This Week on Therapr

Feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life?
Let’s slow down together. This week, we dive into breathwork, highlight an amazing Dubai-based practitioner, and explore the rising trend of naturopathy across MENA.

Take a mindful breath… you’re home here. 🧘‍♀️

🧑‍💼 Wellness CEO of the Week

Irina Bond — Founder & CEO of Medi Gyn (Dubai)

Irina’s Story

Irina’s own journey into healthy living started with one of the biggest nuclear disasters of the 20th century – Chernobyl – where Irina lived at the time and had to be evacuated numerous times during the next few years as the area being spanning 30 kilometres around the plant is considered the “exclusion zone” and is essentially uninhabited.

Since then, Irina’s family [Irina was 12 years of age] had little choice but learn fast about what foods they can or cannot be consuming, offering that somewhat unique opportunity of identifying Irina’s destiny – from Chernobyl to Poland, the UK, France, Monte-Carlo to Dubai spreading her “lifespan and health-span message”.

Once in London [1998 – 2019] in banking [2003 – 2009], Irina continued her family’s passion and expertise in naturopathic medicine by researching the topic further and developing her skills and knowledge in natural body cleansing, remedies and internal well-being, resulting in well-ageing.

A few years later, all the accumulated knowledge served Irina in creating and running one of the first Juice Detox Companies, Purifyne Cleanse Ltd., in the UK [2009 – 2016] while leading international clients during their Well-Ageing Programmes – body detox, weight management, lifespan & health-span – for over 15 years.

The Programmes resulted in clients feeling at their best just after a few days into the programme: on a physical level – looking fresher than ever, lighter and overall healthier, and, on emotional – happier and more confident in themselves and their future.

Not only did those programmes gain a wide following amongst Londoners and the rest of the country but they were also actively endorsed by top Medical Practitioners and Therapists in the UK.

During this time, Irina continued her Naturopathic Studies at College of Natural Medicine (“CNM”), London, UK.

Today, Irina offers a diversified skill set from in-depth product knowledge and business development, marketing and PR to client relationship and client management. Her business development skills go a long way providing a proven track even in the most adverse economic climate [a financial crisis followed by the recession of 2009 in London].

Irina firmly believes that we are not supposed to age the way we age and assisting our body in natural rejuvenation is essential not only for rejuvenated body but an overall well-being too. Based on her own juice cleansing experience as well as BHRT and considerable further research into the power of regenerative medicine & natural rejuvenation, Irina knows that this path is essential for a sustained, healthy and rejuvenated body for years to come.

• 15-year Ashtanga Yoga Training, 1st and 2nd series @triyoga

• 10-year Meditation practice

• Meditation Training by Dr. Joe Dispenza: Toronto 2018, Berlin 2019, London 2024

• 10-year Ballet Training

• 24-year Facial Workout expertise

  • was personally trained @evafraserfacialfitness

Qualifications

• Naturopathic Studies at College of Natural Medicine (“CNM”), London, UK

• Ashtanga Yoga Training, 1st & 2nd Series, London, UK

• Eva Fraser Facial Fitness Course, London, UK

• Meditation Training by Dr. Joe Dispenza, Toronto 2018, Berlin 2019, London 2024

• Business Studies, Bachelor's Honours Degree, Glamorgan University, UK

🏥 Wellness Center of the Week

Medi Gyn — Dubai

Medi-Gyn is a trusted women's health clinic in Dubai offering comprehensive menopause care with a focus on comfort, discretion, and effective results.

Why we love them ❤️
→ A caring multidisciplinary team, a warm environment, and a vision fully aligned with Therapr: holistic transformation through expert guidance.

🏥 Explore Medi Gyn → https://www.therapr.com/clinics/medi-gyn

🌱 Practitioner of the Week

Dr. Valentina Ghorashi — DHA Certified Hormone-Menopause Specialist & Weight-Loss Expert (Dubai)

With over 25 years of experience in the field of gynaecology related to all stages of menopause, BHRT and holistic gynaecology, Dr. Valentina Ghorashi’s focus is on Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (“BHRT”) during a any stage of menopause as well as a reproductive stage of a woman. Ability to listen in addition to an interrogative medicine approach are skills that Dr Valentina makes the most of. Her warm and friendly nature sets her apart, which makes her approachable to patients, inviting them to share their concerns.

🔗 Discover Dr. Maya on Therapr
👉 https://www.therapr.com/practitioners/valentina-ghorashi

🔗 Discover Dr. Maya on Official Medi Gyn Website
👉 https://medi-gyn.com/dr-valentina-ghorashi

🌬️ Wellness Tip of the Week: Box Breathing

Used by athletes & therapists alike — it’s proven to reduce stress within seconds.

Try this simple cycle:
4 seconds inhale → 4 seconds hold → 4 seconds exhale → 4 seconds hold
Repeat for 2 minutes.
✨ Notice the calm settling in.

🏙️ City Highlight: Dubai is embracing holistic wellness

From yoga communities to Ayurveda clinics — the capital is blooming into a wellness destination.

Browse certified practitioners in Dubai 👇
👉 https://www.therapr.com/cities/dubai

📖 From Our Wellness Insights

“5 benefits of naturopathy for modern lifestyle stress”

→ Natural remedies, personalized nutrition & emotional grounding.
📰 Read the full article 👉 https://www.therapr.com/insights/dry-needling-vs-acupuncture-in-physiotherapy-key-differences

🎟️ New on Therapr

We are now onboarding Wellness Centers & Clinics!
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🎉 Community Question

Which wellness practice would you love to try next?
✔ Hypnotherapy
✔ Reiki
✔ Naturopathy
✔ Meditation & Breathwork

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