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I come from a family where therapeutic work has always been part of everyday life. Patients regularly came to our home, and my grandfather, who practiced as a healer in Colombia, inspired a tradition my mother continued.After training as a registered nurse (HF), I increasingly moved toward hands-on therapeutic work. I later qualified in craniosacral therapy and earned a degree in Chinese medicine. Years of experience across hospitals, elder care, end-of-life care, and leadership roles in healthcare deepened my commitment to focus fully on therapy, work that I find deeply fulfilling.I continue to train extensively, first in nutrition and for several years now in classical Chinese medicine. I am currently completing a program in functional medicine at IFM in the United States. A key focus of my practice is supporting people with autoimmune conditions, combining Chinese medicine approaches with advanced diagnostic testing and individualized lifestyle and nutrition strategies. Alo…

"I believe the most powerful changes happen when people, purpose, and resources meet — and I make it my work to bring them together."I’m an entrepreneur turned Impact Strategy Consultant with 18+ years across Asia, Africa, and Europe — building ventures, advising leaders, and turning bold ideas into practical systems change. From launching Shanghai’s first organic snack bar to teaching foreign direct investment at China's Fudan University, and currently guiding Swiss founders in wellness, entrepreneurship and sustainability. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, regeneration, and human performance. Today, my focus is on regenerative development and circular economy, leveraging behaviour design and sustainability to drive healthier, more resilient teams.

I lead impactful trainings, moderate professional panel discussions, and design memorable team days.

In the past 10 years, I’ve helped many leaders, entrepreneurs, and students to design the life they want to live, overcome mental barriers, and achieve their professional and personal goals. If you want to experience my coaching style and walk away with new insights, feel free to book a sample coaching session through arjanna.com​I’m certified as a co-active coach by CTI, the largest in-person coach training school in the world, as well as by the International Coach Federation .Moreover, I’m trained as a yoga and meditation teacher (Yoga Tree, RYT200), which inspires me to incorporate mindfulness and somatic exercises in my coaching practice. I also draw from my background in industrial design engineering to find creative solutions for my clients’ challenges.I am a former instructor at Berkeley Haas and the co-founder of WOMEN'S HUB Zurich together with Nele Clüver.

As the founder of Swiss Point of Care and Go-Keto, my journey in revolutionizing metabolic health is driven by a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of 'insight.' My background in pharmacy, drugstore, and food retail has been the foundation for my lifelong passion for health and well-being.At Swiss Point of Care, we've evolved from our origins in natural food supplements for cardiovascular health to a comprehensive platform for self-testing, health improvement, and scientific supplementation. Our holistic approach, particularly through the Go-Keto program, underscores our commitment to a lifestyle that promotes vibrant mental and physical health. Through advanced measuring devices, a proven metabolic keto program, and high-quality supplements, we aim to foster lasting, positive changes in people's lives.My commitment is to empower people around the globe to actively take charge of their health. At Swiss Point of Care and Go-Keto, we provide the tools and knowled…

Dina Holzapfel is a German-American entrepreneur who has lived in Switzerland since 2018. After beginning a second MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health at King’s College London, Dina became fascinated by the multi-dimensional health and wellness benefits of red light therapy and reached out to her childhood friend Tanja Deisler, who had been a fan of red light therapy for years already. Together, they envisioned a groundbreaking concept combining red light technology with mindfulness, offering a unique, immersive experience and were shocked to discover that no one worldwide was offering anything like it. Within 6 months they opened their first studio in Zurich Seefeld offering a seamless full-body red light therapy experience accompanied by guided meditations to deepen mindfulness and personal growth.

Hi! I’m Dr. Mary Pines, PhD. I’m a Cambridge-educated biomedical scientist, longevity consultant and passionate women’s health advocate.I have a combined 25 years of experience in research, education and consulting - I’ve basically dedicated my life to the study of health since the age of 17. I look beyond the standard medical paradigm, leveraging natural, lifestyle-based medicine and cutting-edge science to help people become the healthiest, happiest, most empowered versions of themselves and beat diseases of aging.I’m most recognized for helping women 35+ optimize their hormones and metabolism naturally so they can beat frustrating symptoms like moodiness, fatigue and weight gain, and feel their best for years to come.

Formettā was founded by Dr. Vanessa Craig, an award-winning biomedical researcher, born in Sydney and based in Switzerland. Driven by scientific curiosity and a personal pursuit of better health, she became fascinated by the profound effects of collagen on longevity, health, and beauty."I didn’t set out just to create a supplement — I set out to redefine what a supplement could be. Formettā was born from the belief that clinically proven science, uncompromising quality, and everyday simplicity could finally come together in one extraordinary daily ritual."Dr. Craig’s journey bridges rigorous academic research and personal experience. After completing a BSc in Molecular Biology and Genetics with Honours in Biochemistry at the University of Sydney, she pursued her PhD in Molecular Oncology at the University of Zurich, graduating summa cum laude and patenting two targeted cancer therapies. Her research continued at the Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research, where she was awar…

Elia Fuster Rius is a certified olive oil sommelier, founder of L'Atelier des Saisons, a swiss-based business specializing in the import and curation of high-quality extra virgin olive oils and judge at the European International Olive Oil Competition . Since 2020, she has combined her deep passion for olive oil with her solid background in international trade and logistics to promote evoo culture through a sensory and educational approach.With formal certification from the Escuela Superior del Aceite de Oiva (ESAO), Elia selects oils based on strict criteria-variety, origin, harvest freshness, and organoleptic profile. She organizes tastings and workshops for businesses, schools, and private events, aiming to raise awareness of the richness and diversity of evoo among both professionals and the general public.Before launching her olive oil venture, Elia built over a decade of expertise in project management and global logistics, working in key roles in Spain.Fluent in fre…

Creator of the Gokhale Method, posture educator, pain specialist, author of 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back (April 2008), host of public television program Back Pain - the Primal Posture solution, TEDx Stanford speaker.

Founder and CEO of Swiss Kombucha Company — a craft beverage brand on a mission to make gut health simple, delicious, and accessible.After more than a decade in HR and leadership roles, I founded Swiss Kombucha Company in 2019 to bring authentic, unpasteurized kombucha to Switzerland. What began as small-batch home brewing, has grown into an award-winning national brand - recognized with a 2022 Gold Award and several international honors — now partnering with offices, retail, hotels, cafés, and wellness destinations, that care about offering better beverage choices.I’m passionate about conscious consumption, community, and supporting workplaces that value wellbeing — whether through what they drink or how they thrive.Let’s connect if you’re exploring authentic, local beverage options for your team, guests, or customers.

Gretchen Larsen is a leadership and empowerment coach who supports teams, female professionals and activists doing important work in the world. For over 25 years, her work has spanned across start-ups, nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, helping teams and aspiring leaders navigate change and transformation with a people-first approach. Especially in times of uncertainty, Gretchen encourages mindfulness and somatic awareness to help people take care of themselves, reconnect to what’s in their control, and take grounded, purposeful action. She believes that now more than ever, we need strong female leaders to help guide our planet, our organizations and the change we all so desire.

After nearly 20 years in education, Jessica made a pivot into interior design, driven by a desire to turn lifelong passions into a purpose-led business. Her work sits at the intersection of wellbeing, lived experience, and sustainability.Drawing on a deep understanding of individual needs, Jessica Blanco designs spaces based on clients’ unique sensory sensitivity profiles, creating environments that actively support mental and emotional wellbeing. Alongside this, she champions sustainable design by sourcing materials and furnishings from the circular economy, making conscious design both practical and beautiful.Committed to accessibility and impact, Jessica works not only with private clients but also delivers workshops, sharing tools and ideas that empower people to design spaces that truly work for them.

Julie Johnson has been a passionate teacher of the Gokhale Method since 2019. In 2022, she made her calling her full-time work: helping people with back pain. Several hundred students have already attended her courses.Her own back pain led her to the Gokhale Method in 2016. For two decades, she searched in vain for a solution—yoga, intense fitness training, and countless therapy attempts brought no lasting relief. But just six weeks after a Gokhale Foundations Course, she was pain-free. The key? A return to natural posture. Today, Julie is a qualified Shaolin QiGong teacher, loves weight training and long hikes and is stronger and more active than ever before.Julie holds a Master of Science and spent 30 years in international business before training as a Gokhale Method teacher in 2019. She speaks both German and English.

Karina Schneider is an experienced global HR professional, certified coach, and mental health first aider who brings deep insight and humanity to the often-overlooked transition from burnout to return to work. With a career spanning multiple countries and industries, she combines strategic people expertise with a grounded, compassionate approach to workplace wellbeing.Drawing on her coaching and consulting experience supporting individuals and organizations, Karina is on a mission to bridge the gap between recovery and reintegration — helping people not just go back, but move forward in a way that’s sustainable, aligned, and human.

She has spent her adult life surrounded by ADHD, which has brought both excitement and challenges to her personal relationships. After her son, stepson, and partner were all diagnosed with ADHD, she became dedicated to helping others navigate these dynamics. Since 2019, she has been a relationship coach, and in 2024, she founded Sinaps to specialize in supporting adults and couples affected by ADHD. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, she now lives in Zürich’s Zürioberland with her partner René and their two boys.

I’m Lesley Calvo and I’m an expert at all things human transformation. I help my clients stop the self-sabotage, let go of their limiting beliefs, and experience radical abundance in all areas of their life. In the early part of my career I founded and ran an internationally-successful jewellery company alongside my work as a design consultant for Hugo Boss, Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Swarovski and Cartier.Years of experience with highly creative, driven and emotional people, I came across a multitude of challenges that people experienced during their working and daily lives. The fashion industry provided extremes but I found these issues were present in a lot of people from all walks of life, including myself. My passion for developing motivational skills, my own strengths and transforming any emotional issues grew. I became a trained Master NLP practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master and Life Coach, enabling me to use all the skills and experience I had acquired to hel…

Mark Haden is a major figure in the field of psychedelic medicines, with a long list of past and present activities and responsibilities. Among—and beyond—these, he is the Clinical Supervisor for the Psychedelic Treatment Program at Qi Integrated Health and the Vice President of Business Development at Clearmind Medicine. He is an instructor, teaching psychedelic therapy with the ATMA program and has written a book, the Manual for Psychedelic Guides (now in its third edition) which makes this information widely available.Mark served as the Executive Director for MAPS Canada for 10 years and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health. Mark has published numerous articles in respected journals, has presented at conferences and training events in many countries, and was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for drug policy reform work. Mark also has a well-deserved reputation as an exciting speaker who never fails …

Hi, Martin Daubney here, Resilience Expert and published author on the subject. I'm the co-founder of Inspire Coaching GmbH and coaching company, based in Basel, that help people control their stress, build resilience and live with their emotions every day.

With 25+ years advising High and Ultra High Net Worth families, I broke away from the chains of private banking to champion investment literacy and financial freedom for women, young people and those who want to invest in themselves, their wealth and our planet! I have taken my philosophy of advising clients holistically and applied it to a more powerful & meaningful platform than sitting behind a desk in Paradeplatz. Today I host the Shot Caller Podcast, interviewing cutting edge entrepreneurs and global disruptors to give you early access to tomorrow's Forbes 500 companies!

Helping women find their rhythm again, so energy, clarity, and weight start to shift.Vanessa is a health coach, yoga teacher, and Fast Like a Girl coach.She helps women 40+ regain their energy, clarity, and confidence in their bodies — often finding that their weight begins to shift along the way.Her program Back to Her supports women with hormones, fasting, digestion, and the nervous system.Her work is shaped by her own journey through Hashimoto’s, burnout, emotional eating, perimenopause, and single motherhood.After more than 20 years in advertising and marketing, she knows what it’s like to push through, run on empty, and still keep going.She keeps things real, practical, and grounded in what actually works day to day.Originally from New York, she now lives in Basel, Switzerland.