Our multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural team
Jacqueline Hol, MSc, RCEP, CCRP
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Cardiac Rehab / Pulmonary Rehab Professional
Change psychology specialist (PN)
Life style Coach
unicocode 01684
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Jacqueline Hol, MSc, RCEP, CCRP
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
unicocode 01684
- Master in Human movement Science (major on kinesiology, exercise physiology, movement psychology and health sciences)
- Certified Cardiac Rehab Professional (CCRP- AACVPR)
- Registered Clinical exercise physiologist (RCEP-ACSM)
- Certificate in Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AARC /AACVPR)
- Cancer exercise trainer (ACSM/ACS)
- Certified Change psychology specialist (PN)
- Certified Precision Nutrition Coach (PN)
- Healthy life style coach
Jacqueline was born in the Netherlands in 1968, and living in Curaçao since 1992. She is a person who follows her heart and her passion which are the drivers in everything she has achieved in life and she uses that to help and guide others. She has been active all of her life and is a professional and believer in the “exercise is medicine” concept for more than 30 years.
She is the founder and director of RAFANA exercise therapy.
Jairo Duzant, BSc
Personal Trainer
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Jairo Duzant, BSc
Personal Trainer
- Bachelor Kinesiology, El Paso Texas
- Coach strength and Conditioning
- retired professional athlete (Participant Olympic Games Sidney 2000)
Jairo was born in Curacao, he is an ex professional athlete, who participated at the olympic games in 2000 in Sidney for the Dutch Antilles (200 meter sprint). In 2006 he graduated from the University of Texas at el Paso in Kinesiology. He is father of 3 kids, coaches the professional athletes of Curacao, cross fit instructor, athletic performance instructor and is working since 2014 at Rafana.
He has lots of patience, is always smiling and has a great passion for his profession.
Lisa de Lannoy, BSc
Bachelor education Dance
Personal trainer
Zumba Gold instructor
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Lisa de Lannoy
Personal Trainer
- Bsc dance teacher -
- Personal trainer
- Cerfied Crossfit, Yoga and Body Pump Instructor
- Over 10 years passionate and committed experience in the exercise world
- dedicated mother of a beautiful boy
Lisa was born and raised in Curaçao in 1987.
Her number one passions are dance and fitness.
Always being fascinated by the human body, led her to complete multiple courses that have to do with dance and fitness. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping everyone around her to become the healthiest version of themselves. Knowing knowledge about the human body is infinate, Lisa is continuously learning and studying to learn more about her passions.
She started working at Rafana in 2021 and restarted in 2025
Jaïro Emer, BSc
Physical Therapist
Personal Trainer
unicocode 01934
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Jaïro Emer, BSc
Physical Therapist
unicocode 01934
- Physiotherapist, BSc. (Hogeschool Leiden)
- Personal Trainer, Bsc (USA)
- Champion Swimmer (USA and Curacao)
Originally from Curaçao, Jairo is a dedicated physical therapist with a strong background in sports and rehabilitation. A former champion of the Carifta and CISC Games, he went on to compete at the 2015/2016 NJCAA National Championship in the USA, where he set a lasting record that stands to this day
His athletic career instilled the discipline and perseverance that now define his patient-centered, hands-on approach. Known for his positivity and patience, Jairo combines expert knowledge with empathy to support every patient’s recovery while staying committed to the latest advancements in rehabilitation.
He started working at Rafana in 2025.
Lionel Hodgson, BSc
Physical Therapist
unicocode 00817
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Lionel Hodgson
Physical Therapist
unicocode 00817
- Physiotherapist, BSc
- Certificate coronary disease and heartfailure (CIVA)
- Neuro Development Training (bobath) adults
- Weight and Nutrition Consultant (LOI)
- Personal Trainer (ACSM)
- Preparing for Cancer exercise Trainer (ACSM)
Lionel is born on the island of Curacao in 1960 and start working in 1984 in the Netherlands in a private physical therapy office and in 1986 on the island of Curacao also in a private physical therapy office.. Due to health and overweight problems on the island and with patients I got the motivation and started with the study of weight- and nutrition consultant and personal trainer and worked 2 years in a gym. His passion for soccer, running and fitness is always there and that’s why he wants to help and guide others , especially seniors to maintain their health , strength and mobility to be independent as long as possible.
He believes in the "exercise is Medicine" concept and is working at Rafana since July 2020.
Hanneke Wijnands, BSc
Bachelor education exercise (ALO)
Aerobic Instructor
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Hanneke Wijnands
Bachelor education exercise (ALO)
- Exercise professional
- Climbing instructor
- Mother of two beautiful daughters
Hanneke was born in 1981 in the Netherlands and completed her degree in Physical Education at Fontys Sport University in Tilburg. During her final internship in Curaçao in 2003, she discovered her love for the island, and in 2024 she and her family decided to make the move to live there. With more than twenty years of experience as a physical education teacher, she has built extensive knowledge in movement, motivation, and health. She is certified as a Rots & Water trainer and a CPR instructor, and she continues to develop herself in various areas. Her passion is helping people experience how much joy movement can bring and the positive impact it has on both physical and mental health. With her enthusiasm and personal approach, Hanneke inspires everyone to get moving in a way that fits their own abilities and goals."
Our Goal
Our goal and mission is to learn YOU how to manage your chronic health condition(s) through behavioral modification focused on the EXERCISE IS MEDICINE concept, HEALTHY NUTRITION and STRESS MANAGEMENT. So you can improve your health and most important your quality of life.