Heidi has been in Dubai since 2005, originally from Australia – a big island surrounded by water! For Heidi, swimming is her happy place. She loves being on the water, in the water or around the water.

Throughout school she swam – both competitively and for fun.  Heidi was encouraged by her swim coach to complete her lifesaving levels and qualified as a pool lifeguard in high school.  This gives her added confidence around water safety and something else she can introduce to clients for some fun, like teaching rescue techniques and recovery strokes.

As a mum of twin girls, and from a corporate working background, Heidi brings a different personal perspective to her coaching.

Heidi’s specialty is the learn-to-swim kids and clients old or young and those with special needs (her daughter has Cerebral Palsy).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2013 – AUSTSWIM: Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW)
• 2014 – AUSTSWIM: Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics (INF)
• 2024 – STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching – Baby and Preschool Swimming
• 2018 – AUSTSWIM: Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion (A&I)
• 2024 – STA Level 2 Award in Aquatic Teaching – Disability Swimming
• 2019 – WORLD WIDE SWIM SCHOOL: Water Safety for Over 4’s
• 2022 – STA: An Introduction to Cerebral Palsy and Swimming
• 2022 – PUGGLES: Learn to Swim Course for deaf or hard of hearing children
• 2023 – Child Safeguarding in an Aquatic Environment
• 2024 – STA Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

INTERESTS:

• Heidi loves everything health, wellness and nutrition. She is currently studying Nutrition and Health Coaching.
• Cooking & gardening – Heidi used to grow an array of fruit and vegetables in her garden and run kids food exploration workshops.
• Being near the water – ocean, lakes, rivers or ponds.
• Travelling