One of the highlights of the retreat (and there were many!) was the generous supply by Sunlight Saunas, of a three person Sunlight Sauna Cabin and a Solo Sauna for our use during the retreat.

Roseanne from Sunlight drove up on the Sunday and organised the set up of these units at the resort.  They were simple to put together but needed a bit of man-power for the lifting!

Part of a good detox involves the twice daily use of a sauna to encourage the excretion of toxins through the skin - and everyone really enjoyed the different sauna experience that we had with the far-infrared technology.

There was no overheating and feeling like you had to get out of the sauna because you couldn’t take any more - the Sunlight Sauna was a much more gentle heat that was very pleasant and relaxing - it was so popular that we had to make up a roster so that everyone could fit in their turn!

Besides the obvious benefits of relaxation, the sauna increases circulation, improves your skin and can help to remove toxins from deeper layers of tissue than are normally released in traditional saunas.  This can help with the removal of heavy metals that are commonly stored in our body tissues.

Along with the twice daily saunas, we were also provided with a solo unit that we used for half hour sessions before having a deep tissue massage - and wasn’t that the ultimate package for relaxation!  The soothing heat loosens up all the muscles ready to be worked on for sensational results - what a treat!

Roseanne from Sunlight Saunas also did a great talk for us, explaining the differences between the technologies available, and why Sunlight is a leader in the industry.  You can read more about Sunlight Saunas on their webpage- www.sunlightsaunas.com.au or if you call 1800-786-544 be sure to ask for Roseanne and she will be happy to help.

I will be purchasing a Sunlight Sauna for my home use - as soon as I move into a new home

A great big Thank you to Roseanne and Sunlight Saunas for their awesome support of the first Embracing Life! Retreat

I can’t believe that it’s been two weeks since I last wrote on my Blog!  I think that is the longest gap I’ve had since I started writing over a year ago.

The reason for my absence is due to the launch of my very first Embracing LIfe! Retreat! 

On the 14th September myself and my team headed up to Coolum Beach to Nirvana Luxor Resort and settled in for the week.  Nirvana itself isn’t quite set up for the type of retreat we wanted to run, so we commandeered two of the large ground floor apartments and set one up for meals, (which ended up feeling like an intimate little restaurant - see pics here), and one to hold our lectures, group discussions and watch DVD’s.

So the first part of the day was busily moving tables from one room to another, as well as lounges, chairs and crockery and cutlery from other rooms, ready to cater for 20+ people.  It all came together beautifully and we had our space really well set up for the week.

Roseanne from Sunlight Saunas drove up from Brisbane to deliver a three person cabin sauna and a solo system for everyone to use during the week, and I had bought with me a portable unit from Grander Water to ensure we had good quality water to drink during our detox.

Then we were ready to go!  The guests started arriving and by Sunday evening we were all there tucking into a three course raw gourmet meal that was a hit with everyone!

It was a busy week for the team - myself, my Mum Trish, who worked in food preparation and was the wise woman of the group; Annie who did beautiful Yoga classes, massage and weaved food magic; and my friend Trudy, who helped us non-stop and wove magic of her own throughout the retreat.

The whole amazing experience couldn’t have happened without the help and support of a number of people and companies who assisted with products, supplies and samples for the group.  Over the next week I will be talking about these wonderful people and thanking them individually for their support.

Everyone had an absolutely fantastic time and felt re-energised and healthy after their three day juice fast and raw vegan cleanse.  I received some fabulous testimonials from people who have very generously shared their thoughts about the retreat.  You can read them here and get an idea of the type of experience you would have if you joined us at one of the Embracing Life! Retreats.

At the time of writing this, I have four spaces left for the Perth Retreat coming up on the 19th of October, so if yourself or anyone you know would like to come along, you can still secure your place online at the retreat website - www.embracinghealth.com.au/retreat

I am truly grateful to everyone who helped to make this new venture such a success - the team, the participants, my partner William, my family, and everyone who wished me well, had faith in me, and offered their positive thoughts and feedback about my ideas.  It has meant a lot to me and I appreciate every single word and thought.

Thank you!

I am very happy to be announcing the launch of my fantastic health retreat experience, the Embracing Life!
Six Day Detox, Healing and Renewal Retreat.  My passion in life is to spend time with people dedicated to
learning about health and healing, and there is nothing better that doing that with a group of like-minded people in a beautiful luxury setting.
 
You can read more about this exceptional retreat experience below, and you will find more detailed information, and how to book in for the retreat, at my website: www.EmbracingHealth.com.au/retreat
 
The first of these retreats is being held on the Sunshine Coast of QLD in September, and if you are quick, there is an early-bird special for 6 lucky people who book and pay for the retreat in July.

I’ve put the retreat blurb below for you to have a bit of a read of - and you can also register your interest to have a retreat held in your area at the website.  I look forward to many of you joining me for a great week of detoxing, fun, relaxation, laughter and fantastic food!

Leisa Wheeler, founder of Embracing Health, is proud to announce the creation of a fresh, innovative style of luxury health retreat.  Departing from the rigid ways of “right” and “wrong” that have pervaded the older mind-sets of healing, Leisa has brought to life a new approach to the concept of a healing retreat - designing a program that empowers participants with knowledge that opens them to a higher awareness of what healing really means.

Not bound by any one strict doctrine, Leisa has woven together the best of the natural medicine world, blending the fields of detoxification, the secrets of superfoods,  the art of raw vegan gourmet cuisine, and the healing power of whole foods, into a delightful six day living experience of food as medicine.

Healing with whole food is only one part of the Embracing Life! Retreat, where as much emphasis is placed on feeding the mind,  understanding the emotions, and nurturing the soul, as in supporting the body.

Daily lectures on a range of health subjects cut through the confusion; yoga and meditative walks centre the mind; healing massage soothes the body; discussions on the role of emotional healing provides sustenance for the soul; and plenty of personal time gives you the space to really rest…

With dedicated attention to every detail of your six day renewal retreat, you will find the information, the luxury settings in exclusive boutique resorts around Australia, the food, the support, the whole experience – will surpass every expectation you ever had about what a week in a healing space should be.

You deserve to take some time out, to experience the divine combination of pampering, detoxification, education, rest and inspiration that a week with Leisa and her team will bring.

We look forward to seeing you there…

I am very happy to announce that I have a new testing service available!

With my drive to put health knowledge back in the hands of each and every person, I have launched a new site that can help anyone that is suffering from a digestive problem find the answers they need to get well.

In the past people have had to go to their doctors, cap in hand, to try and find out the true cause of their health concerns, instead of just accepting a prescription that they know won’t heal them in the long run.

Well that situation may be a thing of the past, as I’ve made a digestive health test called a Complete Digestive Stool Analysis available to everyone who demands more detailed information about their health.

This is the most comprehensive bowel test I have come across - and it is simple and easy to do from the privacy of your own home. 

Along with the enormous amount of knowledge it provides, I also analyse the results and interpret them for you in a 15-20 page report, giving explanations, suggestions and treatment plans to investigate.

To learn more about it, or to order your own test kit, just go to www.digestionhealthreport.com

Knowledge is power - be empowered!

It’s now been a few months since launching my Saliva Hormone Testing service and the feedback from my very satisfied customers has been amazing.

I’ve been able to identify some very important areas of concern showing up on the test results, and I have put together effective strategies from both the naturopathic and the medical world to guide these people towards the path to healing - a path that had eluded some people for over 20 years.

The 25 page report that I do which analyses and explains the results in detail, has been said to be “an excellent report”, “extremely well done, informative and professional”, “easy to understand”, and more than one person has voiced this comment ”I’m very glad the test was done as things seem to make more sense now”.

If you are suffering from any type of hormonal disorder such as menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, mood swings and weight gain - or stress related ailments like fatigue, anxiety or depression - or maybe you are just interested in anti-aging and preventative medicine; then Saliva Hormone Testing is an easy and non-invasive way to find some answers.

Just go to www.salivahormonereport.com and order your kit online.  Full instructions are provided and you collect the saliva samples in the convenience and privacy of your own home.  Once the results are back, then I get to work for you making sense of the patterns and explaining it in detail in my comprehensive report.

You won’t find this type of service anywhere else, so don’t delay if vibrant health is what you are looking for!