About YANA Wellness
Discover Holistic Recovery
YANA embraces a holistic approach to recovery and wellbeing, recognising that true healing involves the whole person rather than a single aspect of their experience. Holistic, by definition, refers to the understanding that the parts of something are intimately connected and can only be fully understood in relation to the whole. At YANA, this means supporting the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, social, vocational, financial, and environmental dimensions of life, recognising that growth in one area often influences and strengthens the others.
Meet Our Team
YANA is led by Peter and Jordanne van Niekerk, whose combined lived experience in recovery inspired the creation of a space centred on growth, connection, and wellbeing. Drawing on their own journeys, they collaborate with a carefully selected network of independent facilitators, coaches, and practitioners—connecting individuals and families with trusted professionals who have supported and influenced their understanding of recovery along the way.
Peter van Niekerk
Director, Founder & Recovery Mentor
13 Years in Sustained Recovery
Peter brings nearly 13 years of lived recovery experience and is deeply passionate about creating spaces that support healing, growth, connection, and sustainable wellbeing. His journey through long-term recovery forms an important foundation of YANA’s values and vision.
Jordy van Niekerk
Co-founder of YANA
Recovery & Wellness Facilitator
With almost four years in recovery, Jordy’s journey has inspired the creation of YANA; a space rooted in authenticity, creativity, wellbeing, and community.