Summer/Winter Serenity Wellness Retreat 2023

Share in a day of health and wellness at our Annual 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 MANHASSET WOMEN'S COALITION AGAINST BREAST CANCER (MWCABC). 

Please select your workshop preferences.

Arrival begins promptly at 9:00 am.

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.

Essential Oils for Health - Karen Kaelin, MS, MA, CHHC

This presentation will include practical informatino on way 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 inflamation, and stregthening the immune system.

Own You: New Tools l-Amy Elias, MS

This workshop is an experiential fusion of somatic and MindBody education.  Learn self-care with the wisdom of Shiatsu - a Japanese ancient subtle body tune-up: and Macrobiotic theory, philosophy, alignment for living Life with harmony and homeostasis, moment-by-moment.  Become independent in your health and healing as you learn how to read your individual constitution and infuse new modalities for freedom and garner moe wellbeing.  “Like the wind, all things shift, and like the Ocean, we rise and fall in the ebb and flow

of life.  Look past your thoughts so you may drink the pure nectar of this moment.”- Rumi.

Andrea Losito, Art Therapist, LCAT

Positive Reflection with Mosaic Art

Using mosaic pieces and inspirational words, you will be asked to create a piece of mosaic art to self-reflect and help with focusing on positive thoughts.

T'ai Chi Chih - Karen Kaelin MS, MA, CHHC Accredited.  A natural health educator whose extensive experience with essential oils and Tai Chi Chih has supported her own clients’ health for many years.  She currently sees clients and teaches classes online and in her Brentwood office.

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: Karyn Van Name: Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor. Certified Reiki Master 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 yoga mat if you have one!

Meditation for the Mind and Heart: Karyn Van Name: Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor. Certified Reiki Master

Experience simple and practical types of meditation which will slow down the chatter in your head, bring clarity of mind and release stress. You will experience the present moment and open to the wisdom and compassion of your heart.  You will feel more ease and peace while enhancing your health and wellbeing.

Music and Rhythm - Pamela Carlton MS, MT-BC​ Come join us for interactive therapeutic group drumming experience, as we connect with other women in music and rhythm. Explore your feelings in a supportive environment, on a drum, tambourine, and other interesting instruments! Returning and new participants welcomed—no musical experience necessary!

Donna Donatelli, LSCW

Discussing Breast Cancer On A Personal

Level.  A group discussion sitting together

and telling your story.