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Aquatic Therapy

If you have arthritis or other chronic pain, a more comfortable way to exercise is in a warm-water pool. Aquatic therapy can help you increase strength and flexibility and help you walk better. At the Vanderbilt Dayani Center, our physical therapists customize a water exercise plan for you. To see one of our therapists, you must have a referral from your doctor.

Meet Your Care Team

Paula M. Donahue

Paula M. DonahueDPT, MBA

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
  • Physical Therapy

Why Choose Aquatic Therapy at Vanderbilt

  • goal, specialized, individualized, customized, Personalized care
    Personalized care

    We tailor a water exercise plan just for you. You can follow the plan on your own or join the Vanderbilt Dayani Center to use our therapy pool and take classes.

  • conference, Team approach, people, staff, partners
    A team centered on your needs

    Vanderbilt Health brings together specialized providers, advanced technology and research in one connected system. If your care is part of a more complex health concern, we’ll work with experts in all areas related to your care to tailor a treatment plan just for you

  • hospital, building, Unique facility
    Unique facility

    The Vanderbilt Dayani Center is a fitness center designed for adults with medical conditions. It includes a shallow, warm-water therapy pool, with a step entrance and chair lift to help you get in and out of the water.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
  • Aquatic therapy
  • Physical therapy

Location

1500 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232