Meet Melis and Brita: Wellness Travel Experts at Wellbeing Escapes

Get to know Melis and Brita from the Wellbeing Escapes team – wellness travel specialists passionate about guiding clients toward transformative experiences.

Meet Doctor Melis Senova

Doctor Melis Senova is a recognised leader in human-centred leadership and design, as well as a neuroscientist, entrepreneur and author. She is the founder of the award-winning strategic design firm Huddle, its associated school Huddle Academy, and This Human – a community focused on exploring the human condition.

With a PhD in Human Factors and over 20 years of experience designing with people, she advises a wide range of clients, from business leaders to heads of state. She is the author of This Human, a series centred on creating the internal conditions for meaningful work, and the book Design Character.

Her current research explores a new field known as Therapeutic Design. Alongside this, she teaches on postgraduate design programmes at RMIT and Swinburne University. Originally working across Japan, Europe and the US, she is now based in Melbourne, Australia.

Meet Brita Fernandez Schmidt

Brita Fernandez Schmidt is a globally recognised women’s rights activist, with over 30 years’ experience advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. She is an author, public speaker and certified transformational coach, and the creator of her signature programme Step Into Your Power.

She works with individuals, organisations and businesses to build inclusive, values-led and sustainable cultures, while championing alternative models of leadership in response to today’s global challenges. Trained as a Deep Transformational Coach, she has also studied Theory U at MIT and is currently training in trauma healing with Thomas Hübl.

Brita has held a number of advisory and ambassadorial roles, including Chief Adviser to Fair Share and Ambassador for Compassion in Politics, Common Purpose and Mumble Forum. She co-founded Women for Women International in Germany in 2018, and previously served as Executive Director of the UK organisation for 13 years. Her first book, Fears to Fierce, is available now.

You can get in touch with our team of wellness experts here.

Why Wellbeing Escapes?

Wellness Experts

With over 20 years of first-hand experience, our team lives and breathes wellbeing. We personally visit and assess every retreat, offering genuine, expert guidance you can trust

Personalised Wellbeing Holidays

Your journey is unique — and so is every holiday we design. We listen carefully to understand what you need most, then match you with the right experience to nurture your wellbeing on every level

Value-Added Benefits & Discounts

Because your wellbeing is an investment, not an indulgence, we make it go further. Our trusted partnerships mean you’ll enjoy exclusive extras, savings, and thoughtful touches that enhance your stay

Award-Winning Service

We’ve built our reputation on care, empathy, and expertise. From your first call to your return home, our team is here to support and empower you throughout your wellbeing journey

Secure & Fully-Bonded

Your peace of mind is part of your wellbeing. As a fully bonded ATOL and ABTOT travel company, every booking is protected, so you can relax knowing you’re in safe hands

Our Brand Values

Everything we do begins and ends with you. Integrity, authenticity, and compassion guide us to create meaningful, high-quality wellbeing experiences that truly put your health and happiness first