About Us
Expert ISR Swim Survival Lessons for Infants and Young Children in Los Angeles, California.
Our Story
In 2007 after 10+ years Designing and Directing in the fashion / action sports industry my then boyfriend (now husband) and I started our own business, a Skateboard / Snowboard / Streetwear shop with an Organic Coffee Bar & Cafe. In 2009 we opened Homage Skateboard Academy, teaching kids and adults how to Skateboard and making connections between skateboarding and life lessons including grit, confidence, and perseverance.
Life continued on in Brooklyn, we got married and had our first child. During this time my mom got very sick and we brought our 4 month old baby girl to Los Angeles to meet her Grandmother. That trip forever changed our lives. We made the decision to prioritize family and move to Los Angeles, not an easy feat with 2 businesses in Brooklyn. After many months of planning and preparation, we packed up our car along with 2 dogs and our baby girl and moved to LA.
In 2018 after the birth of our son we built a pool in our Los Angeles home. This brought about so many new feelings, the main being surprised at how many of my children’s friends did not know how to swim. As a child growing up in Los Angeles around pools and water I had been in swim classes from a very young age. A couple years later I met an ISR instructor, the mom of my daughter’s best friend in Kindergarten, and that friendship forever changed my life.
Today we continue to operate Homage Skateboard Academy in Brooklyn, and both my husband and I teach and operate Homage in Los Angeles teaching Skateboarding in schools along with private / group lessons. After years of talking with my ISR instructor friend I took the leap in 2023 to become a Certified ISR Instructor.
While we can not shield our children from every possible danger, my mission is to provide them with lifesaving skills that can help prevent accidents from becoming tragedies.
Why do Families Choose ISR Swim Lessons with Little Lifesaver?
Proven Results
With a background in teaching kids for over 17 years, Michelle combines her extensive experience with certified ISR techniques to deliver results that keep your child safe.
Lifelong Skills
While we typically work with infants and young children, ISR stays with our students for life. Your child will be equipped with essential water survival skills as a teen, young adult, and into adulthood.
Peace of Mind
No safety measure replaces vigilant supervision, but knowing your child has the skills to handle an aquatic emergency can ease your mind around pools, on vacation, or in everyday situations.
Our Mission
We believe that drowning is a preventable tragedy.
Every child should have the knowledge and skills to survive an aquatic emergency. Our lessons go beyond traditional swim classes by focusing on survival techniques that are proven to save lives.
Our Philosophy
We teach aquatic safety in an engaging and compassionate way. We understand that the ISR method can be intense for parents and children alike, but our approach ensures that children feel supported and confident as they learn these vital skills.
Our Pool or Yours?
Little Lifesavers Lessons take place at a private residence near Beverly Blvd & La Brea Ave in Los Angeles (90036).
We also offer in-home lessons within a 20-mile radius, bringing our life-saving instruction directly to you.
Ready to make your child water-safe? Let’s get started.
Take the first step towards protecting your little one.
