Southern California Aquatic and Physical Therapy

Established in 1995, we offer the most comprehensive treatment approach in Southern California. Our caring staff and knowledgeable Physical Therapists monitor each patient’s progress through our highly successful, custom, evidence based program. We specialize in:

Julie Bergmann PT, OCS has been treating
patients in Orange County for over 22 years. She founded Orange County’s first Physical
Therap

ist owned aquatic clinic. Her goal is to
provide patients with alternative methods of
treatment by utilizing warm water therapy to
facilitate a less painful and faster recovery. Along with a physical therapy degree, Julie is
board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical
Specialist (OCS), as well as a Certified Kinesio
Taping Practitioner (CKTP). Recent research has shown that aquatic
therapy speeds the recovery process allowing
for an earlier return to normal activities. Our patients enjoy a soothing weightless
environment while still receiving benefits
such as increased strength and flexibilty
comparable to land exercises. State of the art indoor 92 degree pool
specifically designed for rehabilitation. Qualities that make our Aquatic Program
unique:

* Pool depths from 3 ½’ to 6 ½’, including our
deep water “zero impact program.”

* Salt water sanitizing system which is less
irritating to skin and eyes.

* Therapeutic jets for soft tissue massage.

*Variety of aquatic equipment for resistance
training.
* Dual handrails for easy access

* Noted as the cleanest commercial pool in
Southern California by the Orange County
Health Department. TRADITIONAL THERAPY
In conjunction with our aquatic program, we also
provide complete traditional physical therapy,
consisting of: a full gym strengthening program,
balance training equipment, advanced manual
therapy and taping techniques, and treatment
modalities for pain relief. We also offer two newer
forms of treatment modalities to help speed
recovery which include cold laser biostimulation
and alpha stimulation micro current.

“MAGIC TAPE”
Kinesio tape, developed in Japan 25 years ago,
has become the gold standard for therapeutic
rehabilitative taping. It has been widely used in
the Olympics and professional sports teams. Our therapists are a few of a handful of therapist
that are Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioners. Kinesio tape has many benefits:

* Assists in reducing swelling and pain
* Flexible tape
* Latex free, air permeable
* Water resistant
* Last up to 2-3 days
* Provides muscle and joint
support

AQUATIC BODY CONDITIONING
The ABC program Offers our patients who have completed physical
therapy the opportunity to continue aquatic exercises independently. Search for us on Google Maps to view 360 pictures of the facility!