Aquatic Therapy Melts 35 Pounds off 85-year-old

She had weight that she needed to lose… the water walking was the first thing she did… in a year she lost 35 pounds.”

– Barb Cacia, Wellness Coordinator, Pieters Family Life Center, Heritage Christian Services, Rochester, NY

Think aquatic therapy and weight loss only go hand-in-hand for “youngsters”?  Then it’s time to meet Margaret!

We caught up with this wonderful woman at the Pieters Family Life Center, Heritage Christian Services, Rochester, NY.  Over a period of a year, she lost 35 pounds and feels better thanks to the exercises she regularly enjoys in the Center’s HydroWorx pool.

Take a moment to hear her story:

This post was last modified on March 13, 2019 11:30 am

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