Gloria Isabel Ruiz Henao, known as ‘Isa’, harnesses the wisdom and sensitivity of horses, creating spaces of deep transformation, healing and reconnection. In partnership with NIHI’s Sandalwood Stables, Isa will offer curated experiences including equine connection and meditation with our beautiful Sandalwood horses.

Su is a Balinese healer rooted in the island’s spiritual traditions. Through mantra, Reiki, and guided meditation, he helps release tension, clear blockages, and restore emotional balance.

Trained in sports massage, trigger point therapy, and tissue dysfunction, with advanced certifications in cupping, dry needling, and pain management from Malaysia and the UAE, he blends modern bodywork with ancient wisdom. As a certified ACE personal trainer and international yoga instructor, he integrates movement and mindful awareness for lasting results.

With global experience in wellness resorts, cruise ships, and hospitals, Su offers holistic treatments that ease pain, restore balance, and awaken the body’s natural healing intelligence.

Paula is a yoga and movement teacher from Gran Canaria, Spain, and the creator of TConcept – a holistic method that integrates movement, mindfulness and inner reflection. Her approach blends strength, presence and emotional awareness, offering a grounded and intuitive experience for deeper internal connection

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.

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.

Beginning his culinary journey in Osaka at the age of 16, Chef Shugo Kokado is the Executive Chef and Instructor at Buddha Bellies Cooking School Tokyo, with deep mastery in sushi and kappo, the traditional Japanese multi-course dining art. A globally sought-after sushi consultant and private chef, his expertise was instrumental in shaping Kaboku as NIHI Sumba’s intimate omakase restaurant. This festive season, Chef Shugo leads a limited omakase residency at NIHI, welcoming just eight guests per seating to experience a chef-guided journey through premium Japanese ingredients, seasonal produce, and the finest Sumbanese seafood, with curated lunch and dinner menus.