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It’s all about Health, Well-being and Vitality
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 Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort on the beautiful island of SPA, HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM
Curaรงao. 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.
Origins
Our staff
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.
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 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 hotel and great tasting meals prepared according to PIAI’s nutritional guidelines. 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.
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 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 and walking and hiking trails.
Health Retreat
Sport Retreat
Seminar 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.
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.
The seminar 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.
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 hour at the end of the day, are included.
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 Curaçao - www.santabarbararesortcuracao.com Santa Barbara Plantation, Porta Blancu, Nieuwpoort, Curaçao / T +5999 8404434
Rudolf de Wit
Lilian Nicolaas-Eleonora
Mirza Charlemagne Tjong Ayong
Director of PIAI Institute
Director of Corporate Wellness
Catering Manager (Local Market) of the Santa Barbara Beach Resort Curacao
T +5999 7371032 / +5999 6677258 rudolf@piairetreats.com
T +5999 5262294 lilian@piairetreats.com
T +5999 8404434 mtjongayong@sbrcuracao.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 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
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.
“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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