It helps to know what you are doing but if you don’t, how much you care is more important than how much you know
It helps to know what you are doing but if you don’t, how much you care is more important than how much you know
She is Australian born but lived in Italy for 20 years prior to moving to Portugal to explore its extraordinary history and to get to know its people
In Italy Ann worked in tourism with focus on Venetian Villa’s for hospitality, corporate marketing events, weddings and conferences
Prior to living in Italy she worked from Melbourne where she represented an Australian and New Zealand Industry association
She had responsibility for international conferences, exhibitions, events and publications
Clara has over twenty years experience as a therapist and counsellor
She is a Licenced Clinical Social worker in Utah, USA and a qualified psychologist in Portugal
She believes in the power of shared knowledge including a strength based acceptance and commitment approach for mental flexibility and wellness
Clara is consultant to the MyVida project and is working as a Military and Family Life Counselor providing the different branches (Air force, Army, Navy, Marines and National Guard) of the US military with social, emotional and mental support mainly throughout Europe
Clara is supported by a team of counsellors who are familiar with the MyVida program
Farah Naz is a psychotherapist, trainer and consultant with more than 25 years experience
She has worked in the UK, New Zealand, Australia Europe, India and the UAE with individuals groups, organisations and governments
Farah has run numerous workshops for a range of professional organisations including Schools and GP practices and Corporate companies in the UK more recently
The workshops have included, Well Being, Stress Management, Sleep, Resilience, Mindfulness, Relaxation amongst others
In Portugal, she has a private practice including working with individuals, couples and groups
She is the author of a number of handbooks on mental health and well-being
Farah believes good mental and emotional health changes lives
Australian born, Italian raised, the multi lingual Julian studied and worked in Melbourne as a personal trainer and fitness instructor
His clients include individuals and groups of professionals whose employers recognise the morale boosting and economic benefits of helping their staff to maintain their physical and mental wellness
Julian’s personal training clients include younger and older people some of whom are being trained for specific sports activities such as equestrian events
Julian’s personal passions include body-building
Sofia is a certified tour guide who is responsible for guiding and accompanying groups on daily excursions as well as on extended tours, up to 15 days, and who works and has worked over the past seven years in the isle of Ireland and the United Kingdom
Sofia will be taking us on a journey back in time – using a comparative approach – to look into the geographical and historical importance of the Algarve, a unique cultural crossroad that represents the bridge between the Occidental and the Middle Eastern cultures
The English born Rachel, has a life-long interest in diet and nutrition
Rachel uses local Portuguese products to create balanced, nourishing and healthy meals and snacks to boost the body’s natural immune system, promoting optimum health and wellbeing
Rachel speaks English, French and Portuguese
João Pedro Martins is a certified nutritionist who is responsible for providing the MyVida groups’ fresh, healthy and flavour some meals for which he will source fresh and organic products from the nearby farms
Joao is passionate about teaching healthy cuisine
He has a bachelor degree in Nutrition Sciences and is also qualified in Sports Nutrition. He accompanies professional and amateur sports teams and works at a clinical level to help people to improve their BMI by changing their eating habits in a lasting sustainable way. He writes a monthly chronicle about the latest scientifically based nutrition ideas
Joao will lead the MyVida group discussions and workshops
João believes that with the support of a professional and qualified nutritionist our guests can achieve their maximum potential in every way
For further information regarding itineraries, safety and hygiene regulations or method of payment please contact us
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