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11/05/2025

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10/26/2025

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Supporting families with personalized water sports medicine care—injury prevention, recovery, and education rooted in aloha and safety.

10/26/2025

Did you know my services go beyond the beach?

10/19/2025

10/05/2025

📘Read about Lyn's journey:

https://swellhc.com/surfing-through-life-30-years-of-waves-wonder-and-wisdom/

09/28/2025

Not every child runs toward the waves, and that's okay! At Swell, we honor that truth with a trauma-informed lens; through sensory prep, visual cues, and gentle transitions.

Some keiki need more than a surfboard; they need trust, tools, and time. We start with small steps like waxing boards, writing in the sand, and watching others before jumping in. Our approach builds confidence through modeling and movement that honor each child’s rhythm.

Want to explore partnership? We’re connecting with PT clinics to expand access to sensory-safe aquatic care.

09/01/2025

🌊 Before You Paddle Out: A Swell Family Habit 🌊

At Swell, we teach more than strokes and surf stance; we teach situational awareness. One of the most powerful habits families can build together is taking 15 minutes on land before heading into the water.

Why?

Because the ocean is always talking.

👀 Look at the shoreline; where are the breaks, the currents, the calm spots?

🌬️ Feel the wind; has it shifted since yesterday?

🌿 Notice the tide, the clouds, the rhythm of the waves.

And the sand? It’s our chalkboard.

We trace the swell lines with our fingers. We draw out safe entry points, exit plans, and wave zones. We sketch what we see so kids can feel the layout before they paddle out.

This pause isn’t just about safety; it’s about connection. It’s a moment to breathe, observe, and read the mood of the ocean as a family. Kids learn to trust their instincts, ask questions, and move with intention. Adults get a chance to model calm, grounded decision-making.

We call it “land time," a ritual of respect and readiness. Whether you're paddling out or just wading in, that 15-minute pause can shape a lifetime of ocean literacy.

Let’s raise a generation that doesn’t just play in the ocean, but listens to it first. 🌺

08/25/2025

There's so much that can be done on land to build confidence and surf readiness in keiki!

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06/30/2025

Most people miss this one on the first try; and honestly, how can we prevent something we don’t fully understand? As a swimmer, surfer, and kinesiologist, I love digging into this topic with the water-loving community. Let’s clear the confusion and break it down, one ear at a time. Swimmer's Ear Swimmer’s Ear is a bacterial infection caused when water; especially from lakes, oceans, or dirty pools, gets trapped in the ear canal....

Most people miss this one on the first try; and honestly, how can we prevent something we don’t fully understand?… Continue reading What’s the difference between Swimmer’s Ear and Surfer’s Ear?

06/26/2025

Little moments, big energy, all heart

06/20/2025

With summer upon us, we'd like to remind everyone that Swell is not a surf school, we're a water sports medicine company. Read this article to learn more about our methods and philosophy:

Surfing isn’t just about standing up on a board—it’s about learning how to respect the water, your body, and the… Continue reading Surfing Starts on Shore: Why Swell isn’t a Surf School