Healing Wave Aquatics is honored to partner with a dynamic team of professionally certified Aquatic Practitioners. Practitioners have taken additional coursework in trauma-informed care to work at Healing Wave Aquatics so that we may best serve our clients. All Practitioners are certified and licensed in the State of California, insured, and have current CPR/Basic Life Support training. These practitioners also have additional training in therapeutic models, which adds to the depth of their skills. With great appreciation and respect we, at Healing Wave Aquatics , recognize this amazing team of Aquatic Practitioners for their dedication and service.
Tyson Bierwolf, Lead Practitioner
- National Holistic Institute Alumnus: Massage Therapist & Health Educator
- CAMTC Certified
- NCBTMB Nationally Board Certified Massage Therapist
- Certified Teacher & Advanced Practitioner - Northern-Style Thai Yoga Massage
- Watsu® & Waterdance® Certified Aquatic Practitioner
I am a practitioner at Healing Wave Aquatics because I am committed to using aquatic therapy in service of breaking the cycles of trauma in my own personal history, as well as sharing what I’ve learned with anyone whom I have the honor to work, so that they too may forge a new path forward. I have seen firsthand the profound effects of untreated post-traumatic stress in Veterans in multiple generations of my family, and working for this organization has given me the opportunity to embrace the chance to give back to the veteran community of San Diego in the best way I know how. Showing people what the water has to offer them is one of my greatest joys, and I feel so blessed to be able to share it with as many people as possible.
~ To Contact Tyson, email: tyson@healingwaveaquatics.org
Sharon Plaché
- Watsu® Aquatic Therapy Practitioner/Mentor
- Holistic Health Practitioner & Trauma Sensitive Therapist
- MS Graduate Studies in Kinesiology & Integrative Wellness
- Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Facilitator
- CAMTC & NCBTMB State & National Certified Massage Therapist
- HeartMath® Certified Trainer, Mentor & Intervention Practitioner
- Amen Clinic Certified Brain Health Professional
- Strozzi Institute Somatic Leadership & Transformation
- Certified LLLT/Cold Laser Practitioner
- Neuro-Biofeedback & HRV Practitioner
- Master NLP, MER®; Hypnosis Practitioner, Instructor & Mentor
- Certified Brainspotting® Practitioner
- Certified Havening Technique® Practitioner
- NARM® Informed Professional
- Certified Mirroring Hands Practitioner
- ThetaHealing® Certificate of Science Master Teacher &
Practitioner - Certified InnerWise® Mentor & Coach
Lupe Rodriguez
- CAMTC Certified
- Worldwide Aquatic Bodywork Association (WABA) - Registered
- Watsu® Certified Aquatic Practitioner
- Massage Therapist (CMT Certified)
- Crainosacral Therapist: Land/Water
- Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapist: Sound & Vibration Therapy, Land/Water
Melissa Forester
- Gyrotonic Certified Instructor
- Aquatic Integration and Yin Aquatic practitioner
- Feldenkrais practitioner
- Qigong Instructor
Karly Balli
- Certified Massage Therapist in California
- Certified Watsu® Practitioner
- Certified training in Zen Shiatsu
- Certified Yoga Instructor
- Certified Reflexology of the Foot
Water has a magical way of molding, and healing the body. To be able to share the healing benefits of water through Watsu® is a joy. Giving back to the community is one of my passions in life, and working with veterans to help guide them on their healing journey will be an honor. I have, and continue to support my husband through deployments and training as he navigates through life. At times, military life can be difficult, I have learned to support with a gentle approach to healing, and keep an open heart.
