Vitality Center and Aquatic Therapy Pool in St. Paul

Improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance well-being with Water Therapy

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Healing Through Water

Low-impact physical therapy for strength and mobility

The David Feinberg Vitality and Aquatic Center offers a safe, supportive environment where all adults, no matter your age, can improve mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being. Warm water therapy provides a non-pharmacological approach to pain management, helping individuals recover from injuries, surgeries, chronic conditions, and neurological conditions while promoting relaxation and strength.

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More Than Aquatic Therapy: Fitness, Open Swim & Wellness in St. Paul

The David Feinberg Vitality & Aquatics Center is available to adults interested in staying active, building strength, supporting mobility and making wellness part of their routine—not only individuals receiving physical therapy.

Whether you prefer exercising independently, spending time in the warm-water pool, joining a group class or participating in individualized Aquatic Physical Therapy, there are multiple ways to use the center based on your needs and goals.

No physician referral is required to use the fitness center or participate in Open Swim.

Ways to Use the Vitality & Aquatics Center

Open Swim & Independent Fitness

Use the Vitality & Aquatics Center independently to support your personal fitness and wellness goals.

  • Open Swim during designated hours
  • Independent warm-water exercise
  • Fitness center access
  • No physician referral required

Aquatic Arthritis Class

Join a group fitness class led by a Physical Therapist Assistant and designed to support movement, strength and balance in the warm-water pool.

The class includes:

  • Cardiovascular activity
  • Range-of-motion exercises
  • Strengthening and stretching
  • Balance activities

The Aquatic Arthritis Class is currently offered Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Cost: $15 day pass or included with a monthly membership.

Aquatic Physical Therapy

Aquatic Physical Therapy provides individualized treatment in the warm-water pool with licensed rehabilitation professionals.

  • Individualized aquatic physical therapy with licensed rehabilitation professionals
  • A medical provider referral is required
  • Insurance may be billed for covered services
  • Copays or other patient responsibility may apply depending on insurance coverage
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Fitness Center, Exercise Studio & Warm-Water Pool

The Vitality & Aquatics Center gives adults several ways to exercise on land or in the water, with fitness equipment and spaces designed to support a variety of abilities and wellness goals.

Fitness Center

The fitness gym includes:

  • Recumbent bike
  • NuStep
  • Arm bike
  • Treadmill
  • Leg press
  • Leg curl
  • Leg extension
  • Chest press
  • Low row
  • Vertical traction/lat pull-down

Exercise Studio

The fitness studio includes:

  • Free weights
  • Step
  • Mat table
  • Floor mats
  • Mirrors

Warm-Water Pool

The warm-water pool is maintained at approximately 92–94°F and includes ramp entry for easier access.

Aquatic exercise equipment includes:

  • Noodles
  • Ankle weights
  • Hand paddles
  • Kickboards
  • Aquatic dumbbells
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Aquatic Physical Therapy Services

Tailored sessions for healing and wellness

Our licensed professionals offer customized aquatic therapy sessions to adults in St. Paul that are designed to meet individual health and mobility needs. Sessions include:

  • Warm-water therapy in a comfortable 94-degree pool

  • Personalized exercise plans led by licensed therapists

  • Safe, easy access with ramps, aquatic wheelchairs, and private changing rooms

  • Support for various conditions, including arthritis, joint replacement, stroke recovery, and chronic pain

Before starting aquatic therapy, participants must provide:

  • A referral from their doctor for “aquatic physical therapy” (fax to 651-328-2178)

  • Insurance information

Vitality & Aquatics Center Membership & Pricing

Choose the option that works best for how often you plan to use the Vitality & Aquatics Center.

Day Pass

$15 (cash/check)

Individual Membership

$65/month

Buddy Membership

$55/person per month when two people sign up together

Monthly memberships are recurring and can be billed to a credit card or checking account.

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Where Does Sholom Offer Aquatic Therapy?

David Feinberg Vitality & Aquatics Center

Frequently Asked Questions About the Vitality & Aquatics Center

General Center Use, Fitness & Open Swim

The Vitality & Aquatics Center is designed for adults of varying ages and abilities who want to stay active, improve strength and mobility, exercise with less stress on their joints, or support recovery from an injury or health condition.

Aquatic Physical Therapy may be especially beneficial for individuals experiencing arthritis or joint pain, chronic pain or fatigue, back, neck or spine conditions, joint replacement or orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis, or stroke recovery.

No. A medical referral is not required to use the fitness center or warm-water pool during Open Swim hours.

We encourage participants to speak with their medical provider before beginning a new exercise program if they have health concerns or are unsure about activity restrictions or limitations.

The Aquatic Arthritis Class is a group fitness class led by a Physical Therapist Assistant. Participants complete appropriate cardiovascular activity while working on range of motion in major joints, strengthening and stretching major muscle groups, and challenging balance.

Participants should be able to safely participate in light cardiovascular activity.

Our warm-water therapy pool is maintained at approximately 92–94°F, creating a comfortable environment for aquatic exercise, mobility work and therapeutic activity.

For the health and safety of all participants, certain conditions may temporarily prevent pool use, including bowel or bladder incontinence, open wounds or skin rashes, certain external medical devices or ports—including catheters, PICC lines or external fixation devices—or difficulty safely maintaining or controlling blood pressure.

It’s helpful to know if you have range of motion restrictions or limitations with your range of motion and/or weightbearing, that might require limiting/adjusting what movements you can do in the pool.

Please contact our team if you’re unsure whether the pool is appropriate for you.

Our staff cannot provide personal assistance with bathing, dressing or changing before or after using the pool or fitness center.

Participants who need assistance with these activities should bring a family member, caregiver or other support person who can provide the necessary help.

No. The Vitality & Aquatics Center is designed for adults. Limiting use to adults helps us maintain a calm, comfortable and therapeutic environment.

Our 30-foot warm-water pool is primarily designed for therapeutic exercise, aquatic fitness and Open Swim rather than traditional lap swimming.

Lap swimming is generally not available because it can interfere with other participants’ use of the pool. On occasion, staff may permit lap swimming when pool usage is very low and doing so will not disrupt other participants.

Aquatic Physical Therapy Questions

A referral is required for Aquatic Physical Therapy. It is not required for Open Swim or independent use of the fitness center.

 

Ask your medical provider for a referral for “Aquatic Physical Therapy to evaluate and treat.”

The referral should identify the diagnosis or condition requiring treatment and include your demographic and insurance information so our team can verify coverage before scheduling your evaluation.

Referrals can be faxed to Sholom Rehabilitation at 651-328-2178.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to know about aquatic therapy at Sholom

Adults with arthritis, chronic pain, joint replacements, stroke recovery, neurological conditions, or orthopedic injuries can benefit from aquatic therapy.

Each session lasts 45 minutes, with initial evaluations lasting 90 minutes (split between land and water).

Participants should bring a swimsuit or comfortable pool attire.

Aquatic shoes are recommended. Towels are provided, as well as a key to lock your belongings in one of our lockers.

Coverage varies by plan. We recommend checking with your insurance provider.

Water buoyancy reduces joint stress, promoting pain relief and improved mobility without the need for medication.

Yes, our facility includes ramp access, an aquatic wheelchair, and private changing rooms.

Fill out our Contact Us form or call 651.328.2050 for more information.

Yes, it can complement physical therapy, occupational therapy, and wellness programs at Sholom.

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