Let us introduce ourselves…

Hi, I am Linsey Neilson

Drawing from years of swimming experience and countless cold water dips, I know firsthand the transformative power of cold water. I’m here to guide you on your distinctive journey to reconnect and thrive in nature.

My approach is all about safety, support, and empowerment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already a keen swimmer, I’ll help you take the plunge in a way that feels comfortable and rewarding.

Why Swim/Sauna with me?

I bring a unique blend of experience in open water safety, mental health awareness, and Community Education. Here’s a bit about my background:

  • STA Open Water Safety Qualified – ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.

  • Fife Council Approved Activity Provider - meets essential standards and demonstrates safe practice.

  • Worked for Scottish Swimming - developing people, while championing swimming as a lifelong, inclusive aquatic sport.

  • SQA Award in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health – supporting emotional wellbeing through swimming.

  • Outdoor First Aid Certificate - applying prompt, safe and effective first response.

  • MSc Community Education (CLD) – Edinburgh University – expert in engagement, education, and personal development.

  • 20+ years in Youth Work, Adult Education & Capacity Building – experienced in partnership working & creating supportive and inclusive spaces.

  • Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate – passionate about the benefits of cold water immersion.

  • Outdoor Enthusiast & Water Sports Lover – from swimming to adventure sports, I thrive in the great outdoors.

  • Marine Mammal Medic (British Divers Marine Life Rescue) – a deep respect for our waters and wildlife.

  • Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Disclosure Scotland – ensuring safe and ethical practice.

  • LGBTQI+ Ally – committed to inclusivity and creating a welcoming space for everyone.

If you’re curious about cold water swimming but don’t know where to start, I’d love to help! Book a session and discover the benefits of open water for yourself.

Hola, I am Anibal Santaella

A bit about me

I bring together a rare mix of engineering discipline, endurance, and human connection. With a background in mechanical engineering and more than a decade of experience managing major infrastructure projects, I’ve built a career around delivering complex work with clarity, resilience, and care. That same mindset now shapes my role at Kallbad, where I help turn bold ideas into grounded, meaningful experiences.

Originally from Venezuela and now based in Scotland, I have been shaped by challenge, reinvention, and a deep commitment to growth. After building my early career in large-scale construction and project leadership, I went on to work across Bitcoin, education, and community-led initiatives, always drawn to spaces where people, ideas, and purpose meet. Across chapters, my strengths have remained consistent: calm leadership, practical problem-solving, and the ability to bring people together around what matters.

Movement and wellbeing are also central to who I am. I’m a dedicated endurance athlete, having completed seven marathons, including five World Marathon Majors, with a personal best of 2:42:40 in Boston, and I represent Scotland in tag rugby at national level. These experiences have shaped the way I work: with discipline, focus, and an appreciation for both performance and teamwork. They also reflect my interest in pushing physical and mental limits in ways that are challenging, purposeful, and rewarding. My connection to cold water, recovery, sport, and the outdoors is not just professional, it is personal, lived, and deeply felt. That lived experience brings authenticity to Kallbad and informs the kind of sauna and immersion experiences I want to create: safe, restorative, and genuinely transformative.

At Kallbad, I bring together operational leadership, a strong sense of adventure, and a belief in the positive impact of heat, cold, and community. From managing suppliers and budgets to shaping retreats and guiding experiences, I’m focused on building something with real substance, a place where people can reset, reconnect, and feel more alive.

Why you are in safe hands?

  • PG Diploma in Safety, Ergonomics, and Occupational Health, Universidad de Los Andes (2012)

  • UK Athletics Coaching Assistant Qualification (2025)

  • Personal best: 2:42:40, Boston Marathon (2013)

  • Represented Scotland in Try Tag Rugby at national level from (2025)

  • Team Manager, Edinburgh Men’s 37s Try Tag Rugby team (2026)

  • British Divers Marine Life Rescue Medic (2026)