The Retreat Team
Olivia Seck
Mother of 4, holistic pregnancy and family coach, hypnobirthing teacher, doula and doula trainer.
Olivia has supported women and families for over 2 decades. She founded, and now co-runs, the Totnes Radiant Mama group (formerly the Totnes Birth Hub) in 2011 - a space for mothers to gather and receive support, nurturing and info during pregnancy and the first 9 months. As well as offering one to one sessions and small groups in Devon and by phone or Skype internationally, Olivia runs coaching retreats for mothers in beautiful locations. She lives near Totnes in Devon with her family and two cats.
Jolie Compton
'Dare to Rest' Yoga Nidra Meditation facilitator, EFT Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner and Birth Doula.
Jolie has spent the last decade working with women and families as a Birth Doula, mentor, holistic therapist and 'Dare to Rest' Yoga Nidra meditation facilitator. She has also spent time exploring themes of intimacy sexuality and relationship through her ongoing work with sexuality coach Kalindi Jordan.
She is a natural listener and facilitator, and offers intimate, emotional and practical support for women at different phases of their lives through one to one sessions and Yoga Nidra Meditation sessions, and birth work.
Jolie is from Salisbury in Wiltshire and is a mother of two little boys aged 5 and 11
Uma Yogini Oliver
Uma has been working in the field of wellbeing for 20yrs, specialising in therapeutic yoga and holistic therapies. Women's wellbeing through the lifecycles has been an area of interest for some time with pregnancy, postnatal and womb focus, as well as Ayurveda, transforming energy and therapeutic practices.. Uma will be offering her very relaxing massages (at extra cost).
Helen Yeomans
Choir director and composer
Helen Yeomans is the founder and leader of Glorious Chorus. She writes and/or arranges all the songs that the choir sings and runs workshops around the UK and abroad teaching her award-winning compositions.
Helen is also the director of Thula Mama, teaching songs to mothers and babies, and has franchised groups around the UK.
Charlotte Etridge
Chef and massage therapist
With over 20 years of professional cooking experience, Charlotte offers extremely tasty and nourishing food which is always tailored specifically to the event she is cooking for. She creates a homely atmosphere in the kitchen whilst providing top-quality, wholesome and nutritious food for all.
Florence Seck
Wellness event manager and nutritional therapy student
Florence is a wellness advocate, retreat/events organiser and sustainable model. Currently training in nutritional therapy, Florence has a special interest in mental health and stress management. Combining her passions in mindfulness and nutrition, she has a refreshing and authentic approach to helping fit healthy habits into busy lifestyles.