Our Practitioners:
Ivana Longo
Ivana was born in Italy, after extensive travels she re-located to Lagos in Portugal in 2018. A dedicated massage therapist and yoga practitioner, she’s been involved in these practices for the last 15 years. Ivana is trained and certified in Ayurvedic massage, Thai-Yoga massage, Classic and Therapeutic massage, Cranio Sacral Therapy, Cupping Therapy and Abdominal Therapy. Her holistic massage is the perfect way to allow the body to recover after an intense hike, a long bike ride, a surf lesson, or as a wonderful relaxation as part of the holiday. (See her website)
Amie
Amie was born in the Netherlands and is now living in the Algarve in Portugal. A multidisciplined yoga teacher and bodyworker, she’s been devoted to yoga for over 30 years and teaching for more than 20. Amie weaves together yoga, aerial yoga, coaching and bodywork, guiding people back to feeling playful, cozy and sensual in their bodies while trusting intuition and inner truth. Her aerial yoga is a gentle and grounding practice offering release, decompression and spaciousness, a joyful exploration supported by hammocks at our Round House.
Hugo Van Calker
Hugo has been practicing Shiatsu and Tai Chi Kung for over 27 years, combining traditional Eastern healing methods with a deep understanding of movement and energy flow. After his professional training in Amsterdam he worked in a prestigious Japanese five-star hotel. Hugo offers Shiatsu treatments, therapeutic massage, fitness sessions, and Tai Chi Kung practices, all focused on restoring balance and overall wellbeing. His treatments address physical tension, energy stagnation, and stress through pressure-point work and breathing techniques.
Sara Saggin
Sara Saggin is an Italian osteopath with over twenty years of experience, working with a gentle and deeply attentive somato-emotional approach. By combining craniosacral deep listening with effective structural techniques, her sessions help relieve tension and pain while restoring balance for adults, pregnant and postpartum women, children and teenagers. We offer osteopathy with Sara as a supportive and inclusive experience, where families are welcome to create a shared space of care and transformation that benefits everyone involved.
Jan Buis
Jan Buis is an experienced breathwork facilitator who has guided many people in discovering the transformative power of conscious breathing. Through his sessions, the analytical and judgmental mind softens, allowing space for emotional release, deep relaxation and renewed inspiration, often leading to profound insights. Jan’s breathwork is particularly effective for reducing stress, clearing stored traumas and cultivating self-acceptance and gratitude, helping participants feel more connected to themselves long after the session ends. (See his website)
Guido
Guido Deuzeman is an internationally certified coach and consultant, with a background as advisor to CEOs and national political leaders in the Netherlands. Drawing on his own experience, ancient wisdom and modern performance science, he developed the framework of the five elements of optimal personal leadership, helping people move from surviving to thriving in a demanding world. His sessions are ideal for anyone seeking greater authenticity, purpose, stress resilience and positive impact, offering fresh perspectives and practical steps toward lasting wellbeing. (See his website)
Claudia
Claudia is a sound healing practitioner, yoga teacher, and meditation instructor with over a decade of experience supporting deep relaxation and inner balance. She trained in sound healing in 2015 with a renowned teacher in Argentina and continued her studies through courses in India and Nepal in 2018. Since then, she has facilitated sound healing sessions across South America and in Portugal. Her healing sessions offer a calming, restorative experience where sound and vibration gently guide the body and mind into a state of balance and stillness.
Michael
Michael is a passionate rhythm facilitator, sharing the vibrant tradition of Djembé drumming. Rooted in West African musical heritage, the Djembé is a hand drum known for its rich tones and dynamic range. In his sessions, Michael blends foundational technique, rhythmic exploration and group connection, creating an energising and inclusive space for all levels. Participants are guided through simple patterns that build into layered rhythms, awakening coordination, focus and a deep sense of collective flow. This is an immersive experience that invites expression, presence and joy — a powerful communal journey carried by the pulse of the drum within the warm, resonant setting of our Round House.
Sandra Falkena
San has always been passionate about healthy food. In 1984, she moved to Lagos, where she started her career by opening a small health food store that also sold supplements and herbal teas. To ensure she could provide her customers with expert advice on various vitamins, minerals, and herbs, she began studying the subject extensively. It was many years later that she officially earned her degree as a nutritionist. In 1986, she established the first vegetarian restaurant in the same building. Her cooking featured unique ingredients like seaweed and tahini, and guests could serve themselves at a dedicated salad bar—which was quite extraordinary at the time. After over 40 years of working with healthy nutrition and supplements, Sandra offers personalized dietary advice tailored to your specific needs. Every nutritional journey begins with an initial intake consultation (approx. 15 min, €10), after which one or more follow-up consultations can be scheduled (approx. 45 min, €45).