Michelle Forsbrey established the first UK Mermaid Academy in 2015. Michelle has also taught the first UK Mermaid Physical Education Lesson at Port Regis School and hosted the UK Merlympics 2018, the first Mermaid Merlympics in the UK. She has an amazing story and we invite you to read further and find out more about the Mayim Mermaid Academy Founder. Surf girl, freediver, professional mermaid, swimming instructor and lifeguard. Always positive and smiling…..
She has also been an active member of Bay SUP, and has competed in a few races in the Frostbite race series 2016.
In summer 2015, she coordinated Bournemouth SUP for Life for The Wave Project, a UK charity event spread across twenty other locations in the UK, which raised money to fund vulnerable children to learn how to surf across the UK. Recently charity work has extended to Mermaid Beach Cleans with Surfers against Sewage and helping make a mermaid dream come true with the Dreams Come True charity.
Mermaid MerShell remembers the first time she saw a Mermaid in New Zealand (a friend’s daughter).
In 2014, she injured herself whilst surfing and skiing. After months of challenging rehabilitation through physiotherapy, she was determined to keep positive, and purchased a mermaid tail to make this a fun journey to recovery.
Having acquired her first mermaid tail, Mermaid MerShell found that it not only helped her recover, it was great exercise in a safe and low-impact environment.
The response of others, both adults and children, to Mermaid MerShell using her tail for the first time, inspired and motivated her to research, work hard and drive herself to set up a business, Mayim Mermaid Academy (MMA).
Mayim Mermaid Academy is the first Mermaid Academy in the UK.
Mermaid MerShell is a fully qualified Mermaid Instructor, she trained with the International Mermaid Swimming Instructors Association (IMSIA).
Qualified SSI Mermaid Instructor /Snorkelling Instructor (Scuba Schools International)
She also gained an AIDA 3 Star Qualification in Freediving.
She followed this qualification by obtaining a FreediveUK, 3 Star Open Water Mermaid Certification.
Michelle is also certified by the National Pool Lifeguard association and International Red Cross. She is DBS and Safeguarding checked and carries First Aid, CPR and AED training certificates.
All Mermaid assistants are also Swimming instructors and Lifeguards all First Aid, CPR& AED Trained and are all DBS checked and Safeguard Certified. Mayim Mermaid Academy is fully insured.
Mermaid MerShell feels privileged to be able to share Mayim Mermaid Academy and the whole Mermaiding experience by inviting all Mermaids and Mermen to join the UK, Mayim Mermaid Pod. She is also looking forward to progressing and trying other SSI Mermaids and Mermaid Instructors.
Mayim Mermaid Academy has various mermaid, experiences to suit all wishes and dreams, from Mermaid parties, supervised structured lessons, private coaching, hen parties or any other celebrations. This also includes photo shoot opportunities, corporate events, including team building days, videos and other bespoke experiences. We will also be adding Ecology workshops to our ongoing development and education programme for our mermaids.
Mermaid Mershell has a strong experienced team of assistants of lifesavers, swimming instructors, surf coaches and open water lifesavers.
Come train with us, join our friendly Mermaid Pod, we are really looking forward to meeting new mermaids and mermen and welcome all Mayim Mermaids and new SSI Mermaids for more under water qualifications and adventures.
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Mermaid MerShell
Mayim Mermaid Academy offers, structured group lessons, 1:1 and 2:1 Lessons. Parties, Hen Parties and celebrations for occasions.