Datu Wellness is a transformative retreat housed in an 18th-century palazzo in Italy. In this post, we introduce some of the specialists whose expertise and care make it a true healing sanctuary.
Where it all began
Datu Wellness is the brainchild of Constantin Bjerke, who embarked on a transformative journey in India where he sought solutions for his own holistic health challenges. During his time there, he delved into the realms of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation, realising that genuine wellbeing requires a harmonious approach encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual aspects.
While immersing himself in India's rich wellness traditions, Constantin meticulously selected a group of dedicated doctors, therapists, and teachers who possessed the genuine ability to positively impact retreat guests. To augment this team, he also enlisted highly skilled and experienced therapists from Europe. Here, you'll find biographies of some of these individuals —all ready and waiting to inspire and facilitate your healing journey.
Doctor Tuli
Doctor Tuli serves as the Chief Physician at the SOHAM International Centre For Holistic MediCare in New Delhi. He's widely acknowledged as the pioneer of integrative Holistic Medicine, credited with establishing the world's inaugural department of its kind at the cutting-edge Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals back in 1995.
Holistic medicine seamlessly integrates modern medical practices with drug-free techniques from recognised traditional health systems. This harmonious fusion empowers the reversal of underlying causes of illness, promoting holistic wellbeing encompassing the mind, body and spirit.
Doctor Tuli is also the visionary Founder of the Society for Holistic Advancement of Medicine and the Indian Society of Medical Acupuncture (ISMA). His remarkable clientele includes influential figures from India and renowned celebrities from around the globe.
Suyash Singh
Suyash answered his inner calling by relinquishing his comfortable position in India's thriving IT industry to embark on an extensive journey of exploration into yoga and spirituality.
He earned a Master's degree in Yoga Psychology, specialising in ancient psychology, yoga, and meditation. Driven by a profound mission to ignite positive change, Suyash has devoted his life to disseminating age-old wisdom and bringing about transformation in the lives of individuals and communities around the world. Suyash formally held the position of Head of Yoga at Vana Retreat.
Hormazd Sigapouria
Hormazd is a wellness practitioner and consultant specialising in uniquely designed Signature Massage treatments and Sound Healing. Having worked at some of the world's finest luxury hotels as a sought-out therapist, he went on to co-found a sound healing organisation, The Immersive Sound.
Having lived with chronic aches himself, he has designed his therapies by successfully studying his own body's needs. Hormazd's calling is to share this magic of relief. His innately intuitive ability to identify the stress zones quickly enables him to alleviate the aches and pains of his clients.
Avantika
Avantika holds a Master of Fine Arts degree and boasts a remarkable 12-year artistic journey. She is not just a talented artist but also a holistic therapeutic art life coach. With a paintbrush in one hand and a spiritual guiding light in the other, Avantika adeptly combines the profound healing essence of art with life, coaching to assist you in unlocking your creative potential, navigating life's challenges, and crafting a brighter future.
Gaja
Gaja's fascination with Ayurveda is deeply rooted in her personal history as a patient. She successfully overcame numerous health challenges with the assistance of this ancient system of medicine and science of life.
Her transformative journey began in 2015 when she embarked on a spiritually enriching trip to Sri Lanka. During her visit, Gaja resided in a Theravada monastery on the outskirts of Kandy, and sought Ayurvedic treatments at a small clinic.
It was during this time that she realised her life's purpose was to help others heal by harnessing the wisdom of Ayurveda, and nurturing the profound connection we all share with nature. Fuelled by her unwavering thirst for knowledge, Gaja pursued further studies in Kerala, specialising in Panchakarma therapies under the guidance of the renowned Professor Narayanan Nambi, in Thrissur.
Vlad Mizikov
Vlad's profound interest in the human body and its movement originated from his extensive practice of yoga. Over the past twelve years, he's developed a keen awareness of how posture and habitual movements can lead to dysfunctional tension patterns and discomfort.
This realisation prompted Vlad to embark on an apprenticeship under the esteemed holistic therapist, KRI Jagdish, which ignited his pursuit of in-depth studies in functional anatomy, biomechanics, and neural patterning.
His academic journey culminated in a Bachelor of Health Science degree, specialising in Musculoskeletal Therapy. Currently, Vlad practices as a Clinical Myotherapist in both Lisbon and Goa, where he addresses a wide spectrum of neuromuscular conditions, providing comprehensive care to his clients.
Experience the transformative effects of Datu Wellness for yourself — find out more about the retreat and its Ayurvedic programme.
