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About Us

Do you dream in water? We do.

If you find yourself thinking in buoyancy, balance, and hydrostatic pressure — you’re in the right place. Aquatic Therapy University (ATU) is an international provider of live and online continuing education for healthcare professionals who use or want to use aquatic therapy in their clinical practice.

We help physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, recreational therapists, and other allied health providers keep their licenses current while expanding their skills through state-of-the-art aquatic therapy training. Every one of our 30+ courses is designed for clinicians who believe that water is more than a setting — it’s a treatment tool.

Who We Are

Since 2009, Aquatic Therapy University has trained thousands of therapists across 30+ states and 9 countries. We’ve built a global network of 14 expert ATU instructors — each an experienced clinician who teaches the science and art of evidence-based aquatic rehabilitation. In 2012, ATU became one of the first CE providers to seek pre-approval through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT), meeting rigorous national standards for continuing competence.

What We Offer

ATU provides a tiered, evidence-based progression for clinicians who want to master aquatic therapy. From beginner to advanced levels, our programs include:
  • Live, hands-on aquatic therapy seminars
  • Online aquatic therapy CEU courses
  • Onsite facility training and staff development
  • The Digital Aquaticist Certification Track

Whether you treat pain, neurologic disorders, pediatrics, or geriatrics, you’ll leave with practical, research-backed techniques you can apply immediately in the pool.

Our Mission

Aquatic Therapy University exists for one purpose: to elevate the practice of aquatic therapy worldwide. We’re not a trade school — we’re a professional development hub for licensed clinicians ready to turn good aquatic sessions into great ones.

At ATU, expect your horizons to expand and your abilities to be challenged.
Every one of our aquatic therapy CE courses is packed with cutting-edge content, clinical creativity, and evidence-based application.

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As a learner, you’ll benefit from connecting to other aquatic therapists around the globe! Currently, we have learners in more than 10 countries across the world.

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What Others Are Saying

I took a course with Kiki on March 9th and 10th in St. Paul, MN. She was an excellent instructor, and I left feeling inspired. The course was a good combination of aquatic principles and treatment ideas. We watched videos of real patients, created our own case studies, and spent half of both days in the water. It was fun to bond as a group of pediatric aquatic therapists, and Kiki facilitated group brainstorming and learning from each other.

Allie Deardorff, OT

     
“We were shocked when our in-house training turned into a team-building weekend. I had not seen that much fun at work in a long while.”

Natalie T., Rehab Director

     

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