About Raw Horizons
Our Founders
Raw Horizons Wellbeing Academy was established by Dr Claire Maguire and Andrea Maguire, a stepdaughter-and-stepmother team who have been working in the wellbeing space since 2011.
With over a decade of experience, Claire and Andrea have developed a thoughtful, evolving body of work that reflects the depth of knowledge gained from years of direct experience in the field. Their approach is grounded, evidence-informed, and centred around meaningful, lasting change.
Each course has been carefully created to support a deeper understanding of wellbeing, giving you knowledge you can confidently integrate into your own life or professional practice.
Our Story
Wellbeing Retreats – 2011-2020
For nearly a decade, Raw Horizons ran over 440 residential retreats in the heart of North Yorkshire, welcoming thousands of people through our doors. From weekend escapes to five-night immersions, we offered a rich variety of experiences — personal development retreats weaving together yoga, meditation, breathwork, somatic movement and gourmet raw food; dedicated yoga retreats; and transformative juice cleansing programmes.
Our retreats became known for creating genuine, lasting change, helping people reconnect with their health, manage stress, transform their relationship with food and rediscover their energy. Regularly featured in national magazines and newspapers and recognised among the top retreats worldwide, it was here that our philosophy of whole-person holistic wellbeing was truly born.
Wellbeing Retreats
2011-2020
For nearly a decade, Raw Horizons ran over 440 residential retreats in the heart of North Yorkshire, welcoming thousands of people through our doors.
From weekend escapes to five-night immersions, we offered a rich variety of experiences — personal development retreats weaving together yoga, meditation, breathwork, somatic movement and gourmet raw food; dedicated yoga retreats; and transformative juice cleansing programmes.
Our retreats became known for creating genuine, lasting change, helping people reconnect with their health, manage stress, transform their relationship with food and rediscover their energy.
Regularly featured in national magazines and newspapers and recognised among the top retreats worldwide, it was here that our philosophy of whole-person holistic wellbeing was truly born.
Wellbeing Coach Training – In Person
2016-2020
Building on the success of our retreats, we launched our flagship five-day Wellbeing Coach Training in North Yorkshire — designed for those ready to turn their passion for wellbeing into a professional practice.
Held in the same nurturing environment that had transformed thousands of retreat guests, this immersive residential programme gave students the skills, knowledge, confidence and professional framework to specialise in wellbeing coaching. Many of our earliest graduates went on to build thriving practices of their own.
Wellbeing Coach Training
In Person
2016-2020
Building on the success of our retreats, we launched our flagship five-day Wellbeing Coach Training in North Yorkshire — designed for those ready to turn their passion for wellbeing into a professional practice.
Held in the same nurturing environment that had transformed thousands of retreat guests, this immersive residential programme gave students the skills, knowledge, confidence and professional framework to specialise in wellbeing coaching.
Many of our earliest graduates went on to build thriving practices of their own.
Wellbeing Coach Training – Zoom
2020-present
When the pandemic arrived, we made a pivotal decision — to take our training online. What began as a necessity became a revelation. Far from losing anything in translation, the Zoom format opened up something unexpected — deeper focus, greater accessibility, and a genuinely intimate learning environment that students consistently tell us surpasses anything they anticipated.
With over 60 trainings delivered, we’ve welcomed more than 500 students from all walks of life and from across the world, each bringing their own story and each leaving with the skills and confidence to make a real difference. This format has allowed us to reach further and connect more deeply than we ever imagined possible.
Wellbeing Coach Training – Zoom
2020-present
When the pandemic arrived, we made a pivotal decision — to take our training online. What began as a necessity became a revelation.
Far from losing anything in translation, the Zoom format opened up something unexpected — deeper focus, greater accessibility, and a genuinely intimate learning environment that students consistently tell us surpasses anything they anticipated.
With over 60 trainings delivered, we’ve welcomed more than 500 students from all walks of life and from across the world, each bringing their own story and each leaving with the skills and confidence to make a real difference.
This format has allowed us to reach further and connect more deeply than we ever imagined possible.
Self-Study Courses – Online
2025-present
The next evolution of Raw Horizons — bringing world-class, CPD-approved wellbeing training to you in a flexible, self-paced format. Train through our independent Health & Wellbeing Coach pathway, or explore our specialist self-study courses on our sister site, including Sleep Well Coach Training and Meditation, Mindfulness & Breathwork for Coaches. Designed with the same depth, expertise, and transformational learning experience we are known for, available whenever you’re ready to begin.
Our Team
Our family-run team brings together a unique mix of expertise, passion, and dedication. Each of us plays a vital role in making Raw Horizons Academy what it is today. Meet the people behind the mission and discover how we work together to inspire and empower.
Dr Claire Maguire
Programme Director
Since founding Raw Horizons Academy, Claire has personally trained hundreds of wellbeing coaches who now practice successfully across 12 countries.
Her comprehensive approach to coach training comes from years of real-world experience she has facilitated over 400 wellbeing retreats, worked with thousands of people through her retreat centre and private coaching practice, and understands firsthand what it takes to build a meaningful career in wellbeing.
Andrea Maguire
Operations Director
Whilst Claire is the tour-de-force behind Raw Horizons Academy, Andrea also contributes to the curriculum in her business related fields of expertise.
Andrea has many years of working in private enterprise, from starting her own IT/website design business over 20 years ago to consulting for luxury brands. Her background as an engineer means she enjoys all the technical aspects.
Amy Austin
Marketing & Client Manager
Amy plays a central role in the day-to-day running of Raw Horizons, overseeing both marketing and student support across the academy.
Amy is often the first point of contact for many students and is dedicated to helping create a positive and inspiring experience within the Raw Horizons community.
Michael Maguire
Head of Corporate Development
His background in business and information technology, ecommerce and finance brings a wealth of knowledge regarding websites and corporate finance.
His passion for IT and all things ‘geeky’ makes him a natural to manage our websites plus his experience also makes him ideal to oversee our financial affairs.
Zoe Austin
Social Media Content Creator
Zoe brings creativity and inspiration to our social channels, crafting engaging content that connects and inspires our wellbeing coaching community.
She loves researching the latest wellness topics to help improve our community’s holistic wellbeing. Her background in Communications enables her to create compelling and engaging content.
What We Value in This Work
Community
We’re here to support you through your coaching journey, helping you build a practice that reflects your unique vision.
Inspiration
We encourage you to embrace your individuality, share your story, and empower your clients to discover their potential.
Transformation
Our courses are designed to help you grow in confidence, expand your skills, and step into your potential as a coach and a person.