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Retreats

Our Commitment to you: Caring for the carers

Our guiding purpose is to empower doctors to embrace self-care.  To nurture a space where you can reconnect with yourself  - cultivating resilience, balance, and inner peace.  The mindfulness and meditation techniques learnt at these retreats can help combat burnout and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being and purpose in your medical career.

The practice of meditation and mindfulness helps us embrace and accept our humanness by fostering a deeper awareness of our thoughts and emotions. This heightened awareness enables us to develop healthier coping mechanisms and teaches us to remain calm even in the midst of challenges. 

Meditation enhances cognitive flexibility and improves our ability to make complex decisions by allowing us to manage our responses to stressful situations more effectively. As a result, it can reduce stress and anxiety, offering better and healthier strategies for coping with demanding professional lives.

 

On our retreats:

  • Learn to embrace vulnerability and build resilience, recognizing that true strength comes from openness and self-awareness.

  • Practice self-compassion and self-care: explore ways to weave wellness into your daily routine.

  • Inspire introspection: we provide time and space for meaningful reflection and personal growth.

  • Lay the foundations for preventative wellness: create lasting habits that protect against burnout and promote long-term professional and personal wellbeing.

  • Experience authentic connection and support amongst like minded individuals..

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Upcoming Retreats

Tonga 2026

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The Deep Calm: Gentle Giants - Quiet Minds

30 September to 7 October

Immersive 7 day retreat with our partner "Swimming with Gentle Giants"

Limited numbers  - intensive retreat

Fiji 2027

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Fiji — Restore your Balance

First week of June 2027

Intensive 5 day retreat

Register your interest here

Past Retreats​

Insights from past attendees

Dr Celia Bentley - Emergency Medicine Specialist:  I was fortunate to attend Dr Margot's Blissful Balance meditation and mindfulness retreat in Fiji 2026.  As an emergency physician, wellness is paramount to ensuring the longevity of my career and in preventing burnout.  The course was professionally run, well paced and tailored to our needs, whilst allowing sufficient time for reflection and relaxation.  Thank you Dr Margot - your course was just what I needed.

Fiji 2026

Dr Helen Manning - Obstetrician-Gynaecologist:  Thank you so much Dr Heaney.  I had a really wonderful experience - enlightening and informative, I highly recommend.  Please keep me informed of future meetings!" 

Hunter Valley 2025

Dr Jodi Ralph - General Practitioner, Surgical Assistant:  This was exactly what I needed - I feel so calm and relaxed.  Thank you for your time, meditation and mood management ideas.  There was both laughter and tears and I have learnt so much.  I am uplifted.

Hunter Valley 2025

Dr Kane Lavender - General Practitioner:  I enjoyed the balance between meditations and the mindful movement activities.  It was useful to take advantage of some alone time in nature to reflect on what I have learnt, and where I want to go.  Thank you Dr Heaney for your dedication and attention to detail

Taupo 2025

Dr Mylene Lorenzo - Anaesthetist:  This retreat was a true blessing.  I didn't just relax, I reconnected with who I am when I am not a doctor.  I learned how to spot burnout, and found a healthier balance.  I feel grounded and renewed.  Thank you Dr Margot

Central Coast 2026

BLISSFUL BALANCE BY DR MARGOT : DESIGNED BY COOPER SHAW
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