What is Surf Therapy
By using progressive structured ocean based therapy programmes we are able to affect meaningful evidence-based change in people’s lives by improving participants mental and physical well-being.
Who can participate
Surf therapy is not just for people with a physical or intellectual disabilities. It’s for everyone – we all know someone suffering from stress, panic attacks, high anxiety, depression and burn out. We focus on wellness and not illness, on ability not disability.
Programme Benefits
For participants surf therapy programmes are the highlight of their month and by "just being included" it is a pivotal moment for these individuals. Experiencing the exhilaration and freedom of movement when replacing their wheelchair for a surfboard and riding a wave for the first time.
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Become a volunteer at the Roxy Davis Foundation. Because of you we are able to change the lives of those who need it the most.
MEET OUR TEAM
Passionately committed to sharing the benefits of Surf Therapy with those that need it the most
Founder: Roxy Davis
Roxy is a registered psychological counsellor, South African Surfing Champion, International Surfing Association Coaches Course Facilitator, Roxy has been surfing and competing for the past 24 years and is a mother to two young boys that love the ocean.
Programme Manager: Fiona Sander
Ant Smyth: Adaptive World Champion
Ant is a 2 x Adaptive World Surfing Champion and 2 x US Adaptive Open Champion. Ant is a proud supporter of the Roxy Davis Foundation and provides surfers with coaching and support to get to the next level of competition surfing.