About
Vision
"My vision is to empower people to become faster, more confident swimmers for life.
Swimming is highly technical and I enjoy helping people improve their technique. Adapting sessions to meet the needs of clients is central to my approach. As people age, injuries, mobility level, and experience all impact how we swim. I am a strong believer that it is never too late to swim better.
Through a blend of online and in-person coaching, I support people to achieve their goals.”
— Coach Laura
Why "Aura"
The name “Aura Move” reflects the holistic benefits of physical activity. An "aura" refers to the subtle energy field that surrounds a person or place, and is often associated with emotions or states of being.
When submerged in water, we experience a feeling of weightlessness. The therapeutic benefits of swimming can foster a sense of connection with both the self and environment. The aura of swimming becomes a conduit for enhancing wellbeing, offering a holistic escape from the demands of everyday life.
Meet Laura
Laura Quilter was an international swimmer and surf lifesaver for 5+ years. She now works as a Registered Nurse, where she blends her passion for health and wellness with patient care.
Laura has 10+ years of coaching experience ranging from beginners to competitive masters. She has a comprehensive knowledge of training principles, racing, and coaching. Laura works with a range of athlete abilities - from passionate beginners to performance athletes. Aura Move was created as a way of combining Laura’s lived experience as an athlete, coaching knowledge, and physiological understanding to help others achieve their goals.
Sporting Experience:
● 2012, 2014, 2016 World Champion (lifesaving)
● 2014 Commonwealth Games (swimming)
● NZL Champion: 100m Freestyle (2015, 2016)
● NZL Champion: 50m Freestyle (2014, 2015)
● NZL Champion: 200m Freestyle Short Course (2015)
● NZL Champion: 50m Butterfly (2010, 2013, 2014, 2015)
● Set a lifetime best in 50m freestyle at 31 years old (25.31)
Professional Experience:
● Registered Nurse
● Qualified Personal Trainer
● Swim Coaching for 10+ years