My ThermaPool

Now that I have a waterproof phone case, I'm able to shoot underwater for better views of my workouts!  Walking underwater is so freeing for me.  I don't need leg braces, a cane, my scooter or a walker.  Just me again...moving and walking free of pain and assistance....Thx Thermapools for this freedom in my own home. Rick working on his upper body strengthening this week with my resistance bands. The Aquabilt treadmill has helped my workouts tremendously!!  I'm able to utilize the handrails for many exercises for my abs and legs.  I also love recording Rick under water while he's working out.  It helps me see his posture and keep better track of his progress in strength!            

Any type of pool or spa should Always be filled with filtered water!!  They have filters that hook up to your hose before filling it up. I highly recommend using this every time you fill your pool. I had problems with high copper levels that made my thermapool merky and greenish. I tried Chlorine but it just wasn’t enough. Apparently my water supply in my area is known for being high in copper which makes it even more challenging for me to clear the pool. Thermapools didn’t want me to have to worry about this problem so they sent me a filtration system by Culligan. Three big tanks were delivered that my outdoor hose fits on which allows fresh, crystal clear, clean water.  I drained the pool, cleaned it out and used the new filter system and wow!!! What a difference!  The water is sparkling clear and free of contaminants.  The pool barely needs any maintenance. I haven’t have One problem and I can’t be more pleased with this water filter system. I wish it was hooked u...

Now the weather is getting cold, my body feels more pain, stiffness, numbness and weakness from CMT!  I have painful arthritis in both feet and my hands but being able to go in my warm water, indoor therapy pool whenever I want, I've noticed the swelling and pain has decreased!  I'm able to get a better nights sleep as well after getting out of 93 degree water.  It's a very refreshing and peaceful feeling after I get out of my thermapool.  No matter if I get in for 2 hours or 30 mins, I always feel better than before I got in!  Some days I still can't believe I can just go down my basement and get in a therapy pool!  It's truly the best thing that has happened to my health and well being!!  So let it SNOW, rain or drop to 20 degrees, I'll Still be able to swim and workout in my own home, on my own time and it's...the...Best!!! Did I mention my new Aquabilt underwater treadmill?  Well I am more than happy with it's function.  It's very useful ...

Rick has been texting and calling me raving about his new indoor Thermapool!  I have Never heard him so happy and pleased with his investment.  I knew this was going to change his life for the better because it did mine.  I am so happy for my dear friend Rick who once served in the US Navy and was able to do so much physically until Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder's progression robbed him of his ability to use his body.  I know all too well what he feels on a daily basis and being someone who could help him feel better is so rewarding to me.  Thank you Thermapools for giving me this opportunity to help others stay healthy, strong and confident!!  Congrats again to Rick!  Here are some pictures just days after his TP1 was installed.  Rick has been doing one on one warm water training in my Thermapool with me so he is utilizing what he learned and doing his exercises along with dancing and having fun!!  He called me his "angel" yesterday:) ...

 After training my friend Rick for the last three months, he decided to purchase his own Thermapool!!  He saw how easy it was to maintain and he felt so good being in the water. He wants to  experience what I experience, waking up and going into your own warm water therapy pool in the privacy of your own home!   Rick was also glad to know that part of his purchase was going to the hereditary neuropathy foundation for CMT research.  I’m so excited for Rick, I will be posting pictures of him in his new pool and keeping track of his progress as well! Stay tuned.  Cheers to Rick!!

September is CMT awareness month and I utilized the pool a lot to help spread awareness on my disorder while I am sharing exercises and tips on how to stay strong with a neurological disorder!  Having the pool at 92° is one of the best parts for me. It’s a perfect temperature for my body and I instantly feel relief when I get in that warm water!  You can actually see me feet color change to a healthy, pink/white foot, instead of swollen, freezing cold feet and ankles that are discolored from poor circulation.  My left foot is more severe than my right because of a botched surgery when I was 17 years old.  I almost had to amputate my foot from all the damage that was done, It was a living nightmare for many years and 4 surgeries later a brilliant Dr. fixed my foot so I can at least stand on it again.  Cadaver bone, screws, plates and pins is whats holding my foot and ankle together so the hydrostatic pressure of the warm water is an instant relief.  I have n...