Aqua Care For Me is the most AMAZING experience I've ever had. It is done in a quiet and serene space. The trees that surround the 90+ degrees pool, make a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Elina Root is the aquatic therapist, and she is EXCELLENT. She loves being a part of making people feel better. Picture a gentle body massage in warm water. Picture a nice body stretch in warm water. Picture being cradled by someone who cares about your well-being, in warm water. That's what Elina does. She takes my aches and pains and lessens them. For a whole hour, Elina moves your body to the way of the water that emulates a water dance. This water dance is one of the most soothing experiences I've ever had. It not only helps me physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. (It's one of my most happiest places.) Everyone must experience it too. Thank you Elina, I appreciate you! :-) read more

I've been struggling with advancing lymphedma and neuropathy in both feet. Traditional physical therapy provided minor relief, but then I was referred to Elina at Aqua Care For Me. She is smart, savvy, experienced, and knows her profession well. More importantly, she has a very calming demeanor, and does her work in the privacy of her home pool, which is very secluded, and one-on-one. From the first visit onward, my symptoms (inflammation and pain) were aided by the work she did with me in the water. I highly recommend Elina for any person who is seeking relief from body pains which have not responded to any other form of therapy. Do yourself (and your body) a favor: book an appointment with her. read more

Elina is an excellent aquatic therapist. She is innovative, caring and fun to work with. She brings in amazing tools to enhance the work in the pool. I really enjoy her work out. read more

Elina watsu massage is the best. she is very knowledgeable and she absolutely has healing hands. she's the best and I highly recommend he.

Rotem he is the best thing that could happen to my body! I have a back pain problem and no matter what I tried from massages, chiropractor etc.. nothing helped me for the long run as Margoa and Rotem! I'm doing it 2/3 times a month for 2 years now and my back never felt better. I highly recommend! Thank you. read more

Elina is an amazing woman who is very talented in the pool. I love working with her and doing WATSU sessions. I miss her and hope that she will come back to work regularly soon! read more

I've been lucky to have received healing bodywork from Michelle and Elina. I recently received a watsu from Elina, it was Amazing! The location was easy to find. First when I arrived, the space is very calming, beautiful and peaceful. I'll admit, I have a massage background so I'm very, very particular about the therapists I receive from. And these 2 ladies are the best!! btw, it was much more than just a Watsu! It was very therapeutic and relaxing. Really helped me to get out of my head(too much work!) and back in my body again. Can't wait to receive again, Soon!!! Thank you!! read more

Elina's WATSU massage is wonderful. It is almost like a rebirthing experience. It is great relaxation and excellent way to relieve muscle strain. Very beneficial for anyone injured or in rehab. Elina is extremely professional, knowledgeable and punctual. Highly recommended. read more

I've been dancing for over 30 years and am always looking for the laziest restorative practices I can find. This fits the bill! It's so relaxing and rejuvenating. The warm water feels so good to move through and the singing bowls soothe just as much. I would recommend this to everyone. read more

OH!! Do treat yourself to one of Elina's sessions! I found her about a year ago as I was suffering from pretty severe menopause symptoms including depression and chronic body pain. I felt that I needed help with this life transition. Elina's gentle and open heart allowed me to feel safe in her arms right away. This water experience is nothing short of bliss. After a session I feel deeply relaxed, open, joyful and my body pain is calmed way down. I am so grateful for the work that she does. I would give her 100 stars if I could!, as 5 doesn't feel sufficient. Fantastic way to experience self care. read more

I have recently been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (multiple herniated and protruding discs) and fibromyalgia. With this particular combination, it makes it difficult to engage in too much activity. As an active 28 year old, this was not good news. I have been through multiple rounds of physical therapy and medication treatments, and so far, one of the greatest things I have come across is Watsu and Aquatic Rehabilitation with Elina. Elina is thorough, graceful, understanding, and experienced. With this type of treatment, it is imperative for the patient to trust the therapist, and Elina is an easy person to trust. She is warm, welcoming, and patient. She tailors each session to your needs and follows through after every treatment in order to see how it went. Watsu is an incredible way to relax, destress, and let go. As someone who has trouble with releasing the troubles of each day, I can confidently say that Watsu leaves me feeling lighter, more fluid, and in less pain. The water is an incredible way to lessen resistance of normal therapy treatments, yet with each exercise, stretch, and movement, you are repairing your body and working out your muscles. I highly recommend this to anyone, and Elina will establish the best routine for you, whatever that may be! read more

Michelle has been my aqua therapist for a few weeks now and I absolutely adore her. She's been helping me with a compressed disc issue and she is a true healer. Exercise and Watsu in a warm saltwater pool has been one of the best experiences I've ever had. I've also had couples Watsu with Elina and Nadya floating me and my fiancé. Pure heaven! I couldn't be happier with this wonderful service. I am recommending this superior therapy to all my friends. read more

Elina is a master as what she does! My biggest worry was that I would not be able to relax fully to get the most out of the treatment. Even when I get a massage I have to constantly reminding myself to fully relax my muscles to allow the therapist to do their job. But with Elina, I felt comfortable and at ease right away. Within the first 2 minutes I was able to surrender to the water and the flow of movements she took my body through. My mind was able to relax and go blank as if in a meditative state, where every care in the world escaped me. Her touch is healing on its own, I told her when we finished the treatment that I felt like I was being held by my mother. I love the water and I wanted to treat myself to some much needed relaxation from everyday stresses, so I decided to give Watsu a try. Elina eliminated any apprehension I had about trying something new, and I can not wait for my next appointment! read more

I experienced my first watsu session today and I loved it! I am a body worker myself, so I've been wanting to try watsu for some time. I was truly interested in watsu for the experience, not necessarily any specific bodywork, but I can see how it would be very beneficial for people with joint issues that are looking for some relief/exercise/movement that aren't mobile enough to do it themselves. In terms of relaxation, watsu is INCREDIBLY relaxing. Elina even did some sound bowl work while I was floating--it was awesome! I completely recommend trying a session. The water is very warm and Elina makes you feel right at home as soon as you walk in. I look forward to trying some of her other aqua treatments! read more

A man was texting on the highway, crashed into the car I happened to be the backseat passenger. My back is in bad shape, lack of sleep due to severe 10+ pain, two epidurals later. These ladies are turning my life around! And I fall asleep in the pool! They are loving, spiritual, knowledgeable, maternal, healers! I implore anyone and everyone to experience their love and light just once. You will return for more. I leave in a total state of calm and healing. Super women, super Love! Just what the world needs! Right?! read more

I see Michelle, she is hands down amazing!! The experience here was everything I was looking for in pool therapy! Unfortunately, they don't take insurance, which limits my ability to see this wonderful therapist. But when I do, I'm reminded why I love it here so much read more

Highly recommend the services Eliana has at her place . She is a true healer. I had a 90 minute Watsu massage it was EPIC !!!! I felt like a mermaid floating in the warm water. Receiving the best care. Thank you and I look forward to trying all the wonderful things you offer . I am just floating . read more

I had a Watsu session with Elina. It was an amazing experience. I felt so relaxed and well cared for by Elina. I've had 6 knee surgeries so the water is the place for me to work on recovering. From head to toe, i felt pampered and safe in Elina's hands. i highly recommend Watsu with Elina for relaxation, recovery and recharging!!! read more

I found Aqua Care for Me from a Google search. The owner/therapist, Elina, initially assured me that she had worked with cases of my nerve condition before, yet each subsequent time we spoke she was confused by the name and unfamiliar with the basics of the condition. I followed through with the appointment anyway because I really wanted to try Watsu and wasn't sure where to go. Despite the professionalism of the website, I was surprised to find that this was simply a backyard business with apparently only a couple appointments per day, or so was the impression I got by trying to schedule an appointment. This would not be a bad thing, I prefer to support small business, but for price, $110 per session. But the main issue was that Elina was shockingly insulting. After small talk after my arrival she told me she wouldn't be able to work with me. I was completely dumbfounded and she would not offer any explanation beyond a couple insults. With the many doctors and many different type of therapists I have worked with, I have never encountered anything close to this. I will try to find another Watsu therapist and I am glad to have discovered this about Elina now than have her turn on me for no apparent reason after she started treated me. read more

As Elina quotes: "If there is magic on this planet it is contained in water." I started classes at Aqua Care last year and it was wonderful and very therapeutic! Continued through this summer and hope to attend as long as there are classes. Elina is extremely knowledgeable and able to address each of our individual issues. I always leave feeling better than when I come. Allison is a excellent as well and a joy to be around. I look forward to each class. read more

I entrusted my 90 year old mother-in-law to Elina's caring arms as she recovered from a stroke and have seen vast improvement not only in her strength and agility, but her attitude about her life. She had many personal situations to cope with, including a relocation from another town and the loss of a son. She looks forward to her sessions with Elina and has re-captured the sparkle in her eye. I love listening to her tell Elina about her early years splashing in the waters of Coney Island. Its almost as if she is transported back in time to those care free days as Elina works her magic with Watsu and aqua therapy. I brought her initially for physical improvement not realizing that the real bonus would be her emotional and mental well being. Consider this wonderful, safe and fun therapy for yourself and the seniors in your family. Call Elina Root! read more

With work like this, it's essential to feel trust and connection as soon as you step in the water and that is what you will find here. From beginning to end my experience with Elina was deeply restorative and centering. Her salt water pool's edge is chock full of every toy you may need to deepen your experience and her backyard surroundings provide the perfect atmosphere to unwind. When my eyes were actually open, I enjoyed taking in the fresh fruit trees and and natural surroundings. What struck me though was how easy it was to let go and surrender to her touch, movement and ability. I was thrilled that this was not just a typical water dance or Watsu session but also included her clinical abilities as well. But most importantly, I felt CARED FOR, nourished and loved and that is not something you can find everywhere. Thank you, Elina. I will be back. read more

Elina is an amazing aquatic therapist. She really connects deeply with her clients and is a both a great teacher for aquatic exercises and a gifted watsu practictioner. Elina's watsu is a dream. You will be taken away to a very peaceful place in her arms. Elina is also great at developing aquatic exercise programs for anyone whether you are an athlete or recovering from an injury or illness. read more

Watsu was foreign to me, but back pain was not so I was willing to try anything. A friend recommended Watsu and I went for it. MAGNIFICENT! The water was so relaxing and the Watsu therapist, Elina, was perfect for this type of body work/healing. She put my mind and body at ease quickly so I could just enjoy the water, the decompression, the letting go. My muscles relaxed in the water and she skillfully and gently worked on my back, neck, everything that had tightened up from years of pain. The water provided a peace of mind and body and spirit unlike any other treatment I've tried (of which there have been many.) Later in the day, I went for a walk, and for the first time in over a year, I had no pain in my lower back. I highly recommend Elina and Watsu for anything that ails you: stress in your body or even stress in your mind. Truly a transformative hour. read more

I had a great time during my pregnancy aqua therapy class with Elina. She is great instructor, she was in the water with me all the time showing how to do each exercise and explaining why should I do it. She is very nice, positive and I had so much fun during this class. She did perfect massage and starching. Can't wait for my next class. I highly recommend Elina, you can trust her and feel save during your exercise it is so important during pregnancy. read more

I had no idea what to expect from a watsu session, but WOW was I surprised by how relaxing it was!! The aches and pains and stress I felt melted away during the session! Elina is a great aquatic therapist and watsu is awesome! Highly recommend! Go for some relaxation of mind, body and spirit! A water massage to float away your worries. :) read more

So glad to finally have found someone who does Watsu and Waterdance in LA! But more importantly, Elina Root is really good at it. I found her care and attention to be deeper than those who practice Watsu as a novel and exotic body therapy. It is also a rarity to find a practitioner who has an extensive background in various physical therapies outside of Watsu. Elina is a treat to the body. When meeting her, I immediately got a sense of confidence, warmth and a kind of holistic point of view that takes my overall day to day health and movements into consideration. When getting into the water, I immediately felt secure and taken care of. Her touch and handling is both strong, soothing and healing. I so look forward to future sessions. read more

I am 8 months pregnant. A friend of mine gifted me a Watsu session with Elina. She is a water angel for pregnant mom's to be!! I highly recommend treating yourself to a session. It feels amazing to submerge in water and be gently stretched and carried with the current. I felt instantly comfortable with Elina. She shares her compassion and passion for her work through her treatments. I felt a real connection to my body and child as she guided me through different positions and stretches. The rest of the day I felt relaxed and at peace. I plan to schedule another session before the baby comes. The Watsu experience with Elina is a real gift in self care and love. I can't recommend it enough to expectant mothers. read more

Elina and Michelle are incredibly skilled and thoughtful aquatic therapists. I have been seeing them weekly for the last month, and can already feel impressive results. I am more relaxed, less stressed, my problem knee and leg feel less pain, and I always leave feeling like my body has been given complete focus and attention. I've done a combination of water therapy and watsu, and the combo is amazing! These women are total pros. I can't see my life without aquatic therapy now. Everyone should try it. read more

There is no other safe and therapeutic place you can find other than in the water with Elina Root. She is so genuinely concerned in helping both your body and mind recover with the help of the water and the various techniques that she is highly trained in. She listens to you and is very aware of what your body needs. I have been working with her for 6 months and together we have seen such an improvement to the strength of my body and my overall attitude towards my condition. With the help of Elina and the water, day by day of living with Fibromylagia is less daunting and less controlling of my life. Elina has been such a big part of my journey to recovery and is the reason why my body is stronger and is making the steps to acclimating to life again possible. Therefore reader, I highly recommend you to try Watsu with Elina Root and start your journey to recovery and peace of mind. read more

Having Rheumatoid Arthritis for 19 yrs, I am now 38 I'm always on the lookout for a way to destress, relax and take pressure off my joints. I found Elina to intuitively know exactly what my body needed in addition to being extremely well trained/certified. After my first session I knew Elina Watsu and the Waterdance was for me. With Elina's compassionate, nurturing way, I was able to completely relax in a way I had never done before. I highly recommend Elina and this practice, heck I even got my husband to go and he loved it too! read more

I was looking for a local place that did Watsu Massage and found Aqua Care For Me on Yelp. According to Wikipedia, "Watsu is a form of aquatic bodywork used for deep relaxation and passive aquatic therapy. Watsu is characterized by one-on-one sessions in which a practitioner or therapist gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages a receiver in chest-deep warm water." I had first experienced Watsu in Hawaii and it was such a wonderful, gentle and therapeutic way to experience stretching and massage that I wanted to follow up with a treatment in my own hometown. I was having a flare up of arthritis in my foot and it made my entire leg tighten and cramp up. I could have sought out a traditional massage, but I really was seeking the peaceful relaxation of the water environment. Watsu has a type of nurturing intimacy that you don't find in traditional massage as the Watsu practitioner will actually cradle your body at times. It's so soothing and womblike and I really needed some TLC to take me away from the pain I was experiencing. I've always been a water baby so being in the water is just an added element of soothing for me. Watsu pools are generally heated to around body temp so they are very easy to relax in. Often they are salt water as well (so there's much less or no smell of chlorination). Aqua Care For Me is in the private backyard of owner Elina Root. The backyard setting is very quiet and tranquil and there's a lot of greenery from trees, bamboo and plants. The pool is impeccably clean. There is also an onsite bathroom that is very clean and there is even a shower where you can rinse off after the session. Elina spent time talking with me before the session to discuss why I was there and what I wanted to get out of the session and to explain any pains or medical issues I had. I could tell right away that she was a caring and empathetic and supportive person and felt total trust to have her work with me in the water. Elina has many props that are used to either float or safely sink parts of your body (like your legs) so that you stay very comfortable during the session. She uses a wonderful neck pillow that cradles your head as you float. I booked an hour session but next time would opt for a longer time because the experience is just so soothing and therapeutic I didn't want it to end! I left the session feeling much better and very soothed. All the cramping and tightness in my leg went away. Even though the stretching is so gentle, it is very effective because we have so much more flexibility under the water. In September 2015, Elina began offering Aquatic Exercise class at her pool and I immediately signed up for twice a week. The class is 1 hour and is taught either by Allison or Elina. We have so much fun in the water and it's an amazing workout. There's music playing and the time flies by so quickly! The water is usually around 90 plus so it is very comfortable to work out in. We do a warm up and then get more vigorous and then stretch and often end the session with a 5 minute float which is heavenly. I've quickly added a lot of muscle to my body and my posture has improved a lot because we engage our core with everything we do in the water. My favorite part of class is the stretching because we have access to so much more flexibility under the water than we do on land. All the props and equipment are provided. We actually use pool noodles for a lot of the exercises and it's amazing how versatile those pieces of foam are! I will never look at an innocuous pool noodle the same way again! The pool is mostly shallow, so even people who are afraid of the water have a large area to work out in without ever getting anywhere deep. If you have any physical issues or disabilities, Aqua Care For Me will find a way to help you in either a therapeutic way or towards being able to be active and exercise. I had not been able to exercise since March of 2015 because of arthritis and thanks to the classes, I'm getting active again! Recently I had a flare up and could not move my left toe at all on the day of the class. If I was going to a gym, I would have had to stay home. But because of the healing setting of the warm swimming pool, I was able to still go to class and Elina was able to modify exercises so that I could still participate. If I could come up with just one word for Aqua Care For Me it would be HEALING. If you live with a chronic illness or disability, this is the safe place to experience movement and exercise. read more

Aqua Care for Me was a great find! This was my first introduction to Aqua Therapy and I'm hooked. I'm lucky to have found a place that will give me a good foundation. My Coach Michelle was very knowledgable. In just one session, she quickly understood my limitations and was able to help my situation. I have hip issues with inflammations and spasms. After one morning session, my spasms subsided for the whole rest of the day. I'm looking forward to continuing with this therapy. I definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

My 8-year-old son sees Elina to work on improving muscle strength and stamina, as well as reduce pain, due to a genetic connective tissue disorder. My son is really enjoying his sessions with Elina. She is wonderful with him, and I can tell she'd be great with kids of any age. Elina makes the sessions really fun for my son and he is also getting a fantastic workout that targets all of his areas of weakness. My son did not do well with land-based physical therapy because it caused him pain and he did not connect well with the therapist. He has a great connection with Elina and does not complain of pain during or after his sessions. I am so glad to have found Elina and aquatic therapy! read more

I received a gift certificate from a friend to Watsu at Aqua care for me, didn't know what to expect but I came with an open mind. I had an amazing experience Elina was very professional and I felt very comfortable in the water with her. I would definitely highly recommend Watsu and Elina! read more

The therapy is great & very helpful for just about anyone. You will love it! It has helped with multiple problems. 5 stars!

Elina is an angel. You can trust her completely. Watsu is wonderful for SO many reasons. I am so happy to have found Elina. She is an expert at Watsu. Have had two sessions so far and both have been fabulous. First session I was dealing with significant neck pain. The next day my neck pain was gone. Okay then. Second session I was SO stressed over one of our cats being really sick and in the hospital. Watsu completely released my fear and anxiety about our sweet kitty. An after note - our kitty is fine now. Imagine being gently swirled around in warm water by a true professional, letting go, safe to let go and truly relax. The best. read more

My daughter's gift to me for my 60th BDay was a couple's Watsu. My husband and I had no idea what to expect. What a magical gift! Elina is a miracle worker. I felt so completely relaxed, at ease under her care. She explained Watsu in great detail and I learned so much. My advice to anyone reading this review - book a session - you won't regret it! read more

I did an aqua watsu treatment with Elina at 34 weeks 1 day into my twin pregnancy in order to get some relief from lower back pain and generally stretch areas that need stretching. Elina was really wonderful and the treatment was amazing. I can't believe how refreshed it made me feel and how much energy it gave me. All of my friends kept telling me to get in the pool while pregnant in order to get the weightlessness and help feel better, but adding in the aqua watsu on top of that -- plus it's a great pool! 90 degrees and saline! so comfortable! -- really made me feel so much better. Highly recommend! read more

After one year of marriage, my husband and I scheduled our first Watsu massage with Elina. The experience was incredibly bonding as she guided each of us through the process of floating one another. She is incredibly patient and her calming presence helped to bring us into a state of complete relaxation. We both felt rejuvenated and very much at peace after what felt like a spiritual journey. We couldn't ask for a better gift for our anniversary. read more