Specialists

You are welcome to use your own caterers and retreat facilitators, or we can provide you with a list of our preferred contractors including outstanding local chefs, yoga instructors, therapists, wellness speakers, bush walkers, and more.

Sharon Kolkka

Sharon Kolkka is one of Australia’s leading wellness advisors whose innovative approach to wellbeing shaped the highly successful and transformative programs at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat where she previously held the position of General Manager and Wellness Director. A trailblazer in the field of stress resilience, Sharon is highly regarded as a keynote speaker at wellness symposiums throughout Australia and around the world. She is a renowned thought leader, educator and wellness program designer.


Dr Karen Coates

Medical advisor to some of Australia’s highest profile celebrities and elite athletes, Dr. Karen has over 30 years experience in the health arena, with degrees in Medicine and Surgery, postgraduate qualifications in Obstetrics, Nutritional and Environment Medicine. Nationally recognised for her expertise in Women’s health, Karen writes regularly for the Australian Women’s Health Magazine as their in-house expert on integrative medicine. She has also delighted readers of Marie Clair, Vogue, and Prevention Magazines. She is a sought after expert in the nutritional arena for programs such as Today Tonight and A Current Affair.

Shiike Vanderwerff

Shiiké is a passionate executive coach with over two decades experience using mental conditioning and lifestyle for performance excellence development. He lived as a Swami (monk) for 6 years in an Ashram where he practiced yoga, meditation and martial arts daily. Shiiké specialises in communication and values based leadership skills as a coach, keynote speaker and online author.