Water Sessions
Water Therapy | Water Massage | Swimming Lessons
Private Water Sessions
AQUATICS PERSONAL TRAINING | SWIMMING LESSONS | WATER THERAPY
I believe everyone deserves to feel confident, pain-free, happy and safe in the water. We are water and it is our right to enjoy who we are. I work with children, teens, adults to nurture their relationship with water and strengthen confidence in their swimming abilities. All ages and levels are welcomed!
Experience the Transformative Power of Water Therapy
Discover the profound healing potential of water therapy through a personalized training session tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re rebuilding mobility after surgery or injury, bonding with your baby as an expecting mother, or seeking physical and mental renewal, Anne Koller’s sessions offer a holistic approach to recovery.
By integrating buoyancy-assisted movement, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, deliberate stretching, mobility strengthening, and floatation, this comprehensive water therapy curriculum is designed to alleviate pain, rejuvenate the body, foster somatic healing, and enhance neuromuscular balance.
With years of expertise in aqua cycling, physical therapy, swimming, water dance, Watsu, yoga, and meditation, Anne combines knowledge and dedication to harness the life-changing benefits of water.
Rebuild + Recover
Recover: Relieve sore and achy muscles from intensive exercise.
Rebuild: Regain strength after surgery, injury, or physical therapy with targeted stretching and mobility work.
Restore: Relax your mind and body, reduce stress, and improve sleep and digestion.
Step into the water and unlock the healing force within.
Maximizing Stroke Technique
• Fine tune strokes, turns and shave time for competitive swimmers.
• Train for a triathlon, IRONMAN, swimming tests or competitions by maximizing stroke efficiency, reduce energy spend on each stroke, build efficient cardio strength, stroke technique and get help pacing your goal pace.
• Cross-train for other sports and diversify exercise program.
Private swimming lessons for kids and adults
Whether you or your child are a beginner or have had previous swim experience, I work with all swimming levels and instill values of safety, proper stroke technique, confidence and fun in the water.
Specialties include:
Adults who have a fear of water and want to gain confidence in the water
Water safety for children and adults
Non-verbal and special needs children
Temporarily able-bodied children
*Call WAC Brookfield for prices.
Testimonials
“I met Anne at a Swim Stroke Analysis Workshop at the Wisconsin Athletic Club. She packed a lot of great tips into a group class and gave each student individual attention. She took a short video to me to watch myself, which I’d never had before, so I was able to pinpoint where to make the adjustments she suggested. I also worked with her individually for 4-sessions to focus on my form and turns leading up to my second triathlon. I was happy to report that my 500-yard swim segment race time went from 15:17 to 14:37, a full 40-seconds faster! I couldn’t have done it without Anne’s help and encouragement throughout!!”
— Wendy, Triathlete
“Anne Koller- Thank you, for helping us fit swim into our BUSY life schedule. Anyone looking for private, or small group lessons? Anne is your girl. She is Amazing with children❤️”
— Dominique Alvarado, Mother of Zaylen (Age 7)
“Anne takes the time to really get to know her students and creates programming that is thoughtful and tailored to each child's needs and personality”
— Parent, two boys
“We are so grateful to have found Anne! She is a natural teacher- so kind, positive, and caring. Her love for the water is contagious and helped to instill confidence and love for swimming in our children. Anne is a skilled swimmer and instructor and goes above and beyond with lessons that are tailored and challenging, but most importantly fun!”
— Emily, Mother of Jamie and Wyatt
“I was unable to participate in water activities with my family previously as I was afraid and uncomfortable in water. Anne was so patient and encouraging and she knew exactly how to encourage someone afraid of the water. She helped me prove to myself that I can float in the water and her lessons were paced correctly for my needs. She understood my goals and worked towards meeting those very quickly and helped ease my fear of the water. At the end of 8 lessons, I am now comfortable floating in the water and more importantly, I am much more confident in the water. Working with Anne has enabled me to go in the water with my family when we go on vacations!”
— Nithya, Adult Swimmer
“Taking private swim lessons with Anne has allowed me to gain confidence in the water. Anne encourages me to challenge myself in the water and helps me with my technique. I feel strong in the water, it is the best!”
— Nia, Adult Swimmer
Water Therapy
Indulge yourself in this water therapy session that includes assisted floating, massage and therapeutic stretching and movement in the water. Great for humans with injuries, expecting mothers and those with pain and mobility issues.
Trained in watsu, water massage, water dance, yoga, aquacycling, stretching and floatation, I design water therapy sessions to work with injuries, sleep issues, body pain, reduced mobility, to help relieve pain, calm the nervous system and reconnect people to themselves.
How Water Healed Me
I was six months old when I first met the water—cradled in the arms of my mom and dad at the Downtown YMCA. From the very beginning, I felt at home. The pool was a playground, a sanctuary, a place where I felt free and fearless. I was a natural, reaching the most advanced levels of swim lessons as a child, gliding through the water like it was second nature.
But at age 11, life shifted. I was diagnosed with moderate scoliosis, a curve in my spine that threatened to take me away from the sports I loved. Gymnastics, track, even gym class were taken away as I began an intensive treatment plan with a world-renowned chiropractor. My world felt small and restricted—but the one thing I was allowed to do was swim.
It turns out, water wasn’t just a place I loved—it was the medicine I needed.
Swimming strengthened the muscles around my spine. It brought balance, relief, and confidence to a body that was learning how to support itself differently. It didn’t just heal me physically—it gave me purpose. I joined my first swim team, the Washington Piranhas, won my very first race, and never looked back.
I swam all through high school—All Conference for four years and All-State Honorable Mention twice. When I graduated, I held 10 of the 11 school records. I went on to compete for the University of Minnesota, earning Big Ten team titles, the Dorothy Sheppard Humanitarian Award, and serving as Co-Captain my senior year. But even then, I knew my connection to water was deeper than competition.
I wanted to understand why water healed me.
So, I followed that calling around the world. I launched a project called Follow the Water—a quest to study the healing power of water across cultures and modalities. I trained in aquacycling, water massage, Watsu, floatation therapy, yoga, water birth, scuba diving, freediving, water dance, and meditation. I became fascinated by the ways water supports, soothes, and strengthens the body, mind, and spirit.
Now, I use all of this knowledge and experience to create transformative water experiences for others—whether you're a triathlete refining your stroke or someone healing after surgery. Whether you're learning to float for the first time or returning to the water after years away. I believe in co-creating a program that meets you where you are, helps you feel confident and strong, and deepens your relationship with this sacred element.
Since returning to Milwaukee in 2020, I’ve coached the Riverside University High School Swim Team, led a public warm water therapy class I designed called H2flOw, and taught countless children and adults how to swim with joy and safety. I currently work with MKE Rec Water School, teaching third graders in Milwaukee Public Schools how to be safe and confident in the water—a mission close to my heart.
My certifications include Lifeguarding/CPR/AED, Kundalini Yoga, Fluid Presence Levels I & II, Watsu, and Yoga Nidra—and everything I do is rooted in love for the water and for the people I share it with.
Water saved me. It healed my spine, calmed my anxious mind, and reminded me who I am. Now, I’m honored to hold space for others to experience the same transformation.
Come swim with me. Float with me. Heal with me.
Let the water remind you that you are already whole.
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Expert Trainer
EDUCATION:
Masters of Public Administration from Columbia University
Dual Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Japanese from the University of Minnesota
High School Diploma from Riverside University High School
CAREER/ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
Author of Free to Feel: Creating from Emotions
Member of the University of Minnesota Division 1 Big Ten Swimming & Diving Team
Two time Big Ten Championship Team 1999 and 2000
Four year Scholar Athlete
Recipient of the Dorothy Shepard Award for Community Activism
Co-Captain 2001
High School Four year all conference
Two time State Honorable Mention
Held 10 High School records, currently hold 3
CERTIFICATIONS:
Lifeguard Certified
AED / CPR Certified (Child + Adult)
Kundalini Yoga + Meditation Certified
Yoga Nidra Certified
Fluid Presence Level 1 and 2 Certified (Water Massage)
High School Swim Coach
Floatation Tank Facilitator
Aquacycling Certified
Swim Lesson Instructor
Water Safety (Swim School) MKE REC Certified
SPECIALITES:
Aquatics Personal Training:
Work with former collegiate athlete and water therapist, Anne Koller to strengthen your swimming skills, rebuild mobility after an injury, or recover physically and mentally with water therapy that incorporates stretching, movement, meditation and floatation.
Maximizing Stroke Technique
• Fine tune strokes, turns and shave time for competitive swimmers.
• Train for a triathlon, IRONMAN or other competition by building efficient cardio strength, stroke technique and pacing.
• Cross-train for other sports and diversify exercise program.
Rebuild + Recover
• Recover sore, achy muscles from intensive exercise.
• Rebuild strength after surgery or injury through physical therapy, stretching and mobility work.
• Restore and relax mind and body to decrease stress and help with sleep and digestion.
Other Specialties Include:
Yoga
Meditation
Water Massage
Swimming
Holistic Wellness
Emotional Wellness
Women's Retreats
INTERESTS/HOBBIES:
Finding new bodies of water to swim and meditate in, creating art, being in nature, growing food, learning about new health practices, family, friends, and traveling.
PHILOSOPHY:
I was diagnosed with moderate scoliosis at age 11. I was taken out of all my high impact sports - gymnastics, track, and even gym class for two years while being treated by a world renowned Chiropractor. The only physical activity I was allowed to do was swimming. Turns out it was the sport I was best at.
Water strengthened the muscles around my spine and healed me and I wanted to know how and why. I would go on a quest to explore the various ways water naturally heals the body, mind, and spirit. I studied aquacycling, yoga, floatation, swim coaching, water massage, water dance, water meditation, free diving, and water birth. I draw upon my training and knowledge to design water sessions that help people meet their goals.
Water has the ability to strengthen our muscles, calm our minds, and rebuild our wellness routine. Whether you are a triathlete needing stroke technique or have a surgery you are recovering from, let’s co-create the program that keeps you strong, confident and feeling good in the water and on land.
