By Jim Elliott - Friday, July 12, 2024 I never thought that I’d be a patent holder, but believe it or not Diveheart, the pioneering nonprofit organization that I founded in 2001, dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through adaptive scuba therapy, has given me...
Diveheart has secured patents to build a 150-foot deep pool, aimed at providing new treatments for disabilities. The Diveheart Deep Pool Project will offer enriched aquatic therapies for conditions like Parkinson's and spinal cord injuries. Divers like Jacob Brettman have already seen benefits such as...
Diveheart Founder & President Jim Elliott explains the benefits of adaptive scuba therapy for persons with disabilities to WGN during their Spotlight Chicago segment....
by: Sarah Jindra, Ji Suk Yi Posted: Jun 28, 2024 / 04:18 PM CDT One Chicago organization is on a mission to help people with disabilities build confidence, independence and self-esteem through scuba diving. “Diveheart” instills the “can do” spirit in aspiring divers inspiring them to take on challenges that...
The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner Podcast Listen Here Please join me for this 30-minute interview. Jim started Diveheart.org more than 20 years ago. This nonprofit organization offers an underwater therapeutic experience for people with many types of disabilities. Diveheart.org emphasizes acceptance and inclusivity. Divers always dive...
ByJim Elliott -Sunday, June 9, 2024 For many of us, walking is an ability we often take for granted. For others, like Barbara Mabbs from Aurora, the opportunity to be upright and watch her feet propel her body forward is a moment of pure joy. In “Adapting to...
DIVEHEART: STORIES FROM THE HEART – DEDICATION, SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP By Jim Elliott | May 10, 2024 Service above self is how I try to live my life and with the help of great service organizations like the Naperville Lions Club, Rotary Clubs and other local organizations...
[audio mp3="https://www.diveheart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Rotary-2024-04-14-Show-773-WBPM-Mixdown-1.mp3"][/audio] Kathy and Joni of Radio Rotary interview Rotarians Jim Elliott and Tinamarie Hernandez about Diveheart, a nonprofit organization using scuba diving as therapy for people with disabilities. Jim and Tina discuss the therapeutic benefits of scuba diving, including pain management, respiratory therapy, and boosting...
DIVEHEART: STORIES FROM THE HEART – MOVING BEYOND NAPERVILLE’S HIGH SCHOOL POOLS By Jim Elliott | April 14, 2024 For years Diveheart has been collaborating with several high schools that serve students in Indian Prairie School District, conducting programs at Waubonsie, Metea and Neuqua high schools. Always there...