Experts in Wellness and Transformation
Meet the Stone Lodge Team: With over 20 years of experience, our dedicated team is here to guide you through personalized training, nourishing meals, and a holistic approach to wellness. We’re passionate about helping you feel your best, achieve your goals, and unlock your full potential.
Meet the Stone Lodge Team:
Desmond Aspill
Founder of Stone Lodge Retreats
With over 30 years of experience in fitness and personal training, Desmond Aspill has dedicated his career to helping individuals transform their lives through health and wellness. Drawing from his decade-long experience running retreats in Ibiza and a strong gymnastics background, Desmond combines strength, flexibility, and balance in his approach to training.
As a certified yoga teacher, he integrates yoga and meditation into his retreats, offering a holistic pathway to both physical and mental well-being. Passionate and experienced, Desmond creates transformative experiences that inspire lasting change.
Jose De Sousa
Personal Chef
Jose brings his culinary expertise to every Stone Lodge Retreat, perfectly complementing the wellness journey. With years of experience in local Mediterranean cuisine, he creates nourishing dishes that support the training and recovery process, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
Known for his deliciously balanced meals and indulgent yet healthy desserts, Jose’s cooking is the perfect blend of flavor and function. Having worked alongside Desmond for years, he is an integral part of the retreats, ensuring every meal is a highlight of your experience.
Radha
Trainer & Retreat Chef
With a foundation in Shaolin Kung Fu, Gymnastic Strength Training, and Hatha Yoga, Radha guides guests in mobility, strength, and flexibility training. Her passion for movement and martial arts fosters balance, focus, and mind-body connection.
As a chef, Radha brings creativity and care to every meal, blending her expertise in vegetarian wholefoods with global culinary influences to craft nourishing, wholesome dishes.
Gustavo Anania
Manual Therapist & Osteopath
Gustavo specializes in osteopathy and manual therapies, with over a decade of experience. Trained in techniques like craniosacral therapy, fascia work, and therapeutic massage, he focuses on relieving muscle tension, reducing stress, and addressing back pain, sciatica, joint issues, and digestive discomfort. His treatments aim to balance and relax the body, promoting holistic well-being.
