What is surf therapy? 

Think a classic surf lesson with a healing twist! Surf therapy is intended for those with special or unique needs. Surf therapists don't just focus on catching tons of waves with these athletes we work with. In fact, the waves are only the bonus. The goal is to use the ocean and its cathartic properties to touch, invigorate, and empower athletes to a sense of pride and accomplishment.

How it works

Your child's ability to surf doesn't matter here. We spend time swimming together, playing on the beach, and riding waves on the far inside, and only head outside if your child is comfortable. Cultivating a relationship all about trust and comfort is the key. 

Your child gets two hours to enjoy the whole process from suiting up, to feeling our toes in the water, playing on the beach, feeling the surfboard under their feet, trying fun pop-ups, paddling on the sand, and more. When necessary, we even get additional water safety help, and friends to come hang with us on the beach! The cost is the same as the standard surf lesson, and the extra help when we deem help necessary is free of charge.

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I have been working with some amazing non-profits, and doing private surf therapy sessions with athletes from schools all over the area for some time now. These experiences have transformed my approach as a surf instructor. And now I continue to shape these experiences even through my own mission here with Badass Surf School.

PS: it's one of our goals to start a non-profit in my hometown Venice, CA area to bring surf therapy athletes together through the year! When that happens, and you want to be involved, please join our email list!