Friends We Recommend
These are people, teachers and organizations we know personally and are happy to recommend. Over the years, many of them have become good friends, and we value the sincerity, skill and care they bring to their work. If something here resonates with you, we encourage you to explore their work directly.
Transactional Analysis
Dr. Christian brings decades of counseling experience together with a calm, practical way of working with people. We value his ability to bring clarity into difficult conversations, relationships and conflicts without making things unnecessarily complicated. His guidance is thoughtful, structured and compassionate, and we recommend him with confidence.
Ayurveda and Thai Medicine
Dr. Choosri combines extensive knowledge of Thai Traditional Medicine and Ayurveda with a genuinely warm and caring presence. What we appreciate most is the attention and humanity she brings to her work. She is highly experienced, deeply committed to her field, and someone we are very happy to recommend.
Discover Mind
Adam’s approach to meditation has always stood out to us for its seriousness, clarity and lack of unnecessary decoration. Discover Mind offers a direct path into traditional contemplative practice that remains practical and accessible. For anyone who wants to understand meditation more deeply, this is a resource we value highly.
Discover your MindDiscover Taiji
Discover Taiji offers a highly disciplined and authentic approach to traditional Taiji. Adam Mizner’s sincerity, integrity and devotion to the path are exceptional, and this is reflected in the clarity and depth of his teaching. We highly recommend his system to anyone seriously interested in genuine internal practice.
Discover TaijiShima Healing Institute
Shima has created something very special on Koh Yao Noi. Their commitment to traditional healing practices feels sincere, respectful and grounded, and the atmosphere supports serious learning without unnecessary show. We have a lot of appreciation for their work and gladly recommend the institute to interested students.
Discover ShimaMind Over Chatter
Mind Over Chatter is hosted by our good friend Emaad Akhtar, whom we have known since 2022 through our retreats. His podcast features thoughtful conversations with people from the fields of health, wellbeing and spiritual practice. We also enjoyed joining him for an episode in January 2026 and gladly recommend his work.
Dr. Gerald Tur
Dr. Gerald has helped people in Phuket for many years with a practical, hands-on approach to musculoskeletal problems. His work focuses on chiropractic and osteopathic techniques, and we especially appreciate his straightforward and caring manner. For back pain and related issues, he is someone we trust and happily recommend.
Visit Dr. GeraldHealing Washington
Gavin’s work is marked by a rare combination of presence, sincerity and genuine care. We have seen the depth of his commitment over the years, both personally and professionally. He listens carefully and works with great integrity, and we warmly recommend him to anyone seeking meaningful therapeutic support.
Healing WashingtonAndaman Wellness
Working with Andaman Wellness has always been easy and pleasant. Their team is professional, attentive and genuinely concerned with the wellbeing of guests. They understand the practical needs of retreats and wellness events very well, and we are always comfortable recommending them for reliable support in Phuket.
Visit ThemKim White Yoga
Kim is one of those teachers whose experience becomes obvious in the way she works with each individual student. Her teaching is gentle, precise and deeply attentive. She brings warmth and intelligence to yoga practice, and we gladly recommend her to anyone looking for thoughtful and experienced guidance.
Learn YogaVisit our Friends
Many of the people and organizations on this page have been part of our lives for years. Some are based in Phuket, while others teach and work internationally. If you have any questions or would like help finding the right person or program, feel free to contact us.
