👤 Dr. Duran Arslan, teacher
Dr. Duran Arslan is an internationally recognized Watsu®️ instructor and holds a PhD in Sports Sciences.

With over 25 years of experience in aquatic therapy and water-based training, he has worked extensively in both therapeutic and performance-focused aquatic environments.

He serves as Head Coach of the Turkish National Paralympic Swimming Team and has deep expertise in the therapeutic, rehabilitative, and performance-enhancing potential of water.

This training follows the official WABA-approved Watsu®️ 1 curriculum and is delivered according to international professional standards.

👤 Svetlana Kaivalya, assistant
Svetlana is a founder of Shantika International Healing Academy, providing sessions and certification courses worldwide. Her students open their Healing Studios all over the world – in the USA, Germany, Thailand, Australia, Canada, England, South America & Hong Kong.
Certified by WABA (WATSU), Eternal Flow Senior Level, ISTA, IOCE, IASH, Tone of life, Tibetan Golden Temple Centre, she provides Sound Therapy sessions using a unique combination of ancient holistic and modern scientific knowledge and teachings. She also has Master level Reiki, and certification in Trauma Awareness by UNION Trauma Recovery Institute. Keep learning in International Musical Academy of flute Bansuri in Delhi, India.

A wide deep background helps her to design custom Sound Healing and Sound Trauma Recovery Therapy sessions and courses.

🌍 Training Language
The primary teaching language of the training will be Turkish. Professional simultaneous translation from Turkish to English will be provided throughout the entire program. This ensures a clear and accessible learning experience for international participants.