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About KAHLI

KĀHLĪ evokes calm and hale (wholeness). The macron over Ā signals breath and ease; the clean lines echo our Japandi design language. Short, serene, and memorable, KĀHLĪ stands for a life that’s clear, intentional, and well-lived.

KĀHLĪ is a calm, crafted way to live. We design environments and programs that make the three pillars of well-being—physical, emotional, and social—work together. Movement and recovery are built into daily rhythm; light, acoustics, and simplicity help the mind settle; community makes participation easy while respecting privacy. Our approach is quiet on the surface—clean lines, natural materials, clear routines—but powerful underneath, turning intention into habit and habit into momentum.

We help you train with intention, recover with ease, and belong without pressure. Simple, teachable practices are embedded in everyday life, so good choices feel obvious and repeatable. The promise is practical: energy when you want it, calm when you don’t—so you can show up better for work, family, and yourself.

Whether you’re with us for a week, a season, or the long run, KĀHLĪ gives you a framework that fits real life: clarity in design, consistency in routine, and a community that keeps you supported, not scripted.

Our Leadership

Gareth Jones

Chief Operating Officer

Gareth Jones is a technology and business transformation leader with over 20 years of experience in Asia Pacific, including 15 years in Thailand, combining strategy, product, engineering, and finance to build data-driven operations. He spent seven years leading Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort Phuket, driving strategy, operations, and expansion into China, before founding and scaling a portfolio of performance and wellness ventures in Phuket including KAHLI Phuket, SiamSportsPro Tennis Academy, DigitalOps, and Live More clinic, alongside his role as managing partner of InterMedika Consulting.

Thomas Adamthwaite

Head of Tennis

Tom Adamthwaite is an accomplished sports executive with over 15 years of leadership experience in coaching, sports management, and business development.

A certified ICI Tennis Director and PTCA Accredited Coach, Tom previously served as Regional Sports Director for David Lloyd Leisure (UK), overseeing operations, performance, and multi-sport programming across 27 premium clubs.

Neil van Heerden

Senior Advisor & Head of KAHLI Signature Club

Neil van Heerden is a seasoned international executive with over two decades of leadership experience spanning strategy, sales, business development, and transformation across diverse industries. His career is distinguished by a track record of delivering complex improvement and innovation programs within global organizations, underscoring his ability to align people, technology, and business outcomes. He holds an Executive MBA in Corporate Strategy from London Business School and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Economics from the University of London.

Deepali Kapahi

Head of Medical, Owner at Live More Clinic

Dr Deepali, a dental professional, holds an MBA in Hospital & Health Management and is the founder & managing director of Live More and Head of Medical at KĀHLĪ Phuket.  She has more than 12 years international experience working in the UAE, Maldives and Thailand.

Dr Deepali has extensive experience opening, overhauling and operating clinics in a hospitality setting in Thailand. She has overseen clinic operations at multiple major resorts in Phuket including Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort and Amanpuri, both directly managed and under management agreement.

Stephen Yolland

Director of Sales - Residential

Stephen has eight years’ experience in property development and sales, overseeing site acquisition, planning, construction oversight, marketing strategy, pricing, and successful handovers. He has on site project management experience, tasked with ensuring timely delivery and meeting buyer expectation on budget.

Prior to that, Stephen built over twenty years of experience in banking and asset management across Asia, developing strength in investment analysis, risk management, client relationship building, regulatory compliance, portfolio oversight, and capital allocation.