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About Us - Welcome to the Renaissance Retreat
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 Hi, we are Fionnuala and Paul Sen, and we first met on an overland trip from London to Kathmandu in 1993. In 1994 we moved to Javea on the Costa Blanca, Spain where we have remained since.
Paul was working as a Personal Trainer in a local PT studio, when one of his clients jokingly suggested he help her control her weight by taking her home for a couple of weeks, cook for her and ban her from the foods and drinks she shouldn’t have. Having discussed the conversation, we identified a niche in the fitness and weight loss market for something more personal than boot camps; so in 2006 we launched the Renaissance Weight loss Academy which we have since renamed Renaissance Retreat.
We have been asked many times how our team came together as there is an obvious bond between us. Our clients know we are not just a group of individuals who provide a one hour workout or treatment and then leave. Our bond is one of trust and friendship that existed before Renaissance Retreat began. It allows us to give our clients the best overall experience as the training, treatments and therapies complement each other.
Finding the right team was as important as the location. Both however, already existed in our private lives.
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The Safe Haven
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At the end of 2001, Paul’s dad, also named Paul, was involved in an accident resulting in a spinal cord injury and the prospect of life in a wheelchair. Following the accident, almost nine months were spent in a spinal unit in Glasgow. Upon his return to Spain for a winter holiday in late 2002, a redesign of the villa to incorporate an indoor rehabilitation pool began. The renovated villa was later to become the perfect secluded location for Renaissance Retreat.
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Attracting a Compassionate Professional Team
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Around the same time Dr Jean Millar entered our lives. Jean became the family Doctor and mentor through the bad days. Her sympathetic but practical approach was refreshing and much appreciated. Paul decided to raise funds for Spinal Research by taking part in the London Marathons of 2003 - 2005. Francesca, who was a member of the PT studio where Paul worked, joined him in his fund raising and together they ran the 2004 Marathon. Fran also used her Rosen Method and NLP techniques on us to help us deal with the effects of the accident.
Both Gerard and Hans became part of the family fixing team as they initially came on board as Paul’s parents Physiotherapist and Osteopath respectively. Karen, our nurse, offered some respite to Paul’s Mum Maggie, by visiting a few mornings to help with Paul’s Dad. It was only natural that Rani joined the team as she had been our personal Pilates Instructor. Her professionalism mixed with her enthusiasm and sense of humour had worked for us and was guaranteed to raise spirits at the retreat.
The lovely Debra appeared in early 2007 when unfortunately Tricia our holistic therapist and family friend, had to leave the team. Debra practices Reiki and Massage and exudes compassion. Her massages have kept the family relaxed and soothed.
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A Personal Message from Paul and Fi
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When we welcome you to Renaissance, we are welcoming you to our home. The Retreat is not a clinic nor an hotel, but a friendly, safe place in which you will be treated as an individual. To ensure comfort and privacy, we limit the number of clients to Five. The trainers and therapists will join you at various times during the week according to your programme.
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Change your Lifestyle with Confidence
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All the programmes vary according to the individual, which means that no matter what your present state of health, lifestyle, fitness level, or eating habits, our team of fitness professionals will work with you to find the best solutions according to your specific needs.
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Designed with You in Mind
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The one common factor you will have with your fellow residents, is the realisation that you are ready for change in your life. You have probably lost faith in the quick-fix solutions, and are looking towards leading a healthier lifestyle in the long-term. With your commitment and our support, if a long-term solution is what you are looking for, then the Renaissance programme is designed with you in mind.
 read more about Our Ethos
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