Restoring Balance: A Conference Retreat for HealthCare Providers

About the Retreat

Heather Sweeney, RN, MSN, CEN; Amy Ponteri, LPC, LCAT, ATR-BC; Leah Marshall, E-RYT Certified Yoga Instructor, ACE Certified Personal Trainer / Health Coach

If you work in healthcare, you work your tail off. You are invited to join your peers to rejuvenate, fortify, and heal. This is a time for YOU to feel cared for. Facilitated by former ER providers (RN and mental health/art therapist), and through supportive and restorative activities such as mindfulness, art, yoga, and experiential learning, our goal is for you to feel nurtured, connected, AND leave with new tools for your own well-being and a rekindled sense of purpose.

*This activity is approved by the National Association of Social Workers and by the California Board of Registered Nursing for 24 contact hours.

Schedule

Each day will follow the same general schedule, as noted below, with CE learning available per session. There will be a few required CE sessions; the majority and all yoga are optional. The 6-day schedule allows for in-depth exploration as well as ample time for play, rest, and relaxation.

0730-0830:      AM Yoga

8:30-1000       Breakfast

10:00-1:00       CE Offering – 3 CEs

1:30-3:00       Lunch

3:00 – 4:00       CE Offering – 1 CE

5:30 – 6:30      Restorative Yoga

6:30 – 8:00       Dinner

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Retreat Rooms and rates please email retreat leaders:

• Lodging

• Airport shuttle to/from Puerto Vallarta airport on 12/7 and 12/14

• 3 organic meals/day with vegan/veg/gluten-free options available. All produce is

sustainably and locally grown at El Rancho Farm

• Up to 24 CEs available, approved by the National Association of Social Workers and

the California Board of Nursing

• Twice daily yoga classes with Health Coach + Certified Yoga Instructor Leah Marshall

• Optional excursion to tour El Rancho Farm

* Ample free time

About the Teachers

Heather Sweeney, RN, MSN, CEN

Heather Sweeney has been a critical care nurse for 17 years and currently works in the PACU. She has managed in inpatient and outpatient arenas, worked in the ICU, and was in the Emergency Department for 10+ years, including the first 2 years of CoVid. She is ardent about helping healthcare workers remember their passion and sustain in the field. helpinghealthcareheal.com

Amy Ponteri, LPC, LCAT, ATR-BC

Amy Ponteri has been a mental health art therapist for 25 years. Currently in private practice, she worked for 16 years in the Emergency Department, including the first 2 years of CoVid. She has taught at Lewis & Clark College, facilitated CE events, and supervises new therapists. She strives to bring playfulness into the hard work of healthcare. amyponteri.com

Leah Marshall, E-RYT Certified Yoga Instructor, ACE Certified Personal Trainer / Health Coach

A lifetime fitness and health enthusiast, Leah is a personal trainer, spin instructor, health and nutrition coach, and E-RYT 500 certified yoga instructor. Leah holds a master’s degree from NYU and has been leading yoga retreats for 11 years (including 10 at Mar de Jade!).