Your Barbados Home Away From Home: Villa Nomade

Offering panoramic sea views within a new luxury private gated community on the west coast of Barbados with beach access at the Fairmont Beach Club: meet Villa Nomade

Where you’ll sleep:

Ryall Graber

In 2007, Ryall Graber took a leap of faith, entering her first fitness competition and transitioning from a stable career in healthcare to the world stage as a professional athlete. Over the next 12 years, Ryall faced eating disorders, hormone imbalances, injuries, and personal setbacks, all while gracing the covers of fitness magazines and winning multiple titles, eventually earning the title of the world’s highest-ranked Professional Fitness Athlete.

With two decades of experience as a professional athlete, certified nutritionist specializing in performance and hormone health, and devoted mother, Ryall has empowered over 1,000 individuals to achieve their wellness goals through her immersive online coaching programs and international retreats. As the published author of How to Eat, an international keynote speaker, and a world-renowned wellness coach, Ryall is deeply passionate about guiding people toward reaching their highest potential.

Through her struggles and triumphs, Ryall discovered the key to sustainable wellness: a holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Witnessing the life-changing results in her coaching clients inspired Ryall to create wellnessIQ, a science-backed system designed to help today’s peak performers optimize health, longevity, performance, and fulfillment through six essential pillars.

Dedicated to empowering business leaders, professional athletes, and individuals from all walks of life to conquer their health and fitness goals, Ryall Graber is transforming the wellness industry, one success story at a time. With her infectious energy, authentic passion, and proven ability to change lives, Ryall’s groundbreaking work continues to inspire.

Featured Experts

Oskar Ríos

Chef Oskar Ríos Carretero, from Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, has built an impressive career in the culinary arts, marked by his dedication and exceptional skill. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Gastronomy from the School of Tourism in Xalapa in 2012, Chef Oskar expanded his knowledge with a Diploma in Food and Beverage Cost Control and a Certification in Food Preparation, laying a strong foundation for his successful career.

His culinary journey has led him to some of the most renowned kitchens in Puerto Vallarta, Veracruz, the Riviera Maya, and Cancun. He has held prestigious roles, including Cook A at the luxurious Hotel Nizuc Resort & SPA and Casa Tequila Restaurant. His expertise in both Mexican and international cuisines reached new heights during his time as Head Chef at the exclusive Zöetry Paraíso de la Bonita Resort, where he created menus that skillfully combine the richness of Mexican culinary traditions with modern innovation. Oskar’s passion for culinary excellence extended to his role as a gastronomic researcher on the committee for the promotion of gastronomy in Quintana Roo, reflecting his dedication to preserving and promoting his cultural heritage.

In 2021, Chef Oskar contributed his expertise to Ryall Graber’s book, HOW TO EAT, merging his technical skill with creativity, health, and a deep love for the art of cooking.

Currently, Chef Oskar Ríos Carretero works as a private chef for Ryall and her clients, providing a personalized culinary experience that focuses on creating healthy, satisfying, and flavorful meals. His career is a testament to his relentless pursuit of perfection and his deep respect for healthy ingredients, culinary traditions, and the art of gastronomy.

Dr Natalie Noumeh-Chokif

Dr. Natalie Noumeh-Chokif is a general medical doctor and a certified functional medicine practitioner. Born and raised in the beautiful island of Barbados with Syrian heritage, she proudly graduated from The University of The West Indies, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine & Surgery. She later obtained certification with The Institute for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Noumeh-Chokif has over a decade of experience in general practice, with a focus on functional medicine for the past 7 years. As a pioneer of functional medicine in the Caribbean, her expertise has extended globally to neighboring islands, as well as to Jamaica, the USA, Canada, and the UK. She serves as the medical director of Three Hearts Healing & Nutrition Centre, a faith-based medical facility providing comprehensive family care and functional medicine.

Throughout her career, Dr. Noumeh-Chokif has treated thousands of patients, including those in underserved communities, with a wide range of diseases and conditions, such as autoimmune and neurological diseases, as well as cancer. She strongly believes in the innate healing capacity of the human body and has witnessed firsthand how functional medicine principles can facilitate that healing.

She partners with her patients to uncover their individualized physiological blueprint, creating a sustainable and effective path to health. Her approach combines conventional and functional medicine tools and diagnostics, incorporating nutrition therapy, movement, vitamin and mineral supplementation, nervous system support, and psychological and spiritual counseling.

Frances Bello

Frances is more than a Clinical Psychologist; she is a guide, an explorer of the unrevealed, a catalyst for transformation. Driven by her personal philosophy of “discover, learn, expand and grow”, she invites her clients on a journey to uncover their true, undeniable selves.
In her practice, challenges are seen as indicators – as every twist and turn of life reveals hidden joys and victories, waiting to be claimed.

With an intuitive blend of insight and empathy, Frances leads her clients through previously unchartered territory, helping them navigate life’s complexities with grace. She delights in those profound moments of self-discovery – when the deepest parts of self come into full view, offering clarity that allows each individual to be propelled forward, with purpose.

Success for Frances is not only measured in the milestones, but also in the quiet triumphs of becoming. Where every step forward allows aspects of self to perfectly fit as they were always meant to.

Dr. Martina Toby

Dr Martina Toby is a Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine, a GP and a menopause specialist and trainer. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Sheffield in the UK and completed her physician training at Guys and St Thomas’s Hospital in London. She worked as a consultant at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust. She currently holds an advanced certificate in menopause care from the Faculty of Sexual and reproductive healthcare (FSRH) and is a British Menopause Society Accredited menopause specialist and trainer. She has always had a passion for helping women and has dedicated her career to achieving this. In her free time she runs menopause outreach sessions in the community. Dr. Martina lives in Barbados with her family and will be joining the team at BioConnect Medical Centre in October 2024.