About Joan
With over 25 years of experience in healing, bodywork, and sports instruction, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a calm, conscious presence to my massage sessions, yoga lessons, retreats, and ski guiding days.
My journey began at a young age, driven by a passion for riding mountains and waves, skiing, and surfing—interests that remain vibrant today. I became a fully qualified ski instructor and have been a member of the I.S.I.A. since 1998. Based in Gstaad since 2012, I offer my services here as a private ski and snowboard instructor, as well as a snowshoe and ski tour guide.
I trained as a Massage Therapist in 1988 in Barcelona. My studies extended to working with Jean Louis Jacket, an osteopath and my mentor in bodywork and massage, as well as Pichest Boonthumme, a master of Thai massage.
My love for yoga led me to study with A.G. Mohan, a disciple of the legendary yoga master Sri T. Krishnamacharya, along with his wife Indra and their son Ganesh Mohan. I completed my yoga teacher training with them in 2007 and 2013.
Today, I share yoga and guide retreats under the umbrella of Svastha Yoga. My approach integrates my life experiences and further studies in Metaphysics with David Topi, Active Dreaming with Robert Moss, and Trauma with Merete Brantbjerg, creating a unique and holistic practice.