Pierre Vernay

Voici d·stress — né d'un constat simple : ceux qui portent le plus de pression sont souvent les derniers à qui on propose un soutien. Trois praticiens, un programme, une conviction : le bien-être doit commencer au niveau du terrain.

Building a holistic wellbeing brand at the intersection of nature’s wisdom and scientific innovation. Helping driven individuals and organizations transform stress into a performance asset. Key Programs & Achievements: Designed and delivered custom Executive Stress Recovery programs, integrating HRV biofeedback, breathwork, and mindfulness. Led Wilderness Leadership Retreats in the Swiss Alps, helping high-performers reconnect with clarity and resilience. Developed and launched a line of aromatherapy products backed by neuroscience for stress, sleep, and focus. Partnered with Clinique La Prairie to deliver nature immersion sessions as part of their Longevity programs.

Trusted right-hand to the Director of a Swiss family office, overseeing high-stakes projects and confidential operations across multiple ventures. Flagship Project: Led end-to-end coordination of a multi-million CHF luxury villa renovation on Lake Geneva shores - one of the most demanding projects in the region: - Client liaison and vision alignment with an exacting, detail-oriented family - Selection and procurement of high-end furniture and finishes - Coordination of multicultural, multilingual contractor teams (architects, craftsmen, suppliers) - Daily problem-solving across logistics, timelines, quality control, and budget - Administrative oversight for the family's other business ventures in Geneva Core Responsibilities: - Full executive support: complex calendar management, travel logistics, stakeholder communications - Production of strategic briefs, reports, and presentations - Management of highly confidential documents with rigorous compliance standards - Cross-departmental coordination ensuring priorities were executed flawlessly

Responded to high-pressure medical emergencies across Geneva — including cardiac arrests, traffic accidents, and major incidents. Developed deep insights into the physiological and psychological effects of acute and chronic stress. Key Contributions: Led multi-agency emergency responses, coordinating with firefighters, police, and hospital teams during life-threatening events. Made critical decisions with incomplete information in rapidly evolving situations — staying calm and clear-headed under pressure. Delivered clear, empathetic communication with distressed families, junior colleagues, and hospital staff during high-stress incidents. Mentored and trained paramedic students in real-time, helping them develop clinical judgment and emotional resilience. Gained unique perspective on how chronic stress affects mental and physical health, shaping the foundation for your current wellbeing work.

When the war began, I joined "Friends of Ukraine" alongside several dozen volunteers in Geneva. I brought whatever I could — problem-solving, coordination, the ability to keep things moving when everything felt urgent. We collected and distributed 180 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. I helped organize fundraising events, including a Gala Dinner with an Art Auction that raised CHF 34,000. We also set up a refugee relief center in Geneva that assisted over 15,000 people. It was intense, often chaotic, and one of the most meaningful things I have been part of.

I volunteered with Corridor Citoyen, a French NGO operating in crisis zones, during the early months of the war in Ukraine. Based in humanitarian centers and refugee camps in Poland (Przemyśl and Warsaw), I contributed to two major operations: — Coordinated the evacuation of over 800 refugees from Ukraine to France, in collaboration with the French government and local partners — Organized a humanitarian convoy of 52 trucks delivering 400 tons of supplies from France to the Ukrainian border

A transformative year living among Maori communities near Cape Reinga, seeking deep connection with indigenous wisdom about human resilience, nature, and wellbeing. What I learned: - Native and exotic plant propagation with local producers - Traditional rongoa (Maori medicine) and kanuka oil production - Ancestral approaches to stress, healing, and human connection - Living in harmony with nature's rhythms From my Maori mentor Wayne Petera: "Pierre is the only one that has shown interest and initiative. He is the only one who has asked to learn and the only one who has asked me to support what he believes as viable ways for indigenous peoples to be participating and that it is they or we who can bring something rich and unique to the world."

Young Firefighter academy of Saint Julien en Genevois (Age 12-16) Competitive Achievements (Team events): - French national championship winner - Regional championship winner - Departmental championship winner Events: First aid & CPR team response, water supply & attack line deployment, outdoors summer camps, military summer camps with 21 ème RIMA (Frejus). Volunteer Firefighter - Vulbens & Cruseilles (Age 22-26): Active volunteer responding to emergencies- building the discipline, teamwork, and physical resilience that became the foundation of my emergency medicine career.