Our marbella people interview today is with Louise Van der Velde.
So Louise, What do you do for a living?
Louise Van der Velde is a Master Trainer of therapies and a relationship therapy expert, she has worked with hundreds of couples and has been providing training over the last 15 years in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and modern psychology.
Louise has advanced training in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and is a Reiki, Dru Yoga and Tantric sex teacher. She has very fast results in healing the deep issues that couples face. Now a regular face on our TV screens as the Relationship Transformer and more recently The Love Doctor of GMTV. Her signature treatment “The Transformation”, when coupled with her psychic abilities, enables her to bring about complete changes of behaviour in people in record breaking times.
What made you move to the Costa del Sol?
Been in the Costa Blanca for 12 years, that and commuting to London too much made it the obvious move as many of my London Harley Street Clients also have places in the Costa del Sol
Tell us your greatest business or personal accomplishment?
I used to have 400 people work for my nationwide company this was my first company we supplied models for the races, football, Grand Prix. Everything from promoting rise crispy bars to holding the flags for the grand prix pole position. On a good day we had all 400 out at different venues through out the UK. Since I have spend 10 years running Drs practices in the UK and Spain. Attending public speaking events and have had many TV appearances.
Now I am helping to run Living Well Marbella, the best wellbeing event to hit marbella.
Why would you recommend the Costa del Sol for business and Lifestyle?
The balance of life is Key here. Work life balance is easy as it is acceptable to take an afternoon break or just work mornings, and forget working in the summer. I always have a holiday for two months as does everyone else!
If you could change one thing about Spain, what would it be?
Getting things done from the Spanish side takes too long. They need papers for everything and companies like the electricity companies are living in the dark ages.
Describe yourself in 3 words
Dynamic, powerful and fun loving.
What is your favourite Restaurant and Why?
The Marbella Club and MC Cafe, It’s homely and the entertainment has really stepped up a gear lately.
What is the last film you saw at the Cinema or DVD?
It’s Christmas! So it was Charley and the chocolate factory.
What advice would you give to someone moving to Spain?
Rent first, check out all the areas, work wise attend the networking events (and sites like this!) as net working is what its all about and it’s a tight circle to break into.
Name one other business you would recommend on the Costa Del Sol and why?
Body Works. They offer some very innovative treatments and are ahead of their time with diagnostics.
Shameless Self Promotion
Living Well Exhibition 2011
There is a fantastic two day exhibition, with over 80 workshops and stands, to be held at the Puente Romano Hotel on the 5th and 6th of February. Living Well Marbella will be offering members of the public the chance to meet and learn from the very best experts in Living Well.
As well as having a fun packed day for all the family, there will be workshops offered by the world’s leading experts in mind and body health.
There will also be great live entertainment running throughout both days
On Saturday night there will be a celebrity dinner to raise money for Cudeca and Meningitis UK.
Tickets are ONLY 5€ and kids get in for FREE.
What to expect:
• Wellbeing and fun in all its forms.
• 5 star surroundings of Puente Romano Hotel.
• Massive publications and press releases leading up to the event.
• Entertainment and fun for all the family.
• Mind, Body and Spirit.
• Juices and health food.
• Massage chairs.
• Free treatments and therapies for all!
• Free samples.
• Massive Discounts on health products.
• Valentine’s Day theme.
What type of business will be there?
• Doctors, Dentists, Clinics,
• Cosmetic Companies, Herbal Life Products,
• The Body Shop, complimentary Therapies,
• Mind, Body and Soul Businesses,
• Retreats, holistic and bio shops,
• Healers, astrologist, psychics
• Yoga & Pilates teachers, Gyms,
• Charities: Cudeca, Meningitis UK, Kidney Cancer
• Radio , all the press, Celebrities,
All of our members are committed to being the very best they can be, keeping up to date as well as sharing balancing treatments between each other. Every single professional comes highly recommended.
Our website also acts as “word of mouth” for the public and health professionals of the Costa del Sol: if they are the best you will find them on here. All our therapists are handpicked for their outstanding abilities, screened and checked by us so you, the client, can relax knowing you are in the very best hands for all aspects of your healthcare.
