Meet our International Trainers

We are proud to have an amazing team of trained and certified Pirts Spirit Trainers who are now teaching Pirts Spirit courses in their own countries. Together, they help share the power of nature, steam, and connection with more people around the world, inspired by authentic Latvian Pirts traditions.

Below you will find the trainers representing Pirts Spirit in your country. To attend or organise a Pirts Spirit course, please contact Pirts Spirit directly.

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    Claudio Massa

    ITALY

    Languages: Italian, English, German

    Claudio is a Spa Manager and wellness trainer in Italy with a strong background in sauna culture, guest experience, and education. Passionate about herbs and natural wellness, he believes meaningful experiences are built through human connection, respect, and continuous learning.

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    Sascha Burkart

    GERMANY

    Languages: German, English

    Sascha is a sauna master practising herbal and Aufguss experiences in Germany. A two-time German Herbal Champion, he brings a wealth of knowledge about herbs and natural wellness and has further deepened his experience through Pirts Spirit trainings in Latvia.

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    Rianne Van De Mierden

    NETHERLANDS

    Languages: Dutch, English

    Rianne is a sauna master, Reiki practitioner, and herbalist from the Netherlands. Inspired by the wisdom of nature, she combines herbs, aromas, and natural elements to create meaningful sauna rituals that foster presence, connection, and a deeper relationship with oneself and the natural world.

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    Barbora Brozova

    CZECH REPUBLIC

    Languages: English, Czech

    Barbora is a sauna master working in the Czech Republic and wellness centres around the world. With a background in physiotherapy and time spent in Latvia connecting with its traditions, she is passionate about natural wellness and sharing her knowledge with others.

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    Hendrik Bißlich

    GERMANY

    Languages: English, German

    Hendrik is a sauna master and massage therapist practising in Germany and wellness centres around the world. Inspired by his first Pirts experience in 2022, he continues to deepen his connection to Pirts traditions, nature, and wellness.

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    Karolina Jarzabek

    POLAND

    Languages: Polish, English

    Karolina is a fitness instructor, sauna master, and trainer with a passion for movement, wellness, and sauna culture. She is passionate about creating immersive experiences and brings energy, care, and connection into everything she shares.

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    Erwin Degryse

    BELGIUM

    Languages: Dutch, English, French

    Erwin is a sauna master practising Aufguss and herbal experiences in Belgium. Holding the title of Herbal King, he brings a wealth of knowledge about plants and nature and has visited Latvia many times to deepen his connection to Pirts traditions.

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    Linn Sandbaek

    NORWAY

    Languages: English, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

    Linn is a sauna master in Norway with a background in psychology. Guided by love, faith, and passion, she has attended Latvian treatment courses to deepen her knowledge and enjoys sharing her connection to nature with others.

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    Elizabeth Cragg

    UK

    Languages: English

    Elizabeth is a mindfulness and somatic practitioner from England with over five years of experience in Pirts. She co-hosts Pirts Spirit courses in Latvia and has developed a deep connection to Latvian Pirts culture. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and with nature.

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    Carline van den Heuvel

    THERMEN RESORTS NL

    Languages: Dutch, English

    Carline is an Aufguss master, pedicure specialist, masseuse, and holistic coach from the Netherlands. Passionate about using nature and sauna to create a deeper connection to self and relaxation of body, mind, and spirit, she is the Pirts Spirit trainer for Thermen Resorts in the Netherlands.

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    Gideon Fijma

    THERMEN RESORTS NL

    Languages: Dutch, English

    Gideon is an Aufguss supervisor and trainer for Thermen Resorts in the Netherlands. Inspired by the respect for sauna, steam, and nature found within Pirts traditions, he is passionate about sharing experiences that support the health of mind, body, and soul.