Roni DeLuz, RN, ND, PhD, founded the Martha’s Vineyard Holistic Retreat in 1997 to help others discover the path to wellness that she herself achieved after years of debilitating chronic illness. She has a PhD in natural health and a certificate as a naturopathic doctor from Clayton College of Natural Health/American Holistic College of Nutrition. She is a registered nurse and hydrotherapist and is recognized as a leading expert in the field of holistic health. She lives in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts.