Self-Care & Wellbeing Education Retreat for Doctors: 8-hour CPD Credits for ANZCA.

Join us for an exclusive Self-Care Retreat for Doctors, designed to rejuvenate and empower doctors in the medical profession. Facilitated by Dr. Michaela Hamschmidt, this retreat offers a space to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and other professionals amidst the tranquil beauty of nature.

Dr. Hamschmidt, a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists with a global medical career, will guide you through a series of transformative workshops focused on holistic well-being, resilience, and self-discovery.

Doctor’s Wellness Workshop Highlights:

Dr. Hamschmidt will cover the following topics:

1. Burnout: Recognition, Risk Factors and Recovery

• Learn to recognize the signs of burnout in yourself and colleagues, understand its risk factors, and explore effective tools and strategies for recovery and resilience.

2. Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Common Humanity

• Grounded in the work of Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, this workshop focuses on cultivating mindfulness, self-compassion, and a sense of shared humanity to foster emotional well-being.

3. Values and Boundaries

• Explore how to align your personal and professional values, set healthy boundaries, and find your balance between self-centered and community-focused approaches.

4. Goal Setting: Overcoming Stumbling Blocks and Embracing Imperfection

• Discover practical strategies for setting achievable goals, addressing obstacles, and embracing imperfection to create meaningful change in your personal and professional life.

5. Putting It All Together: Wellbeing Wheel and Tree of Life

• Integrate the concepts of self-care and personal growth through the Wellbeing Wheel and reflect on your present self using the Tree of Life to create a sustainable approach to long-term well-being.

The above workshops are approved for CPD credits under ANZCA.  It would be best to check with your college if you intend to use the workshops for CPD.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Southern Alps and nestled along the peaceful Maruia River, Maruia River Retreat offers a luxurious and intimate setting for your self-care journey. Enjoy daily yoga, nourishing meals, and ample time to explore the natural beauty that surrounds you.

This retreat is open exclusively to doctors in the medical field, offering a supportive community of peers to connect and grow with.

Retreat Package Inclusions:

• 3-night stay single occupancy in the Master Villa or twin share occupancy in a Luxe Villa (Super King or 2 King Single bed set-up)

• Welcome Snacks and Teas upon arrival, Dinners every night and Continental Breakfast every morning plus Gourmet Packed lunches daily

• Guided Forest Walk on NZ flora and fauna and access to private nature trails within the 500-acre nature estate and to the nearby Motueka Spit.

• Private use of Retreat facilities: River hot tub, infrared chroma-therapy forest sauna, cold shower and Finnish sauna facilities and access to the library collection

• Free Wi-Fi at the Lounge and Wellness Centre. There is 4G mobile coverage so you can use your own data for your Internet in your villas

• Local guided tour and group transfer service to and from Nelson Airport to Maruia River Retreat (bookings required).

• Arrival day: Pick up at the Nelson airport at 11am, includes a visit to the Maruia Falls Scenic Reserve
  Departure day:  Arrive at Nelson Airport at 2pm (depart MRR at 11am), includes a visit to Lake Rotoiti and the Nelson Lakes National Park

• Optional extras: Spa and massage treatments and local tours to nearby attractions such as white water rafting, kayaking and mountain biking.

RETREAT PRICING:  Below is the early bird rate which is $300 off the published rate.  Early Bird offer expires 31 January 2025.

Twin Share Occupancy in your Studio Luxe Villa: NZD2,250 per person (2 King Singles or 1 Super King Bed set-up options)

Twin Share Occupancy  in your 1-bedroom Master Villa: NZD2,650 per person (2 King Singles or 1 Super King Bed set-up options: 2 villas only)

Solo Occupancy in your Studio Luxe Villa: NZD3,250 by request : email reservations@maruia.co.nz

50% reservations deposit; balance due 30 days before check-in date.

About the Workshop Facilitator, Dr. Michaela Hamschmidt

Dr. Michaela Hamschmidt is a dedicated and highly experienced medical professional with a diverse background across several countries. A mother of two young adults, Dr. Hamschmidt has worked as a doctor in Germany, England, Sri Lanka, Australia, and New Zealand. She is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and is passionate about the holistic well-being of healthcare professionals.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr.Hamschmidt has pursued further training in critical areas of personal and professional development, including the Process Communication Model (PCM), Human Factors at Monash University in Melbourne, Hot Debriefing Workshops, and Whole Hearted Medicine. She has completed the ANZCA Educators Program, bringing a comprehensive approach to education and personal growth for doctors.

Dr. Hamschmidt is committed to helping her peers navigate the challenges of modern medicine by fostering self-care, resilience, and reflection (emotional intelligence) through her workshops.  This is her second retreat for doctors; having organized and facilitated the Private Wellbeing Workshop for Doctors held at Maruia River Retreat in April 2024.