Testimonials

My daughter who was diagnosed with anxiety early on struggled in most mainstream swim lessons with other peers of similar age, so much so that we stopped swim lessons. When I learned about Swim Angelfish we gave it a try at 5 years old. WOW! She began swimming with [...]

Since we started coming to Swim Angelfish my children's swimming skills have grown tremendously. My boys now have the confidence and skills that they can take with them through their life. They enjoy the water and now have basic skills to keep them confident and safe. The instructors at [...]

Swim Angelfish lessons has impacted my daughter with increased water safety skills, strength, teamwork, and self-confidence. Despite being in swim lessons throughout her life, there were certain skills and nuances that were not being addressed with typical lessons. The Swim Angelfish staff have solid knowledge in regard to Autism [...]

As parents of our very active (never stopping!) son who is encouraged by both positive and negative attention, we looked for a way to channel his energy and give him a structured approach to handle various life situations (which were difficult several years ago). When we started with Swim [...]

I am thrilled to be a part of this swim program. I’m looking forward to adding more ideas and tools to my treasure chest... I am really impressed with how informative this is. - Brett Carter, Hockomock YMCA

This is so awesome! Such a practical program. It's also fun and easy to understand and apply. - Kaylin Haynes, YMCA Baton Rouge

This was such an eye-opener and a great resource for continued teaching no matter what the level or ability of swimmers. I have enjoyed learning the skills and the roadblocks with strategies. Thank you for the opportunity to be trained in [sic] Swim Whisperers and I know I will [...]

A lot of great information that I can start implementing in an upcoming fall session. I love the strategies for entering and asking permission with a non-verbal student. - Leia Dypsky, Sussex Academy

I think you guys have really put together a great program and I'm excited to use your techniques and tips! I love watching the videos, it really helps to see you use the different techniques! - Krystal Wilson, West Virginia Easter Seals

I really enjoyed both of these courses and thought they were very helpful. I will absolutely be utilizing these techniques in to my sessions. I also was able to use the YouTube video on equipment to ask management at my clinic to order other items for sessions. - Hannah [...]

This course enhanced what I have learned from previous courses. It was a helpful and concise review...The videos at the end of the course were so inspiring. - Beth Baker, West Michigan Aquatics

I have just completed the Splashing into Reflexes with Pediatric Aquatic Therapy course. I loved it! I have a swim school in Trinidad and Tobago and I just love what I do and want to keep learning and growing and understanding different methods while working with these amazing humans. [...]

Thank you so much for this training and so many wonderful swim techniques that help to create forward progress in our special needs swimmers. - Paulette Irving, Carson Valley Swim School

No matter how experienced you are, take the Swim Whisperers course, it is a game-changer and my lessons have never been better. - Coach Marty, Emmaus Aquatic Club

There have been many times as a swim instructor where I've encountered a roadblock with a swimmer and constantly feel like I'm "spinning my wheels" and not getting anywhere. This all changed when I got my Swim Whisperers certification. Swim Whisperers gives me the tools necessary to identify [...]

You two and what you have developed...is beyond something to be proud of. You are changing families' lives. I had a parent say to me how arduous it was going to family picnics or vacations because both his children with autism were fearless around water with no skills at [...]

Wow. I'm amazed with the careful detail in this program, and how Swim Angelfish has made an in-depth study of these remarkable children, how they learn and respond and adapt to the water. Amazing! - Robin Demas, Bristol YMCA

We wanted to let you know we really enjoyed your therapy sessions with our daughter and it was undeniably clear you are so good at what you do! Each exercise was adapted to her needs. How fortunate we are to have connected with you. - Jenson and [...]

My son started with Swim Angelfish 5 years ago due to low muscle tone and sensory issues. He went from being petrified of the water to being a very strong swimmer. He has made so much progress that he is now able to be a member of the Swim [...]

My son has multiple disabilities – autism and low muscle tone are among them. He has been swimming with the PT and OT swim instructors at Swim Angelfish since he was about 3 years old (he’s 12 now). He has also participated in an array of other therapies and [...]