Heath began defying gravity below the water's surface after earning his initial Open Water diver certification while defying gravity above the water's surface as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force on the island of Okinawa, Japan in 2002. After moving to the DC area Heath returned to the world of diving earning his Advanced Open Water, Master Scuba Diver, Divemaster, and Assistant Instructor certifications through Aquatic Adventures. Heath enjoys diving because of the opportunities to: engage other divers with diverse professional and diving backgrounds; assist fellow instructors and teach student divers the skills necessary to gain confidence and expertise underwater; and, experience the awesome and unique environment of the underwater world we are privileged to explore. In addition to diving locally, Heath also has experience diving in the Florida Keys, Hawaii, California, North Carolina, and Australia.