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duration
5 days · 4 nights
travel date
Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2024
activity level
Light
group size
10 – 12
transportation
Group shuttle
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Dr. Jenna Creaser
Dr. Jenna is committed to helping others live a more balanced and healthy life. Her career as a physician includes Rural Family Practice, Women’s Health, Maternity Care, and Functional Medicine. After completing her medical training, she continued to explore and gain experience in several other holistic modalities including Ayurveda, Yoga, Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy, Health Coaching, Herbalism and more.
She is also a certified Yoga teacher with 500+ hours of training focused on mental health and yoga therapy. Her training also includes Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassionate Inquiry (Dr. Gabor Mate’s CI training). Jenna recognizes the ongoing personal growth and self care required to serve others and live well in today’s society, humbly continuing her own work and healing as her practice grows. She believes with intention and awareness we can become more grounded, balanced, healthy, empowered and present in our own lives… co-creating a healthier, more beautiful world. She loves to travel and connect with others in wild spaces and places, often with her companion Hanz (a mini dachshund) along for the ride.
Dr. Jillian MacDonald
Dr. Jillian MacDonald is a chronic pain physician, mother of three young children, wife, and passionate practitioner of mindfulness. In her early days as a new physician, she found meditation and yoga as a way to help with her feelings of overwhelm and burn out. Bringing her knowledge of mindfulness to her chronic pain practice, she realized it was not only beneficial for herself, but also for patients. This started a journey of self healing and discovery. Since then, she has completed multiple trainings in understanding and treating trauma and psychotherapy modalities including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is a Trained Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) facilitator and has been leading online mindfulness groups and retreats for several years.
She enjoys traveling with her family, morning workouts and early bedtimes. She’s been attending wellness retreats for years, many with Jenna, and is looking forward to bringing her knowledge, skills and authenticity to create a beautiful transformational experience together.
Costa Rica > Healing for the Healers: A Healthcare Workers' Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica with Drs. Jenna and Jillian
To properly take care of others, you have to take care of yourself first. On this five-day journey, you and a group of like-minded healthcare workers will be given the chance to do just that. You'll get to engage in rejuvenating daily yoga practice, group meditations, and mindfulness sessions. Besides the company of your peers, nature will also be your guide on our journey. Costa Rica is home to a great number of wildlife. During our stay, we might get the chance to meet and marvel at some of them. Additional activities like a temazcal ceremony, a sound journey, wildlife refuge visit, and excursions into the beautiful landscapes of Uvita will help you find inner peace and harmony with the world that surrounds you. Book now to reserve your spot!
Please note: retreat is open to any healthcare professionals (ie. physicians, nurses, counsellors, allied healthcare workers, etc). This is an experiential and restorative experience for those who find themselves in a healthcare role where they are giving to others, and offers an opportunity to give back to oneself. Sessions will include practical teachings on topics including mindfulness, burnout recovery & prevention, resiliency, self care and work-life balance. Previous yoga or meditation experience is great but not required; beginners are very welcome. We feel anyone with a curiosity on these subjects will find much value in our time together.
Physicians can claim up to 20 hours of non-accredited CME hours for this program.
Travel note: If you'd like to take advantage of the included transfer, please purchase tickets so that you arrive at SJO airport before 10am on February 28, 2024. If you do not arrive by this time, you will miss the group transfer to our accommodation. You can add a pre-night stay at a hotel near the airport, and we will pick-up you up on February 28 between 9-10am, to transfer you to Pagoda del Loto Azul. We recommend arriving the night before to avoid missing the transfer and to make your travels more relaxed and enjoyable.
The transfer for SJO departs the last day at approximately 10 am. If you'd like to use the group transfer, departure flights should be booked no earlier than 4pm on our final day. Guests may also arrange their own arrival/departure transfers (or rent a car) at their own discretion and cost.
Itinerary timeline
Day 1 · Uvita
Arrive at San Jose International Airport
Group transfer from airport to accommodation
Check-in at Pagoda del Loto Azul
Introductions
Dinner
Opening ceremony
Day 2 · Uvita
Morning meditation + group yoga
Breakfast
Mindfulness/group session
Lunch
Marino Ballena - Whale Marine National Park
Dinner
Eve slow yoga -> yoga nidra led by Dr. Jenna
Day 3 · Uvita
Morning meditation + group yoga
Breakfast
Mindfulness session
Market Visit & Nauyaca Waterfall excursion (with packed lunch)
Return to Accommodation
Dinner
Sound journey session
Day 4 · Uvita
Morning meditation + group yoga
Breakfast
Mindfulness session
Optional outing: Rancho La Merced Wildlife Refuge, Surfing Lesson, Massage on-site (outings not included in price; see add-ons below) or free time
Lunch
Closing circle and Temazcal ceremony
Dinner
Day 5 · Departure
Morning meditation + group yoga
Breakfast
Conversation circle/final closing
Free time to pack/prep
Group transfer from accommodation to airport
Journey ends
Details
Day 1
Begin your wellness journey in stunning Uvita, Costa Rica
Your wellness journey in Uvita, Costa Rica, begins as you touch down at the San Jose International Airport, where you'll be greeted with a warm welcome. A group transfer will transport you to the serene haven of Pagoda del Loto Azul, your home for the next five days. Upon arrival, you'll check-in and settle into your tranquil surroundings. The day kicks off with introductions, allowing you to connect with fellow healthcare professionals who share your passion for healing and growth. The evening concludes with a nourishing dinner and a opening ceremony, setting the stage for the transformative days ahead.
Day 2
Visit Marino Ballena in between wellness sessions
Awaken to the soothing sounds of nature and start your day with a rejuvenating morning meditation followed by a group yoga session that connects you to your holistic health journey. A wholesome breakfast fuels your day before engaging in a mindfulness and group session designed to deepen your self-awareness and soul purpose. After a break for lunch, you'll embark on a captivating visit to Marino Ballena. Here, we will see the iconic Whale's Tail formation, a narrow bit of shoreline that bears a startling resemblance to (you guessed it!) a whale's tail. As the day winds down, enjoy a delicious dinner and an evening slow yoga session culminating in yoga nidra led by Jenna, offering profound relaxation and growth.
Day 3
Reflect beneath a waterfall, embark on a sound journey, and more
Begin your day with a sunrise meditation and invigorating group yoga practice, harmonizing your mind and body. Following a wholesome breakfast, you'll delve into a mindfulness session that empowers you with holistic insights. Today, you'll journey to the enchanting Nauyaca Waterfall, a pristine natural wonder tucked away in the heart of Uvita's lush landscapes. It offers a powerful wellness experience as you immerse yourself in the rejuvenating energy of cascading waters, connecting with the healing essence of nature. Return to Pagoda del Loto Azul for dinner, followed by a captivating sound journey where you'll be able to find inner stillness as you align with divine vibrations. The day promises to leave you refreshed and rejuvenated.
Day 4
Enjoy free time and a temazcal ceremony on your final full day in Costa Rica
Embrace the morning with meditation and yoga, grounding yourself and setting the stage for personal progress. After breakfast, immerse in a mindfulness session that allows for introspection and deep inner reconfiguration. The afternoon is unscheduled, allowing you to sink into free time or book an optional activity (not included in price; see add-ons below). As the sun sets, gather for a heartfelt closing circle and the sacred temazcal ceremony, an ancient ritual that provides a transformation by enveloping participants in a heated stone steam lodge, cleansing the body and soul, and guiding them towards inner harmony. After this, a delectable dinner with the group gives us time for celebration and connection before bed.
Day 5
A final morning of wellness before departing
On your final day here in beautiful Costa Rica, begin with a morning meditation and group yoga practice, embracing the profound shifts in your well-being. After breakfast, engage in a heartfelt conversation circle, sharing your transformative experiences with newfound friends. With free time to pack and prepare, reflect on the changes you've undergone since arriving. Then, a group transfer will take you to the airport so you can fly home with countless memories and an overall lightness to your being. Thanks so much for joining us, and be well!
