Hello Henry,
Thank you for your question.
The term hydrotherapy seems to relate both to rehabilitation as well
as relaxation. Not knowing which would best suit your needs, I have
included as many possibitlies as I could locate in the Sydney area for
you. There are a number for you to consider.
First, a bit on the posh side, the Four Seasons Hotel:
http://www.luxurydownunder.com.au/luxhotel.asp?Hotel_ID=SYD708
Four Seasons Sydney
199 George Street, Sydney
"Stunningly situated overlooking Sydney Harbour in the historic Rocks
district, a short walk from the city's shopping and business centres,
Four Seasons Sydney is vibrant and elegant, with panoramic views of
the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Guests are treated with spacious
rooms, award-winning dining, and service that anticipates your every
request. The hotel has outstanding fitness facilities, a huge pool and
their highly acclaimed Day Spa providing Australian herbal therapies
and indigenous spa treatments...
...Rated the most "Blissful Spa" in Sydney by the Sun Herald in 2001,
the total wellness Day Spa tempts with a menu of treatments conceived
to create a serene yet rejuvenating experience. Expert spa therapists
restore well-being with customised combinations of deep tissue,
acupressure, Swedish and reflexology techniques. Skilled aestheticians
offer services to polish and groom. Among The Spa's six soothing
treatment rooms is one suite especially for couples ? an intimate
parlor with two massage tables, a hydrotherapy bath, steam room and
shower. Luxurious men's and women's change rooms are each appointed
with a steam room and sauna, and is open 9.00am to 9.30pm every
day..."
Another 5 start hotel offers these facilties:
Merchant Court Hotel Sydney Managed By Raffles International
68 Market Street Sydney, NW 2000 AU
http://www.travelworld.coms.ph/sydney_australia_hotels.html
Unfortunatley their extewnsive facilties appear to be available to guests only.
Perhaps at the other end of the spectrum is Cook Phillip Park:
http://www.sydneymate.com/travel_sydney_australia/Parks/CookPhillip/flora_australia_4.htm
4 College St SYDNEY 2000
9326 0444
"New recreational complex in the green settings amidst Sydney CBD near
Hyde Park, it includes a 50m swimming pool, leisure and hydrotherapy
pools and a fitness centre. Close to major City attractions..."
This appears to be a very nice public facility.
Health Spas Guide Australia lists the following:
http://www.health-spas-australia.com/observatory-day-spa-index.php
Day Spa & Health Club - Observatory Hotel
Sydney - New South Wales
Day Spa Packages:
http://www.observatoryhotel.com.au/web/osyd/osyd_c6d_packages.jsp
and
Villa Thalgo
"Deep within the sea lies the world's most precious beauty secrets
Close to Sydney, Australia's first European-Style Hydrotherapy Health
and Beauty Spa, Villa Thalgo at The Sebel Resort & Spa, springs to
life..."
http://www.health-spas-australia.com/villa-thalgo-index.php
Close to Sydney is Australia's first European-style health, beauty and
hydrotherapy spa - the Villa Thalgo at the Sebel Resort & Spa
"...The centrepiece is a magnificent salt-water swimming pool for
water aerobics and relaxation, and a high salt water content analytic
pool with 6 hydrotherapy exercise stations. The 2 hydrotherapy spas, 3
body wrap wet-treatment rooms, a blitz hose room, 5 facial treatment
rooms, and 3 massage rooms are all equipped with the latest in
technology..."
You mentioned "senior citizen" and I was unsure how to interpret that
qualification. If, by chance you were looking for a facilty with
hospital staff to aid with rehabilitation, then you might be
interested in the Calvary Hospital Kogarah Inc.
http://notes.med.unsw.edu.au/home/medweb.nsf/website/3.4.SESAHS?OpenDocument
Calvary Hospital Kogarah Inc
91-111 Rocky Point Road (Corner Fitzgerald Avenue)
Kogarah 2217
PO Box 261 Kogarah 1485
Tel: (02) 9587 8333, Fax: (02) 9587 1421
"...Calvary Rehabilitation and Geriatric Service (CRAGS) specialises
in helping the frail, elderly, and the disabled of the St George
district. CRAGS is the Aged Care Assessment Team, and offers Dementia
Support, Podiatry, Hydrotherapy, Mobility Training Clinics and Day
Care services..."
Wolper Jewish Hospital also offers hydrotherapy:
http://www.wolper.com.au/
"Services available include:
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Exercise Therapy
Hydrotherapy
Medical Consulting rooms
Patient lounge and dining areas.."
About.com lead me to a holistic approach at the Spa Chakra
http://spas.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chakra.net%2Fspa%2F
"Regarded as Australia?s premier spa, and rated "#1 Spa in Australia"
by the Sydney Telegraph in December 2001, Spa Chakra is renowned for
its five star delivery of therapeutic and healing treatments. Part of
the Chakra Alliance, Spa Chakra prides itself on designing, developing
and delivering complete holistic beauty, health and wellness services
to the most discerning clientele. Our extensive range of services was
created after benchmarking those offered by leading Resort, Hotel and
Day Spas around the world..."
City Search Sydney lists several good possibitlities for you as well,
though these do not seem to have web pages available to see. You will
need to call for details:
http://sydney.citysearch.com.au/search?type=bridge&flavor_id=38%2B41%2B40&context=health_leisure&query=hydrotherapy
Greenfield Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy
570 Smithfield Rd Greenfield Park (02) 9610-1497
Hydroworks Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Centre
36 Meredith St Bankstown (02) 9709-2448
Matheson Rosemary Hydrotherapy
35 Arcadia Ave Gymea Bay (02) 9526-8894
Warby Street Physiotherapy Hydrotherapy & Spinal Injury
8 Warby St Campbelltown (02) 4625-5447
And the Sydney Adventist Hospital seems to have extensive facilties
that may meet your needs:
http://www.sah.org.au/medical.oneservice.asp?sku=355386
"...Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy
Physiotherapy draws on a range of techniques and physical modalities
aimed at achieving appropriate assessment, treatment, restoration and
maintenance of normal body function.
Hydrotherapy with its modern ozone treated therapeutic pool is located
within the physiotherapy department. It utilises the properties of
warm water to facilitate movement and to enhance therapeutic effects.
As water reduces stress on painful soft tissues and joints it is an
excellent medium for controlled exercise for treatment and for fitness
programs.
Our comprehensive range of Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy services is
available to hospital inpatients, individual outpatients and community
groups. Hospital inpatients require their Doctor?s approval.
Outpatient services are available to the general public with or
without referral. Please note that previous contact with Sydney
Adventist Hospital is not necessary for accessing treatment.
Following discharge from hospital, you are welcome to either commence
or to continue physiotherapy and/or hydrotherapy as outpatients.
We can assist with:
Muscle, joint and sports injuries
Postural assessment, advice and exercise prescription
Cardiothoracic, orthopaedic, arthritic, neurological conditions
Casting and splinting
Strapping
Supply and fit walking aids eg crutches
Supply and fit soft goods eg soft collars
Lymphoedema Management
Women?s Health
Continence
Pre and post natal education, exercise and care
Paediatric care
Respiratory care
Aquafitness classes
Relaxation tapes
Private Health Funds offer various levels of cover for fees charged.
Cover is also provided by other insurers e.g. Workers Compensation,
Third Party, Department of Veteran Affairs.
For further information or for appointments please phone Physiotherapy
Reception on 9487 9350.
Monday and Wednesday 7.30am - 7.00pm
Tuesday and Thursday 7.30am - 6.00pm
Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm.."
Sydney Adventist Hospital
185 Fox Valley Road
Wahroonga NSW 2076
Australia
Search Strategy:
hydrotherapy +sydney +australia
I trust my research has provided you with anumber of possible
facilties to meet your needs. If a link above should fail to work or
anything require further explanation or research, please do post a
Request for Clarification prior to rating the answer and closing the
question and I will be pleased to assist further.
Regards,
-=clouseau=- |
