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
• 2024 STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
• 2024 STA Level 2 Safety Award for Teachers

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