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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