Established in 2017, Deia Retreats aims to provide outstanding retreat facilities and support for international teachers, therapists and facilitators in various fields of holistic health, wellness, creativity and wisdom traditions.
Meet The Team
Jane Winterbottom
Combining a successful career in the music industry as DJ, sound engineer and song writer with her dedication to Holistic Health and Wellbeing Jane is the founder and owner of both Deia Holistic Centre and Deia Retreats. She has created an exceptional environment for a wide range of holistic treatments, courses, workshops and retreats. Jane herself is a certified Kinesiologist and has also studied and integrated many other therapies including naturopathy, food intolerance testing, nutrition, homeopathy, Bach Flower Formulas, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Namprudipad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET). She is committed to supporting the body´s natural ability to heal combining ancient healing wisdom with cutting edge modern holistic methods. She has a particular interest in the power of sound healing.
Desiree Wardle
Desiree Wardle is the Program Co-ordinator for Deia Retreats. Formerly a full-time proprietor of two successful businesses before becoming a teacher of Art, Literature and Language in secondary schools, F.E colleges and a mentor for university scholars . Being extensively travelled, she has worked with a wide and varied spectrum of age groups and learning styles – both in the UK and the Third World. In addition, she has worked in hospital-based environments delivering therapeutic methods for emotional healing and recuperation.
Within her field of experience, Desiree continues to write materials and devise educational programs for world heritage, cultural and national visitor sites. She retains a huge passion for nature, alternative therapies and healthy living. Therein, she thrives in the great outdoors; loves exploring and is forever ready to tread new grounds. In addition, Desiree remains a keen advocate of culture and the arts. Harmony, tranquillity and a huge appetite for spiritual well-being remain integral to her world.
