ChiRevival Difference

 

Most of us aren’t nurturing ourselves in a way that brings us true well-being. We aren’t moving enough, communicating enough, getting outside enough, or even breathing enough. Many of us know this, and upon acknowledging our lack of wholeness, we embark on a journey towards fitness.

However, we may focus too much on, and become attached to, our physical fitness, which often leads to us depriving ourselves in the name of “health.” Those gym junkies and diet fanatics may look good, something is usually missing from their lives. Behind those six-pack abs may lie chronic indigestion, and beneath those pronounced lats, persistent back pain. A healthy-looking body does not equate to a truly healthy body, and it certainly doesn’t make for a healthy mind or a healthy life.


The process of developing complete wellness should be integrative, safe and enjoyable. We should seek to engage in healthful activities and practices that take us out of our comfort zones to build vigor of the body, fortitude of the mind and impenetrability of the spirit. We should be focusing not only on our physical health, but on our mental, spiritual and social health as well. Our services and retreats will provide you with the time, space, resources and guidance to do just that.

 
 

NATURE YOGA RETREAT

OUR TEAM

Founder / Holistic Wellness Guide

AMAD SIDDIQUEE

At ChiRevival our mission is to co-create a world of joy, community & vibrant energy through adventure, play & wellness practices.

Amad was born in Saudi Arabia to Bangladeshi immigrant parents. At the age of five, they moved to the United States.  Immigrating at a young age forced him to rapidly adapt to a new country and culture, while living in section 8 housing, dealing with academic challenges, and enduring hazing by gangs and bullies.

 For a long time, life was a struggle, until he met people who came from similar backgrounds and whose dreams and aspirations complimented his own.  Connecting with like-minded people gave Amad the push he needed to begin to pursue his goals, and together, they grew, learned, and prospered.  Amad lead this group of young kids as they worked on their fitness and minds, and eventually the need to connect to higher values & principles.

Amad’s first experiences of community is what lit the spark of his passion for unity.  Such collaborations have instilled in him a sense of belonging, and they have driven him to accomplish goals that previously seemed unattainable. Over time, that spark of passion has grown into a roaring flame, and his goal is to help others discover a community where they can be inspired and guided throughout their quests for wellness.  Amad has helped over 500 individuals attain various levels of wellness through his career as a personal trainer, health Coach, and yoga teacher. Some client successes include:

  • Jareer losing 75 pounds in 6 months to win the Golds Gym’s Biggest Loser challenge. 

  • Sean was accepted into a top-tier college for tennis.

  • Hisham celebrating his 83rd birthday stronger than he was at his 73rd.

Amad’s versatility in training young and old, athletes and deconditioned people reach higher levels of wellness is remarkable and makes him a highly sought-after coach. He now has founded his third wellness business, which is the cumulation of all his life works, “ChiRevival”.  This business offers multiple pathways to growth in your inner and outer worlds by weaving together adventure, community, and physical wellness.   As a certified health coach, personal trainer, yoga teacher, management graduate, and over a decade in the wellness field, Amad has the knowledge, the experience, and the drive to help a variety of people navigate a multitude of challenges that may arise throughout their lives. His experience working in the corporate world of finance and IT prior to starting his businesses, enables him to understand the busy lives of professionals so his approach is balanced and broad.  

His favorite quote: 

“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” 

-James Thurber,  The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Amad’s motto: life is about taking risks, seeing the world, and being involved with the world. Let's do it together!

 
 
 

Adventure & Retreat Coordinator

Liz Kurila

Hello, beautiful world! My name is Liz and I love to explore the various ways of bringing wellness, lightness, and joy to life, for me and to others.

I’m a curious kinda gal. I love to challenge myself with different types of exercise and movement. I’ve run a marathon, tried crew in college, and competed in triathlons, but now mostly enjoy power yoga and group fitness in functional resistance training.

My love for preventive healthcare lead me to earn a degree in Health Science from JMU and a health coach certificate from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I’ve completed my 200-hour yoga training and I’m working on my 300-hour yoga training right now.

I consistently experiment with food and nutrition to see what makes me feel the MOST uplifted, given what my activity levels are for the season.

Professionally, I’ve worked as a massage therapist for about 20 years. It’s been an awesome career to be part of my clientele’s health and self-care team.

Now, I assist ChiRevival on wellness retreats to have fun, connect with like-minded individuals, and assist others in their visions for living a life full of energy and fulfillment.

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt

Human Potential Coach

Mike Kraeuter

Meet Coach Mike, a swimming and yoga expert who's known for his ability to make the complex simple.

With over 20 years of experience and degrees and certifications in exercise science and sports studies, he's more than just a coach - he's a guide on a journey to connection and fulfillment.

As a certified human potential coach and Yoga teacher, Coach Mike's vision is to create a more connected world by leading wellness retreats with ChiRevival.

He's the guy with the contagious smile and childlike curiosity who's passionate about helping people connect with themselves and others through swimming, yoga, sports, health, wellness, and nutrition.

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, Coach Mike's here to encourage you as you push past your comfort zone and achieve your goals.

“Life has three rules: Paradox, Humor, and Change.
- Paradox: Life is a mystery; don't waste your time trying to figure it out.
- Humor: Keep a sense of humor, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure
- Change: Know that nothing ever stays the same.”
― Dan Millman

Creative Filmmaker

Gustavo Chong

 

I am Gustavo, a creative filmmaker. I am passionate about traveling to exotic places. I love to use my talent for filmmaking and photography to tell compelling visual stories that will inspire others to travel.

I assist ChiRevival at their retreats to get unique videos of their experiences so participants can relive their transforming retreat experience over and over again through the visual medium. Leave all your cameras and phones at home or in your car and digitally detox and let me take care of your recording needs.

Senior Advisor & Industry Leader

Jeff Skeen

 

Accomplished entrepreneur changing the future of “Health Care” through meaningful partnerships in the fitness, wellness and healthcare industries.

“As a medical and fitness industry innovator and educator, I served as a leading CEO within the fitness industry and now am the founder and CEO of three successful healthcare and prevention companies, investor and board member for a leading healthcare technology company as well as a knowledgeable fitness, wellness, and healthcare investor and board member.

Applying my healthcare, wellness, and fitness industry expertise, IT and operations knowledge, and my education in finance, I have served as a valuable leader in assisting health clubs, medical groups, wellness organizations, and healthcare, wellness, and fitness technology companies on their journey towards growth by raising capital, maximizing profit, and educating organizations about how they can lower healthcare costs while providing quality patient care.

My professional belief is that if, as a society, we want to lower healthcare costs, we need to focus on integrating fitness, wellness, and medical as a continuum of care for an individual. Fitness needs to stop being thought of as “entertainment” or a form of “beautification” and instead be viewed as a necessary component of healthcare. I diligently work towards bridging this gap through education, support, and exemplary leadership.”