My name is Arja , I moved to Béarn in 1999 to study French at the University of Pau.

I am a Finnish citizen with a European soul, being multilingual I love to use my skills.

Finnish, Swedish, English, French, Italian, Spanish and German belong to my skillset.

I am mother of Stella, 33 years living in the UK.

I have two golden retrievers, Léo and Bionda, two cats, Minette and Elli-Ségolène, two roosters, 10 chickens and some chics, and a duck.

My name is Arja Kristiina but I use Kristiina as my first name. Together with Arja we decided to call our joint activity Loma chez Arjat, Arjat meaning two Arjas.

I am certified Pilates instructor and I have over 30 years experience in teaching English and Finnish for foreigners.

I live in Helsinki but I come to France several times per year.