ABOUT THE

Wellness Agency - Africa

 

Vision. Transformation. Impact.


The Wellness Agency Africa is a collective of wellness visionaries, experts and strategists on a mission to position Africa as the world’s next premier wellness destination. We are the bridge between hospitality, tourism, corporate culture and holistic wellness.

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Our Why...

At The Wellness Agency Africa, we believe wellness is not just a luxury — it’s a powerful catalyst for transformation.

Our mission is to empower Africa through holistic wellness and mindful travel, weaving wellbeing into the very fabric of the tourism and corporate sectors.

We envision a thriving, sustainable wellness economy that not only attracts global travellers but also uplifts local communities, preserves indigenous wisdom, and creates lasting impact from the inside out.

Our approach is grounded in our core values:

  • Authenticity – Honouring Africa’s cultural richness and diverse healing traditions.
  • Connection – Fostering meaningful partnerships between people, organisations, and purpose.
  • Excellence – World-class wellness professionals offering powerful retreats and wellness experiences with integrity.
  • Joy – Inspiring fulfilment and aliveness in everything we do.

Through collaboration, conscious leadership, and heart-led strategy, we’re building more than a business — we’re co-creating a movement that positions Africa as a global leader in wellness tourism and corporate wellbeing.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Sharni Quinn

 

Wellness Tourism Ambassador of Cape Town

Founder | International Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Life Coach | Yoga Teacher | Wellness Industry Expert

Sharni Quinn is a visionary leader and passionate advocate for wellness, with over 18 years of experience in the global wellness and travel industry. She is the founder of The Wellness Agency Africa and proudly serves as the official Wellness Tourism Ambassador of Cape Town, endorsed by the Western Cape Government of South Africa.

An international speaker, best-selling author, RYT-500hr yoga teacher, and certified life coach, Sharni has facilitated transformational retreats around the world, taught more than 7,500 yoga classes, and spent several years working in Bali – one of the world’s premier wellness destinations.

Sharni’s mission is to ignite positive change through conscious living, holistic wellbeing, and industry collaboration. Through The Wellness Agency Africa, she combines her deep knowledge of wellness, her gift for connecting professionals, and her entrepreneurial vision to grow Africa’s wellness tourism and corporate wellness sector – and to support the continent to shine as a global wellness leader.

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ENDORSED BY THE

Western Cape Government

 

Sharni Quinn and The Wellness Agency Africa are proudly endorsed by the Western Cape Government of South Africa as part of its commitment to sustainable tourism development and economic growth in the province. With the rise of Wellness Tourism globally, this alliance plays a vital role in positioning Cape Town and Africa on the global wellness map, while creating opportunities for local businesses and contributing to the region’s overall wellbeing economy.

Sean Gomes - Wellness Warehouse

Jacques Stoltz

Director of Tourism, Western Cape Government - South Africa

“Sharni's vision aligns perfectly with the growing global trend toward health-conscious travel, and I am confident that The Wellness Agency Africa initiatives will thrive and expand. I wholeheartedly support Sharni and her mission to promote wellness tourism in our beautiful city, province, country and continent."

Our Wellness Professionals

 

Behind every exceptional wellness experience is an exceptional facilitator.

The Wellness Agency • Africa represents a carefully curated collective of Africa's leading wellness professionals—from yoga teachers, mindfulness facilitators and leadership coaches to psychologists, nutritionists, breathwork practitioners, sound healers, indigenous wisdom keepers and wellness speakers.

Every professional is personally vetted for their qualifications, experience, professionalism and ability to deliver world-class experiences for hospitality, tourism and corporate clients.

Rather than searching through hundreds of practitioners, our clients gain access to a trusted network of exceptional talent, perfectly matched to their brief, audience and objectives.

Our Wellness Venues

 

Extraordinary wellness experiences deserve extraordinary destinations.

We partner with hand-selected hotels, safari lodges, retreat centres, wellness spaces and unique venues across Africa that share our commitment to quality, sustainability and authentic guest experiences.

Whether you're planning a leadership retreat, corporate incentive, international wellness retreat or bespoke travel experience, we connect you with exceptional locations that inspire transformation while showcasing the very best of Africa.

Our Wellness Associates

 

Our Wellness Associates are trusted ambassadors of The Wellness Agency • Africa.

Located across Africa and around the world, they help us build meaningful relationships with hotels, tourism organisations, corporate clients and wellness communities.

More than referral partners, they represent our values, nurture long-term client relationships and help us grow Africa's wellness economy through collaboration, connection and shared purpose.

As our network expands, our Associates will continue to play an important role in positioning Africa as one of the world's leading wellness destinations.

"Africa has everything it needs to become a global wellness destination—from our sacred land and diverse healing heritage, to the incredible talent of our local wellness community. We just need to come together.

That’s why I created The Wellness Agency Africa—to unify, uplift and lead this movement."

 — Sharni Quinn

Sean Gomes - Wellness Warehouse

Tracy Want

Head: Strategic Marketing, Alexander Forbes, South Africa

“In a stress-filled world, Sharni’s talks and workshops offered our team invaluable tools for navigating leadership challenges with grace and resilience. Her guidance empowered us to lead with clarity, compassion, and effectiveness, fostering stronger team dynamics and promoting individual wellness. I highly recommend Sharni to any organization investing in the holistic well-being and professional development of their leadership team.”

Wellness with a Purpose

At The Wellness Agency • Africa, we believe that true wellness extends beyond personal transformation — it uplifts communities and creates meaningful impact.

That’s why, for every retreat or event we design or facilitate, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Earthchild Project.

This initiative empowers children in under-resourced communities in Cape Town by providing access to weekly yoga and mindfulness classes for an entire year.

Through this partnership, our clients don’t just experience healing and growth — they help nurture the next generation of conscious, resilient leaders.

 

Professional photography by @jackibruniquel