Meet the Team

Jenya Di Pierro

CEO & Founder and Herbal Medicine Practitioner

Jenya Di Pierro is the founder, CEO and leading herbalist of Cloud Twelve. Inspiration for Cloud Twelve developed through Jenya’s work and experiences in the field of holistic well-being, and her passion for harnessing the healing power of nature to support the mind and body.

As a professional naturopath with a qualification in herbal medicine from the College of Naturopathic Medicine, Jenya focuses on a holistic approach to wellness, which encompasses emotional, mental and physical health. She believes that everyone’s physiology is unique – influenced by genetic, environmental and social factors – and therefore bespoke herbal preparations and personalised diet work best to correct health imbalances.  

‘Ultimately, by boosting general vitality, restoring digestive capacity and removing toxins we can empower our bodies to overcome most chronic conditions, including mental, reproductive and immunological problems.’

Jenya is an affiliated member of the Association of Master Herbalists and the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners. Her team of accredited naturopaths and professional therapists at Cloud Twelve has been hand-picked to develop continuous yet achievable wellness programmes within a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment. 

Before becoming a naturopath and an entrepreneur, Jenya spent 17 years in the financial industry; her last role was managing director and head of European quantitative equities at State Street Global Advisors. She brings her managerial skills and investment discipline to the fore of her new business.

In addition to the Diploma in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine, Jenya holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in economics and Japanese studies, as well as a Teacher’s Diploma in Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. 

Zhenya Rudman

General Manager

Zhenya has been part of the Cloud Twelve team since its inception, joining as the project director in 2015. Now general manager, Zhenya is responsible for developing and overseeing all aspects of the club’s operations across its spa, salon, wellness clinic, family space and brasserie facilities.

Previously, Zhenya managed a range of residential property developments, both in the UK and overseas. Her experience also includes working with start-up apparel brands, analysing, optimising and developing supply chains and production operations.

In a former role at AMG, Zhenya focused on consultancy services, overseeing international management assessment projects of executive board teams in top-tier financial and telecom institutions. Prior to this, Zhenya was a business developer in a boutique private equity firm, with a focus on the development of the world’s largest biomass (renewable energy) power plant. Zhenya holds a BSc in management and systems from Cass Business School. 

Paolo Di Pierro

Project Manager

Paolo joined Cloud Twelve as project manager and technology officer, responsible for the management and operation of technology infrastructure, marketing and social media strategy.  

Paolo’s career in information technology and project management spans over a decade. At Ericsson, he developed broad-based technical expertise in process flows, supporting digitalisation and innovation. During his eight-year tenure there, Paolo worked as project manager and IT solutions architect, developing process optimisation solutions and software application programming to support its global customer base. 

At Cloud Twelve, Paolo works closely with the management team to ensure the technology infrastructure supports the club’s culture, mission and values. Paolo believes that technology, if managed correctly, can provide effective solutions to reduce a corporation’s environmental footprint. He strives to cultivate solutions to optimise the club’s operations, reduce waste and improve overall business efficiency. He is also involved in supplier selection, ensuring that their products and practices are aligned with Cloud Twelve’s ethics and quality requirements. 

Born and raised in Puglia, Italy, Paolo has a passion for cooking and creating authentic Italian recipes sourced from the simple and abundant produce of his homeland.

Paolo holds a BSc/MSc degree in telecommunications engineering and an Executive Master Certificate in project management, both from the Polytechnic University of Milan. 

​Stu Henshall

Food and Beverage Consultant

Stu Henshall’s food focuses on bringing plant-based cooking to the omnivore’s table. In 2014, he came off the road after 10 years as a touring musician with the likes of The Prodigy, and immersed himself in the culinary world. Appearing on The Great British Bake Off in 2015, he quickly decided that his true calling was to make food solely from the earth, with an obsession for creating delicious food that benefits health and the planet.

Since setting up catering and consultancy company The Alternative Kitchen (thealternativekitchen.net; @thealtkitchen), he has been published in numerous books, magazines, and across his rapidly expanding social network. Stu runs exclusive sell-out supper clubs throughout the UK, offers bespoke catering, guest teaches at various prestigious cookery schools, and works as a food and beverage consultant, developing holistic plant-based food for a number of establishments.

Cloud Twelve is the first permanent home in the UK for his food. Stu manages all this while squeezing in writing a book and helping raise two little ones. He admits he is not so punk rock these days, but gets a similar amount of sleep.  

​Ross J. Barr

Acupuncturist

Ross J. Barr is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and graduate of the renowned College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, and over the past decade has earned a reputation as one of the foremost practitioners in his field.

Celebrated for both his warm approach and the outstanding results he achieves, his work is frequently featured in the national press and has made him the acupuncturist of choice in both the fashion and beauty industries.

Having trained in traditional Chinese medicine, he also studied Japanese seitai body therapy under renowned master Tatsuo Nakamura. Ross specialises in five-element acupuncture – the ancient Chinese theory that mind, body and spirit are made up of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water, and that these creative and controlling energies should be in perfect balance to achieve ultimate well-being. His expertise lies in female and male fertility, as well as grief, stress management and anti-ageing cosmetic acupuncture.

‘It’s an incredible medical system that means every treatment is tailor-made to the individual’s needs. The best results come from treating a person’s whole system, not just the symptoms present. Acupuncture has always been brilliant at treating the root of the problem as well as the manifestation. That way, people get better faster.’

Sanae Baba

Acupuncture, Craniosacral, Acupressure, Reflexology

Japanese-born Sanae started her journey in complementary health in 2003. Trained in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, and in craniosacral therapy at the College of Craniosacral Therapy, Sanae specialises in reproductive health, including IVF support, menstrual problems, hormonal disorders, fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal care. However, the scope of her therapy includes musculoskeletal discomfort, such as inflammation and pain, allergies, digestive disorders, depression, anxiety, and stress.

Acupuncture has traditionally been used to help the body restore balance, addressing the root of the disorder and specific symptoms that are unique to the individual. Clinical research has shown that acupuncture causes physical responses in nerve cells, the pituitary gland, and various parts of the brain. These responses can cause the body to release proteins, hormones, and brain chemicals that control a number of bodily functions. In this way, acupuncture can affect a multitude of symptoms, resulting in improved quality of life, and greater control of autoimmune diseases.

Craniosacral therapy, on the other hand, engages with the most profound inherent healing forces within the body, promoting natural motion and rhythmic movements of the cranial bones, sacrum and other tissues and fluids. It is effective for a host of physical and emotional problems, including headaches, breathing difficulties, back pain, and stress. Additionally, mothers and babies often come with problems associated with difficult or traumatic births. Letting go of tension and fear held in the body enables both to settle into calmness. Sanae’s treatments also incorporate a variety of Eastern and Western massage techniques, such as deep-tissue massage, acupressure, and reflexology, enhancing the overall effect by relaxing muscles and improving blood flow and working on additional pressure points.

Sanae is a member of BAcC (British Acupuncture Council), ANP (Association of Naturopathic Practitioners) and CThA (Complementary Therapists Association).

Victoria Cooper

Colonic Hydrotherapist

Victoria Cooper has been a member of the Association of Registered Colon Hydrotherapists (ARCH), the leading professional body for UK hydrotherapists, since 2001.

She began her therapist journey in Cape Town, studying natural modalities with Dr. Rex Johnson. Upon her return to England, she gained her qualification as a healer after a two-year clinical training to standards of the Confederation of Healing Organisations at the SAGB facility, then in London’s Belgrave Square. She continued her studies into all aspects of natural medicine with Dr. Ramses Seleem at the Sia Academy based in London, before focusing upon and undertaking her more detailed and practical training as a colon hydrotherapist with Dr. Milo Siewert.

She has worked at London’s Hale Clinic and EFMedispa.

Victoria was part of the ARCH working group developing National Occupational Standards for colonics, which were finalised in February 2018.

She held the position of Vice-Chair of ARCH from June 2017-June 2018.

Bridgit Smith

Colonic Hydrotherapist

Bridgit's ethos has always been about empowering her clients, providing them with quality wellness advice to achieve the best version of themselves. With over 15 years experience in the health and wellness industry, Bridgit has earned a reputation as a Hydrotherapist of choice. She has worked with more than 10,000 clients over the last decade, improving their wellbeing through detoxification and healthy living. 

Finding her calling in wellness after suffering various digestive issues, Bridgit studied as a therapist in her native South Africa, after which she trained at the Institute of Professional Colonic Hydrotherapy (IPCH) in 2005. Immersing herself in the wellness industry, she owned and managed her own clinic for 7 years with the goal of helping busy career men & women feel and look at their best.  

As an entrepreneur and the mother of an energetic little boy, she understands how busy life can get for professionals who have hectic, socially-packed lifestyles. Building on the principle that we are all fallible, her focus is on prioritising health, not obsessing about it. Her welcoming personality and positive energy creates a calm and comfortable environment, especially for those who may be nervous at first. Along with hydrotherapy, her knowledge and connections in the industry allow her to offer a bespoke wellness package designed to balance mind, body and spirit.