Chris Gkekas
Holistic Therapist
Lefkada,24
Summary
I studied mechanical engineering where i hold a Bachelor degree, and i worked as marine engineer from 2003-2015. Even though i was successful in the economic life I wasn't happy with the life direction i pursued. So, i decided to make big changes by quitting my job. Through numerology, synchronicities and by listening to my angel guide i found out that i had to become a teacher or/and a healer. Trying to follow my life path i took action in this direction changing totally my life, leaving behind limiting beliefs and the fake security of a permanent job. Currently, I am living in the island of Lefkada where i set up my own business providing holistic therapies, actually providing a different way of being. This is how i got motivated to provide retreats in the Island of Lefkada, to empower the people find their own life path, assist them in their self healing journey and promote a totally different lifestyle being in nature, cultivating with organic practices, and being totally self sufficient.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Holistic Therapist
Self Employed Services (lefkadawellbeing.gr)
07.2021 - Current
- Provide a variety of massage services, including swedish massage, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, myocupping massage.
- Provide 1-2-1 soundhealing sessions
- Organize soundbaths in Lefkada area and west part of Greece
- Bring people in the present moment in a state of awareness through mindfulness
- Take people in the nature with guided walkings which i combine with mindfulness practices
- Organization of retreats with different subjects (spiritual retreats, Mindfulness retreats, adventure retreats)
- CollaboratIon with an aesthetic center in Lefkada Town where i can provide my services.
Kitesurf Instructor - Massage Therapist
Various
06.2015 - 07.2021
- From 2015 till 2020 i did work and travel providing kitesurf lessons and/or massages all around the world (Greece, Thailand,Philippines, Zanzibar, Morocco etc)
- Instructed adults in private sessions or groups of two
- Great evaluation skills on refresh courses and proposals on how students can carry on with their training
- Worked with children from the age of 10(certified to teach children by IKO-International Kiteboarding Organization)
- Handled the boat to provide rescue
- Organized my own kite camps (advanced lessons)
- Instructed adults how to Foil
- Excellent teaching abilities and communication with clients-amazing feedback visible at my profile at the IKO website
- 2 times Best feedback instructor of the week (IKO awards)
Marine Engineer
Hellenic Navy
07.2003 - 06.2015
- Experience on different types of warships, Destroyers,Frigates, Fast attack vessel, Support vessels.
- Responsible engineer officer for maintenance of Main engines diesel generators and support systems (pumps,rudders, sewage systems etc)
- Maintained adherence to appropriate health and safety standards to protect crew members and reported promptly on issues of concern.
- Supervised New construction vessels- Harbour acceptance Trials, Sea acceptance trials (Elefsis Shipyards) .
- Implemented energy-saving measures on board the vessel through constant evaluation of energy consumption patterns in different operating conditions improving overall efficiency rates across various departments onboard ships under my supervision.
- Responsible Engineer officer for training the crew in firefighting and leakage systems
- Management of group of engineers up to 10 people for maintenance of ships main and auxiliary systems.
- Provided constant reports to superiors about the condition of ships systems.
- Provided reports for the training of the ships crew
- F.O.S.T.(Flag Officer Sea Training) in PLYMOUTH U.K. with Frigate Nikiforos Fokas
- Special training in Holland and Belgium on firefighting and leakage systems 2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Hellenic Naval Academy
Peiraias, Greece 09.1999 - 07.2003
Skills
Promote a different healthy lifestyle, close to the nature
Organizational skills
Time management abilities
Great adaptability in different environments
Fast Decision-Making
Motivate and empower people to find their true purpose in life and develop their inherent talents abilities
Promote the quality of unconditional love as the most important healing ingredient
Promote a different healthy lifestyle, close to the nature
Passionate about soundhealing constantly studying reading articles and books
Timeline
Holistic Therapist
Self Employed Services (lefkadawellbeing.gr)
07.2021 - Current
Kitesurf Instructor - Massage Therapist
Various
06.2015 - 07.2021
Marine Engineer
Hellenic Navy
07.2003 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Hellenic Naval Academy
09.1999 - 07.2003