Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork

11/02/2026

Meet your trainer Fezia...

11/02/2026

Watch our guest of honour Fezia Tyebelly, an internationally accredited trainer, speak about the powerful Halliwick method.

𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑒 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑜𝑚, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 — 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠.

Fezia will be travelling to our shores this April to teach 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 - internationally recognised, evidence-based aquatic approach used worldwide to support children and adults with neurological, physical, and developmental differences to build independence, safety, and confidence in water.

🎯 Who can benefit from Halliwick training:

• Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists
• NDIS providers & support workers
• Disability & community carers
• Educators & aquatic practitioners
• Families supporting children or adults with additional needs

✨ “𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒕 25 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒘𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒈𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆… 𝑰 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒘 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒆.” — R. Antonuccio, Physiotherapist (Australia)

📅 3 - 6 April, 2026
📍Perth, Western Australia
✔️CPD hours & certificate.

Learn more and register 👉 www.aiab.net.au/halliwick-foundation-course

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07/01/2026

Meet your Halliwick trainer...

Fezia breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions parents have about water-based therapy.
In the pool, we’re not chasing strokes or laps — we’re rebuilding balance, control, confidence, and connection.
Water doesn’t make things easier.
It makes the body honest.
And when used correctly, it becomes one of the most powerful tools for rehabilitation.
Listen closely — this changes how you see therapy in water.
Join Fezia at the Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork for Halliwick Foundation Course - April 2026:
www.aiab.net.au/halliwick-foundation-course

30/10/2025

🌊 𝙃𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙒𝙄𝘾𝙆 𝙁𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙎𝙀 | 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙝, 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🌊

Join us for an inspirational 4-day learning experience designed for anyone passionate about teaching aquatic skills to people of all abilities.
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The Halliwick Concept is a unique and inspiring method that helps individuals with physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges move confidently, joyfully, and independently in water.
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You’ll explore the Ten-Point Programme, discover practical handling techniques, and gain a deep understanding of how to create inclusive, engaging aquatic experiences for children and adults of all abilities.
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👩‍🏫 Led by Fezia Tyebally, accredited IHA lecturer

📅 3–6 April 2026 | 📍AQUANAT & AIAB, Perth WA

🎓 Certified by the International Halliwick Association
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Whether you’re a swim instructor, aquatic therapist, physiotherapist, or simply someone inspired by the power of water, this course will open a new perspective on what’s possible through aquatic movement and therapy.
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👉 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 & 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧: www.aiab.net.au/halliwick-foundation-course
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Ｌｅａｒｎ. Ｆｌｏａｔ. Ｅｍｐｏｗｅｒ.

01/10/2025

Is Watsu® Training for You?

Whether you’re a beginner with no prior experience or a professional looking to expand your skills, Watsu® training offers a unique pathway into the world of Aquatic Bodywork™.

Our courses attract a wide range of people from all over Australia and the globe, including:

💧 Carers and support workers
💧 Wellness professionals, yoga teachers, and spa therapists
💧 Massage therapists, bodyworkers, and somatic practitioners
💧 Physiotherapists, hydrotherapists, and allied health providers
💧 Perinatal support workers, doulas, and midwives
💧 Anyone drawn to water, therapy, and healing connection

At the Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork (AIAB) in Perth, our upcoming January 2026 Watsu® I & II courses provide:

✨ Supportive, small-group learning in our warm hydrotherapy pool (34–35°C)
✨ WABA-accredited training recognised worldwide
✨ Pathways toward certification as a Watsu® practitioner
✨ A transformative experience in connection, presence, and professional healing touch

📅 Watsu® I (no prerequisites): 19 – 24 January 2026: Learn to perform a 1-hr Watsu session, to offer friends and family, or incorporate in your practice.

📅 Watsu® II (for Watsu® I graduates): 26th – 31st January 2026: Expand on your Watsu I skills and technique for further professional and personal development

Complete one course or both – either way, you’ll walk away inspired.

👉 Reserve your spot now – places are limited.

Get ready for an immersive experience this September with back-to-back Watsu® I & Watsu® II, offering you the chance to explore the depths of aquatic therapy! Embark on a path of professional growth and personal transformation. Cultivate new skills, enhance existing techniques, and discover a mult...

07/08/2025

💧 Clean water. Clear healing ☯︎

At AIAB, we’ve taken water hygiene to the next level. Our newly installed UV filtration system ensures ultra-pure, skin-friendly water — perfect for aquatic therapy in Perth and aquatic bodywork training for students from across Australia and beyond.

✨ Why not magnesium or salt systems?
They don’t meet WA Health Department standards on their own — and absorption benefits are minimal. Our UV + chlorine combo is safe, gentle, and effective.

🫧 Feel the difference.
📍 Perth, Australia
🔗 Read more by visiting our blog on www.aiab.net.au

07/08/2025

New UV Pool System at the AIAB! – Safe, Skin-Friendly Water for Therapy & Training ✨🌿

We’ve upgraded our warm hydrotherapy pool with UV filtration technology to provide a cleaner, safer, and more skin-friendly environment for our clients and students.

Whether you're joining us for aquatic therapy in Perth or travelling from across Australia or overseas for aquatic bodywork training, our water is designed to support healing and learning.

💡 Why not magnesium or salt systems?
They don’t meet WA Health Department standards on their own, and absorption benefits are minimal. Our UV + chlorine system is gentle, effective, and fully compliant.

🧖‍♀️ Plus, we offer tips to help students care for their skin during long training days in the water.

🔗 Read the full blog 👇

📍 The Australian Institute of Aquatic Bodywork (AIAB)

AIAB’s UV filtration system ensures ultra-pure, skin-friendly water for aquatic therapy in Perth and aquatic bodywork training across Australia. Learn why water hygiene matters — and how we support students during long training days.

30/07/2025

"Pregnancy is often described as a physical journey—and it is. The body stretches, softens, and grows. But alongside the physical changes lives a deep psychological unfolding—one that deserves just as much attention, care, and presence. In my years of working with pregnant women in the water, I’ve learned to listen not only to muscles and joints, but also to stories. Sometimes those stories arrive in the form of tears. Sometimes in stillness. Sometimes in bursts of joy or quiet overwhelm. They are all valid. They are all part of the journey."

Pregnancy isn’t just about growing a baby—it’s about growing a new version of self. And that process deserves to be held. In warm water, with skilled touch and emotional safety, we’re not just doing bodywork—we’re creating a space where transformation, grief, joy, and love are all welcom...

23/07/2025

Is Australia finally discovering the magic of Watsu® therapy? 🌊✨

This lovely article explores how this gentle, deeply restorative aquatic bodywork is gaining recognition as a powerful allied health therapy option.

Discover why Watsu is making waves worldwide—and why now might be the time for Australia to embrace it too. 👏💙

🔗 Read the full article here: https://cosbeauty.com.au/health/diet-fitness/all-about-watsu/

Watsu is the latest gentle water workout celebs like Liz Hurley are raving about. We spoke to the experts at China Som to find out more.

18/07/2025

A great opportunity for Watsu and Aquatic Bodywork trainees and practitioners!

4 days of loving touch & heart connection - Zenthai Shiatsu Level 1 (new 2025 sequence🌟) - ACT 31July-3Aug (O’Connor, Canberra)

🌾💧🌿🔥

This practical, 35 hour hands-on immersion offers daily movement, heart connection, orientation with the 5Elements, lunch and 4 days of giving & receiving incredible gestures/body therapy.

Arrive with an open heart and a beginner’s mind (no prior bodywork experience is required).

Early bird $595 by 20June ($695 after).

You will come away with a full heart, and a whole body, 90min sequence that you can share with family & friends, or integrate into your existing therapy / yoga class (incl. a manual and video resource).

This Level 1 workshop is the first step to becoming a Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist, if your aim is to support client’s individual needs in the future.

• https://www.zenthaishiatsu.com/level-one-training

Bookings, questions & posters to help promote Zenthai Shiatsu Level 1 (ACT), email:

• lysannezenthai@gmail.com

Explore Zenthai Shiatsu:

• https://www.zenthaishiatsu.com



WaterWombats

06/06/2025

🌊 Start 2026 with Healing, Connection & Flow 🌿

We're bringing back Watsu® I & Watsu® II courses (back-to-back) this January at Aquanat’s tranquil centre in Perth.

Whether you're new to aquatic bodywork or ready to deepen your skills and therapy practice, these immersive 6-day courses offer a beautiful space to learn, connect, and grow — personally and professionally.

🧘‍♀️ Watsu® I: Jan 19–24 (Beginner – no prerequisites)
🌊 Watsu® II: Jan 26–31 (Intermediate – Watsu® I required)

✔ Earn 50 hours per course toward WABA certification
✔ Train in warm 34–35°C water in a peaceful, spa-like environment
✔ Ideal for existing or aspiring wellness professionals and therapists

💬 “The moment I stepped into the water I felt my whole body sigh with relief…”

✨ Limited spots – join us for either one or both courses.

Begin your year with something truly transformative 💙

🔗 Learn more & enrol: https://wix.to/6dBbARE