A committed team for your health

Sports and sleep physician, trained at the Centre d’Etudes et de Recherches de Médecine Aérospatiale, former head of clinic at the Hôpitaux de Paris, he practices at the Hôtel-Dieu Sleep Centre (Université Paris V). An INSEAD alumnus, he founded the Institut Biomédical Sport et Vie in the 1990s, developing "Health and Performance" programmes for major international groups. For over 30 years, he has been conducting applied research in F1, sailing, space and the Olympic Games. A consultant to executive committees, since 2007 he has headed the European Sleep Center, specialising in the management of sleep disorders for individuals and companies. He is the originator of our concept based on the 4 pillars of health, as well as the creation of the Scientific & Ethical Committee (SEC).

Julien Louis holds a PhD in exercise physiology and is a professor of nutrition and sports physiology at Liverpool John Moores University. As an associate researcher at INSEP, he specialises in training, nutrition and recovery strategies for athlete performance and ageing. A consultant to top-level structures for over ten years, he is now a nutritionist for the Décathlon-AG2R cycling team, after having worked with Liverpool FC, LOSC, the French Football Federation and several Olympic committees.

A sports and aeronautical physician, Edith worked as a military physician in France for over thirty years. Today a consultant, trainer, therapist and coach, she is trained in sophrology, medical hypnosis and neurocognitive and behavioural approaches. She is the founder of the TOP© (Techniques d’Optimisation du Potentiel) method, developed in the 1990s to strengthen the mental capacities of professionals facing demanding environments: managers, sportsmen and women, soldiers, patients, etc. She supervises TOP® training in companies and specialist environments, and works in a variety of contexts: armies, sports federations, universities, airlines. Her expertise covers stress management, fatigue prevention, humanistic management and change management. She also holds a doctorate in medicine, a Certificate of Specialised Studies in biology and sports medicine, and a master's degree in Science and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities.

With a PhD in sports science (University of Paris), specialising in the recovery of top-level athletes, Anis worked for over five years as a sports scientist at INSEP (France), before becoming a physical trainer at Football Club de Lorient in France. He works as a consultant with several French sports federations (rugby, tennis, football, athletics), with expertise in the individualisation and optimisation of recovery, in particular through the use of cold and the improvement of sleep. A former top-level footballer in the youth categories, he combines practical experience and scientific expertise to support athletes in their performance and well-being.

Jean-Philippe Jacques is a certified MBSR instructor and founder of Ressource Mindfulness in Geneva. With a doctorate in pharmacy and molecular biology, he has over 25 years of experience in meditation and Taichi Chuan. Today, he uses his expertise to develop mindfulness programmes for health, training and wellbeing.

A physician specialising in sleep disorders, Geoffroy began his career at the Sleep and Vigilance Centre of the Hôtel-Dieu in Paris, where he worked from 2017 to 2019. There, he conducted research into the application of artificial intelligence to the analysis of sleep examinations, particularly in the context of chronic insomnia. Since 2019, he has been Head of Clinic at the Sleep Investigation and Research Centre (CIRS) at the CHUV in Lausanne. His work focuses on the links between sleep disorders and chronic pathologies, with a particular interest in chronic insomnia and sleep-related breathing disorders. Clinically, he manages all sleep disorders, supervises trainee doctors and co-facilitates cognitive and behavioural therapy groups for insomnia.

Richard is the originator of Wellnest Retreats and its current director. Previously, he was an international finance professional for 25 years. He worked between Europe and Asia before returning to Geneva in 2010. To manage an intense pace, he relied on four essential pillars: physical activity, nutrition, meditation and sleep, which gave him the resources to cope with a stroke at the age of 38. An entrepreneur at heart, he has created several companies in France, Switzerland and Sri Lanka, including a boutique hotel & spa in 2011. In 2020, he decided to devote himself fully to Wellnest Retreats, a project that reflects his vision of an activity dedicated to health prevention and physical and mental resilience. His objective: to promote a lifestyle that preserves the health of active people to as many people as possible.

Alain is Chief Marketing Officer of Wellnest Retreats and founder of the Geneva-based marketing strategy agency BeOnPerf.ch, with nearly 30 years of experience in marketing and sales. Former marketing director, then director of direct sales and customer service at Air France-KLM for several markets, he managed the digital marketing of both companies in his region, including Switzerland, before putting this experience at the service of BeOnPerf's clients. He specialises in customer acquisition, go-to-market, retention, growth hacking and technological innovation strategies in his field, including AI. A business creator and teacher at ESM Geneva, he shares his passion for entrepreneurship and the transmission of knowledge within Wellnest Retreats. He defines the marketing strategy and contributes to the company's commercial development.

Eva is responsible for events at Wellnest Retreats. A graduate of the Geneva Hotel School and the Geneva University of Applied Sciences, she combines expertise in event management with a keen eye for detail acquired in the hospitality industry. Convinced that well-being is a driver of performance and fulfillment, she dedicated her bachelor's thesis to the economic and social impact of corporate health programmes. At Wellnest Retreats, she designs and coordinates unique experiences around the four pillars: physical activity, nutrition, mental health and sleep, and actively participates in the company's development to offer organisations moments of transformation and cohesion.

Swen is an entrepreneur and manager of Smart Mind Sàrl, a company specialising in accounting and administrative management in Geneva. With over 15 years of experience in providing financial and tax support to companies, he has developed recognised expertise in bringing structure and reliability to organisations. Attentive to detail and driven by a sense of service, he implements simple and effective solutions to ensure sustainable management. At Wellnest Retreats, he is the reference accounting partner, guaranteeing the financial solidity necessary for the development of projects.