He holds a number of international certifications in fitness, nutrition and holistic lifestyle. As a high performance exercise specialist, he knows how to maximize results to elicit the best from beginner to elite athletes. Internationally, Reza has spent several seasons as a head fitness specialist, trainer and nutrition & lifestyle consultant at resorts in the UK and Europe.With an engineering degree from Toronto, 9 years experience in the corporate world, and CEO of a respected international nutrition supplement company, Reza understands the stress involved in a professional lifestyle. His approach will teach you how to manage and balance your energy to create a lifestyle that is right for you.

After running a tourism company in the Algarve for over five years planning nature oriented holidays, Susana joins Reza in creating purescapes. As your Leader in Nature, Susana will show you how to integrate nature’s beauty and tranquility into your life and educate you on balancing your personal needs with the needs of the environment around you. Susana’s passions are sustainable tourism, tour planning and lecturing to university students about nature tourism and marine biology.
Susana is an avid swimmer and runner and loves beach volleyball and cycling.

He is currently obtaining his degree in Sport Coaching and Performance at Hull University in England, and he also holds certifications in corrective exercise, holistic lifestyle coaching, and currently works as a CHEK practitioner and exercise coach. In the past he has brought clients great success in creating specific sport exercise programs, correcting movement patterns, and attending to various spinal pathologies. A man with many interests, he currently plays in his university's rugby and hockey team, and loves acting, art, and photography.

Tracey is specialised in working with athletes and injured populations and is especially strong in endurance sports and group training - building challenging, stimulating programs to meet every need. She is a fully trained and licensed Kinesiologist, formerly holding the position of Head Therapist with The Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, England, as well as a Primary Care Paramedic in Toronto, Canada. Tracey is very excited to be bringing her formidable training and talents to our retreats and is looking forward to the challenge of producing the best in each and every one of you.

Holding a degree in Dietetics from the University of Wisconsin, U.S.A. that has been enhanced by a number of additional nutrition certifications she promotes nutritional principles that are designed to honor your body's unique, individual wisdom and specific needs.  As a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach, she emphasizes the philosophy that ideal nutrition is not 'one size fits all' - and with education and encouragement during your stay, she will help broaden your horizons about the best choices for you. She is passionate about helping others experience a greater degree of health and true freedom
in their daily choices. Melissa owns a nutrition, exercise, and life coaching business in Madison and she loves all kinds of outdoor activities - especially tennis!

Greg is an instructor at University of Toronto’s Department of Physiology and Faculty of Physical Education and Health, teaches at the Canadian Sport Centre’s National Coaching Institute and has published numerous research articles on improving performance in elite athletes.
As the exercise physiologist for the Canadian Sport Centre, he works closely with Canadian National Team athletes in the area of physiological performance enhancement.
His athletes have won numerous medals at Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Olympic Games.
He is a former international level competitive swimmer, has won a national championship in water polo, has twice completed the world's toughest marathon 600 miles north of the Arctic Circle at Nanisivik, Nunavut, Canada, and recently completed the 10,500 km Tour D'Afrique bike race.

including professional and amateur athletes and leaders of industry, Adrian is in high demand for his technical expertise and his ability to share this knowledge with you.
A background in Physical and Health Education, from the University of Toronto, continuing education with the C.H.E.K. Institute of California (Golf Biomechanics) and the Institute of Human Performance of Florida, he has forged a philosophy of training that will help you improve many aspects of your life.  Something as simple as improving your golf handicap to helping you achieve greater self esteem, Adrian will ensure that you will find the best in yourself.