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

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

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.

Glenda Poeder

Personal Trainer with over 30 years experience
Pharmacological representative with extensive training

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Glenda Poeder

Personal Trainer

Over 20 years dedicated experience and extensive training in the pharmaceutical industry -
Cross fit instructor
Black belt Muay thai kickboxing
Over 30 years passionate and committed experience in the exercise world

Glenda was born in 1966 in Amsterdam. She works as a medical representative in Curacao. With over 35 years of experience, she holds a black belt in Muay-Thai boxing, having taught classes and provided personal training. An active Crossfitter, Glenda achieved 1st place in her age category during the 2023 Curacao Crossfit Games. She commenced her employment with Rafana in May 2023. Glenda possesses a strong affinity for seniors and is known for her enjoyable demeanor.
Her life motto is: "You are never too old to exercise; this will help you stay mentally and physically fit. It's fun and gives you a positive mindset in life."

Marjan van Niejenhuis-Riley, BSc

Physical Therapist
Cardiac Rehab Professional
unicocode 01824

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Marjan van Niejenhuis-Riley, BSc

Physical Therapist
unicocode 01824

Physiotherapist, BSc. (Hogeschool van Rotterdam)
Certified Cardiac Rehab Professional (CCRP- AACVPR)
Cancer exercise trainer (ACSM/ACS)
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, 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.

Esther Warning

General Nurse
Social Worker

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Esther Warning

Nurse
unicocode 01846

General Nurse
Social Worker
Certificate coronary disease and heartfailure (CIVA)

Esther commenced her employment at Rafana in June 2023. Born and raised in Curaçao, she completed all of her studies on the island. As a nurse, she primarily worked with clients with intellectual and physical disabilities. Esther is a dedicated team member at Rafana and is committed to continuous learning, engaging with patients daily, and providing personalized attention to enhance their quality of life, always with a smile."

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.

Our multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural team

Jacqueline Hol, MSc, RCEP, CCRP

Clinical Exercise PhysiologistCardiac Rehab / Pulmonary Rehab ProfessionalChange psychology specialist (PN)Life style Coachunicocode 01684

Jacqueline Hol, MSc, RCEP, CCRP

Clinical Exercise Physiologistunicocode 01684

Jairo Duzant, BSc

Personal Trainer

Jairo Duzant, BSc

Personal Trainer

Glenda Poeder

Personal Trainer with over 30 years experience Pharmacological representative with extensive training

Glenda Poeder

Personal Trainer

Marjan van Niejenhuis-Riley, BSc

Physical Therapist Cardiac Rehab Professionalunicocode 01824

Marjan van Niejenhuis-Riley, BSc

Physical Therapistunicocode 01824

Lionel Hodgson, BSc

Physical Therapistunicocode 00817

Lionel Hodgson

Physical Therapistunicocode 00817

Esther Warning

General NurseSocial Worker

Esther Warning

Nurseunicocode 01846

Our Goal

Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Cardiac Rehab / Pulmonary Rehab Professional
Change psychology specialist (PN)
Life style Coach
unicocode 01684

Clinical Exercise Physiologist
unicocode 01684

Personal Trainer with over 30 years experience
Pharmacological representative with extensive training

Physical Therapist
Cardiac Rehab Professional
unicocode 01824

Physical Therapist
unicocode 01824

Physical Therapist
unicocode 00817

Physical Therapist
unicocode 00817

General Nurse
Social Worker

Nurse
unicocode 01846