Meet our Speakers

Sharon Kolkka has become one of Australia’s leading voices in the field of wellness. Sharon created Gwinganna’s philosophy and developed all new programs, seminars and content for the retreat to help guests learn how to live more healthy and balanced lives. Her experience in wellness retreats spans more than two decades and she has seen and been part of many changes in the Australian health retreat industry. While the primary focus was once weight loss, stress has become the greatest challenge for most guests.

Sharon’s mission was to deliver a guest stay that focused on the needs of our current lifestyles, addressing adrenal restoration and the power of our own thoughts. Under Sharon’s guidance, Gwinganna has become an internationally recognised and highly awarded wellness destination.

A key speaker on stress and wellness at Gwinganna, Sharon also presents on several specialty focus retreats throughout the year. Her expertise lies predominantly in women’s wellness, lifestyle balance, movement and stress management. She also presents keynotes to conferences, media and industry events. Advising thousands of people from all walks of life, her inspirational and practical words are highly sought after and both informative and relevant in today’s busy technology driven world.