ENHANCE YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY WITH OUR WELLNESS GUARDIANS
PERSONALISED GUIDANCE BEFORE, DURING AND BEYOND YOUR STAY
At Kamalaya, wellness is a continuous journey – one that begins before your arrival, unfolds during your stay, and continues long after you return home. Our Wellness Guardians are dedicated companions throughout this process, offering personalised guidance and support at every stage of your experience.
Available across multiple time zones, the Wellness Guardians work closely with you to ensure your wellness journey feels seamless, supported, and deeply aligned with your individual needs. From preparing for your stay and navigating your program on-site, to integrating insights and practices into daily life afterwards, they provide continuity, clarity, and support throughout.
Rooted in Kamalaya’s holistic philosophy of nurturing mind, body, heart, and spirit, our Wellness Guardian service reflects our belief that meaningful transformation is not confined to a place – it is a lifelong process. It offers a trusted point of connection, accountability, and inspiration, helping translate the essence of Kamalaya into sustainable wellbeing.
HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT?
Our Wellness Guardians provide seamless, personalised and complimentary guidance before, during, and beyond your stay at Kamalaya, ensuring continuity of care and long-term integration.
- Pre-arrival online consultations
- Personalised health testing recommendations
- Guidance through diagnostic processes
- Interpretation of biomarkers and test results
- Post-stay follow-ups to support lasting lifestyle changes with complimentary quarterly check-ins for continued alignment and progress
- Access to health tracking tools to monitor and support wellbeing
How to Get Started and who is it for?
- Every Kamalaya guest is invited to enjoy a complimentary pre-arrival consultation, ensuring the stay begins with clarity and intention
- Guests who book five nights or more with a wellness program receive ongoing post-stay support throughout the year, helping integrate insights into daily life and sustain long-term wellbeing. Post-stay support is included for a 12-month period following your Kamalaya stay, with complimentary check-ins every three months. To schedule your sessions, please contact wellnessreservation@kamalaya.com
Why Choose Our Wellness Guardian Service?
Personalisation – Tailored Advice and Support
Receive bespoke guidance aligned with your unique health profile, goals, and wellness journey, ensuring a truly individualised experience.
Benefit from consistent support before arrival, during your program, and after departure, helping sustain progress and meaningful change.
Comprehensive Care – Holistic Approach from Start to Finish
Enjoy an integrated wellness journey that supports physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing at every stage.
Advanced Tools – Precision-led health tracking
Utilise advanced health technologies, such as InsideTracker and the Ultrahuman Ring, to gain deeper insight into your health and support informed, sustainable choices.
YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH
Naturopath
Sylvia Marsden is a dedicated naturopath with a B.Sc. in Complementary Health and Homoeopathy. With a wealth of experience in private practice and managing wellness retreats, she expertly designs personalised health programs. Sylvia is skilled at connecting guests with the right treatments and practitioners to support their wellness goals. Known for her empathetic approach, she guides guests through their wellness journey, promoting sustainable lifestyle changes using holistic methods and alternative practices.
Spoken languages: English, German, Afrikaans | Time zone: Nambia
Naturopath
Natasha Coulombe is a passionate naturopath with over a decade of experience in guiding guests towards optimal health. Her practice is deeply influenced by her unique heritage and diverse life experiences, blending traditional wisdom with formal naturopathic studies. Natasha’s integrative approach, shaped by collaborations with both conventional and alternative medicine practitioners, provides a comprehensive path to wellness. Outside of her practice, Natasha enjoys rock climbing, open water swimming, and practicing yoga and meditation. Her dedication to her craft and personal wellbeing inspires and empowers others to lead vibrant, balanced lives.
Spoken languages: English, French Canadian | Time zone: Canada
Naturopath
Melissa Craggs is a skilled naturopath with a Bachelor’s degree in Naturopathy obtained in 2011. She brings a wealth of experience from clinics, pharmacies and wellness settings worldwide, promoting an integrated and holistic approach to health care. Melissa specialises in herbal and nutritional medicine, with key interests in sleep medicine, metabolic health, fertility and perinatal care. Known for her compassionate and personalised guidance, she is dedicated to supporting guests on their wellness journeys with tailored solutions to achieve their health goals.
Spoken languages: English | Time zone: Australia
Naturopath
Dr Francois du Toit is a naturopath and wellness coach with over a decade of experience. He combines natural healing techniques with evidence-based medicine, focusing on root causes of illness. Specialising in naturopathy, iridology, nutritional counseling and wellness coaching, Dr Francois du Toit offers personalised wellness plans that harmonise body, mind and spirit. His commitment to education and support empowers guests to achieve lasting health and wellbeing.
Spoken languages: English, Afrikaans | Time zone: South Africa
Naturopath
Kelly is a qualified nutritional therapist, naturopath and wellness consultant. She first joined Kamalaya in 2018 and expanded her expertise in luxury wellness in the Maldives. As a Wellness Guardian at Kamalaya, Kelly supports guests on their wellness journeys before and after their stays. She specialises in digestive health, stress management and sleep improvement, blending evidence-based nutrition with naturopathic wisdom. Based in the UK, Kelly also runs a global wellness consultancy and leads workplace wellbeing initiatives. Her warm, non-judgmental approach helps guests achieve lasting change.
Spoken languages: English | Time zone: London UK
Naturopath
Leila’s upbringing within a family who used traditional herbs inspired her to study natural healing modalities as an adult. With a Bachelors degree in Health Science Homoeopathy, further studies in Nutritional Therapy and over 15 years experience working in the natural health field, she is passionate about assisting people back to health using a naturopathic approach.
Spoken languages: English, Farsi | Time zone: Thailand
Naturopath
Practising since 2007, Marissa is a trauma-informed naturopath with a postgraduate Doctor of Naturopathy degree, trained in nutrition, botanicals, homoeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, bioenergetic medicine and lifestyle counselling. Having experienced the transformative power of natural healing herself, she combines her healing journey with her formal training to empower guests to implement actionable tools and healing practices to release illness at its root and stimulate the body’s healing power. With compassion and empathy, Marissa tailors wellness programs to meet each individual’s needs. She provides guidance to incorporate tools into their daily lives to combat stress, boost energy and cultivate radiant resilient health to feel and perform at their best.
Spoken languages: English, French | Time zone: Canada
Naturopath
Duong is a dedicated naturopath with extensive experience in clinical practice, pharmacy and retail settings. Having also worked in the banking and finance sectors, she brings a unique perspective to her role at Kamalaya. Duong specialises in nutrition, lifestyle management and herbal medicine, using her diverse background to counsel guests toward optimal health. With deep interests in hormonal balance, gut and mental health, mind-body medicine and personal development, she is passionate about empowering guests through stress management and meditation techniques. Duong has furthered her expertise with studies in psychotherapy and relationship counselling, enriching her approach to holistic wellness.
Spoken languages: English | Time zone: Australia
Naturopath and Herbalist
Laurel is a clinical Naturopath and Herbalist with over 15 years of experience, having served at leading health retreats worldwide, including Kamalaya. Her approach centres on natural healing, using functional testing and comprehensive case analysis to address core health concerns. Based on the Gold Coast, Laurel combines traditional wisdom with modern techniques, guiding individuals toward balanced, healthy living.
Spoken languages: English | Time zone: Australia
Naturopath
Isabella Waxenegger-Wilfing is a certified Naturopath with over 30 years in the spa and wellness industry, specializing in energy healing and mediumship. Bilingual in English and German, she has served as a Wellness Director and Head Spa Therapist, bringing a wealth of experience in natural healing. Following four years at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Isabella established her practice in Austria and now operates in Germany, offering personalized treatments in energy healing, nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle counselling. Alongside her practice, she embraces motherhood with twin girls, guiding clients toward natural, balanced health.
Spoken languages: English, German | Time zone: Germany
Naturopath
Emily Sarkies is an Australian Naturopath with 15 years of experience in clinical practice, research, and education. She combines evidence-based medicine with holistic practices to support better living and specializes in addressing fatigue, stress, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune conditions. Trained in functional medicine, yoga therapy, and mindfulness, Emily aims to empower patients with nurturing, achievable health goals. As Senior Naturopath at Kamalaya, she values collaborative care for comprehensive healing. Outside of work, Emily enjoys nature, yoga, and time with her family in Brisbane, Australia.
Spoken languages: English | Time zone: Australia
