Cost: £15 per session
Weekly hydrotherapy sessions with NASS Bristol in the coastal town of Portishead, with its picturesque scenery, tranquil walks and nature reserves.
The sessions are every Thursday from 17:30 to 18:30 and cost £15 per session, payable in advance. The first session is free of charge to those new to NASS Bristol. If enough people wish to join us, we may be able to reduce the cost of the sessions. There is free parking adjacent to the pool.
The sessions are provided by Rachel Lewis at her private hydrotherapy pool in Portishead, Rachel has many years’ experience in treating axial SpA patients at Southmead Hospital where she is the lead rheumatology physiotherapist for North Bristol NHS Trust.
Rachel is always happy to give advice or help to our members with any problems they may be experiencing and is very warm and welcoming. There is plenty of equipment (woggles, dumbbells , floats etc), Five people plus Rachel are allowed in the pool at any one time, this makes for an informal and enjoyable session with mutual support from fellow participants.
You can view Rachels website at https://www.physio-hydro.com/
Please email bristol@nass.co.uk for more info, and how to join us for these sessions. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Pease note that you must have a UK diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (Axial SpA) or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) to attend.
