Pure Vibes Testimonials

"Working with autistic kids and individuals who have special needs requires unique skills and a lot of love. It is always pleasing to see surfers getting involved with physically or mentally challenged children, and to hear of a surfer actually doing it as a business is especially pleasing. Rick Sutera is a personal friend of mine and, knowing Rick's enthusiasm for the sport of surfing and his ability to communicate and instill confidence in others I feel he is very suited to this kind of vocation. Those youngsters who will be the recipients of Rick's applied effort will benefit enormously, and I wish Rick and his team at Pure Vibes all the very best with this noble enterprise."

"Rick Sutera has been working with my son Emilio for over 6 months. His TEACCH method has taught my son how to smoothly transition from tasks to tasks more efficiently in school and also in the household. Emilio has learned several self help, OT, mathematic, and phonemic awareness skills with his unique creative ways of teaching. As a result, Emilio stays focused longer and his IEP goals are accomplished at a more productive rate. His concepts are one of a kind which always seem to keep it extremely interesting for Emilio. My family will always be thankful for the extraordinary work Rick has done for us."

"Rick Sutera's creative innovations to his teaching method, and above all his passion for his craft, truly mark him as a special guide and mentor to his students. Having worked in the athletic field I see the measure of a child's self-esteem rise and Mr. Sutera's surf lessons help reinforce the joy these children take in life."

"It has been a pleasure to have Rick working with my daughter, Bryn. He is conscientious and takes his responsibility as a teacher seriously. Bryn looks forward to working with Rick with an instant smile on her face. He is always finding new materials and activities to use that are fun for her. Rick incorporates fine motors skills, gross motor skills, speech and language activities into his tutoring repertoire. He has met with Bryn’s other therapists to incorporate and reinforce skills they are working on. Rick has a lot of patience and focuses completely on my daughter thoroughly from beginning to end. She is always engaged because he is so attentive. We are very lucky to have him as our tutor!

Mr. Sutera is a special educator who has a child centered approach. His background in education, ability to connect with children, and experience as a teacher, make him a 'First Class' educator."

"As a Chiropractic physician and a surfer for 25 years, I feel Pure Vibes Surf Instruction is an exceptional program for children with special needs. The therapeutic benefit of qualified instruction provided by Rick is pivotal to the development of coordination, balance, fine and gross motor skills and emotional well being. Rick's dedication and focus to education has produced one of the most unique and successful educational programs available for special needs children."

"You have been such a positive addition to Sid's life. The school projects you have worked on with him has Encouraged great ideas and creativity. The surfing you have done with him, he could stay all day. When it is time to go he always asks for one more hour. Thank you for being a part of his life."

"I have watched Rick Sutera develop as an educator and individual with a strong commitment to persons with disabilities. Combining his love of surfing with his skill for teaching he has created a unique athletic program for young people with special needs. "Pure Vibes" is a wonderful opportunity for young people to enjoy the ocean, learn to surf, and develop physical and social skills under the guidance of a caring and skilled instructor."