THERAPISTS
The people behind the Aquatic Bodywork
MARIA GERONDOUDIS

Born in South Africa of Greek heritage, Maria has sepcialised training, skills and over 15 years of experience in  Hydrotherapy. She has developed both active and passive techniques for pain conditions and athletic injuries, making hydrotherapy a popular choice among healthcare professionals to assist patients in effectively addressing symptoms of pain and stiffness. Her technique has been lauded by leading doctors, researchers and wellness professionals.

For 11 years, she directed the Hydrotherapy Program at the Sports Medicine Centre of the Morningside Medi Clinic in Sandton, a leading multi-disciplinary sports medicine facility for the care of professional athletes and exercising individuals. The centre, led by Prof Jon Patricios looked after the rehabilitation and recovery of many of South Africa’s national and professional teams, as well as the general public.

In 2018 she established a state-of-the art hydrotherapy facility in Sandton, so that patients have access to excellence in both environment and technique to achieve the best possible therapy results. 

Maria teaches internationally, has presented her work at 2 international and many local conferences, and has been published in 3 healthcare journals. She has consulted for the University of JohannesburgWits University, the Geron Institute, the Chevrah Kadisha, and the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Oxford.

CARMEN WHELAN D’ARCY

Carmen is a hydrotherapist and educator specialising in paediatric and sports hydrotherapy at Aquatic Bodywork Hydrotherapy in Sandton. Prior to this, she worked at the Sports Medicine Centre of the Morningside Medi Clinic in Johannesburg, a leading multi-disciplinary sports medicine facility for the care of professional athletes and exercising individuals.

Carmen has specialised skills and experience in infant and toddler hydrotherapy, building on her mother, Enid Whelan’s pioneering work in baby swimming and over 30 years of experience.

She takes a special interest in sports injuries, ensuring that athletes return to their sport in the shortest time possible.

Carmen teaches internationally and has consulted for the Geron Institute.