Elizabeth Berg Dives Into the Podcast: "It's Wellness Time!"
Get ready to make a splash with us on the wonderful podcast, "It's Wellness Time!" hosted by Nathan Ball. The Southern Indian Health Council's official podcast explores important topics to help listeners learn how to enrich their own wellness.
In this episode, Elizabeth takes the plunge and spills all the details on the transformative powers of aquatic therapy. From the ripple effects of water's healing magic to the deep dive into its incredible benefits, we're swimming through everything you need to know. Trust us, after this episode, you'll be hooked!
Elizabeth Berg, executive director of Healing Wave Aquatics, works with veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress symptoms with aquatic therapy, which can help clients process stress and trauma.
Healing Wave Aquatics was featured in a Fox 5 News Segment on Friday November 11, 2022, on the day of our Grand Opening Celebration. The news story features Elise Baker (Fundraising and Marketing Manager), Dave Towe (Founder and Practitioner), and Mateo Montell (Wellness Specialist). It provides an overview of Healing Wave Aquatics and our veteran program.
October 2021 News Coverage
Healing Wave Aquatics was featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune for its Groundbreaking Ceremony of its new facility: Aquatic therapy center hopes to help vets. A San Diego-based nonprofit broke ground Thursday on a new aquatic therapy facility it says is the first of its kind in the country. Click here for the full article.
August 2020 News Coverage
Healing Wave Aquatics (formerly Wave Academy) was featured in an ABC 10 News Segment on Tuesday August 11, 2020 to showcase how Healing Wave Aquatics is helping veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The news story features Candra Murphy, one of Healing Wave Aquatics clients, sharing her experiences in the Air Force, with post-traumatic stress, and with warm-water therapy. She is seen floating with Marcia LaMonte, an aquatic practitioner who has been practicing for 23 years.
Healing Wave Aquatics was featured in a Fox 5 News Segment on Wednesday May 15, 2019 to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month, and on May 26, 2019 Wave Academy was featured again by ABC 10 News San Diego for our 2019 Waves for the Brave 5K.
Featuring Executive Director Elizabeth Berg, Outreach & Comm. Coordinator Sean McGinty, and Aquatic Practitioner Tyson Bierwolf.
ABC 10 News San Diego's Natay Holmes attended our 2019 Waves for the Braves 5K to feature our community event.
Healing Wave Aquatics and Fox 5 News
This Fox 5 news piece is brought to you by Lawrence Zarian, with Healing Wave Aquatics practitioners and veterans Sebastian Skinner and Spike Bywater, as they demonstrate the healing benefits of warm water therapy to assist in the healing process of post traumatic stress.
BOOTS 2 ROOTS 5K
On May 28, 2017 KUSI's Dave Scott covered the inaugural BOOTS 2 ROOTS 5K with Healing Wave Aquatics and our partner, Warriors Live On.
This segment kicks off the morning of BOOTS 2 ROOTS.
In this segment, runners from Team RWB talk about why it's meaningful for vets to get together to celebrate and commemorate their time together.
PRESS RELEASE
Healing Wave Aquatics Makes Strides to Diminish Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms for Veterans of all Conflicts
“I feel heard and respected. I feel as though some unexpected transformation is on my compass now.”
“This absolutely blew my mind. Typically I can never relax. Looking forward to the next session.”
CLIENT FEEDBACK SESSION #2
“I was relaxed and at ease. I really like this form of therapy! I got lost in the movements and didn’t think about anything..awesome stuff.”
“The feeling of peace and calmness was notable during my session. I now feel calm and relaxed.”
CLIENT FEEDBACK SESSION #3
“I’m beginning to trust more. Today was emotional. A hug I didn’t know I needed.”
“I was able to stop thinking for an hour and it recharged my batteries. I felt like I had a full night’s rest.”
CLIENT FEEDBACK SESSION #4
“What I appreciate is the calming effect, also it’s helping me with restoring my confidence. Thanks so much!”
“Today I felt an overwhelming feeling of peace and gratitude, regardless of current stressors in life.”
CLIENT FEEDBACK SESSION #5
“I was so calm that I almost panicked […] but my mind reminded me almost immediately to calm down, take a deep breath because I was fine. That is truly a new feeling.”
“[My practitioner] is amazing. I noticed feeling in a better mood and my sleep has improved.”
CLIENT FEEDBACK SESSION #6
“Such peace – I’ve been doing well but the maintenance is amazing. Changing into a different, more present person.”
“The growth that has been taking place is becoming more visible to me, and that feels really good.”
CLIENT FEEDBACK SESSION #7
“I felt relaxation in areas I didn’t know needed to be relaxed. I was pleased with today’s session.”
“So beautiful and magical; I didn’t want it to end. I almost fell asleep – super relaxed and refreshed.”
CLIENT FEEDBACK SESSION #8
“I feel extremely empowered after today’s session.”
“Not feeling like the journey was ending, but rather beginning. Thank you for being there for me along the way. This program is awesome!”
with post-traumatic stress symptoms with aquatic therapy, which can help clients process stress and trauma.