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Cancer is one of life’s greatest challenges.

Women living beyond breast cancer is on the increase and this is great news. As a result, this has created a large and growing number of women with unique and unmet needs. Once treatments are over and women embark on their healing journey, they look to see how they can take charge of their health, what it means to survive and how to carry on with their lives. There is a great need for education and support to help breast cancer survivors navigate the challenges related to their healing journey.

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Dragonfly’s philosophy embraces all modalities of approaches to wellbeing, we’ve developed retreats that bring together various ancient wisdom practices and modern day knowledge to create a healing environment that supports and empowers women touched by cancer. Our extraordinary team of experts will share their wisdom and provide a safe and supportive setting for the Dragonfly Wellness Retreat program. It is grounded in the contemplative arts of mindfulness and yoga, empowered by knowledge and practical information about health and healing and nourished by community and shared experience. By integrating body, mind and spirit, we will discover ways to meet the totality of our experience directly and courageously.

Our mission is to offer women affected with breast cancer an opportunity to focus on strengthening the body, rekindle the spirit, replenish the mind and connect with others who share a similar journey. Dragonfly Wellness Retreat is a comprehensive weekend program tailored specifically to the practical, informational and emotional needs of breast cancer survivors who have completed their treatments. It provides a healing oasis to equip women with knowledge, tools and support needed to thrive on their journey to wellness.

Upcoming Retreats

 

Registration

    Retreat Date

    Name (required)

    Address (required)

    City (Required)

    Phone (required)

    Email (required)

    Where did you find out about Dragonfly Wellness for Women?

    Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd)

    What is your Diagnosis and Stage?

    Emergency Contact & Number (required)

    Date of diagnosis (yyyy-mm-dd)

    Dietary allergies: (we will be offering healthy vegetarian meals and snacks with vegan options)

    What are some of your expectations from this wellness weekend retreat?

    Do you have any special health issues or needs that we should know about? Are Stairs an issue for you?

    Do you have any experience with yoga? YESNO

    Describe:

    Complementary treatments are going to be offered on Saturday afternoon. Each session will be 40 minutes. Please indicate whether or not you would like to receive a treatment. YESNO

    Indicate in order of preference the treatments you would like to receive:


    Registered massage


    Reiki treatment


    Mini Facial (organic skin products)


    Caniosacral Treatment


    Thai Yoga Massage

    The group will be staying in both the Edgar House and Fensom Cottage; both facilities are located at Loretto Maryholme. All bedrooms are double rooms with 2 twin beds. If you would like to share a room with someone you know who is also attending the retreat, please indicate below:

    I would like to share a room with:

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