Massage & Lymph Drainage
About the Retreat
Experience an unforgettable women' s self-care retreat at the serene San Damiano Retreat Center, just a mile from downtown Danville, California - yet a world away. In harmony with the rhythms of nature, our spring retreat will focus on cleansing and renewal, offering a range of practices designed to restore balance to the body, mind and spirit. Activities include learning self-care techniques for lymphatic drainage, engaging in breathing and movement exercises, unwinding with a restorative sound bath meditation, and exploring the connection between a healthy lymphatic system, glowing skin, overall health, and detoxification.
Guiding you through this transformative journey are three exceptional professionals, Aimee Kupcak, owner and therapist of Modern Body Massage & Lymph Drainage, Jenny Romano, esteemed founder of Mer Bleue Esthetics, known for her expertise in holistic skin care and Heather Powers, respected Precision Nutrition Coach and Classical Pilates Instructor. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to elevate your retreat experience.
Guests will enjoy a professional lymphatic drainage session and ample down time to allow for reflection and personal connection, with options for hiking, journaling, walking the labyrinth, or simply soaking in the peaceful ambiance of gardens and fountains within this tranquil setting. Begin the day with morning snacks and beverages, thoughtfully curated from local favorites, Tostique Cafe and Juicery, followed by a sit-down lunch that complements the activities of the day.
Our goal is to help you leave rejuvenated and inspired with the ability to seamlessly weave self-care techniques into your daily life, ensuring that wellness practices for stress reduction and overall health are always within reach. The benefit of our retreat goes beyond simple relaxation, offering a unique blend of self-care methods that incorporate an array of healing practices designed to be lifelong tools. We invite you to join us and experience profound renewal with holistic strategies that will enhance your self-care routine, promoting a lifetime of health, vitality and longevity.
Location
San Damiano Retreat Center 710Highland Drive Danville, CA
Retreat Leaders
Aimee is a Certified Plastic Surgery Therapist specializing in clinical massage therapy, lymphatic drainage, pain management, post-surgical recovery, and oncology massage. Her extensive experience has allowed her to work with individuals managing a wide range of conditions, and she is passionate about educating her clients. Aimee teaches valuable self-care techniques that empower individuals on their healthcare journeys, and extends this philosophy through self-care classes and retreats.Her dedication to education extends beyond her clinical practice. Aimee has taught and mentored students in various therapeutic techniques, developing specialized training programs in oncology massage and post-surgical lymphatic drainage. This experience has further enhanced her expertise, allowing her to continually refine her methods and stay at the forefront of her field.
Aimee’s commitment to self-care and holistic wellness led her to create Modern Body Wellness Retreats. The retreats combine her extensive experience in the spa industry, her private practice, and study of various healing modalities to offer practical, accessible, and sustainable wellness practices that seamlessly fit into busy lives.
Jenny began her career in 1997 at The Institute of Aveda. In 2017, she became licensed in California and opened her own practice. She is a Certified Pastiche Advanced Skin Analysis Diagnostician, an advanced technique to accurately determine skin type and condition with a focus on the root cause, rather than just treating symptoms. Additionally, she is trained in the Vodder technique for Manual Lymphatic Drainage of the face and neck and has extensive education and practice in fascia release, excelling in natural facial rejuvenation. Her passion is healing skin from the inside out, and she strives to work alongside the client to find the root of the problem. This holistic approach ensures lasting results, enabling her clients to not only achieve their skincare goals but maintain them.
Learn more about Jenny and Merbleue Esthetics at: www.merbleueesthetics.net.
Heather is a retired professional ballet dancer, a distinguished Hall of Fame Swing Dancer, and a competitive Natural Body Builder. She graduated from the renowned Scottsdale Culinary Institute before working at the esteemed Restaurant at Domain Chandon in Napa Valley. Today, she is a Precision Nutrition Coach, a Classical Pilates instructor, and mother to two college kids. She raised her children in the kitchen, where they learned to cook the old-fashioned way.
Heather loves teaching people from all backgrounds and abilities in the worlds of dance, cooking, fitness, and nutrition. She cultivates a supportive learning environment where laughter lightens the mood, and moments of true beauty are created. Heather is well known for her ability to creatively fuse her decades of extensive knowledge and broad experience to customize dynamic programs for her students, clients, and their families.
Leaern more about Heather at: www.heatherpowerdance.com.