Amy Buck is a certified Pilates and yoga instructor, postural specialist, and founder of ALIGN Holistic Fitness. Teaching since 1995, she holds multiple certifications in movement and anatomy, including Somatics, Neuromechanics, and Gyrokinesis.

Creator of The Align Approach, she leads wellness programs at luxury resorts from Bali to the Caribbean, driven by a passion for mindful movement and lasting well-being.

Dr. Fabio Massimo Paciucci is a certified Transformational Breath Facilitator and Hatha Yoga instructor specializing in holistic wellness. Integrating Reiki, ancient Russian shamanic traditions, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, he clears energetic blockages and addresses the emotional roots of physiological imbalances.

His program blends acupuncture, gua sha, cupping, moxibustion, Reiki, breathwork, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), alongside regenerative facial therapies. Focused on balance, mindfulness, and renewal, his approach empowers individuals to restore and sustain optimal well-being.

Alex is a highly-trained Bodywork Therapist specializing in Dien Chan Facial Reflexology. After completing a degree in Acupuncture in 2011, he undertook clinical internships at the Institute of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine in Saigon, where he first learnt about Dien Chan.

Passionate about helping people achieve optimum health and wellbeing, he studied in a wide range of therapeutic modalities from Tui-Na to Thai Massage, Deep Tissue to Qigong. His signature Dien Chan treatment releases the hidden tension and emotional stress that builds up in the background of busy modern lifestyles.

Paris-born Nico de Soto began bartending in 2005, training in classic cocktails. After honing his craft in Melbourne, he returned to Paris, working at China Club, Mama Shelter, and the Experimental Cocktail Club.

In 2010, he helped launch Dram and PKNY in New York before becoming head mixologist for the Experimental Group, opening award-winning bars in London and New York. He later worked at 69 Colebrooke Row and Happiness Forgets in London before opening Mace in New York (2015), Danico in Paris (2016), Kaido in Miami (2018), and Wacky Wombat in London (2023). In 2024, he launched Kota, a pandan liqueur.

Inspired by travel and cuisine, Nico uses modern techniques like sous-vide, centrifugation, and rotovap distillation to craft unique flavors.

Emilie, a native of Norway, offers a wealth of expertise in wellness and health cultivated through her global adventures. With a foundation in Osteopathic Medicine and a specialization in women’s health, Emilie provides a holistic approach to well-being.

Her extensive experience in yoga and yogic philosophy spans over 17 years, making her a trusted guide in the realm of mindfulness and physical well-being. Through her tailored sessions and immersive retreat experiences, Emilie offers women and men alike, not just rejuvenation but also profound self-discovery. With a focus on biomechanics, neurology, and the spiritual essence of yoga, Emilie’s teachings foster deep connections between your mind, body, and spirit, providing a transformative journey for those seekers of wellbeing and rejuvenation.

Having worked for 15 years as a physiotherapist and strength conditioning coach for elite athletes, teams and even ex-special forces soldiers, Cody has a strong knowledge when it comes to sport specific training and treatments. Cody has a holistic approach to fitness with a firm belief in movement being the medicine. He personally competes in CrossFit and Hyrox competitions but also coaches bodybuilding and toning classes, so is versatile in his approach.

Hands on treatments can consist of physiotherapy assessment/treatment, injury rehabilitation, dry needling and sports massage. Whether you want to build, burn, rehab or recharge, he can create a treatment that is specific to you.

Having been on his spiritual journey since his teen years, Phil has worked as a healer, practitioner and a facilitator of change for more than 20 years.

As a gifted healer offering his exceptional talents and a magnitude of skills to bring, fast, effective and lasting change, he specialises in guiding you beyond trauma, outdated belief systems and negative emotions.

Phil offers you an opportunity to find freedom, confidence, a deep connection with Self and increased peace.

Jason is a world-famous photographer with a long association and history with NIHI Sumba, from both a personal and professional perspective.

He is considered to be one of the most respected and prolific photographers in surfing and his photography has been seen in every major surf magazine working with the best surfers in the world. His work is celebrated by NIHI’s longtime guests, who have become his friends.

Offering a unique tailor-made photographic and video experience, he can capture your stay in Sumba creating memories that you’ll never forget: surfing, water sports, portraits, riding and swimming with horses and other activities during your stay.

Jason Wolcott, the world-renowned ocean sports photographer, has been behind the camera for over two and a half decades. Gracing more than 55 magazines covers and having 10,000+ images published in the water sports and travel genre makes him one of the most accomplished photographers in the action sports world.

His keen eye for visual perfection and innate ability to weave a story with words and photos showcases his talents as a creative Swiss army knife. In addition to that, he is also an acclaimed landscape, travel, and fine art photographer, as well as a videographer and aerial cinematographer.