“You know how in movies you see the master diamond cutter carefully gazing at the uncut stone? And how the cutter then knows just what force to use, and at what angle, to get the precisely right cut? That is what you get with Rick. But he’s looking at your body. Mentally recording muscle imbalances and unconscious compensations. Then Rick develops an aquatic program to turn the rough diamond into one more finely cut, more dynamic, easier to live with. With grace and kindness Rick pushes you to try harder, to go beyond your comfortable boundaries. Which is all OK because the water protects you and provides the variable resistance needed to get those muscles working just right. Rick is not just a master of aquatic therapy. He is THE master.”

“After years of enduring a back ailment, my personal physician convinced me to contact Dr. McAvoy. From the outset, Rick listened, watched and then challenged me. He developed a custom program that addressed the needs to strengthen my core, increase flexibility and, most importantly, give me the courage to stay the course. Within weeks, the progress was more than evident. As my career requires extensive travel, the discipline and aquatic exercises learned from Rick have been invaluable and easily transportable, as I move around the country. A true life-changing experience!”

“I had been experiencing low back pain for quite some time and had tried a variety of treatment options with minimal success. I had heard about Dr. McAvoy and sought out his services. The exercises I performed in the swim spa really helped to improve my overall posture, strength, flexibility and body awareness. He provided me with a laminated exercise program that I was able to continue own my own. His dedication to my progress was evident with his frequent follow ups via text and phone calls. We met at a later date to reevaluate and progress my program. I would highly recommend his aquatic training services.”

“My personal physician of 25 years recommended Dr Rick McAvoy to help me with my chronic back pain, sciatic pain and overall stiffness. I was able to get an appointment with Dr McAvoy and had a comfortable chat about my concerns, he administered a comprehensive screening and was quick to design a work out plan in the water to improve my back and overall health and fitness. This guy knows his craft very well, has a personality to make the process enjoyable and is a stickler to detail and follow up. My Sciatica pain is gone and my back is loosening up by the day. Thanks Dr Rick!”

“It has been 8 months since I last had any serious back pain. The reason? 3 or 4 mornings each week following Dr. Rick’s prescribed exercise program in the water. I am thankful for him every morning when I get into the water.”

“Dr. Rick’s aquatic therapy program was a huge help in my long recovery from shoulder surgery. After months of frustration post operation, including a very difficult bout with frozen shoulder, Rick was able to help tremendously. It was amazing to see how my shoulder could move again once we tried all his unique exercises in the water. After trying everything: endless traditional PT, massage and acupuncture, I would definitely say the most drastic improvement was with Rick's program. I would highly recommend his technique to anyone. My only regret was not finding him sooner in my long recovery.”