Water changes what's possible.
In our 88-degree pool, buoyancy takes the weight off your joints while the water's natural resistance helps you rebuild strength, so movements that feel impossible on land become manageable, even enjoyable.
Dr. Kendra Lucas, a Clinical Specialist in Aquatic Physical Therapy, leads every session personally. Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking for a lower-impact way to move, she'll build a plan around what your body actually needs. Sessions are individual or small group, held in our warm-water pool inside Twigs Kids in West Carrollton, Ohio, just outside Dayton.
Heal, Strengthen, and Move with Ease
Aquatic Therapy is a game-changer for recovery and rehabilitation. Step into the water and take the next step toward healing!
Benefits
- Promotes Muscle Relaxation
- Eases Pain
- Reduces Stress on Joints
- Provides a Safe Place to Train Balance and Coordination
- Improves Balance, Proprioception, and Stability
- Improves Body Awareness, Body Mechanics, and Postural Alignment
- Increases Muscle Strength and Mobility
- Restores Function
- Accelerates Recovery
Conditions We Treat With Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is especially effective for conditions where land-based exercise is painful, limited, or simply hard to tolerate, including:
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Chronic and rare pain conditions
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and dysautonomia
- Balance and coordination difficulties
- Post-surgical or post-injury recovery
- Weight management goals
- General deconditioning and low mobility tolerance
Not sure if your condition fits? Reach out and we'll help you figure out whether aquatic therapy is the right starting point.
Warm-water Pool Located Inside Twigs Kids in West Carrollton, Ohio
Individual & Small Group Sessions led by an Aquatic Physical Therapist
Pool Information:
- Warm-Water Pool (88° F)
- Shallow Water 3 to 4 Feet Deep
- Chlorine
- Stairs to Enter with Rail
- No Chair Lift Access
- Access to Changing Rooms, Bathrooms, and Showers
Expert Aquatic Care
Dr. Kendra is a Clinical Specialist in Aquatic Physical Therapy. She enjoys helping patients with arthritis, chronic and rare conditions, hypermobility, fibromyalgia, and weight loss.
At Mermaid Well, we offer a wide range of services including:
- Ai Chi
- Aqua Yoga
- Aqua Pilates
- Float Therapy
- Manual Therapy/Aquatic Bodywork
- And More!
Areas We Serve
Our warm-water pool is located inside Twigs Kids in West Carrollton, Ohio. We welcome patients from throughout the Dayton area, including:
- Dayton
- West Carrollton
- Kettering
- Centerville
- Beavercreek
- Miamisburg
Pricing
Aquatic Initial Evaluation - $200
30-Minute Aquatic Follow-Up - $80
45-Minute Aquatic Follow-Up - $120
60-Minute Aquatic Follow-Up - $160
Rest and Restore Float Therapy - $170
Aquatic Wellness (Group Training) - $35
Testimonials
"Kendra is the absolute best, puts in the extra effort and what she does works!!! I can’t recommend her highly enough." ~Aquatic Therapy Patient
"Very enlightening! Kendra helped me modify exercises for my current abilities. I very much appreciated the class. Thanks Kendra!" ~Rich, Aquatics Participant
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"What a great experience. Kendra listened to our individual needs and is an amazing instructor. I learned exercises I can use in the pool when her class is not in session." ~Bev, Aquatics Participant
"The Mermaid coming into my life has been THE BEST thing ever offered me of Western Medicine. This includes countless specialists. Even The Cleveland Clinic and Cincinnati Children’s. I have been crying out for help over 25 years. Finally, she is here! A Doctor of Physical Therapy Worth more than her weight in platinum. We need to be seeing skilled PT’s BEFORE ever considering many types of surgeries and Not AFTER! Please give yourself the gift of letting her look you over." ~Aquatic Therapy Patient
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"Dr. Kendra was kind, encouraging and knowledgeable. Wonderful!" ~Alisa, Aquatics Participant
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"Dr. Lucas offers a powerful and empowering restorative full body workout with empathy, humor, and clear professional understanding of all that helps the body heal and grow stronger. An indispensable practice." ~Rob, Aquatics Participant
"Yes Kendra is a breath of fresh air every time I see her. I love the aquatic therapy and I felt so much better after I left today - physically and mentally!" ~Aquatic Therapy Patient
Aquatic Therapy is an effective and gentle therapy method in a warm water pool (88 degrees). Come experience the therapeutic benefits of aquatic therapy and get stronger with more ease and less pain!
Dr. Kendra Lucas
Book NowFrequently Asked Questions
Sessions are built around your specific goals and may include guided walking, balance and coordination drills, gentle resistance work, and flowing movement styles like Ai Chi. Dr. Kendra adjusts every exercise to your ability level and comfort in the water.
Coverage varies by plan and diagnosis. Aquatic therapy is billed using standard physical therapy CPT codes, so many insurance plans that cover physical therapy will also cover aquatic sessions. Contact our office and we can help you check your specific benefits.
Aquatic physical therapy eases pain, reduces stress on the joints, and improves strength, balance, and mobility, all while the warm water helps relax muscles and calm the nervous system. It's often a good fit for arthritis, fibromyalgia, hypermobility, and chronic pain conditions.
Ready to Feel the Difference Water Can Make?
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or just tired of pushing through pain on land, our warm-water pool is a gentler place to start. Book a session with Dr. Kendra and take the next step toward moving with more ease.
