My Story

I forgot to put my goggles on!
Aug 2004

I am happy
Aug 2004

My first swim across the deep!
March 2005

We sit at the bottom of the pool
on purpose! March 2005

I'm an instructor!
June 2006

I swim with my grandson Logan
on his first birthday!
July 2006

Spotting my first TSI class!
August 2006

I teach my first TSI class!
March 2007

ANadar Puerto Rico!
July 2007

Instructor and Co-Owner Susan Mueller is a TSI graduate.

Not too long ago, 2004 to be precise,I could not swim because I had a paralyzing fear of water.

As an adult, I went to traditional swim classes that simply did not work for me because they were not addressing my fear of the water.

At 21, I knew I had a fear of water which was augmented by a fear of falling.

Class after class I walked away frustrated knowing that there had to be someone out there that could meet me at my level. That would teach me to overcome my fear - not manage it!

The year I turned 50 I found such a swim method. I had almost given up when my daughter Rebeca (also a TSI instructor and Co-Owner of Water Elements) found an article that showed Melon Dash teaching a Beginning class for adults afraid of water.

I was enthused but at the same time I was scared of spending another dime on a class that might not work for me. I could not take another failure.

In August of 2004, one month before I turned 50, I decided to try it out. After all ... this was what I had been looking for, I could not just pass it up and it was 100% guaranteed- or your money back!

In February of 2006, a year and a half after my first beginning class I became a water aerobics instructor and by June 2006, one month shy of the 2 year mark I had gone through the training to become a TSI instructor!

The first 24hr Beginning class I taught was at Safety Harbor...the very same pool that was covered in the article Rebeca discovered in 2004! See the last picture on your left storyline...

My fear of water is gone and my fear of heights is disappearing. No more do I have to watch from the side of the pool...now I can join in the fun if I so choose.

Rebeca and I have joined forces. Our quest is to help people eliminate their fear of water - one person at time, in the young and old.

The name of this swim school was chosen very carefully. Water Elements is about breaking down skills to their most basic elements and teaching a solid TSI swim class that will help every student reach their swimming goals.

At 52, my purpose in life has been renewed without boundaries!

MY THANKS

....to my husband Jon for his undying support while I was going through the classes, when I decided to open Water Elements with Rebeca and now as I move into new water experiences.

...to my daughter Rebeca who not only took the time to read and clip the famous article, but who encouraged me to move forward and heal my fear of the water. You have been my spotter, my pool buddy and now my partner in this worthy endevour.

...to my son for showing me how to have courage.

...to my family and friends for being loving and supportive.

...Melon for developing the TSI method and being my mentor and teacher!

...Terri for being my most patient TSI spotter and cheerleader :)

I appreciate and love you all very much.

Susan

To my Mom- I know you would be swimming with me if you were here!