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Healthspan & Wellness Retreat

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A Transformative Journey to Better Health and Wellness with Vail Health

Kickstart Your Health & Wellness

Discover something truly exceptional this year: an experience like no other, designed to elevate your overall healthspan. Join our team for a one-on-one wellness-focused experience in partnership with Surf Synergy in Costa Rica, as featured in Women's Health, Men’s Health, Travel + Leisure and Oprah Daily. You will not want to miss this transformative experience, guided by your personal goals and evidence-based research, our experts will lead participants through a one-of-a-kind, integrative adventure towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
 
Dive into an unforgettable and life-altering experience that will get you feeling your best both cognitively and physically for the rest of your life. 
 
What's included?

What's Included?

  • 7 nights at Surf Synergy in the newly built villa.
  • Individually tailored programming.
  • Daily longevity and educational workshops.
  • Gourmet, nutritious meals with the freshest ingredients, all locally sourced or from Surf Synergy gardens. 
  • All activities, including:
    • One-on-one surf or stand-up paddle board (SUP) instruction for all levels
    • Bodywork including two massages
      • Additional massages or spa treatments are available for purchase.
    • Daily yoga, mobility and recovery workshops, sauna, cold plunge, fitness, outdoor adventures and more.
  • Airport transfers to and from San Jose International Airport.
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Retreat Staff

Participants will enjoy daily longevity and educational workshops from holistic, experienced, compassionate, and empowering experts.

November Retreat Leaders:

Dr. Eliza Klearman & Kyler Hijmans

Dr. Eliza Klearman

Dr. Eliza Klearman
Dr. Eliza Klearman, ND, LAc is a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist at Vail Health Behavioral Health. She received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Masters in Classical Chinese Medicine from National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
 
Dr. Klearman is an expert in natural and holistic medicine who uses her skills to restore health and balance to her patients with a focus on behavioral health, autoimmune disease, gut health, hormones and other chronic disease. As one of the retreat leaders of our upcoming November retreat, she believes in a personalized approach to treating the whole person, with the recognition that all aspects of the body and mind are intimately connected.

Kyler Hijmans, NP

Kyler Hijmans, NP
Kyler Hijmans, DNP, FNP-BC is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Northern Colorado. She provides the full spectrum of primary care services to patients of all ages. Her special interests include health and wellness through nutrition and physical activity, health equity, women’s health, and community health.

As lead practitioner of our upcoming November retreat, Kyler will work one-on-one with participants on a personalized health plan based on a diagnostic evaluations.

Continuing Education Credit

 
New for 2025: Earn Continuing Education Credit While You Recharge
We’re excited to announce that our upcoming Healthspan & Wellness Retreat now offers 11.5 continuing education (CE) hours, approved by the University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology.

Topics include:
  • Nutrition’s impact on mood and brain health
  • Using cold therapy and other natural methods to improve resilience
  • Trauma-informed and gender-aware care
  • Sleep, metabolism and emotional regulation
  • Mindfulness, positive brain changes, and flow states
  • Practical therapy tools focused on values and storytelling
 
These expert-led trainings include interactive discussions and hands-on practice, all integrated into the retreat’s immersive experience. For more information contact our team at Retreats@VailHealth.org.
 
Not a clinician? No worries! The retreat offers powerful wellness benefits for everyone seeking health, longevity, and balance.

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