Therapeutic Pool
Western Wisconsin Health’s warm water pool offers a unique exercise opportunity for area residents.
Water’s healing properties improve muscle strength, endurance and flexibility with minimal impact on joints. Exercising in the pool improves balance, coordination and cardio respiratory fitness while decreasing pain and stiffness.
Therapeutic Pool
A Healthier You Is Just A Quick Dip Away
We require appointments ahead of time for open swim that can be scheduled up to one week in advance.
For appointments, please call the fitness center front desk during staffed hours at (715) 684-1646.
Pool Specifications:
- 90 Degree water temperature
- 3’6″ to 5’6″ pool depth
- Staff operated chair lift available
- Assisted changing room
- Two propulsion jets for resisted swimming and water running
- Cushioned pool floor
- Supervised by certified, experienced staff
The health and safety of pool members is our top priority. Please consider the following.
- If you are experiencing any upper respiratory symptoms, please refrain from using the pool and get tested as soon as possible. We will continue to practice a minimum of 6 feet of physical distancing in the pool.
- State law requires all swimmers to shower before entering the pool. Parasites like Cryptosporidium are found in traces of human stool and are resistant to chlorine treatments and water filtration systems. For this reason, please refrain from using the pool for two weeks after experiencing diarrhea.
- Street shoes can track in dirt and germs and are prohibited in the pool area. Swimming shoes are allowed.
- Pool use is prohibited if you have open wounds or are experiencing a rash or weeping skin.
- If you have other questions or concerns about your ability to safely use the pool, please ask a member of our aquatics staff.
- We may arrange for you to have a screening with a member of our rehabilitation services staff to determine how to best use the pool in a safe manner. Screenings are offered free of charge.
Therapeutic Pool memberships are $35 a month for anyone under the age of 65. Age 65 and above is free. If you are a Fitness Center member and would like to add on a pool membership the pool membership fee is $20 per month.
New members will need to purchase an access card for $20. Existing members will be able to use their current card (cards must be reactivated before use).
In order to best utilize the therapeutic pool, we will be limiting the number of swimmers using the facility at one time.
6-week Course, December 3 – January 23: Registration opens November 1st, 2024
Western Wisconsin Health offers private and group swimming lessons for children ages 1+. Lessons are available Tuesday and Thursday evenings with a certified Water Safety Instructor.
Course Offerings:
Tots +: This class is for a parent/guardian and child between 1-3 years old. This session is an opportunity for children to be introduced to water and to have positive experiences with it through playing games and singing songs with their parent/guardian. To move to level 1, children need to be able to listen well to instruction and must be at least 4 years old. Tuesdays 6:00 – 6:30PM or Thursdays 5:30 – 6:00PM
Level 1 (recommended ages 4-7): Swimmers will learn how to safely enter and exit the water, submerge their face and blow bubbles, practice floats and glides with instructor support and will be introduced to basic swimming skills. Goggles will not be used. For many students this will be the first time they will be swimming without a parent in the water. Children must be at least 4 years old to be in this class. Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:00PM or Thursdays 6:00 – 6:30PM
Level 2 (recommended ages 7-10): Swimmers confident with the skills covered in Level 1 will learn to independently float and glide. This course incorporates swimming with arm and leg action with instructor assistance. Goggles are needed for this course. No nose plugs or nose covers on goggles. This class is based on skill, not age. Please call the Aquatics Office if you are unsure what level your child should be in. Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:00PM
Level 3 (recommended ages 10-12): Swimmers in this class may require assistance in rolling from front to back and will learn how to perform multiple swim strokes with very little assistance while building up their endurance. This class is based on skill, not age. Please call the Aquatics Office if you are unsure what level your child should be in. Thursdays 6:30 – 7:00PM
Private Lessons (age 4+): Contact the Aquatics Office for availability or stop in at the Fitness Center front desk during staffed hours.
Cost:
Group lessons: $55.00 (6 sessions) No discount for siblings/multiple kids.
Private lessons: $100.00 (per individual)
Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted. Can register over the phone or in-person at the Fitness Center front desk during staffed hours (see below). Payment is due in-person only, by Friday November 29, 2024.
- Monday through Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: No staff
No lessons the holiday week of Christmas and New Years eve.
For more information, please call 715-684-1646.
Dynamic Duos Class
- Expecting mothers who regularly exercised before pregnancy and have continued during pregnancy.
- Please consult your OB provider regarding participation in warm water exercise. The water temperature is set at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Must have a signed waiver to participate.
- Parent and a child 6-15months old
- Partners:
- For expecting mothers: they can be an exercise partner and assist with stretching/floating
- For parents and 6-15mo: they can be an exercise partner with your baby and can assist with entertaining, diaper changes, etc. during your workout if needed!
Join us for a 30-minute aerobic workout with your baby and 15 minutes of either relaxation for expecting mothers or having free time with your baby (toys provided). Partners are welcome! This is a great place to meet other parents and create a weekly routine that will help maintain and prepare you to keep up with your kiddos at home! Floaties are included.
Must have a signed waiver to participate. (Waiver attached)
Benefits of Prenatal Aquatic Exercise
Continuing to exercise throughout pregnancy will help maintain cardiovascular fitness, which will also help with combating fatigue and adapting to the continual changes to your body that occur during the months of pregnancy and beyond. It can also assist with relaxation and stress management, providing an environment in which to meet others in the same stage of life.
An aquatic environment is an excellent place for expectant mothers to exercise for a variety of reasons:
- The pressure of the water can help decrease swelling.
- The buoyancy of water decreases the effects of gravity.
- This provides relief from pressure or pain experienced throughout pregnancy, particularly in the lower back.
- It allows for exercise without higher impact that needs to be avoided, especially towards the end of pregnancy.
- Certain positions can cause discomfort during pregnancy but being in the water allows expectant mothers additional freedom of movement with exercise and stretching. Relieving discomfort on a regular basis can help to keep pain under control and prevent muscles from becoming progressively tighter.
The depth of the pool is 3’6″, increasing to 5’6″. Showers and towels are available.
DECEMBER CLASS TRIALS: 45–60-minute classes
$5 per trial for members and non-members
Can register over the phone or in-person at the Fitness Center front desk during staffed hours. Payment is due in-person by the first class!
See the “December Trials Schedule” for dates and times – located at the top of the page.
Circuit 2.0:
Aqua Circuit revamped! This class is set up to allow for opportunities to maintain or improve strength and endurance. This is a timed, circuit style class with options to push yourself with the exercises offered. We set the base, and you set the pace! Exercises frequently change and have adaptations as needed. Must pre-register.
Dynamic Duos:
Who is this class for?
• Expecting mothers who regularly exercised before pregnancy and have continued during pregnancy. Please consult your OB provider regarding participation in warm water exercise. The water temperature is set at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Must have a signed waiver to participate.
• Parent and a child 6-15months old
• Partners:
• For expecting mothers: they can be an exercise partner and assist with stretching/floating
• For parents and 6-15mo: they can be an exercise partner with your baby and can assist with entertaining, diaper changes, etc. during your workout if needed!
Join us for a 30-minute aerobic workout with your baby and 15 minutes of either relaxation for expecting mothers or having free time with your baby (toys provided). Partners are welcome! This is a great place to meet other parents and create a weekly routine that will help maintain and prepare you to keep up with your kiddos at home! Floaties and toys are included. Must pre-register.
Aqua Flow:
This class is slow moving and incorporates a range of stretches and exercises that work on strength and stability. This class is great for individuals looking for a calm, relaxed class to improve their physical health. Must pre-register.
Challengers Program:
Want to be a part of a class to challenge yourself, but can’t commit to the same time every week? Be a part of the Challenger’s program and complete a pool workout at your level of choice during an I.E. time that works for you! New workouts every week. Complete 3 of the 4 workouts to be entered into a drawing
for the ability to schedule a month in advance for I.E. (starting in January 2025). Pool workouts received on the pool deck. Must pre-register.
*Level 1: Low intensity – 15 min. Strength & Endurance *Level A: Low intensity – 15 min. Strength & Balance
*Level 2: Semi-intensity – 30 min. Strength & Endurance * Level B: Semi-intensity – 30 min. Strength & Balance
*Level 3: High intensity – 45 min. Strength & Endurance * Level C: High intensity – 45 min. Strength & Balance
Contact the Aquatics Office for current class offerings – 715.684.1646.
You can register over the phone or in-person at the Fitness Center front desk during staffed hours. Payment is due in-person only, by The first class!
The therapeutic pool has many features to make working out easy.
- A private assisted changing room is available for those in need of dressing assistance with a caregiver such as those with special needs and families with young children.
- The staff operated chair lift assists those who are unable to use the stairs to get in and out of the water.
- A depth of 5’6″ allows more participants to achieve full non-weight bearing status.
- Two propulsion jets can be used for resisted swimming and water running.
- The pool floor is cushioned, decreasing impact on joints.
Other Amenities
(Provided at no extra charge)
Lockers
We provide lockers for all our members. Because the number of lockers are limited, they are available on a per visit basis only.
Showers
Showers are provided to all members.
Towel Services
You don’t have to carry that wet towel around in your gym bag. Towels are available to members of the pool and fitness center.
- By appointment only
- Schedule in person or call the Aquatics Office at 715-684-1646.
- You need to schedule ahead of time and may schedule up to one week in advance. Slots are one hour long. You may schedule, cancel or reschedule for you, yourself or for someone else if you are their parent/guardian/caregiver or if you carpool regularly.
Available Times (Times may change):
- Monday:
- 7:00 – 10:00 am
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Class trails, see aquatic classes for more information)
- 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday:
- 4:00 – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday:
- 7:00 – 10:00 am
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Class trails, see aquatic classes for more information)
- 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Thursday:
- 4:00 – 5:30 pm
- Friday:
- 7:00 – 10:00 am
- 12:00 – 1:00 pm (Class trails, see aquatic classes for more information)
- 1:00 – 3:00 pm
December Schedule Updates:
- Pool CLOSED: December 24th, 25th and 31st for the Holidays
Please make sure to call to cancel if unable to make it in.
