Imagine waking up refreshed with unwavering energy that increases your efficiency and creates more space in each day. You feel empowered as new and unique information about environment, lifestyle habits, and therapies have provided life-altering results and eased the overwhelm of health issues.
Create a new normal, rich in rejuvenating rest & vitality with chronic condition and burnout recovery pro, Karly, in Costa Rica.
The foundation of this retreat is based on the Health Optimization Ecosystem. We believe your body can heal itself when all parts of the ecosystem are in balance. Costa Rica is the perfect environment to create this balance and deepen your transformation.
We also host private retreats for individuals and small groups customed for your schedule here or anywhere in the world, including a full install in your home!
This retreat is designed to provide root cause-focused, immune system-regulating therapies, and tools to empower you and strengthen your body's natural healing mechanisms.
You will love the beautiful location in the heart of one of the five regions in the world identified as a Blue Zone. People with health issues come to Costa Rica and often stay for extended periods of time because they feel so good! Karly, your mentor in health and retreat organizer is one of them.
Our visiting Naturopathic Doctor uses his unique Neuro-Biochemistry Balancing Technique® (NBBT) to treat people who come from all over the world with autoimmune and other complex chronic illnesses. His technique is designed to help the body heal itself by reprogramming your neurological pathways and biochemistry. Clients experience a regulated and calmed immune system which reduces or eliminates symptoms and can often result in remission.
Karly has spent 6 years staying Costa Rica and building this program with her offerings combined with local connections to create this special synergy of holistic treatments and health-supportive lifestyle practices that provide results.
Karly had experienced many health challenges after hitting rock bottom from burnout in a former corporate career. She started Autoimmune Warrior to share the system she created to recover from symptoms of burnout like Chronic Fatigue, Insomnia, Skin Issues, Hormone Issues, Brain Fog, Anxiety, and Depression, Graves Disease and a number of other chronic conditions including, Mold Toxicity, Lymes Disease, Severe Food Allergies, and more.
Our programs and retreats make healing more simple, accessible, targeted and efficient so clients regain vitality in a much faster, more fulfilling way.
- Experiencing burnout symptoms like Chronic Fatigue, Insomnia, Skin Issues, Hormone Issues, Brain Fog, Anxiety, and Depression.
- Struggle with chronic conditions, especially Autoimmune Diseases (Lupus, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto's, Graves, Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes),
- Ready to take action.
- Newly diagnosed and unsure of what to do next.
- Losing vitality on the conventional path.
- Experiencing a plateau on the holistic path.
- Sensitive to chemicals and/or many foods. We have taken all of the necessary precautions to avoid chemical exposure and will accommodate your food sensitivities.
- Support their loved one through their journey to recovery.
- Community - meet others who "get you" and build strength together.
- Resolved food sensitivities and saying goodbye to crazy diets We are not meant to live on the AIP diet or any other highly restrictive diets, but it is a great start to feeling better while the underlying problem is resolved.
- Identify and resolve root causes preventing you from making progress - is there something in your environment, food, thought process, emotional body, or lifestyle that is triggering an unwanted immune response?
- Know how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and still manage your busy life - there are many tips and tricks, but getting in the habit of being creative and finding a way can work in almost any situation.
- Immune System Regulation - your immune system is draining your energy by going after false antigens, including your own body. When it is calmed, strengthened, and re-directed to actual invaders your body can build strength again and recover.
Our highly flexible, sensitivity-savvy kitchen offers absolutely delicious, carefully sourced, organically grown, gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free meals. The meals are highly alkaline, Pesco-Vegan. It is suggested to adopt this diet before attending a retreat.
The menu is always everyone's favorite part of the retreat especially because they can't believe how healthy it is and how good it makes them feel.
Just a 2-minute walk to the ocean, a 5-bedroom luxury home located in popular and secure Hacienda Pinilla with three miles of unspoiled Guanacaste Province and the Nicoya Peninsula coastline, pristine beaches, and untouched natural landscapes. It is perfectly sized and situated for this intimate and healing gathering. We have gone the extra mile to ensure the venue is safe from harsh chemicals in and around the property.
- Full access to the Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club amenities including a gym, and medical center 5 minutes away. Beach cruisers are provided.
- Many outdoor chill areas to enjoy the sounds of nature and even see monkeys.
- 15 min bike from beautiful Play Langosta and Playa Avellanas (known as "Little Hawaii to the surf community).
- 1 hr 40 mins drive from Liberia Airport.
- 25 mins drive from a popular tourist beach town, Tamarindo, which offers many shops, restaurants, and activities. Tamarindo also has a growing ex-pat community and offers quality bilingual emergency clinics.
This retreat purposely does not include many excursions off site because of the main focus on healing therapies. You will get the most from these therapies when you are taking the time to relax and be still.
Expect to experience significant improvements that will be supported by sticking to the clean diet and healthy living suggestions throughout the retreat and upon returning home. If you have been on the holistic path for a year or two or more, this may be the missing part of your journey.
- If you are unsure about attending a retreat, we can start working together to create a Costa Rica like environment and retreat experience at home. Click here for more info.
- Your treatments may be covered by insurance under acupuncture.
- Concerned about emergency medical care? We have arranged an emergency medical plan with the best local transport companies, clinics, and hospitals.
Health Optimization Roadmap - Over 90 minutes we'll create your individualized step-by-step plan that will help you prepare and get the most from the program. ($350 Value)
In our wonderful retreat home. Both private and shared rooms are available.
We do everything possible to support sensitivities and other special diets.
3 Neuro-Biochemistry Balancing therapies in the privacy of your own room. You may have up to 9 or 10 additional treatments for $75 each.
We will always start the day with a mindful beach activity or yoga and meditation class.
Much time and effort has been put towards reducing toxins, chemical exposure, and EMF for maximum healing potential.
Fun and informative discussions about mindfulness and wellness to help you prepare and continue healing at home.
Daily doses of carefully sourced, teas, supplements, and superfoods.
Depending on availability and the group - each retreat will be different!
For local activities and getting around the resort. Option to request a mountain bike upgrade at checkout for $125.
The IonCleanse detox footbath is designed to calm your nervous system and enhance your body’s natural ability to detoxify. Pair it with the Healy bio-resonance device to fine-tune cellular function.
Daily practice guidance using maneuvers created by the team at Human Garage. (Learn more at humangarage.net)
Be guided through this amazing life changing pre-retreat detox program with your group! Retreat discount for $450 ($750 Value) May be required if more preparation is needed.
Budget for 3 to 8 additional treatments. What you need will depend on the complexity and severity of your health issues. The cost is $75 per session. Sessions are 2 x day (mornings and evenings).
Massage, energy work, lymph drainage, and other services by appointment.
Note: It is best to fly to Costa Rica the day before and arrive to the retreat house between 2 pm and 3 pm on the first day. Depart by 10 am on the last day.
The cost will range between $30 and $90 if you fly into Liberia and will depend on our ability to group you together. We will provide booking assistance.
We require those attending the retreat to obtain travel insurance.
Additional activities like snorkeling, ziplining, etc are scheduled separately.
Cost of transportation to additional activities not included in the program are covered by the participan.
You will have the opportunity to have 2 NBBT treatments a day and access to massage and other therapeutic services between healthy meals, discussions, activities, resting in a hammock or by our pool, and exploring the Hacienda Pinilla resort pools, clubs, beaches, and more on the bike rentals provided.
6:00 a.m. Light Nutrition and Fascial Maneuvers
7:00 a.m. Mindfulness Activity -Yoga, Meditation, Other
8:15 a.m. Smoothies, Juices, and Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Self-Healing Discussion (A different topic each day)
9:15 a.m. NBBT Treatments
11:30 p.m. Lunch
12:15 p.m. Free time
3:00 p.m. NBBT Treatments
4:45 p.m. Dinner
5:30 p.m. Light Nutrition and Discussion
The activities will be different for every group. For example, a trip to Tamarindo, a bee farm tour, a chocolate farm tour, La Senda farm-to-table dinner, or a labyrinth visit. We always offer an amazing sound bath experience in the villa!
If you would like to explore off-site activities on your own or with other retreaters during your free time we will help you with options and booking.
