Founder of Singita Wellness – Michelle Wheatley
Michelle always had a vision to create an all-encompassing wellness centre.
In 2018, this vision took root when she developed and founded the Singita Wellness space at Mullins, Barbados. A beautiful studio with a variety of fitness classes, a gym, spa treatments, healing treatments, meditation as well as a healthy café. A spiritually enlightened community of like-minded people who gathered together and shared a vibrational connection of non judgement, authenticity, encouragement and upliftment. Healthy lifestyle choices and harmonious connection.
After launching the business just before Covid (and surviving the challenges that it brought), Michelle and her team worked to bring about an incredible reputation for quality and success. Michelle relinquished the space in May 2025, having achieved her initial dream and realizing that a new vision was beginning to unfold (watch this space), and of course leaving the space in an elevated state – with a reputation, and business ‘blue-print’ ready for the incoming tenants.
Singita Online Club was launched to keep the movement going during Covid, and has been one of the mainstays that keeps the cohesion of our entire community. Most people heading back home to the UK or Canada were hard pressed to find any other classes that gave the same results whilst having the most fun participating in them. A lot of our clients then became Online members to keep the consistency and continuity of this amazing group of souls with like minded positivity and openness to a spiritual wellness evolution. It is a very simple click on our website to join, and not only includes live streamed classes each weekday, but over 100 on demand classes to choose from.
Michelle was born in South Africa and has always remained close to her roots as is reflected in the African influenced décor at Singita Wellness space. Her work experience started in South Africa in the fast-paced film production industry. After moving to Canada in the late 80’s, Michelle embarked on her journey of education and knowledge in the health and fitness industry. With young children it was the ideal part time career – Fitness instructor certifying in many class types along with Nutritional education and coaching. Subsequently certifying as a Personal Trainer and moving on to ownership in a health club in Oakville, Ontario, Canada until the move to Barbados in 2012.
Inner wellbeing has also always been an integral part of Michelle’s wellness philosophy and as a certified Theta Healer, she has infused this healing modality into her unique style of Meditation classes, and also offers private healing sessions.
Michelle still teaches Barre, Pilates, Yoga, HIIT, Dance, Bodysculpt, Core Conditioning, Athletic Circuits. Her philosophy to mix things up and ensure each component of fitness is catered to in classes. Cardio, Strength and Flexibility. Michelle’s unique style honed after over 35 years of teaching comes from her experience, education, also having trained in Ballet and Dance. So a whole lot of heart, intuition and musicality are mingled to get the most amazing results. Beginners are welcomed, any level can attend these classes as everything is modifiable. The only prerequisite is your attitude. Attitude is everything, we are here to become healthier, stronger, fitter and more evolved positive beings. At Singita Wellness our classes are designed to get results. Michelle’s energy comes from the highest and purest and this Spirit moves with Michelle wherever she goes.
We are on the move towards our new permanent location but in the meantime give our Online Club a try if you’re not already a member.
“Keep Moving, Keep Smiling and do it all with love! Michelle xo”
