Getting to know you
On this page you can learn about members of your community. Those featured here are prominent collaborators with SotoLife, helping to foster care, collaboration, connection and support within our Sotogrande community.
Hayley Francis
Hayley is well-known in Sotogrande for the immense amount of time, energy and support she gives to caring about and connecting people and helping with charitable events. Hayley brings her love and enthusiasm to support sotolife alongside her Soto parents group....
'In the community it has always been important for me to try to help others. It started off by arranging a few coffee mornings then by bringing together children’s classes for Sotogrande families and forming ideas for activities in the local area for all to enjoy.
In the early days Soto Parents group formed to offer a connection and a platform to socialise but also to help new families settle into life here and make friends. The group continues to grow and is a social platform where parents feel comfortable to ask questions, ask for help/advice and from this it has allowed friendships to form through introductions and now families arrange meet ups and play dates on a daily basis. Over time it’s been possible to encourage more people to get involved and this now has blossomed with the support of some wonderful local businesses. Currently with the help of another mum who volunteers her time each day the Facebook group now is able to share more information. What is important to me is to create a community where everyone feels welcome'.
Soto Parents Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1381053405708814
Hayley is well-known in Sotogrande for the immense amount of time, energy and support she gives to caring about and connecting people and helping with charitable events. Hayley brings her love and enthusiasm to support sotolife alongside her Soto parents group....
'In the community it has always been important for me to try to help others. It started off by arranging a few coffee mornings then by bringing together children’s classes for Sotogrande families and forming ideas for activities in the local area for all to enjoy.
In the early days Soto Parents group formed to offer a connection and a platform to socialise but also to help new families settle into life here and make friends. The group continues to grow and is a social platform where parents feel comfortable to ask questions, ask for help/advice and from this it has allowed friendships to form through introductions and now families arrange meet ups and play dates on a daily basis. Over time it’s been possible to encourage more people to get involved and this now has blossomed with the support of some wonderful local businesses. Currently with the help of another mum who volunteers her time each day the Facebook group now is able to share more information. What is important to me is to create a community where everyone feels welcome'.
Soto Parents Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1381053405708814
Alieke van Esterik
Two years ago I moved to Sotogrande and it only took me a couple of days to realize this was the best step we took as a family that summer. Because it felt right. It was like coming home. Sotogrande was and still is the place for us to settle, built our home, and enjoy life.
I’m a holistic therapist and run my own healing practice Floways. I am a huge fan of TCM (Traditional Chinese medicine). Floways offers powerful techniques such as Qigong, Reiki, Subconscious cleaning and Family constellations practiced with love. From my experience and growth, I changed direction, my lifestyle and my view on my well-being which brought me much closer to my strength. I wish the same happiness for you. I will guide you through the process of finding insights, more energy and vitality. Step by step we work together towards a permanent transition to a healthier and fulfilling life. Together we can create and share our knowledge and (new) experiences to build a stronger community.
Alieke van Esterik -www.floways.co [email protected] +34 633293458
Veronika Gau
Emotional and Life Consultant - Trained in Integrative Body Therapy
Official Language Teacher and Specialist in Learning Strategies, with a degree in Political Science
I'm Veronika, I'm Austrian and I have been living in the South of Spain for 28 years. My first place in Spain was a little village in the mountains called Zahara de la Sierra, where I quickly became part of the community, later I moved to San Roque, to work as an official language teacher.
I am a mother of two boys that are grown-ups now, young students which are making me really proud and happy as a mother. I speak fluent Spanish and German (my first language), my English is quite natural, and my French is okay. I love connecting, meeting and communicating with people from different cultures and languages.
My mission is helping people to be happy, to find their way, to find themselves and to find their meaningful purpose.
Over 5 years, I trained as an Integrative Body Therapist and today I work as an emotional and life consultant, alongside providing a recruitment service for Austria and Switzerland, creating opportunities for people to discover new and exciting roles. As a member of SotoLife, I'd love to help the English speaking community to connect with the Spanish one.
My interest has always been to help, in fact, my first project in Spain was a PhD project about Rural Development.
Emotional and Life Consultant - Trained in Integrative Body Therapy
Official Language Teacher and Specialist in Learning Strategies, with a degree in Political Science
I'm Veronika, I'm Austrian and I have been living in the South of Spain for 28 years. My first place in Spain was a little village in the mountains called Zahara de la Sierra, where I quickly became part of the community, later I moved to San Roque, to work as an official language teacher.
I am a mother of two boys that are grown-ups now, young students which are making me really proud and happy as a mother. I speak fluent Spanish and German (my first language), my English is quite natural, and my French is okay. I love connecting, meeting and communicating with people from different cultures and languages.
My mission is helping people to be happy, to find their way, to find themselves and to find their meaningful purpose.
Over 5 years, I trained as an Integrative Body Therapist and today I work as an emotional and life consultant, alongside providing a recruitment service for Austria and Switzerland, creating opportunities for people to discover new and exciting roles. As a member of SotoLife, I'd love to help the English speaking community to connect with the Spanish one.
My interest has always been to help, in fact, my first project in Spain was a PhD project about Rural Development.
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It takes a community to build a community. Your contribution is important.
GET IN TOUCH!
I am excited to get to know you and collaborate with you in creating a stronger sense of community spirit, care, support, and of course fun! Please feel welcome to contact me if you wish to shares ideas or get involved. Anyone who shares my passions and interests with bilingual Spanish and English who would like to help make this is bilingual project is very welcome to get in touch.
Tel: +34 620 741 361 Email: [email protected]
It takes a community to build a community. Your contribution is important.
GET IN TOUCH!
I am excited to get to know you and collaborate with you in creating a stronger sense of community spirit, care, support, and of course fun! Please feel welcome to contact me if you wish to shares ideas or get involved. Anyone who shares my passions and interests with bilingual Spanish and English who would like to help make this is bilingual project is very welcome to get in touch.
Tel: +34 620 741 361 Email: [email protected]
