Monica Gutierrez (Mony Garza Gutierrez), the pioneer of aquatic exercise programs in Mexico. Though I initially started out as a fitness instructor and gym owner I quickly shifted to what I truly love, WATER. I have had 32 years of experience as an instructor, trainer, and conference presenter and I have enjoyed sharing my passion during each of these years. My first aquatic certification was with the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) in March 1993 and I soon started working with them as a Specialist Trainer. During this time (1994-2004) I organized multiple courses and provided certification to hundreds of instructors in Mexico, United States and Spain. I also worked with a great team of instructors in the translation of the “Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual by AEA” first and second editions, to the Spanish language.
The indoor pool where I started to teach water fitness classes was built forty six years ago by my parents, to meet the special aquatic needs of one of my sisters who had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since she was seven years old. Earl Brewer, M.D. recommended my parents to get my sister in the pool as much as possible. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name/earl-brewer-obituary?id=8256765
Thanks to this I learned since my early childhood the great benefits that water exercises can provide. I later named the pool Splash-Gym and took numerous courses to be able to help the special needs population in it. Splash-Gym has been offering helpful fitness and wellness aquatic programs ever since.
In 2010 along with my family I made Austin, TX my new home and took on the challenge of pursuing my passion all over again. It has not been easy but a great number of opportunities have been coming my way. Nine years ago I heard about an aquatic myofascial release technique called AquaStretch™ and I worked at getting my first training on it. I became an AquaStretch Facilitator. It was so amazing seeing how well people felt during and right after the sessions, that I decided to get into the advanced training. I then went to meet with the creator of AquaStretch™, George Eversaul, to prepare as a Instructor for this technique. The personal training I had with him completely changed my life and I became so enthusiastic and faithful about this amazing technique. Not only has AquaStretch™ changed my life but it has also changed the lives of everyone I’ve applied this treatment to. They definitely move more easily and feel better with AquaStretch™. In some cases I can definitely say that I have witnessed a miracle !
I am currently offering AquaStretch™ myofascial release sessions at Spas, Resorts, and Recreational Centers (in therapy pools) in the Northwest Austin, TX area, as well as on a private basis.
Monica Gutierrez, AquaStretch™ Myofascial Release Facilitator and Instructor in Austin,Texas