Christina Wirth began her osteopathic journey as a physiotherapist with a deep curiosity about the human body, later earning a D.O. degree and becoming a licensed alternative practitioner. She completed advanced training in Biodynamic Osteopathy for babies and children in Germany and the USA, as well as cranial osteopathy at the Sutherland Cranial College in London. Christina’s approach focuses on identifying the root cause of concerns, supporting natural healing with minimal intervention and restoring the body’s harmony.

Kim Chan is a celebrated acupuncturist, shiatsu therapist and fertility expert with over 30 years of clinical experience in West London. Renowned for her innovative and intuitive approach, she combines treatments like acupuncture, shiatsu, myofascial release, Qi Gong and breathwork to address a wide range of health concerns, from physical injuries to emotional stress, while promoting profound relaxation and vitality. A senior lecturer and clinical supervisor at the College for Integrated Chinese Medicine, Kim developed its Qigong program and co-founded the UK’s first Chinese Medicine Gynaecology and Obstetrics Diploma, mentoring and supporting the acupuncture profession nationwide.

The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre, one of Moscow’s leading cultural institutions, is renowned for its world-class ballet and opera productions that blend Russian classical traditions with innovative contemporary works. For the first time, the theatre’s most celebrated dancers, Evgenii Zhukov, Ksenia Shevtsova, Polina Zayarnaya, Elena Solomyanko and Innokenty Yuldashev, will perform at Soneva Fushi in January. Evgenii, a leading soloist since 2018, has earned acclaim for his versatile performances in classical roles like The Nutcracker’s Prince and Albert in Giselle and his works across acclaimed contemporary projects. Ksenia, the theatre’s prima ballerina since 2019, has starred in major roles including Odette/Odile in Swan Lake and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, also making her mark as a guest artist with the Bayerisches Staatsballett in 2024. Polina, a first soloist since 2020, is known for her dynamic interpretations in both classical ballets such as Don Quixote and modern works by Jiří Kylián and Akram Khan. Elena, a leading soloist, has captivated audiences with her performances in Swan Lake and The Nutcracker while excelling in modern pieces like Wings of Wax and Suite in White. Innokenty, a principal dancer since 2023 and a graduate of the Academy of Russian Ballet named after A.Ya. Vaganova, has earned acclaim for his versatility across both iconic classical roles, such as Basilio in Don Quixote and Prince in The Nutcracker. Guests at Soneva Fushi can experience the magic of ballet with spectacular performances and specialised workshops by Evgenii Zhukov, Ksenia Shevtsova, Polina Zayarnaya, Elena Solomyanko and Innokenty Yuldashev.

Born and bred in Mumbai, Vicky’s wit and charm has a duality that is reminiscent of natural Indian spice. A foodie at heart, he is a heady cocktail of flavours, some still undefined. The initial explosive burst of personality and flair is followed through with a wild imagination, delicately layered with sensual middle notes, being excitable, entertaining, inviting, spontaneous and devilish. Through his culinary journey, Vicky taught at the White Star Chef’s Training School onboard QE2, in Manila and St. Nazaire, training over 180 chefs. Currently, Vicky consults as a Culinary Director with GIPL and conceptualises restaurant menus and food concepts for places such as Pizza Express, The Runway Project, The Market Project, The Poona Project, Ministry of Crab and Nihonbashi. He is most recently revamped The Bandra Project, which is a communal style, casual-yet-chic, all-day eatery serving global cuisine. Vicky’s travels and his knowledge of global trends have led him to develop a web series called Vicky The Gastronaut, which is streaming on his Facebook page. The series has gained over 10 million views. He has filmed in Peru and Australia and is now filming the third part of the series at Chiang Mai in Thailand.

Hailing from Italy, massage therapist Stefano holds a Master of Science in physics and is an expert in educating his clients to live with optimum health free from pain. Drawing on years of research and clinical experience in the field of manual therapies, he has developed his own unique method that focuses on re-establishing more efficient movement patterns of the human body for reducing any chronic muscle pain and for improving athletic performance – moving better, feeling better. His treatments are an effective blend of the Western techniques of Structural Integration and Neuromuscular Therapy with the myofascial lines technique of Thai massage.

As a young chef, Artem Estafiev honed his craft at Michelin-starred restaurants in St. Petersburg, Barcelona and Paris, including the famed Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice Alain Ducasse. When the esteemed restaurateur Arkady Novikov tasted his dishes, he was deeply impressed by his talents, immediately inviting him to be part of a joint project, which he named ‘Artest’ after the first letters of the chef’s name. Their combined vision for Artest has redefined fine dining in Moscow, connecting the perception of gastronomy with nature. As the executive chef, Artem works closely with local farmers and herbalists, and has a state-of-the-art lab to develop new dishes, ferment the restaurant’s own vinegars and miso, and mature fruits and vegetables to create exciting new flavours. In 2022, Artest’s Chef’s Table was awarded two stars by Russia’s Michelin Guide.  

Entrepreneur and top chef Tim Raue is one of Germany’s best-known chefs. And with good reason, because the Berliner, born in 1974, has redefined German top gastronomy and made a name for himself internationally as one of the few German chefs. For example, Tim Raue’s restaurant has not only been awarded two Michelin stars and 19.5 Gault&Millau points, as well as the title of Restaurant of the Year 2019 by Feinschmecker, but it has also occupied a permanent place on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list since 2016 – currently ranked 31st in 2021. In addition, Tim Raue is the only German chef to date to whom the world-renowned series Chef’s Table on Netflix has dedicated its own episode, and you can also watch him on MagentaTV in his own series HERR RAUE REIST! SO SCHMECKT DIE WELT on his gastronomic discovery tour around the globe. Tim Raue has also established a firm place for himself on German television: He regularly appears in front of the camera on the hit VOX show Kitchen Impossible and is a jury member on the SAT1 programme The Taste. In the past 15 years, Raue has also published four books – including the autobiography “Ich weiß, was Hunger ist“ and the cookbook “My Way“. In addition to his work as a star chef, Tim Raue is also active as an entrepreneur. For this activity, he was named „Restaurateur of the Year 2014“ by the renowned gourmet guide Gault&Millau. Raue himself says: “With the TIM RAUE restaurant, I have fulfilled a lifelong dream – but my other projects mean culinary freedom for me and the opportunity to fully live out my many ideas with the help of my chefs.“ He already operated restaurants in Dubai and a Michelin starred Pop-up in Switzerland. In his role as culinary consultant, he, therefore, oversees now the Brasserie Colette Tim Raue in Munich, Constance and Berlin as well as Villa Kellermann in Potsdam. In 2016, he also created the Asian restaurant concept HANAMI by Tim Raue on TUI Mein Schiff 5, which has since opened on three other ships in the fleet.