About Us

We are a wellness retreat dedicated to helping individuals heal, rebalance, detoxify, and regenerate their bodies and minds. Located in a tranquil and nurturing environment, we provide a haven for those seeking to step away from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with their inner vitality. Through personalized care and advanced holistic treatments, we empower our guests to achieve profound transformation, fostering long-lasting health and wellness. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to guiding you on a journey toward renewal, balance, and a more vibrant life.

"Cherish Wellness" at Swallow Gardens was founded by Tia Williams and international doctor, Dr Enyiegbulam . Together they imbibe decades of experience in the health and wellness field. Tiamara, a trained Breathworker, healer, Personal Coach and TV producer, co-owned health stores in Christchurch New Zealand for many years. Dr Enyiegbulam decided very early in his career to practise natural medicine and had a thriving Advanced Diagnostic and Natural Health Clinic in Spain before moving to New Zealand.

Dario Proano is our resident Ecuadorian healer and Cherish Wellness Guide.

Dario's healing presence will bring you peace and tranquility and guide you through your wellness retreat. Dario was born and raised in Ecuador and for decades served people in developing a relationship with the earth at his Eco retreat in the dry forest of coastal Ecuador.  Dario has a deep understanding of healing the body with food and plants and has spent a lot of time in the Amazon Jungle with the Waiorani people learning their ways.

Nicola Mears Proano, Swallow Gardens clinic guide has been director of the Rio Muchacho eco farm for three decades where she introduced thousands of visitors to organics.

She has worked the past three years as a Wellness Lifestyle Guide. Guiding people through making useful adjustments to their lifestyle and diet to assist healing in the body.