Our multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural team
Jacqueline Hol, MSc, RCEP, CCRP
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Cardiac Rehab / Pulmonary Rehab Professional
Lifestyle 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 Weight management specialist (ACE)
- Certified Precision Nutrition Coach level 1
- Certified Personal trainer (ACE)
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
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
Personal Trainer
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Lisa de Lannoy
Personal Trainer
- Bachelor education Dance - ArtEZ institute of the Arts Arnhem
- Zumba Gold instructor
- Cerfied Crossfit, Yoga and Body Pump Instructor
- 3 years education in physical therapy
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.
Marjan van Niejenhuis-Riley, BSc
Physical Therapist
unicocode 01824
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Marjan van Niejenhuis-Riley, BSc
Physical Therapist
unicocode 01824
- Physiotherapist, BSc. (Hogeschool van Rotterdam)
- Certificate coronary disease and heartfailure (CIVA)
- Cancer exercise trainer (ACSM/ACS)
- Heart rehabilitation (Hogeschool van Leiden)
- Shoulder rehabilitation (Infysio)
- Psychogeriatry (NPI)
- Sport psychology (NTI)
Marjan was born in the Netherlands in 1986. She was raised in Curacao, studied in the Netherlands and came back to Curacao in 2014. She likes to guide and work with clients who need rehabilitation (in any form) to be able to live their normal lives as much as possible as before they had health issues. Exercise is always a part of this individualized treatment since she really believes it is curing and preventative for chronic health issues.
She is working at Rafana since 2015.
Lionel Hodgson
Physical Therapist
unicocode 00817
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Lionel Hodgson
Physical Therapist
unicocode 00817
- Physiotherapist, BSc
- 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.
Dian van Noort
Physical Therapist
unicocode 01846
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Dian van Noort
Physical Therapist
unicocode 01846
- Physical Therapistr
- Cesar Kinetic Therapyr
Dian was born and raised in the Netherlands. She earned her bachelor degree in both Physical Therapy and Cesar Kinetics Therapy from the Hogeschool Utrecht. After finishing school she moved to her mother native island Curacao. Dian believes exercise therapy will benefit the clients quality of life, unlocks the potential life style changes ahead. In her personal life she is an avid dancer, guitar player and scuba diver. Dian started working with Rafana in August, 2021.
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.