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PIAI: a new perspective on health and well-being
The PIAI Institute is a new, unique concept on health and well-being. We offer an all-inclusive health and wellness program at the exclusive 4-Diamond resort “Santa Barbara Beach & Golf SPA, HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM
Resort” on the beautiful island of Curaçao. It is a lifestyle transforming program focused on holistic well-being with the aim to leave you feeling and living better than ever. For a truly unique wellness vacation or short getaway, we invite you to fuel your body, mind and soul at the PIAI Institute.
Curaçao... island of the healing Indians Let’s start with the name of the “hidden treasure in the Caribbean,” the island Curaçao. Curaçao is in the southern Caribbean Sea, approximately 65 kilometers (40 miles) north of the Venezuelan coast. Curaçao is still a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with a population of over 155,000 on an area of 444 square kilometers (171 square miles) with its capital Willemstad. The original inhabitants of Curaçao were the Arawak Indian tribe “Caiqeutios.” The first Europeans recorded as seeing the island were members of a Spanish expedition under the leadership of Alonso de Ojeda in 1499. The Indians they met on the island were very tall and strong so they called the island “Isla de los gigantes” (Island of the giants). The Spaniards enslaved most of the Arawak as their labor force with the expectation to find gold on Curacao. Disappointed in not finding what they had hoped and expected, they changed the name into “Islas Inutiles” (referring also to the sister island Bonaire as the “useless island”).
In the 16th and 17th centuries, sailors on long voyages would get scurvy from lack of vitamin C. Portuguese sailors who were ill were left at the island to die a “worthy death” instead of dying at sea. When their ship returned, they had recovered, likely cured from scurvy, after eating fruit with vitamin C. From then on the Portuguese referred to this as “Ilha da Curaçao” (Island of Healing). The Portuguese word for heart is “coraçao” and that became what we know now as the “Island to cure the heart,” or “Cure the soul.” The early Spanish conquistadores, soldiers and explorers referred to the indigenous peoples as “Indios Curaçaos,” or “healing Indians.”
PIAI: reliving our heritage The history of the indigenous inhabitants of Curaçao is still vivid in the PIAI Institute at The Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort. Piai (pronounced: pee-ay) is the name used for the native Indian medicine man. The medicine man was the healer, priest, herbal and miracle doctor who led ceremonies and gave advice. His main goal was to help his people understand life and point out to them where they had failed with nature. At the core of all the Piai’s advice was the understanding that nature always strives for perfect balance! Any failure of our inner workings –what we now call “disease” - has a cause and by finding and understanding the cause we can better work on restoring said balance. The PIAI Institute is founded on the Piai tradition and will continue this tradition. Using the Piai’s understanding to combine the best of Western and Eastern Medicine, we are uniquely equipped to guide you towards understanding the root causes of your health issues and to help you make the necessary changes for optimum well-being and vitality. In short, what we are doing at the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort is “reliving our heritage”: Cure the Soul, Cure the Heart.
PIAI staff The founder of PIAI Institute is Rudolf de Wit, a health practitioner, author, radio and TV producer/host with 34+ years of experience in physical therapy, natural and Chinese medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, spinal adjustments and natural nutrition. The staff at PIAI has all been handpicked by him and includes medical doctors, natural medicine practitioners, dieticians, fitness experts, stress counselors and lifestyle coaches.
The setting at The Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort In order to make the PIAI all-inclusive programs truly magical we have chosen to partner with the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort.
Your wellness package will include luxury accommodation at the 4-Diamonds resort, great tasting meals prepared according to PIAI’s nutritional guidelines, and a lot more to give you an unforgettable week. Amenities include an alluring white sand beach with a swimming lagoon, resort pools with Caribbean views, a Pete Dye 18-hole golf course, and walking and hiking trails. If you are ready for a transformation, come join us on a truly unique wellness retreat experience. PIAI is already known for its programs: •
All-inclusive 7-day retreats
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All-inclusive 3-day SMART retreats
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Executive 1-day intensives
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Tailored corporate programs
All-inclusive 7-day retreats Our 7-day comprehensive programs are the ultimate health-wellness vacation! You will have scheduled workshops on health, nutrition, stress management and lifestyle, classes, lectures, consultation with health practitioners, coaching sessions, exercise and activities. Included in your package are al the above mentioned components, the luxury accommodations at the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort and great tasting meals prepared according to PIAI’s nutritional guidelines, activities, transportation at arrival and departure. You will also have access to the hotel’s beach, resort pools and walking and hiking trails.
Health Retreat During the health retreats the primary focus is overall health, nutrition and vitality. Education is the basis of our philosophy at PIAI, therefore we will be teaching you how to interpret the signs that your body is giving you and then educate you on proper nutrition and lifestyle management skills to restore balance and vitality. We will cover herbs, supplements, detox and cleansing options. We will also be coaching you on changing your perceptions and related behavior and managing stress. You will come away transformed and ready to live a better life.
Sport Retreat The sport retreats are focused on providing professional and amateur sportsmen with rest and relaxation and the proper preparation for taking on their next season. The sport retreats are in no way comparable to boot camps! Based on our founding philosophy we will be teaching you easy solutions, methods and ways to enhance your regular training and improve competition results. You will learn about acupressure, herbs, supplements and natural techniques while getting an opportunity to relax and revitalize.
Education Retreat The education retreats provide trainings, lectures, workshops and courses by some of the best professionals and authors from Europe, South America and the USA. You can meet and interact with authors, doctors and scientists that made a difference in the world through an innovative approach. Every month has a different topic with different speakers. At PIAI we bring together the bests from Europe together on one stage with the best of the America’s.
We make it easy for you. Check out our schedule for the upcoming months and see if the topic is what you are looking for, book your flight and come enjoy one week of knowledge, interaction and sharing.
All-inclusive 3-day SMART retreats For those of you that have time constraints or want a taste of PIAI before committing to the full program we have developed the 3-day all-inclusive SMART retreats. SPECIFIC – Each retreat covers a specific topic. MEASURABLE – Consultations with our professionals will determine your current state of balance. ATTAINABLE – We provide you with the necessary knowledge to make immediate lifestyle changes. REALISTIC – All teachings are based on working with nature and its balance instead of against it. TANGIBLE – The retreat is hands-on and interactive. You can choose from the following topics: • Managing stress • Boosting your immune system • Changing your lifestyle • Preventing disease • Strengthening your memory • Preparing for retirement
Included in your package are luxury accommodations at the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort and great tasting meals prepared according to PIAI’s nutritional guidelines. You will also have access to the hotel’s beach, resort pools, all hotel’s activities, and walking and hiking trails.
Executive 1-day intensives
Tailored corporate programs
Few activities can empower your team as much as our “Key to Success” 1-day intensive workshop!
One of the best ways to inspire and revitalize your employees is by having a “corporate health retreat and team building.”
The well-being of a workforce, from the managing team to the trainees, is crucial in creating a competitive advantage for business but also has a positive impact on the communities that the business supports.
• Retreats can be offered as a reward for top performers and management teams. They are also effective in preparing the most valuable members of the team for an important upcoming time period by helping them de-stress, re-energize and get motivated to perform as a team. • Short intensive programs can be an effective solution to develop team cohesion and empower individuals especially during corporate changes. • Customized workshops on specific topics like stress management and strengthening your memory are great ways to invest in your employees’ engagement with the company while at the same time developing leadership skills and boosting problem-solving abilities.
Our 1-day intensive is aimed at empowering the individual while developing team cohesion. The key benefits include: • Increased motivation, drive and enthusiasm • Increased resilience to stress • Boost to employee creativity and problem solving ability • Leadership development
At PIAI we understand the considerations behind investing in corporate wellness. We are fully aware that companies want to solve absenteeism and turnover issues and that ultimately what they want to invest in, is increased problem solving skills and increased productivity. That is why at PIAI we have a dedicated Director of Corporate Wellness, with a proven track record in C-level positions, who will work closely with your company to tailor any one of our retreats and executive intensive days to the company’s specific needs and preferences. If you have a team of 25 or more, please contact us for customized options.
It is a very intensive journey to uncovering maximum personal potential. The day is held at the exclusive Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort. Tea breaks, lunch and a ‘healthy happy hour’ at the end of the day, are included.
PIAI Staff Rudolf de Wit
Olga Job
Director of PIAI Institute
Certified Holistic Health and Lifestyle Coach Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Corporate Wellness Consultant
T +5999 7371032 / 6677258 rudolf@piairetreats.com Rudolf de Wit is a Physical therapist, an Acupuncturist and a Natural Medicine Practitioner with 35 years of experience. He is convinced that the more people know about their health, the better they can take care of the body. For general information about PIAI and for the comprehensive 7-retreats, please feel free to contact him directly.
Lilian Nicolaas-Eleonora Director of Corporate Wellness T +5999 5262294 lilian@piairetreats.com Lilian is a Registered Financial Manager and Stress Counselor. She is dedicated to making sure that employees’ stress and wellness is managed in such a way that productivity, creativity and problem solving skills are not compromised. You can contact her for the short retreats and intensives and for tailoring corporate programs
Mirza Charlemagne Tjong Ayong Catering Manager (Local Market) of the Santa Barbara Beach Resort Curacao T +5999 8404434 mtjongayong@sbrcuracao.com Her specialty and passion includes assisting in organizing local conferences and events. She is also the contact person for Group Rooms and Events for all local market needs.
M (USA) +1 (305) 389-9909 M (Curaçao) +5999 5604383 olga@piairetreats.com Olga Job has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focused on Management and International Business. She acquired her certification in Holistic Health Coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). As a certified holistic health and lifestyle coach, Olga works with busy professionals and entrepreneurs to guide and support them to live a healthier and happier life. She helps her clients focus on the mind, body and soul to find the food and lifestyle choices that best support their individual needs and helps individuals to develop a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices in a holistic way to implement lasting changes that improves energy, balance and overall wellness.
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To learn more about PIAI and for a complete schedule of upcoming retreats please visit our website at www.piairetreats.com, or e-mail us at info@piairetreats.com Retreat location: Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort Curaรงao - www.santabarbararesortcuracao.com Santa Barbara Plantation, Porta Blancu, Nieuwpoort, Curaรงao / T +5999 8404434
“Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission.” This is the Indian theory of existence.
Mourning Dove (1888-1936)
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