Welcome to the Aquatic Academy About Us

At Aquatic Rehabilitation and Exercise Academy Ltd, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional education globally. Our story reflects a passion for teaching and helping others gain the knowledge they need to deliver high standards in the aquatic field. We cater for a diverse audience, including beginners, athletes and individuals with mobility challenges, ensuring everyone benefits from our offerings.

Mission Statement

We at AREA are committed to delivering high quality evidence based aquatic education. Delivered by friendly, knowledgeable and professional tutors, they will strive to inspire, educate and innovate. AREA tutors will support the learning process and assist all students to fulfill their educational potential and goals.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the leading Advanced Aquatic Educators covering all aspects of aquatic training.

All at A.R.E.A to stay current and updated on aquatic research to deliver the highest standard of education for ALL to understand, A.R.E.A tutors are qualified to the highest professional standard with Aquatic Therapy & Aquatic Fitness. All at A.R.E.A are working towards the long-term success & growth of aquatic in the education UK.

At A.R.E.A our focus is for the attendee to learn how to complement and enhance the training of the elite and recreational athlete to reduce injury potential and maintain and increase their training programme with in-depth knowledge on how to manipulate the human body in the aquatic environment. To enhance the lives of those unable to do conventional training with education on rehabilitation, pregnancy, medical and the ageing clientele.

Haylley Pittam

Co-Founder of A.R.E.A

Aquatic specialist with over 18 years expertise in the health and fitness industry

Haylley is highly experienced and covers a wide variety across the health and fitness industry. Haylley is a qualified personal trainer, aquatic fitness instructor, educator, masseuse, swimming coach, GP referral consultant and is also a Vibration Training Specialist. Highly qualified, Haylley’s main areas of focus include Pre & Post Natal and Pelvic Care. This is a subject Haylley offers extensive knowledge on, her Aqua Natal course being evidence of this along with her Pool floor to Pelvic floor workshop.

Haylley teaches both swimming and aqua aerobics to elite and recreational athletes, also providing massages for any clientele.

In addition, Haylley has written and delivered specialist workshops, accredited by CIMSPA all around the UK and internationally for AREA.

Lynda Keane

Co-Founder of A.R.E.A

Senior associate of The Royal Society of Medicine, co-founder of A.R.E.A. and an Aquatic Specialist with over 24 years of expertise in the fitness industry.

Co-Founder of AREA and Senior associate of The Royal Society of Medicine, Lynda is an Aquatic Specialist with over 26 years of expertise.

Lynda has a degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention, a post graduate certificate in functional exercise and rehabilitation as well as a Masters Degree in Soft Tissue Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation.

She is a senior tutor in aquatic fitness and rehabilitation for AREA in the UK and internationally and has written and delivered specialist workshops accredited by CIMSPA. Furthermore, Lynda guest lectures at Middlesex University on aquatic rehabilitation and has presented to Aston Villa Football Club, training their physiotherapists in aquatic techniques for elite athletes.

Lynda is the owner of AquaStretch™ UK. which is a highly endorsed aquatic therapy in the UK and USA. Lynda is currently working with some military veterans and a UK Paralympic athlete.

Vicky Dunbar

Aquatic Tutor

From Fife in Scotland, Vicky has been involved in the fitness industry for 28 years and the Aqua world for 25. Vicky teaches a variety of classes on land including Liit, Fitness Pilates and Step but teaching water based classes is her real passion.

She loves that people of all abilities can move so freely in the water and get a fantastic workout while also having fun. Vicky’s classes each week consist of shallow, deep and hydrospin which is a great mix.

When Vicky is not teaching, you can find her relaxing at home with her hubby and enjoying walks with Lily the dog.

Izzie

Aquatic Tutor

Izzie was formally a Teacher of Physical Education for over ten years and joined the Fitness Industry in 2011.

Since then, her passion for learning has led to many qualifications in Personal Training, Pilates and Aqua, with specialisms in working with Independent Older Adults and Exercise Referral. Her main desire is to help people to move well, initiated by her passion for water fitness. To further her understanding, she trained as a Biomechanics Coach and iMoveFreely Instructor and is registered with the Intrinsic Biomechanics Association. Her most recent training involved becoming an Escape Pain Facilitator, an initiative which supports management of arthritis and non-specific lower back pain.

Izzie is best known for her passion for teaching aqua based fitness and she has been trained by some of the industry’s finest International Aqua Educationists. She is a qualified tutor and has presented at Aqua Conventions. She is AEA Aqua registered as well as Shallow and Deep water qualified. Izzie is also an AquaStretch Facilitator.

Karen Charles

Aquatic Assessor

Karen Charles who lives in North West London has been a swimming teacher for over 45 years and a fitness Instructor for over 15 years. She qualified as a tutor and assessor and is an AquaStretch facilitator and rehabilitation specialist.

She runs various corrective-exercise programmes including those relating to pain-free movement & biomechanics method corrective exercise. When Karen is not working, she loves to spend time with her husband, grandchild, travelling and volunteers for a few charities.

Haylley Pittam

Co-Founder of A.R.E.A. and Aquatic specialist with over 18 years expertise in the health and fitness industry.

Haylley has a very experienced personal trainer, aquatic fitness instructor, swimming coach, GP referral consultant and is a Vibration Training Specialist. Highly qualified, her main areas of focus include Pre & Post Natal, Pelvic Care, Stroke therapy and Diabetes.

She teaches both swimming and aqua aerobics to elite and recreational athletes.

In addition Haylley has written and delivered specialist workshops, accredited by CIMSPA all around the UK and internationally for A.R.E.A.

Lynda Keane

Co-Founder Senior associate of The Royal Society of Medicine, co-founder of A.R.E.A. and an Aquatic Specialist with over 24 years of expertise in the fitness industry.

Lynda has a degree in Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention, a post graduate certificate in functional exercise and rehabilitation as well as a Masters Degree in Soft Tissue Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation.

She is a senior tutor in aquatic fitness and rehabilitation for A.R.E.A. in the UK and internationally and has written and delivered specialist workshops accredited by CIMSPA. Furthermore, Lynda guest lectures at Middlesex University on aquatic rehabilitation and has presented to Aston Villa Football Club, training their physiotherapists in aquatic techniques for elite athletes.

Lynda is the owner of AquaStretch™ UK. which is a highly endorsed aquatic therapy in the UK and USA. Lynda is currently working with some military veterans and a UK Paralympic athlete.

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