About us

Stephanie Machiels, Fouder of Silver Experiences, is a visionary in the field of integrated female wellness — blending science, culinary artistry, and experiential retreats into transformative journeys for exceptional women.

Educated in Functional Medicine Therapy and trained at the distinguished Spermalie Culinary Institute of Bruges, Stephanie's unique approach unites evidence-based biochemistry with a refined appreciation for gourmet nutrition. Her career spans over a decade in the chemistry industry across Asia, followed by entrepreneurial ventures in health-focused gastronomy, and a resilient return to innovation after overcoming profound personal health challenges.

Today, Stephanie curates exclusive retreats, bespoke consulting, and private educational experiences designed for women who lead — CEOs, founders, philanthropists, athletes — women whose influence shapes industries and communities. Her programs address the complete spectrum of female vitality: nutrition, resilience, hormonal balance, mental clarity, and sleep optimisation, delivered in collaboration with world-class specialists.

Driven by the philosophy of "strength fortifies strength", Stephanie's mission is to help the most accomplished women unlock peak health and performance, ensuring their ability to lead, inspire, and transform at the highest level.

Anne De Wever

Dr. Anne De Wever, esteemed Chief Scientific Officer and Ph.D. in Functional Medicine, will lead this exclusive five‑day immersion that unites cutting-edge science with the highest level of bespoke wellbeing.

Designed for visionary women at the pinnacle of achievement, this program harnesses advanced biomarker analysis; including pioneering  bloodwork peculiar to women, to craft a longevity and nutrition plan uniquely attuned to each participant's physiology. 

As part of an elite, first‑of‑its‑kind pilot study, attendees will be among the earliest to experience a scientifically validated breakthrough in understanding and optimizing feminine health. 

Delivered with precision, elegance, and absolute discretion, this experience offers a rare opportunity to embody the future of sustained energy, performance, and influence—curated and hosted with you in mind.

Dr. Hege Svenningsen

As part of this finely curated experience, Dr. Hege Svenningsen—renowned medical doctor, breathwork innovator, and clinical researcher—will lead an intimate journey into the art and science of functional breathing. 

With over two decades of expertise in women's and children's health, she has refined a signature approach that fuses advanced medical insight with ancient breath traditions, somatic mastery, and her exclusive Five Pillars of Functional Breathing. 

Within the sanctuary of this 5-day experience, participants will explore precision-guided techniques to unlock energy, mental clarity, and emotional balance, cultivating a profound alignment of mind, body, and spirit. 

Delivered with elegance and absolute attention to individual needs, this rare encounter offers high-performing women a pathway to resilience, focus, and inner vitality that commands presence in every arena of life.