Your perfect escape

In this chaotic world people are becoming increasingly disconnected and stagnant. Modern life is fast-paced and the pressures of the everyday can seem to be never-ending. We often struggle to find the time for ourselves, missing the opportunity to grow and develop. Having the chance to breathe, take a step back and focus inwards is invaluable. It is imperative that we all do these things in order to sustain a long and healthy life.

Abundant Escapes provides you with that exact opportunity, it’s time to focus on you. We are a boutique health retreat business, founded in Phuket, Thailand. Our aim is to harness our extensive knowledge and expertise of the health and fitness industry, combine this with our love of travel and guide you through a life-changing experience comprising of mind, body and soul aspects whilst you stay in authentic accommodation.

Passionate about health, fitness and improving the lives of others, we want to bring the community together to educate and inspire. Providing us the opportunity to not only just coach individuals through exercise but combine our knowledge and passion to equip others with the tools required to live a healthier, happier life.

From your hosts...

Joy Somers

Raised on a farm in New Hampshire, Joy developed a passion for fitness and adventure with a deep-seeded desire to share that passion with others. Her athletic experience began as a competitive equestrian. That athleticism transferred to many different sports in high school, which eventually led to collegiate level lacrosse.

After receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in Sports Marketing and International Business, the importance of fitness and using that ability to travel and experience the world was reinvigorated. She has since committed herself to this calling and aiding anyone with this spirit of adventure and eagerness for health.

She has currently traveled to 52 different countries; several of which she has lived and trained others. Along the way she challenged herself and experienced amazing things like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp, walking 600km across Spain, and running three full marathons.

Joy is a Holistic Health and Fitness, certified coach with over a decade of experience in the field. Her speciality is helping busy men and women lose body fat by implementing a holistic approach to health and fitness. We do this by changing lifestyle habits, setting goals and getting healthy from the inside out. Joy's passion is helping people break the carb addiction, teaching them to read labels and eat clean, so they can love their body, regain their health and find freedom through food and exercise.

Coach DC

Coach DC has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry as both athlete and trainer in Australia, the United Kingdom, USA, Thailand and Brunei. He is immensely passionate about sports as a national athlete in tennis, swimming and then progressing into basketball and today, Crossfit. Since 2013, Darren has won various Crossfit competitions such as X45 Crossfit Challenge Malaysia and Beast of SouthEast Brunei.

His experience and passion led him to establish the first fitness gym in 2014, which focuses on helping individuals achieve their fitness goals regardless of their background. He focuses on creating unique training programs that are functional, customized and effective, that allow key progressions towards individual goals. Darren expertise lies within mobility, rehabilitation and functional training for any individuals with a wide range of clientele.

NOTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Gym Jones Certified (L1/L2) 2013 - Utah, US
Tactical Fitness(TACFIT) Certified 2012 - London, UK
FASTER Diploma in Functional Performance 2010 - London, UK
FASTER Diploma in Nutrition and Functional Medicine 2010 - London, UK
YMCA Fitness Industry Training 2010 - London, UK
YMCA Certificate in Advanced Fitness Training 2010 - London, UK