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Dr. Kristen Kilroy assisting a child in the pool during an aquatic therapy session
Water Relief Aquatic Physical Therapy

Therapy That Feels
Like Play

Building strength, confidence, and smiles through specialized aquatic and land-based Physical Therapy, Adapted Swim Lessons, and POTS/EDS Coaching in Northern Virginia!

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Choose Your Care

Personalized care plans tailored to your child's unique needs.

Child participating in aquatic physical therapy exercises in a pool

Aquatic Therapy

Use the magic of water to improve mobility and strength with less gravity and more fun.

Visual representation of stability and coaching for POTS and EDS

POTS/EDS Coaching

Virtual coaching to build confidence and manage symptoms for hypermobility & dysautonomia.

Child learning to swim with one-on-one instruction

Adaptive Swim

Safe, 1:1 swimming lessons tailored for children with unique physical needs (<10 yrs).

Pediatric physical therapy session taking place on land

Land Adventures

Traditional PT reimagined as play-based obstacles and games to translate skills to land.

Henry's Big Splash!
The Story of Aquatic PT

Swim along with Henry as he discovers the fun of aquatic physical therapy. With its engaging and heartwarming story, Henry Goes to Aquatic Physical Therapy will encourage children to see aquatic physical therapy through a fresh lens and approach this new experience with courage and enthusiasm.

More Fun & Learning 📖

Check out our adaptive coloring books! "Every Tail Tells a Story" celebrates animal friends with medical needs, while "Our Way to Play" inspires active fun for every ability level.

Upcoming Community Events 🗓️

Join us for book readings, sensory-friendly swim days, and community gatherings!

* If the calendar appears empty, please check back soon for updates!

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about starting your aquatic adventure.

What type of conditions are treated? ▼
All conditions! Chronic or acute pain including low back, hip, knee, ankle/foot, shoulders, post-stroke, post-fall/fall risk, MS, POTS, EDS, and pediatric conditions including CP, Autism, Down Syndrome/low tone, developmental delay, genetic conditions, and much more!
Do I need a medical doctor's script to participate? ▼
You do not need a script for the first 60 days of treatment. Under the Code of Virginia § 54.1-3482, a certified doctor of physical therapy may evaluate and treat a patient for no more than 60 consecutive days after an initial evaluation without a referral. After 60 days, a script must be present to continue.
Where do you perform aquatic therapy? ▼
  • Audrey Moore Recreational Center: 8100 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
  • George Mason Freedom Center: 9100 Freedom Center Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110
  • Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility (WARF): 800 Waterloo Rd, Warrenton, VA 20186
  • Personal Pools: If you have a pool at your house or community in VA or MD, I can come to you! (+ Mileage Reimbursement).
What is your cancellation policy? ▼
Please understand that appointment times are limited. If you must cancel, we respectfully request 24 hours notice. Missed appointments or cancellations without 24 hours notice will incur a fee of $50.
I don’t know how to swim, can I do aquatic PT? ▼
Yes! Sessions are performed in the shallow end usually in hip or chest deep water. Let me know if you are nervous about the pool and I will help you feel more comfortable.
What should I wear and bring? ▼
Wear: Whatever you are comfortable in! Bathing suit is preferred but t-shirts/shorts are okay.

Bring: Bathing suit, towel, water bottle, and a change of clothes. If you prefer to shower at the pool, bring your shampoo/conditioner (not provided).
Portrait of Dr. Kristen Kilroy, physical therapist and author

Meet Dr. Kristen

Kristen Kilroy is a physical therapist and doctorate of physical therapy who works with children and adults. She is a pediatric provider with extensive experience in managing developmental delays, chronic conditions, and working with children with a variety of levels of ability and neurodivergence.

She is also an experienced physical therapist at Reach Pediatric Rehab. As the business owner and therapist, she combines her two great passions: physical therapy and swimming.

She is also the author of a recently published book, Henry Goes to Aquatic Physical Therapy, which is available now. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and exploring DC!

PT, DPT Aquatic Specialist Author