President of N.W.C.A. North West Cranial Association Board
NCBTMB Watsu 1 Category A 50 hour CE approved
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MANAGER
May 1993 to Current
White Stone Retreat Sedro Woolley, WA
Managed team of staff. Offered Aquatic sessions
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Art, 1973
UCSB Santa Barbara, CA
Practitioner: Massage, 1979
Santa Barbara School of Massage Santa Barbara, CA
Practitioner: Healing, 1984 Healing Light Center Pasadena, CA
Practitioner: Body Centered Psychology, 1993 Hakomi Institute Seattle, WA
Licensed Massage Practitioner : Massage, 2003 Acorn Aprenticship Massage Bellingham, WA
Practitioner : Aquatics- Watsu- Waterdance- Healing Dance, 1998 WABA
Practitioner : Integrative Aquatic Therapy, 2007 The Center for Somatic Psychology Boulder, CO
Practitioner : Pre and Perinatal Psychology, 2007 Castellino Foundation Training Santa Barbara, CA
Practitioner : RCST, 2009-2017 Colorado School of Energy Boulder, CO
Teacher: Watsu I Instructor 2001, Watsu 2 Instructor 2005 Teacher: Amnion® 1,2,3,4,5,6,
Co Teaches with Ray Castellino and Mary Seamster, Impulse into Being 2014-2017
Co Leads Womb Surrounds 2014-2017



Trudy Jagger
Member



Trudy Jagger
Member
I built my pool facility in 2002, added Healing Dance practitioner in 2019, and became a Basic WATSU® instructor in 2021. I joined the Ethics Committee in 2024. Aside from my aquatic training, I am also an LMT, Reflexologist, and Reiki master.
Lakewood, CO
www.celestialseahorse.com
- Phone:303-552-7110
- Email:celestialseahorse@comcast.net
Central and South America Ethical Committee
The Ethics committee is the advisory committee for WABA and WABR about ethical professional standards. It oversees the different process set up by the WABA/WABR for the Watsu students, providers, practitioners, assistants and instructors.
Contact Email: wabrethics@gmail.com



Caroline Laghetto
Chair



Caroline Laghetto
Chair
Paulo SP: Tel .: +55 (11) 2574.7063
Cel .: +55 (11) 99579-8234
e-mail: carolinelaghetto@gmail.com
Website: www.espaçonatusaude.com.br
33 years old, single, Brazilian.
Educational background
- Graduated in Phytotherapy at Universidade Anhembi Morumbi - 2006
- Graduated in Naturology * at Anhembi Morumbi University - 2008
- Postgraduate in Massage and Contemporary Body Techniques from Gama Filho University - 2012
- Watsu® Practitioner - 2017
* graduation involving various complementary techniques: Floral therapy, aromatherapy, massagetherapy, hydrotherapy, foot and manual reflexology, auriculotherapy, chromotherapy, integrative art,iridology, meditation, herbal medicine, among others.



Wellington Oliveira
Board Liaison



Wellington Oliveira
Board Liaison
Birth : May 18, 1976–Born in Belem/Para–Brazil
Address: Rua dos Pariquis, n.3045, Ed. Ilha de Mauí, Ap-1102
Cremaçao–Belem, ZIPCode.66040-045, Para–Brazil,
landline:(005591)32310372/
Cellphone/Whatsapp: (005591)982139244
E-mail: wellfisio@yahoo.com.br-wellington@cesupa.br
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/4902455106917702
Documents: CPF:587210612-20//ID:2486742
EDUCATION
1994 -1998 Physiotherapist
University of Para (UEPA) Belem, Brazil
2001 Specialization in Respiratory Therapy
University of Para (UEPA)Belem, Brazil
2003 Specialization in Physical Therapy for Orthopedic and Traumatology Disorders
University of Para (UEPA) Belem, Brazil
2008 Masters in Genetics and Molecular Biology Federal
University of Para (UFPA) Belem, Brazil
2017 PhD Student at the Tropical Medicine Nucleus
of the Federal University of Para (UFPA)Belem, Brazil
- Email:wellfisio@yahoo.com.br



Antonio Maria Costa
Member



Antonio Maria Costa
Member
Documents: CPF: 901,712,688-49 // ID: 9,877. 039-1
Address: Rua Alvaro Nunes 121 –Jd. Aeroporto -São Paulo -SP -Brasil ZIP Code. 04612-070
Phones: landline: (005511) 2574.7064 / Cell phone and Whatsapp : (005511) 9.8259.9218
Email:antoniomcacosta@gmail.com //
Website: www.espaçonatusaude.com.br
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
Lattes Curriculum: http://lattes.cnpq.br/1532200526344287
Master in Health Psychology, Methodist University of São Paulo -UMSP.
International Watsu® Instructor by WABA. Level I (2006) and Level II (2011)
Physical educator ;Body therapist; Physical therapy assistant;Reiki Master Pedagogical; Psychodramatist; Massage therapist.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Member of the WABA 2020 board;President of the Latin American Institute of Watsu® between 2014 and 2018;Member of the Supervisory board ethics committee and educational committee of the Latin American Institute of Watsu (2018 / 2022); Founding partner and director of the company “AMA -Quality of life and excellence in health”. From 2000 to 2019. University Teacher at Anhembi Morumbi University -UAM from 2005 to2008; Founding partner anddirector of the “Espaço Natu Saúde” . That offers services in hydrotherapy since 2010; Facilitator in lectures and experiences focusing on well-being and quality of life since 2003;Facilitator in the training of massage therapists, since 1987; Body Therapist, acting since 1985; Physical Educator since 1976.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
In the areas: administrative, educational, sports, social, therapeutic, human relations and health areas, with academic background. Practical experience gained after 43 years of work directly linked to groups of different age groups in: clubs, associations, schools, academies, universities, congresses, alternative spaces and private clinics
OCCUPATION AREA:
Body Therapist: with Watsu®, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Auriculotherapy, Zen Shiatsu, Therapeutic Action in Water, Reflexology, R.E.S.E.T.
University and Open Course Facilitator: Watsu®;Zen Shiatsu; Massage Therapy; Massage for Babies / Children; Massage for Pregnant Women; Quick Massage -Ergonomic Chair Massage; Reiki; Daily Massage and Autotouch; Atagua (therapeutic action in water); Aquatic Massage; Integrative Massage ;Energy Rebalancing; Reflexology.
Facilitator in experiences of relaxation; meditation; contact with nature and self-knowledge;
Speaker focusing on Wellbeing and quality of life; complementary therapies; At congresses; seminars and for private groups throughout Latin America.
European Ethical Committee
The Ethics committee is the advisory committee for WABA and WABR about ethical professional standards. It oversees the different process set up by the WABA/WABR for the Watsu students, providers, practitioners, assistants and instructors.
Contact Email: wabrethicseurope@gmail.com



Jurgita Svediene
Chair



Jurgita Svediene
Chair
Master of Biochemistry, Physiotherapist, Massagetherapist, Midwife, Yoga and Watsu Instructor, WD Practitioner. My skills: I have combined my studies in Yoga, Watsu, Underwater, Aqua training, baby swimming methods with psychologically based studies of art therapy, pre- and perinatal psychology.
Work in rehabilitation with disabled people – my Bachelor diploma was “Watsu therapy for patients with cerebral palsy”. Created personal body mind oriented style for childbirth through water.
QUALITIES
Sociable Punctual Dynamic Responsible
QUANTITIES
I am the only daughter, the only wife, the mother of two sons, lady in 50-ies, the President of Family Center “BIRTH” and Association WATSU LT.
In WABA and Watsu Family there are plenty of great people, great initiatives and great resources to explore and harvest. I am easy going person and rofessional knowledge and skills in Art of Hosting can be valuable to Ethics Committee (Europe) and to Science/Research Committee.
I truly enjoy the work in communities and feel good in both roles – researcher and free styler.



Loretta Caneva
Member



Loretta Caneva
Member
Languages: Italian, French, English.
She has a background in Administration Accounting, worked as a freelance for most of her life in different fields: tourism, insurance Lloyd’s, organization and managing of various activities in water as well as in human resources. She has given a supportive help to women villages in India where the conditions reality is still difficult.
In the WABA family she did her learning path as a personal growth and with pleasure and interest became an assistant in 2017. In the same period, she attended a three year training to become an holistic therapist (family constellation, inner child work, bioenergetic work as per Alexander Lowen teaching as well as an ayurvedic massage therapist, and so on).
She is interested in photography, artwork, painting that gives her the space as a bridge between the outer and inner world.
Qualities:
She is a good listener, punctual, responsible
- Email:loretta.caneva@gmail.com



Elizaveta Belalova
Member



Elizaveta Belalova
Member
Director of the non-profit organization Association of Specialists in Aquatic Bodily Practices". The mission of our association is to bring together specialists of various water techniques, share experiences, support each other and inspire new ideas.
Used to be a professional basketball player, I have higher sports and secondary medical education.
After being forced to end my sports career due to a spinal injury, I went on a pilgrimage to India, where I met Watsu.
To date, I have been conducting therapeutic sessions for people on land and in water for more than 10 years. I communicate with Russian state universities in order to conduct scientific research on Watsu, create rehabilitation programs for residents of large cities, and professional athletes.
My life is about helping people, I am happy that I can share my knowledge and experience with people living in different parts of the World.



Zdenka Jasova
Member



Zdenka Jasova
Member
Originally a trained physiotherapist, since 1996,I have been engaged in swimming activities with small children, teaching children’s massages and tackling various personal development techniques.
QUALITIES
In the last years, I have been occupied for the most part with aquatic therapies – WATSU, OBA, WOGA.
QUANTITIES
What I love most about these techniques is the interconnection between the complex care of the human body and mind and the several levels of their therapeutic effects. The work of a therapist as well as a tutor is immensely fulfilling and pushes my limits. Whenever I have the opportunity to enjoy aquatic therapies, both as a client and a therapist, I feel a great gratitude.
- Email:Z.Jasova@seznam.cz
Communication and Marketing
The Communication and Marketing committee works to provide a WABA newsletter 2-4 times per year, hold social media activity, search opportunities for promoting Watsu (conferences, special events, etc.), make active promotion during specific events (expos, conferences) and helps in creating, publishing and spreading around promotional materials (movies, postcards, branded materials).
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Roman Nedved
Chair



Roman Nedved
Chair
I have loved water in many forms since childhood, but I did fail it in before my forties. Every time I dive into the water, I feel a strong calm and a feeling of joy. I feel so much special power in the water that I am happy to pass on some of that amazing energy to everyone around me. Water is part of me and is still around me.
„My personaly goal is to increase awareness of water therapies and about benefits among the professional and lay public and to connect all water therapists with each other“.
EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
1993 - first courses for bodywork and working with touch
1993 - until now - owner of private companies working in the field of reconstruction of buildings in water engineering and technology for water savings and energy savings
2011 - Retraining course for bodywork - main course in the Czech Republic for bussiness
2009 - 2020 - many other courses in the field of body work on the land
2012-until now - many courses under the auspices of the WABA Association, Basic OBA Teacher and Watsu Assistant
2014- founding a school for water therapists, which we run together with my colleague Zdenka Jasova until now and now call it Watsu Czech Institute s.r.o.
2017 - paramedic course
2018 - Watsu and Oceanic Bodywork Aqua (OBA) practitioner
I am watsu 1 teacher and OBA 3 teacher currently in 2024
LANGUAGES
Czech, English, Germany ZECH REPUBLIC , EUROPE
- Phone:+420 605247400
- Email:roman@watsu-czech.cz,



Marcela Kvapilova
Member



Marcela Kvapilova
Member
I am convinced that health can be as contagious as illness. My goal is to support the health of my clients in both their bodies and lives, and to contribute to the well-being of my students and the world around me.
Qualities
Empathy
Optimism
Patience
Systematic and logical thinking
Skills
I am a practitioner of Craniosacral Biodynamic Therapy and WATSU, and I am also keen on other water therapies.
As a WATSU assistant, I can guide beginners through WATSU introductions. As a highly sensitive person I can understand the feelings and needs of sensitive students and clients.
I am also involved with the Czech Craniosacral Association and the European Network of Craniosacral Associations.
In my previous career, I worked in marketing in the industry sector and project management for public authorities.
Education
WATSU Practitioner – 2019
WATSU Assistant – 2023
International Institute for Craniosacral Balancing (ICSB, www.icsb.ch)
Technical University
Languages
Czech (native)
English (fluent)
Spanish (fluent)
Basic Italian
- Email:info@aquamarcela.cz
Trade Mark Committee
The committee defines the ethical standards for TI, Instructors, Assistants, Practitioners, Students using the TM Watsu. Set up guidelines for issues regarding TM, bring “limited” support to TI in case of problems. Suggest solutions by interpretation cases. Help Dull’s family where’s possible, to complete a worldwide Watsu TM protection.
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Pavana Dull
Chair








Calias Dull
Board Liaison






Kim L. Hartz
Member



Kim L. Hartz
Member
As an instructor, she delights in sharing knowledge with laughter, guiding her students in the exploration of aquatic therapy, relating to the heart, mind and body as a whole. Kim brings her knowledge of many modalities and experience as a bodywork therapist of over 20 years, her spirit, and heart-centered grounding to her classes and students.
Her ABC’s are Align, Breath, Core. The foundation is — Assess, Align, Adjust, Allow, Adapt — being aware of your own body and the body in your arms — adjusting to the needs of each person and the body connections through movement within the rhythm of the Breath.
- Email:watsukim@gmail.com



Tiziana Riva
Member



Tiziana Riva
Member
She started working with children first as a nursery school teacher, then as a kindergarten teacher, and at the same time as a counselor of neonatal swimming courses for about seven years. She met Watsu in 2000, during his update as a swimming teacher. The journey into the world of Arts Welfare continued with the training course for Shiatsu operators in Bergamo, the course for teachers A.I.M.I. (Italian Association of Infant Massage) in Rome, training as a teacher of Ai Chi, not to mention the encounter with Bach Flowers and other body techniques.
She currently works as an operator Watsu, Shiatsu, body treatments that use oil, Bach’s flowers and other arts at a spa in central Italy; she in particular is dedicated to the creation of an ideal route from the Watsu pregnant (during which works with the mother-father pairs), until the acceptance, by the teaching of infant massage and Watsu for babies. She works closely with the Association of Watsu Italy for many years and is a graduate teacher of Watsu Basic in the first course offered by the Association.
She is currently President of WABA Italy, the Italian association of professional category of Watsu. In 2010 he completed the course as a Holistic Counselor specializing in Shiatsu and Watsu.
- Phone:++39347 4194430
- Email:shaky@watsu.it