About Me

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My Journey Towards Greater Health, Balance & Wellbeing

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Yoga has been part of my life since my university years. Early on, I became interested in a simple question: What truly helps us stay healthy, full of energy, and live well as we grow older?

That curiosity took me far beyond the yoga mat.

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It led me to the scientific principles of modern Lifestyle Medicine, as well as to traditional practices rooted in yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and Zen – and eventually to my experiences in Japan and my continuing education at Harvard Medical School.

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Today, I bring these worlds together.

I combine evidence-based health principles with mindful ways of living, showing how small habits can contribute to greater energy, focus and balance, less stress, and long-term wellbeing.

 

 

My Journey

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For many years, I have worked in a demanding, performance-driven professional environment. I have experienced first-hand how stress, time pressure, and responsibility can affect our health.

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At the same time, a personal loss changed my perspective on what truly matters.

I began to explore yoga, mindfulness, and inner balance more deeply and continued my education in these areas. Over time, I became increasingly aware of how much our everyday choices influence our health and wellbeing.

 

Movement. Nutrition. Sleep. Stress management. Recovery. Social connection.

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Small habits. Big impact.

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This insight became an important part of my own journey – and led me to the connection that shapes Bella Spiaggia today: modern science, Eastern traditions, and my own experience.

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This is how Bella Spiaggia Lifestyle began.

 

In my work, I combine yoga, meditation, and mindfulness with modern insights from Lifestyle Medicine, stress regulation, and prevention.

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Science as the Foundation

To deepen my practical experience with a stronger scientific foundation, I completed several continuing education programmes at Harvard Medical School.

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My studies focused on nutrition, wellness coaching, and developing sustainable approaches to healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits.​

Today, this knowledge, together with my practical experience, forms the scientific foundation of my work.

Inspiration from Around the World

My journey has taken me to many places where I have experienced different approaches to bringing body, mind, and wellbeing into greater balance.

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Yoga in Bali.
Meditation in the Maldives.
Aerial Yoga in Singapore.
Meditation and Buddhist traditions in Thailand.
Zen Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness in Japan.
Qi Gong at the Shaolin Temple.

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These experiences have shaped me both personally and professionally. They have broadened my perspective on the many different ways people approach health, mindfulness, and wellbeing – and how much we can learn from one another.

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This perspective complements my many years of practice and creates a bridge between Eastern traditions and Western science – thoughtful, evidence-based, and practical.

What I have learned from these experiences is consciously and selectively woven into my work and my retreats today.

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Science as the foundation.
Tradition as inspiration.
Experience as an invitation.

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My Qualifications

Harvard Medical School · Continuing Education

• Nutrition and Wellness Coaching · 2026

• Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching · 2025–2026

• Health and Wellness: Designing a Sustainable Nutrition Plan · 2025

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Additional Qualifications

• Certified Yoga Teacher

• Aerial Yoga Teacher

• Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher

• Kangatrainer & Fitness Trainer

• Workshops at the Shaolin Temple · Qi Gong & Mindfulness

• Meditation practice in Japan

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Professional Background

10+ years of leadership experience in real estate asset management

 

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Why Hvar?

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The sea has always fascinated me.

There is something deeply calming about listening to the waves, walking along the water, or looking out towards the open horizon.

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For many years, I dreamed of creating a place surrounded by nature and right by the sea – a place where people could breathe, slow down, and recharge.

When I finally discovered the little house on the island of Hvar, I knew immediately:

This was the place.

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With great care and attention to detail, it became Bella Spiaggia – a Mediterranean retreat that I now have the privilege of sharing with people from around the world.

I look forward to sharing this special place with you.

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Bella Spiaggia Lifestyle

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Bella Spiaggia was born from the desire not only to offer people a place to pause, but also to give them inspiration that reaches beyond their five days on Hvar.

My retreats bring together yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, Mediterranean living, and evidence-based health principles into a holistic experience.​

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Today, this idea goes beyond the retreat.

With Bella Spiaggia Lifestyle, I want to support people in their everyday lives – helping them develop healthy habits, manage stress more effectively, and gradually create more energy and quality of life.

Evidence-based. Practical.

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My goal is not short-term change.

It is a healthy lifestyle that works in the long run.

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