LongFin Swim & Yoga

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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• lessons・11

• learned・10

• technique・6

• goals・2

• stroke・2

• swimmer・1

• triathlon・1

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Jeremy E.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

I just started taking a pack of ten lessons with Veronique (2 lessons completed thus far). I’m so glad that we got to cross paths! Even though I knew the basics as for how to swim, I knew that I needed to improve my technique a lot to become significantly better. Her lessons are broken down in two parts: 1) off the water: you do quite a few strengthening and breathing exercises that are extremely valuable to swimming (calves, legs, abs a ton, forearms, triceps) 2) in the water: you get taught plenty of techniques through unique exercises as for how to improve your form I feel like I’ve learned a ton already and am able to do the exercises off the water at home. Looking forward to the next lessons and to keep improving rapidly!!

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Intermediate • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Train for an event • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Sushmita K.

Jun 3, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Veronique is super patient and encouraging as a coach. She is very detail oriented and explains the reason behind every stroke in the water. I like the fact that makes us do yoga during warmup as that really helps before swimming. She makes the class a lot of fun (and work too), I’m glad she’s my coach!

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool at my home • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Private Swim Lessons

Xi S.

Mar 8, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Really detail oriented and patient swimming instructor!

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool at my home • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Kate M.

Oct 30, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Veronique has been giving swim lessons to our five-year-old son and his little friend and their swimming skills have drastically improved - we highly recommend her!

Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons

Rosaalie S.

Oct 24, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Veronique is a great swim teacher. I had a fantastic experience with her. As an adult learning to swim, she helped me get more comfortable in the water, and then taught me how to swim - starting with the backstroke. I haven’t finished learning yet, but I’m looking forward to continuing with her in the future. I highly recommend her!

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Not comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • I travel to the swim instructor • The swim instructor travels to me

Private Swim Lessons

FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

  Yes, I start at $65 depending on: traveling distances, whether is a package deals or a la carte lessons. Prices vary for a package of 10 sessions ( 650$). Or 85$ a la carte. 10 % added to lesson price if outside of San Francisco.

• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

  For my most typical customer, I present the 10 session Learn-to-Swim Program. I assess medical conditions/injuries, find out the client s motivation to swimming , disclose about limitations & expectations of learning to swim, advice on swim props and aids (fins, noddles, pull boy, buoyancy shorts) and even home programs (yes you can practice swim skills in your tub, through breath retention and regulation, or even using a straw or your coffee table!)

• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

  I have thought in many environments and with various demographic from toddlers to teenagers to adults with fear of water. I worked at Sacramento Pipe Works, Lake Tahoe Community College teaching spinning classes and coaching the masters program. I lifeguarded in public pools for the City of Paris and in private pool parties. I hold many certifications as attached and was a former Division I swimmer specializing in the 200 meters Butterfly. I swam nationals so I had the experience with world class and olympians. I also have experience from working with infants and para athletes, vision impaired for which I carry the Adaptive Swim certification with Swim Whispers.