Fall Serenity Wellness Retreat 2023

Share in a day of health and wellness at our Fall Wellness Retreat Day!

Designed to introduce women to unique coping strategies they might not have previously used, we have brought together credible and compassionate professionals to lead each of the workshops. Following a healthy lunch, sit quietly or stroll around and enjoy the beauty of Our Lady of Grace.

​This program is offered FREE OF CHARGE. This program is made possible by the funds received by Plumbing Contractors Association of Long Island. 

Please select your workshop preferences when prompted.

• Arrival begins promptly at 9:00AM  
• LUNCH begins at 12:00PM - 1:00PM - Dining Room
• Presentation for All Attendees by  Amy Elias, MS - Mindful Eating & Presence
• 2:35PM-3PM Closing Remarks

Workshop Descriptions

How to Boost Immunity with MaryAnn

The Health Coach MaryAnn Jones  HHC, Founder of Thrive Naturally 

Join MaryAnn and discover easy and joyful AND delicious ways to boost your immunity and thrive through the winter.

Plants (Essential Oils & Medicinal Teas for Health) - Karen Kaelin, MS, MA, CHHC 

This presentation will include practical information on ways to use therapeutic grade oils to effectively address specific issues connected with cancer, cancer care and its side effects including nausea, burns, anxiety, depression, memory, concentration, fatigue, digestion, skin issues, infections and inflammation, and strengthening the immune system.  

Don’t Mess With Stress! (2-4 tennis balls) - Amy Elias,  MS OnTheSpotConsulting.com Heart-Centered Wisdom-Based Psycho-Educational Personal and Professional Life Coach

Together we will navigate today’s challenging environment by using tools and techniques to strengthen our minds, bodies and immune system and learn how to utilize Kinetic Awareness for fiber and fascia release. Followed by discussion and Q & A.

Want to LoveDance With Your Forever Partner - Amy Elias, MS - OnTheSpotConsulting.com 

Heart-Centered Wisdom-Based Psycho-Educational Personal and Professional Life Coach

Ignite and align your body, mind, heart and soul! Sign on to be lovingly and gently guided to find your innate goodness, joy and beauty of living in your body.  Move in concert with your body guided by your breath and spirit.  Harness the goodness of your “Forever” eternal self and revel.

Lunch presentation - Mindful Eating & Presence - Amy Elias, MS

for full digestion and weight gain and loss and inflammation.  

Anchors Away!

Andrea Losito, Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR

Using the metaphor of the anchor, you are invited to visually express what keeps you grounded. Being mindful of how to bring yourself back into the present moment when feeling overwhelmed can have positive impacts on your overall physical and mental well-being.  This activity aims to assist you in identifying what helps you stabilize you in the

here and now while utilizing your creativity.

“Qi Gong” T'ai Chi Chih - Karen Kaelin MS, MA, CHHC Accredited.  

A natural health educator whose extensive experience with essential oils and T’ai Chi Chih has supported her own clients’ health for many years.  She currently sees clients and teaches classes online and in her Brentwood office. “Qi Gong” Tai Chi Chih, a meditation in motion works with our intrinsic energy to actively heal all layers of our being.  The gentle, easy-to-do movements provide a peaceful, balancing and energizing experience when done either standing or seated.

Yoga for Healing: Laura Nowicki - Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor, 500 Hrs., CYT 

Align with a unique source of healing power through the practice of yoga and breath work.  When carefully practiced, you will tap into and draw from universal, therapeutic energy and remember your inherent wholeness. Bring a yoga mat if you have one!

Discussing Breast Cancer on a Personnel Level -  Donna Donatelli, LSCW  

A group discussion sitting together and telling your story.  This session with be held for Session A and Session B allowing everyone to discuss and tell their story.