We’re getting close!!! Wellapalooza 2016 Retreat – Tentative Conference Schedule/Daily Event Details

We’re getting close!! Registration should be up very soon, but we wanted to share some updated details with you, and a tentative conference schedule/daily event details – as we know it now. Please remember that all information, daily schedules, and costs are subject to change. We are doing our best to keep costs low, yet put together an excellent Wellapalooza retreat!

Updated Retreat Details and Tentative Conference Schedule for Wellapalooza 2016 organized by EDS Wellness, Inc.

Tentative Conference Schedule for June 10-12th
40-50 people max per day
Will have a minimum number of people registered to cover all costs – a minimum number of individuals is being figured out as I’m typing this.

Day 1 – Friday, June 10th (Bethesda, MD/Washington, DC)

Venue – The Mindfulness Center in Bethesda, MD (To Be Confirmed!)

The cost for day 1 – Estimate is $75+/- per person depending on a total number of hours, presentations, speakers, and venue fees.

**A few things are included in the rough schedule for Day 1 based on the timing of classes for The Mindfulness Center (TMC) on Friday, additional presentations, and specific classes that we are looking to include.***

11:30-12pm: Welcome & check-in

12 pm: Restorative Yoga for low back pain, hip, and knee pain (at TMC with Dr. Norris)

1-2pm: Lunch (on own in Bethesda)

2-4pm: Casual Q&A with Dr. Afrin and book signing at TMC

5pm: Tai Chi & QiGong (at TMC)

6:30pm: Dinner or other presentation/class

***Dr. Afrin’s Q&A and book signing may be scheduled at a different time based on venue availability, or to accommodate an additional presentation or class – i.e.”Mindfulness Strategies for Chronic Pain” or Yoga Nidra.***

8-9:30 pm: Candlelight Yoga with Jessie Norris (acceptable for all levels, including those with hypermobility and chronic pain issues)

Day 2 – Saturday, June 11th (Columbia, MD)

Venues – Haven on the Lake and Turf Valley Resort

Cost for day 2 – Estimate $125-$150pp for the entire day depending on room rental cost at Turf Valley and dinner price per person. Dinner will be optional.

8 am – 8:30 am: Wellapalooza Welcome at Have on the Lake

8:30 am – 10 am: Free time to use amenities, book spa appointments, or take one of several mind/body classes offered at Have on the Lake.

***Attendance fee for Wellapalooza on Saturday includes all day admission to Haven on the Lake’s healing environments, salt cave reservations, access to all mind/body classes, and all presentations and activities associated with Wellapalooza. Classes, salt cave reservations, and spa appointments offered by Have on the Lake require reservations based on a first come first serve basis. Spa appointments are NOT part of the Wellapalooza attendance fee for Saturday and are the responsibility of each attendee. The keynote presentation on Saturday night at Turf Valley Resort has the option to include dinner or not. All other food is not included, unless part of a presentation.***

10:11:30 am: Rebecca Snow (Nutritionist/Herbalist) presentation/discussion in Whole Foods Cafe (one floor above from Haven on the Lake)

11:30 am – 2 pm: Lunch on own, take a class, use Have on the Lake’s amenities or book spa appointments.

**Haven has two classes available at 12:15 pm on Saturdays: “Rejuvenate Your Spine Yoga Wall Yoga”- 12:15 pm (60 min) & “Meditation” – 12:15 pm (30 min)***

2 pm – 4 pm: Dr. Clair Francomano presentation and discussion on natural healing & integrative approaches for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and related conditions. Discussion based on new natural healing for EDS brochure, and the success of a group mindfulness program combining meditation, group work or homework, and yoga.

***Yoga for hypermobility may also be included, or added to the schedule after Dr. Francomano’s presentation.***

4-6pm: Free time, or additional presentation or particular class for Wellapalooza attendees (i.e., Aqua Fusion or other pertinent class or presentation).

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Keynote presentation and dinner with Dr. Larry Afrin at Turf Valley Resort (option to include meal or not)

Day 3 – Sunday, June 12th

Venue – Turf Valley Resort and Haven on the Lake

Cost for day 3 – Estimate $100pp depending on room rental fee, presentations, etc.

8am – 11am: Activity or presentation at Turf Valley, and free time. Or, attendees are free to head first to Haven on the Lake for classes, spa appointments, and to use the healing environments.

***Presentation or activity TBD. Venue subject to change.***

11-1pm: Physicians Learning Lunch with Dr. Afrin at Turf Valley & golf activity (healthcare providers only!)

11am – 2pm: Lunch and free time at Haven on the Lake or at Turf Valley Resort for Wellapalooza attendees.

2-4pm: Casual Q & A with Dr. Afrin and book signing at Turf Valley for Wellapalooza attendees who could not make Friday or Saturday.

***Alternate option for Wellpalooza attendees who have previously attended one of Dr. Afrin’s seminars on Friday or Saturday – Presentation or class and free time at Haven on the Lake, such as “Meditation for Chronic Pain,” physical therapy strategies for hypermobility and related chronic illnesses, or specific mind/body class (i.e., Yoga Fusion or Barre).***

5pm – 5:30pm: Close and goodbye

Additional key details:

Registration will be up soon, including exact costs and a more concrete retreat schedule. Promise.
Turf Valley has graciously offered to hold a room block of 5 rooms (we can get more if needed) at a discounted rate of $144 per night for an executive king or double room for Friday – Sunday. Rooms in the room block first come, first, serve.
Turf Valley is 5 miles from Haven on the Lake.
Turf Valley and Haven on the Lake are approximately a 30-45 minute drive to Bethesda, MD (location of Wellapalooza Day 1).
We split the locations and venues based on need, to offer people the option of daily attendance, and to try and make Wellapalooza as accessible to as many people as possible.
If you would like to come in for all three days and are concerned about transportation from Turf Valley Resort or the Columbia, MD area to the venue for Wellapalooza Day 1 on Friday (Bethesda, MD), please let us know.
Total cost estimate for all three days is $275-$300, or you have the option to pay for a specific day. Total retreat cost is only an estimate – costs are being finalized as I type this. Prices include daily access to Have on the Lake’s amenities, salt cave, and classes (not Friday), all Wellapalooza presentations, seminars and classes, and Keynote presentation dinner on Saturday (with dinner included as an additional option).
The Physician’s Learning Lunch is NOT wrapped into the total cost of Wellapalooza for all attendees – it is a separate seminar for healthcare providers only who would like to learn about MCAS and MCAD from Dr. Afrin. Options will be offered for healthcare providers who would like to attend Wellapalooza for the full day, including access to Haven on the Lake for the day.

Below are additional presentations, seminars, and classes that we are working to incorporate into the Wellapalooza Retreat schedule:

***Please note – all speakers, seminars, and classes are subject to change at any time.***

– Natural Movement and at home physical therapy approaches for hypermobility, chronic pain, and related conditions (i.e., How to move more and move better, even for “Just 5 Minutes” a day at home and on your own).
– Breathwork class
– Women’s Health – Chronic pelvic pain conditions and how they relate to EDS and MCAS
– Hormones and Thyroid disorders presentation and discussion
– Reiki
– Salt Cave Apts. or Hope Floats appointments for Friday Wellapalooza attendees
– TTapp or Melt Method workout
– Acupuncture

– Skin Care & Hair Care presentation and discussion

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