Certified/Licensed/Insured Aquatic Specialist with over 30 years of experience as a Master Neurodevelopmentalist in Human Development/Psychology and Behavior.
Many parents don’t realize the dangers of introducing young children to water
before they have the skills to survive. Before your baby can feel confident to
safely enjoy the water, he or she must first learn the skills needed for survival. ISR is the safest provider of swimming lessons for infants and toddlers
worldwide. With more than 45 years of research and development behind ISR's
Self-Rescue™
Who is the best kicker around?!!! Scarlet is!!!!
Kicked the whole lesson and held her head up high too!!
💜🙏🥹 soon she will be ready for ISR!
07/22/2026
Today he floated in winter pajamas.
Last week of his session, and this sweet boy has gone from watching the "big kids" with curiosity to becoming one of them.
Learning to float in everyday clothing is one of the most important skills we teach because children don't always accidentally fall into the water wearing swimsuits.
I'm so proud of how far he's come. Little by little, lesson by lesson, he's building skills that could one day save his life. 💙
07/18/2026
Three years ago, this sweet guy started ISR lessons with me. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching him grow, not just as a swimmer, but in confidence too.
This session, Mom had one goal: “Can you get him ready for swim team tryouts?” With newborn twins at home, she had plenty on her plate, so we got to work! We focused on refining his backstroke, polishing his breathing, and building the confidence he needed.
I’m so excited to share that this big 7-year-old made the team!
Watching children transition from learning lifesaving water safety skills to becoming strong, confident swimmers is one of the greatest rewards of what I do. Congratulations, buddy! I can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish in the pool.
Way to go, Mom you’ve raised one determined young man, and all your support has paid off!
As a fully certified ISR Instructor and Neurodevelopmentalist, I’ve had the privilege of helping children and adults overcome significant physical and neurological challenges. When this sweet little girl’s mom reached out to me, I immediately fell in love with her determination and knew I wanted to help.
During her ISR screening over a year ago, she did not yet meet the physical readiness requirements to participate in the program. At that time, she was unable to independently get herself into a sitting position or maintain a seated position for an extended period. Those foundational skills are important because they help a child develop the ability to right themselves in the water.
Instead of giving up, we shifted our focus. Over the past year, we’ve worked together privately through movement-based exercises, strength development, and therapeutic activities both at home and in my pool. Our goal has simply been to help her become stronger, more independent, and more confident in her own body.
I wanted to share her story here because I know some parents may feel discouraged if their child isn’t quite ready for ISR. “Not yet” doesn’t mean “never.” Sometimes a little extra time spent building strength and foundational movement can make all the difference. Every child develops at their own pace, and every step forward is worth celebrating.
My hope is that one day soon she’ll be strong enough to meet the physical readiness requirements and be approved for the ISR program. Until then, we’ll keep celebrating every milestone along the way.
This video shows the very first time she kicked her own legs in my pool!!! Soooo good!!!
Helping people gain confidence in the water has always been one of my greatest passions. Whether it’s teaching an adult to swim for the first time or helping a child build the physical foundation needed to safely enjoy the water, I’m grateful to be part of their journey. The water has always been one of my favorite places to be, and I love helping others get there safely. 💜
Mom and dad both poolside today. Dad quietly asked if he could take a video. I smiled and showed him how to video with his phone under water. They were excited and took several! Here is one they shared with me for all you parents out there who wonder “is he too young to learn to swim and float?” This baby started at 7 months!
Look at the adorable little dude go!!!
07/09/2026
I often get asked, "are we allowed to watch the lessons?"
Ummmmm, of COURSE!!! Y'all are the best cheerleaders around!!!!
I need my parents poolside to help me be excited for the kiddos! It wouldn't be the same without 'em!
This little fella floated soooo great with me and learned to save his own life as an INFANT. Life happens and I hadn’t seen him since. He was relying on floatation devices for three years so he could “enjoy” swimming.
It happens a lot. And truth is it might seem easier and more fun for the kids…but it is not safe. In fact it is detrimental in so many ways.
This year I urged them back to lessons after seeing a video of him in floatation. He was wild. Jumping off the side! Jumping in and staying afloat not kicking or anything, just bobbing in the floaties until he could do it again and again.
His grandma brought him back to lessons. The first several lessons were hard. Hard for all of us!!!
Then this happened!!!
His papa got his first successful float on video the day before. This is his 2nd and 3rd. His 3rd shows some incredible hard work and major determination. So proud of him!!
And that was last week!!! You should see him now!!!!
I had some really fun times with my swim kids last week. People often and ask how I can do this because the first couple weeks for a lot of kids are hard - lots of protest. I do it because I’m helping to save lives. One lesson at a time.
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I never sat in a car seat. One time I fell out the back door of the station wagon after my mom put the groceries in. She did not notice.
Stuff happens.
07/01/2026
Due to a recent influx of inquiries we have decided to expand our hours for the July 27 session. If you have contacted us and we told you the schedule was full feel free to reach back out! We have late morning and late afternoon open now.