Travel BlogNovember 11, 2025
Experience COMO JOURNEYS: Transformative Wellness and Creative Residencies in the Maldives
COMO Maalifushi and COMO Cocoa Island invite guests to embark on a journey of transformation and discovery through their Visiting Practitioner and COMO Journeys programmes, taking place across the last quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. These thoughtfully curated experiences bring together leading wellness experts, creative residencies, and immersive retreats — each designed to inspire balance, renewal, and connection in the heart of the Maldives.
Designed to inspire mindful living and inner renewal, the programmes bring together world-class practitioners and creative visionaries who will guide guests through immersive experiences – from healing therapies and movement workshops to art residencies and ocean-inspired wellbeing.
Restoring Balance with Dr. Ashish

November 1st to November 27th 2025
Experience a holistic approach at COMO Cocoa Island to wellbeing with visiting practitioner Dr Ashish Kumar Tripathi, whose practice draws from both Eastern and Western healing traditions. Through naturopathy, acupuncture and other therapeutic techniques, each session is tailored to restore balance, vitality and inner harmony in our serene island.
The Harmony Within by Dr. Joy Chen

November 10th to December 15th 2025
At COMO Maalifushi, discover a holistic path to wellbeing with visiting practitioner Dr Joy Chen, a specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) whose approach seamlessly unites ancient wisdom with modern balance. Her therapies – including acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and energy healing — are designed to restore harmony between body, mind, and spirit, supporting vitality and fostering inner calm.
From Basics to Brilliance with Padel Coach Guillem Vives Rigo

December 6th to December 13th 2025
Join visiting coach Guillem Vives Rigo at COMO Maalifushi for an immersive padel journey, designed to elevate your skills from beginner fundamentals to advanced strategies. This six-day training programme offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a professional padel coach, with a structured progression tailored to all skill levels – from juniors to adults – ensuring every participant can refine technique, build confidence, and embrace the joy of the game
From Sea to Self with Gregory Burns

December 8th to December 27th 2025
At COMO Cocoa Island, guests are invited to engage with acclaimed artist Gregory Burns during his three-week artist-in-residence programme. Celebrated for his vibrant works and remarkable life journey, Burns brings his passion for creativity, storytelling and the ocean to the island sanctuary, offering guests a truly immersive artistic experience.
Mastering the Breath with Anthony Mullally

Embark on a restorative wellness journey at COMO Maalifushi with visiting practitioner Anthony Mullally, whose breathwork techniques enhance fitness performance, stress regulation, and overall recovery. Enjoy complimentary group classes three times weekly, combining strength-building exercises with mindful meditation to nurture both body and mind.
Body in Harmony with Anna Corisio

December 15th 2025 to January 31st 2026
Discover integrative osteopathy at COMO Maalifushi with visiting specialist Anna Corisio. Each session begins with a complimentary daily assessment, ensuring treatments are personalised to your needs, while guests can also join her every Friday morning for a complimentary Posture Training class, offering practical guidance to improve alignment and maintain long-term wellbeing.
Therapeutic Wellbeing with Julia Mast

December 20th 2025 to January 20th 2026
Embark on a wellness journey at COMO Cocoa Island with visiting specialist Julia mast, whose compassionate approach combines physiotherapy, holistic, osteopathy, therapeutic movement, and integrative nutrition. Her expertise helps you realign, rebuild and release tension, fostering a deeper connection with both body and mind.
Integrative Bodywork with Kimiko Briody

January 21st to February 25th 2026
Rediscover balance at COMO Cocoa Island with integrative bodywork by Kimiko Briody. Through massage and meridian therapy, Briody restores the natural flow of chi, releases tension and awakens deep vitality, while her intuitive approach nurtures body and mind, creating space for lasting harmony.
Reset Your Body with Matteo Pasquali

February 26th to May 3rd 2026
Embar on a journey of restoration and rebalancing of COMO Cocoa Island with visiting practitioner Matteo Pasquali. Using his extensive experience in the fields of physiology and anatomy. Pasquali delivers a range of wellness treatments designed to improve the body’s natural functionality, from aiding recovery from muscle strain and injury, to increasing join mobility and eliminating stored stress.
A Year of Mindful Transformation
Through curated residencies, COMO Maalifushi and COMO Cocoa Island continues to redefine the essence of wellness travel – celebrating creativity, connection and conscious living in the heart of the Maldives.
“This season, COMO Journeys bring together artists, healers and thinkers who share our belief that wellness extends beyond the spa,It’s about creating space for creativity, movement, and mindfulness to coexist – a philosophy that lies at the heart of COMO Maldives”. – Peter Nilsson, Managing Director, COMO Maldives.
