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About us
Our Motivation
Our journey began with a simple yet powerful realization: the importance of fostering a culture of wellness within our beloved island of Curaçao. As residents of this vibrant community, we recognized the need to come together and create a platform dedicated to promoting health, longevity, and environmental stewardship.
CREATING AWARENESS
Through the Curaçao Wellness Association, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle among our fellow locals. We believe that education and empowerment are key to inspiring sustainable change. By providing resources, influencing decision making, hosting events, and collaborating with local wellness professionals, we seek to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed choices for their health and well-being.
LONGEVITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
As stewards of this beautiful island, we also recognize the interconnectedness between personal wellness and environmental sustainability. Our commitment extends beyond the individual to the collective health of our island home. By promoting practices that support both personal and planetary well-being, we strive to contribute to a future where our community thrives in harmony with nature.
Step into a world where well-being is not just a destination but a transformative journey— a journey that leads to a life filled with vitality, joy, and purpose.
Welcome to the Curaçao Wellness Association!
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Vision & Mission
Vision: "We will become the island of healing"
Mission: "We foster synergy among the wellness industry of Curaçao by influencing decision making, stimulating growth, while assuring an impeccable quality level."
Boardmembers - Motivation
Kristy Niessen
Entrepreneur in Eldercare
I am Kristy Niessen, an entrepreneur in eldercare, and I firmly believe in a holistic lifestyle centered around real, unprocessed food. In my daily work I see how older adults thrive with healthy nutrition and attention to both body and mind.
We live in a very stressful, unhealthy world, and I want to help bring about change by raising awareness on our island so that everyone can embrace a healthier way of life. With my background, I bring practical knowledge and passion to strengthen the Wellness Association, and I look forward to sharing innovative ideas focused on health, well-being, and sustainability.
“Together, we can demonstrate and realize the value of a holistic, healthy lifestyle for our entire community.”
Maria-Helena Seferina Rojas
Business Development advisor & Corporate Affairs Strategist with a passion for sustainable tourism and wellness
Committed to bringing the Curaçao “Island of Healing” lifestyle to life!
I am a dedicated board member of the Curaçao Wellness Association. My passion lies in uplifting our vibrant community and nurturing the growth of Curaçao’s wellness sector. I believe in the incredible potential of our island as a sanctuary for healing, renewal, and holistic well-being.
Together, we can bring the “Curaçao: Island of Healing” mentality and lifestyle (back) to life, celebrating the rich heritage, natural beauty, and diverse talents of our people. Wellness is more than a personal journey; it’s a collective effort. By fostering collaboration and innovation in the wellness sector, we aim to create a thriving ecosystem that supports physical, mental, and emotional health for locals and visitors.
My role on the board is driven by a commitment to champion initiatives, partnerships, and programs that amplify Curaçao’s reputation as a global destination for healing and well-being. Together, we can build a healthier, more connected future that reflects the true essence of Curaçao
Eileen Isebia
Healthcare Professional & Health Coach
"My island is a healing island, and I am proud and blessed to be a Yu di Kòrsou!”
As a healthcare professional and health coach, I believe our beautiful island has so much to offer in the realm of well-being. Wellness tourism presents a tremendous opportunity to foster growth and create meaningful opportunities for our local community.
Recognizing this potential, wellness tourism has been designated as a priority sector within the National Export Strategy.
My motivation is to contribute to the development and expansion of this sector by bringing stakeholders together and positioning Curaçao as the preferred destination for well-being.
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Nancy N. Rodrigues Pereira
Neuro-emotional Psychologist
My motivation to join the Curaçao Wellness Association stems from a deep desire to add value to others. The essence of "well-being" resonates profoundly with me—it is about "being" well, not merely "well-having" or "well-doing."
As a Neuro-emotional Psychologist, emotional balance coach, and spa director, I’ve created transformative programs like Character Building for Personal Empowerment and The Journey to Self-Coaching to empower individuals and organizations. My vision evolved into retreat journeys and corporate wellness programs, merging wellness, happiness, and tourism to create impactful experiences.
Happiness and wellness are birthrights, and my mission is to help people discover a sanctuary of stillness and happiness within themselves. Through my company, Wintude, I fulfill my purpose: "changing the world one smile at a time."
Joining CWA offers the chance to extend this mission, positioning Curaçao as a beacon of wellness and healing, professionalizing the wellness industry, and improving quality of life for all.
