Retreat Therapists

Sarita Solvig Blankenburg

Sarita Solvig Blankenburg

Your host, Sarita Solvig Blankenburg, is the founder and director of Ayurveda New Zealand, a holistic Ayurvedic clinic based in Grey Lynn, Auckland. A qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner with over 16 years' experience, Sarita holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and...

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Natasha Kotlarevsky

Natasha Kotlarevsky

Natasha Kotlarevsky is an experienced Ayurvedic therapist and a valued member of the Ayurveda NZ team for over five years. Trained in Ayurvedic lifestyle, body treatments, and aromatherapy, Natasha brings a deeply intuitive and compassionate presence to her work. For...

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Chef Gawain

Chef Gawain

My name is Gawain and I am a chef of 20 years, most recently as Head Chef at Little Bird Kitchen since 2019. Before returning to New Zealand, I cooked around the world for 12 years. Through Little Bird I have expanded the...

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Kayliah McKinnon

Kayliah McKinnon

Kayliah is a seasoned professional in the health and wellness industry, bringing over a decade of experience as both a massage and beauty therapist. Originally from Canada, she trained at the Aveda Institute in Victoria B.C, where she studied Beauty...

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Hilary Bartley

Hilary Bartley

For as long as I can remember, the healing arts have been my calling. My journey began over 15 years ago with yoga teacher training (YTT) in Italy, where I cultivated a deep connection with the practice of yoga. Shortly...

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Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs

Lisa’s path into somatic healing was forged through her own profound personal chapters of navigating deep grief, learning the art of absolute surrender, and ultimately upgrading her personal frequency. As the founder of The Bumblebee Frequency, Lisa specializes in helping...

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