The Art of Healing
Two paths, one vision—honoring the cracks that make us whole.
Our Purpose
In a world that moves too fast, where broken things are often discarded and imperfections hidden, we created Kintsugi Lifestyle—a sanctuary rooted in the ancient Japanese art of embracing what is cracked, weathered, and beautifully imperfect.
Like the golden seams that mend broken pottery, we believe healing doesn’t come from erasing our scars, but from honoring them as part of our story. Our work is to guide you back to yourself—to slow down, to awaken awareness, and to discover the quiet strength that lives within your vulnerability.
We offer a sacred space in the heart of Sweden’s natural beauty, where transformation unfolds through gentle practices, ancient wisdom, and the courage to grow through softness rather than force. Here, you don’t fix what’s broken—you illuminate it. You learn to see your cracks not as flaws, but as the very places where your light enters.
What we believe
We believe that true healing begins when we honor our scars as part of who we are. In a world that often hides brokenness, we imagine a future where people grow through softness and courage—where connecting with ourselves and others allows us to uncover our own gold. In that discovery, we deepen our bond not just with who we are, but with life as a whole.
This is the essence of Kintsugi: transformation through acceptance, beauty through brokenness, and wholeness through embracing every crack along the way.
Who we are
We are Colinda (1965) and Renée (1967)—two Dutch-born practitioners who have dedicated years to helping people elevate their overall wellbeing. What began as separate paths in healing and transformation has woven together into a unified vision: creating a sanctuary where others can step away from daily demands and reconnect with their deepest selves.
Colinda is an Orthomolecular Epigenetic Therapist, Classical Shiatsu Therapist, and Do-In yoga instructor, with comprehensive training in both Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine according to Plato standards. Since 2007, through her practice—Praktijk de Vijf Elementen (Practice of the Five Elements)—she has guided countless clients through diverse health challenges and unexplained conditions, bringing breadth of knowledge and depth of insight to the complexities of human health.
Renée’s journey began in marketing, evolved through certification as a golf instructor and coach, and deepened into life coaching. His unique path has given him profound understanding of human motivation, transformation, and the art of guiding others toward their authentic power.
Together, we form a cohesive team that seamlessly complements one another, offering a comprehensive range of therapies and approaches designed to enhance life’s quality and meaning. Our combined expertise spans the practical and the mystical, the physical and the energetic, the Eastern and the Western—all integrated with one purpose: supporting your journey toward wholeness.
Our shared dream has taken root in the stunning natural landscape of Dalarna, the heart of Sweden, where we’ve established our retreat center. Here, we offer a safe haven for anyone feeling the call to step away from daily pressures—whether seeking restoration, deeper self-development, or simply space to breathe and be. We hold a broad spectrum of insights, practices, and tools, and it is our honor to share them in service of your transformation.
It is our deepest wish to welcome you soon and guide you in becoming the most authentic, whole version of yourself.
colinda
Co-Founder & Integrative Therapist
Colinda is a highly qualified systems therapist who bridges Eastern and Western healing traditions with rare depth and expertise. With higher professional education (HBO) in three distinct disciplines—Eastern Natural Medicine as a Classical Shiatsu Therapist, Western Medicine as a Paramedical Therapist, and a 4-year HBO degree as an Orthomolecular Therapist—she brings a truly integrative approach to healthcare.
Specializing in chronic and unexplained health conditions, Colinda has dedicated over 20 years to helping individuals overcome challenges that often leave them feeling frustrated and unheard. Her practice is grounded in the Five Elements principle of Chinese medicine, recognizing the interconnected cycles within the body and nature. She examines health at its most fundamental level—from lifestyle and environmental factors down to DNA—creating personalized protocols that address root causes rather than merely symptoms.
With over 15 years as a certified Do-In teacher, Colinda brings another profound dimension to her work. Do-In is far more than yoga—it’s an ancient Eastern movement practice originating from Shiatsu therapy that activates the body’s energy systems, working with meridians and incorporating seasonal rhythms according to Chinese medical principles.
Through Classical Shiatsu, she works with the body’s energetic meridians to release blockages and restore vitality. Her orthomolecular approach fine-tunes biochemistry through targeted interventions. With Bio Resonance and Hunter technology, she addresses imbalances at the cellular level. Each treatment is carefully tailored—no two sessions are alike.
Together with Renée, Colinda has created Kintsugi Lifestyle as a sanctuary for those seeking transformation through the wisdom of both ancient healing traditions and modern scientific understanding—where healing comes from honoring the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.
Renée
Co-Founder & Transformational Coach
Renée is a natural-born coach whose life’s work centers on a powerful truth: when you embrace complete self-acceptance and discover your wholeness, personal transformation becomes inevitable. After an extensive marketing career, he answered a deeper calling—to help others discover and live from their authentic power.
Certified as a Golf Professional Teacher in 2012 and a Life Coach through Transformation Academy in 2017, Renée brings both intuitive wisdom and structured expertise to his transformative work. His philosophy is revolutionary yet simple: life is makeable. You are not a passive recipient of circumstances but an active creator of your reality.
What makes Renée’s coaching truly distinctive is his ability to work through multiple dimensions—traditional one-on-one sessions, group workshops, and connections through the quantum field that transcend physical proximity. He perceives and addresses patterns at their energetic roots, facilitating shifts that honor both the practical and the mystical.
During Kintsugi retreats, Renée serves as the essential force that holds space for transformation. Through Tai Chi, he teaches participants to harmonize body and energy. In meditation guidance, particularly within the copper pyramid, he helps individuals access profound states of consciousness and spiritual insight. His presence creates the container where deep healing can unfold.
Whether you’re seeking to break free from limiting patterns, reclaim your personal power, or remember your inherent wholeness, Renée offers the guidance and tools to support your journey toward living authentically from your inner power.
begin your journey
Whether you’re seeking deep transformation through our retreats, professional certification in Shiatsu, or the gentle practice of Do-In yoga, we invite you to explore what calls to you. Every path leads back to the same truth: you are already whole.
