The Healthy Lifestyle team at Sport Northland, with support from the Whangarei Aquatic Centre, are excited to announce that the Green Prescription programme will now be offering a hydrotherapy class for all new Green Prescription clients starting 14 June. This will allow all Green Prescription participants the opportunity to trial a hydrotherapy class and enjoy the benefits, FREE for the first 3 weeks of their programme.

The hydrotherapy class, being delivered by Healthy Lifestyles Team member Samantha Jones, will be tailored to individual needs to maximise benefits and to allow the build-up of strength and flexibility slowly and gradually. Samantha will ensure all participants feel comfortable getting in the water, and should you feel anxious she will demonstrate use of the sidebar for support. You do not have to be able to swim to get the benefits of hydrotherapy as the pool gradually gets deeper meaning you can still participate where comfortable by using the bar for support either on the edge or down the middle of the pool.

Hydrotherapy has many health benefits such as supporting faster recovery from surgery; reduced pain in joints; improved mobility; better balance and coordination, improved range of joint movement and better circulation to name a few. Being minimal impact, it is kinder on the joints for all ages and fitness levels.

If you think you would benefit from hydrotherapy sessions or would like to know more about the Green Prescription programme, contact the Green Prescription team on 0800 ACTIVE (22 84 83) or email grx@sportnorth.co.nz