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‘Screen allergy’ transforms IT consultant into wellness guru

Damian Chaparro’s Glenorchy-based wellness retreat recently celebrated 10 years of helping people ‘switch off’.

WATCH: Aro Hā wellness retreat co-founder Damian Chaparro speaks with Will Mace.

Will Mace Mon, 17 Feb 2025

In his first job out of university, Damian Chaparro felt increasingly irritated by his computer screen, which wasn’t an ideal situation for an IT consultant.

His developing aversion to the “ever-present glow of the screen” motivated him to find another path in life – one that has not only

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Will Mace Mon, 17 Feb 2025
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