She serves as the proud founder of Soul and Skin Wellness, a rising boutique wellness studio based in the UAE.
There are two sets of people in this world. One is who believes in blindly following the traditional methods and the crowd for building their career, and the other is who believes in carving their own unique path to growth and success by walking unconventional roads and making bold choices and decisions to ultimately reach their desired destination in their careers and lives. This is definitely easier said than done, but there are a few people and professionals working across industries of the world who have done even that and have stunned people around them in ways more than one. It is essential to put more light on the successes of these professionals, who go ahead in inspiring others greatly, just like Zelmaré Viljoen has done in the sports, recreation and wellness industry in the UAE.
Zelmaré Viljoen stands tall and unique as a one-of-a-kind trainer in the field. She was born in South Africa and studied interior designing, but she soon realized it was not her calling. Later, she discovered how helping people made her the happiest, and for the love of sports, alternative healing methods and music, she dived deep into the world of Yoga, Pilates and Sound Healing. Today, she is a Master Trainer with TechnoGym in UAE and also an “entertainer” on their global workout and wellness app. This has become her full-time job after studying and meditating all day during her quarantine period. She began by offering free online sessions to anyone under emotional and mental stress or those who wished to use their time at hand for the better.
As she kept transforming lives online with her knowledge, she realized the need to establish her own studio. Today, her physical studio is located at Park Hyatt Hotel and Villas in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, where they conduct daily classes in fitness and wellness but also offer workshops, retreats and wellness events. She also authored a Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Book. Zelmaré Viljoen says that her grandfather, who was a doctor and her mother both influenced her career incredibly.
Through fitness and wellness, Zelmaré Viljoen (@zelmareviljoen) has truly changed lives for the positive and how.