At TipTipul, hydrotherapy is not “exercise”—it is an encounter
Heated water, a safe space, and a process that begins with fun and goes far Hydrotherapy is treatment in warm water, combining movement, play, touch, and connection— in an environment that allows the body and emotions to release naturally. At TipTipul, hydrotherapy takes place in a heated, indoor pool, specially adapted for children, infants, and parents, at a calm, safe, and supportive pace.
Hydrotherapy is a treatment method that uses the properties of water—warmth, buoyancy, and resistance—to enable freer movement, strengthening, relaxation, and emotional regulation. In water, the body feels lighter. The load decreases, movement flows, and the child can experience new abilities without fear or pain.
Hydrotherapy is suitable for children and infants in a variety of conditions, including:
And also for children who need: a corrective, strengthening, and calming experience—through the body and play.
Treatment is conducted one-on-one, in a heated, quiet pool adapted for children. In the first stage, a safe space is created: introduction, play, free movement, and building a sense of security in the water—even for children who cannot swim or are afraid of water.
Subsequently, we build a goal bank together with the child: small, clear, and personally tailored goals, from which a sense of competence and independence grows.
The work in water does not end in the pool. The confidence, independence, and control the child acquires in the water also affect:
Sometimes, a change that begins with play in the water continues into life itself
Heated and indoor pool,
throughout the year
Integration of motor,
emotional, and experiential work
Treatment tailored
individually to each child
A sensitive approach,
not rushing or pressuring
Work that respects
boundaries and creates trust
Yes. Children who are afraid of water can especially benefit from the treatment, which is done gradually, without coercion, and with much containment.
No. The treatment is not a swimming lesson, but a therapeutic process in water.
Usually yes, especially at the beginning. The parent’s presence strengthens the child’s sense of security.
Some children respond quickly, while others require a longer process. Goals are built together and according to the child’s pace.
Hydrotherapy integrates well with Chinese medicine, osteopathy, emotional therapies, and behavioral analysis.
Behavior Analyst (ABA) | Adapted Education Teacher | Parent Coach. She is a certified behavior analyst (ABA), adapted education teacher, and parent coach, with approximately ten years of experience supporting children and families facing behavioral challenges, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and needs on the autism spectrum.
Lee’s work focuses on a deep understanding of the child’s social and emotional world – social situations, social norms, theory of mind, and developing interpersonal skills that enable children to create meaningful connections and strengthen their sense of competence and self-confidence.
Treatment takes place in individual, paired, or group sessions, according to the child’s unique needs and developmental stage, and is based on building a personal connection, in-depth observation, and gradual work that leads to meaningful and stable change over time.
Lee believes that quality behavioral therapy is not only about the behavior itself, but about understanding the child within their environment – the family, the educational setting, and social relationships. Working with parents and the teams surrounding the child is an integral part of the therapeutic process, and enables genuine integration of change into daily life.
Yaniv is a Chinese medicine and hydrotherapy practitioner with over 20 years of experience, and the founder and owner of TipTipul—a clinic born from a personal dream that developed over years of thinking, doing, learning, and developing. Working with children, infants, and parents is at the heart of Yaniv’s practice.
He wakes up every morning with a sense of mission and excitement, knowing that a day awaits him filled with encounters with families facing complex challenges—sometimes frustrating and sometimes unclear—and seeking a deep, calm, and containing response. Even after many years in the profession, curiosity continues to drive him.
Yaniv seeks to understand the root of the problem, learns every day from the children and parents, and believes that good treatment begins with listening, observation, and the ability to ask questions—not just providing quick solutions. Chinese medicine treatment is carried out with patience and containment of the entire family and the child in particular. The goal is to connect with the child’s world, at a pace that suits them, and create a safe space that enables trust and cooperation.
Sometimes this means arriving for a session, but no actual treatment takes place.
For Yaniv, this is a natural and proper part of the process—a stage in which the child learns to trust and develops the ability to meet therapeutic figures outside the immediate family circle.
Yaniv’s perspective is broad and deep, addressing the small details that tell a big story:
body odor, skin color, muscle tone, sleep patterns, movement, and emotional response—always in the context of the child’s and parents’ needs. In hydrotherapy, which is his “second hat,” Yaniv creates a positive, playful, and safe environment,
even for children who cannot swim or experience insecurity in water.
Through building a personalized goal bank, a gradual process begins of developing independence and confidence in water—and from this, also strengthening the sense of security in daily life, social relationships, and family circles.
