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Dive In™ was founded in 2022 to share the therapeutic benefits of scuba diving with the world. We acknowledge the many physical and mental barriers to scuba diving and aim to make diving accessible to all, especially those who need more care and attention underwater.


Simon Lugan

CO-FOUNDER & LEAD CONSULTANT

Simon Lugan is the co-founder of Dive In™ and is accredited as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Bathysmed® Instructor & Ashtanga Yoga Instructor.

Simon's life changed when he started scuba diving in 2011. His introduction to the underwater world provided an escape from the stresses of working in the high tech startup industry and an adventure which prompted growth and newfound confidence in himself. Inspired by the positive changes scuba diving made to his life, Simon decided to pursue a career in the scuba diving industry to share these benefits with others.

It is most meaningful to Simon that each individual, no matter their age, baggage or disability, have the best experience underwater. This was not always possible when working for conventional dive operations.

In 2022, Dive In™ was developed to offer a personalised approach to scuba diving that emphasises physical and psychological safety, facilitating mindbody wellness and personal growth.

Dr Calina Ouliaris

CO-FOUNDER & CONSULTANT

Dr Calina Ouliaris (BComm/LLB (Hons), GDLP, GradDipPsych, MD, MMed (Psych), FRANZCP) is a Consultant Psychiatrist who is accredited as a PADI & Bathysmed® Scuba Diving Instructor. She has consulted for thousands of clients globally particularly in the areas of mind-body wellness, peak performance and leadership through her company Apogee Mindset Consulting.

Calina’s journey with scuba diving began in 2010 when she experienced overwhelming anxiety while snorkelling and scuba-diving for the first time on the Great Barrier Reef. Determined to overcome her fear of underwater explorations, she chased her fears in oceans worldwide, gradually exposing herself to greater depths and continuously upskilling herself as a scuba diver. Throughout this time, Calina continued her work in corporate, entrepreneurial and medical fields, witnessing and experiencing the therapeutic benefits of scuba diving first-hand - underwater, the stresses of the world above simply dissolved.

Noting the difficulties that many of her clients had in traditional talk therapies, and the importance of connecting with one’s body to regulate emotions and process stressful events, Calina began searching for ways to share the therapeutic benefits of scuba diving with the world.

Dive In™ was born.

Bryony Roberts

CONSULTANT

Bryony Roberts is a PADI Course Director and Consultant of Dive In™. Bryony has close to two decades of experience in scuba diving education and marine conservation. She has dedicated her career to sharing the joy she feels underwater, inspiring others to explore, connect with, and protect the underwater world.

Bryony is a passionate ocean advocate who loves sharing the power of connecting with the underwater world. She believes that protecting the health of our oceans and protecting our own health is one and the same; dive well to be well. As a PADI Course Director, Bryony has trained divers at all levels and mentors dive professionals to turn their love for the ocean into lifelong careers. Key to this, is the prioritisation of personal wellness alongside connecting to, and caring for the ocean, ensuring that future generations of divers embrace safe and responsible diving practices.

Through Journey Underwater and bryony_saltysoul, Bryony shares breathtaking underwater adventures, promotes marine conservation, and inspires divers to engage with the ocean in a meaningful way. Whether leading dive expeditions, conducting instructor courses, or advocating for ocean preservation, Bryony’s mission is simple: Protect what you love.

Bryony joined Dive In™ to create a space where divers – new and experienced – could connect, learn and grow. She has always believed that diving is more than a hobby or sport, it’s a journey. Dive In™ is all about making that journey accessible to everyone.

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