The Founder
Meet Sofia Palamidou
Pharmacist. Herbalist. The mind behind Wellness Flotilla.
The Founder
From pharmacy to holistic health — a journey shaped by the sea
Sofia Palamidou is a pharmacist based in Thessaloniki, where she has been running her family pharmacy since 2013 — a neighbourhood institution for over 40 years. She studied Pharmacy in Bratislava and completed an MBA for pharmacists at the Athens University of Economics and Business.
Curious to explore a different way of life, Sofia began spending her summers cooking aboard sailing boats in the Ionian Sea. There, she found the freedom to live closer to nature, express her creativity through cooking, and discovered that her two greatest passions — holistic health and life at sea — could become one vision.
That vision became Wellness Flotilla.
Her Why
Health is a choice — and it starts from within
Throughout her years at the pharmacy, Sofia saw a pattern that deeply impacted her: young people already dependent on medication, stressed, disconnected from their own health. She knew there had to be a different way.
“I strongly believe in holistic health — that many conditions begin from within, from how we treat ourselves, how we live, and how we care for our body and mind.”
Her goal is not just to offer solutions, but to create awareness, education, and a different way of living — one that is more conscious, balanced, and aligned. Greece, with its nature, sunlight, sea, and nourishing Mediterranean food, creates the ideal environment for people to slow down, reconnect, and restore their balance.
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Science meets nature — Sofia’s holistic approach
What makes Sofia’s approach unique is the combination of scientific knowledge and human connection. With a strong background in pharmaceutical science, she integrates holistic practices including herbal medicine, mindfulness, and laughter therapy.
As a herbalist, she offers personalised consultations with detailed health histories and tailored herbal formulations — primarily blends and tinctures. Through herbal medicine, individuals can find relief from chronic pain, insomnia, allergies, digestive issues, and stress — working gently yet effectively with the body.
Her focus is always on root-cause healing, not just symptom management. She teaches people to understand their body’s signals, recognise early symptoms, and use Mediterranean herbs as preventive tools.
On Every Retreat
What Sofia brings to the experience
Herbal Workshops
Learn to recognise your health state and improve it through the mindful use of Mediterranean herbs — rooted in pharmacological evidence.
Self-Care Protocols
Personalised guidance on managing symptoms naturally: pain, insomnia, fatigue, stress — practical tools you take home.
Mediterranean Cuisine
Flavourful Greek dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients, olive oil and healing herbs — prepared with care on board.
Mindful Living
Beyond remedies: guidance on building a more conscious, balanced lifestyle — prevention over treatment.
Our Team
Expert instructors for every retreat
Each retreat features carefully selected professionals who complement Sofia’s holistic approach with their own expertise.
Tania Tsiora
Certified Pilates Instructor · June 2027 Retreat
A certified Pilates instructor across studios, retreats, and private sessions. Her signature approach combines classical Pilates principles with mindful breathwork — accessible for beginners, challenging for advanced practitioners.
On deck, surrounded by the sea, her sessions take on a transformative quality — the natural movement of the boat deepens body awareness and core engagement.
Alexandra Jasmin
Vinyasa & Yin Yoga Teacher · September 2027 Retreat
“It’s all about balance.” Alexandra found vinyasa yoga in 2014, a practice that helped her balance a demanding career in fashion with the inner harmony of the mind-body connection. After her 200-hour teacher training she stepped away from fashion to teach, and in 2020 added yin yoga to her practice. Her classes keep that balance, the active and the still: mindful alignment, breath and playful asana, alongside space to slow down, soften and simply be.
Our Sailing Partner
Exploreseas — Create Your Vacation
The sailing expertise behind Wellness Flotilla comes from Exploreseas, a professional charter company with years of experience organising sailing experiences in the Ionian Sea. From yacht selection and route planning to on-board logistics and professional crew — every detail is handled with care.
Ready to begin your journey?
Experience holistic health at sea — guided by a pharmacist, powered by nature.