The Reset Retreat: Science-Backed Tools to Restore & Regulate

Created and led by a psychiatrist and nurse practitioner, this intimate gathering integrates science-backed tools you can bring into daily life to prevent burnout, ease stress, and cultivate sustainable calm.

​Between guided practices, enjoy the ambiance of Alchemy Springs’ tea lounge — a space for unhurried conversation and connection with values-aligned peers.

What's Included (Standard Admission)

✨ Candlelit Qigong + Breathwork — gentle, beginner-friendly movement to release tension
✨ Mini Mental Health Talk: Nervous-System Dysregulation & Everyday Regulation (CEU-eligible)
✨ Guided Sauna + Cold Plunge Circuit — a science-backed stress reset at Alchemy Springs, one of the top 8 saunas in the Bay Area
✨ Candlelit Sound Bath & Closing Meditation — deep relaxation to close the evening
✨ Açaí Bowls by Palmetto Superfoods — refreshing, nourishing treat
✨ Tea Lounge access + one raffle entry for a wellness gift

Optional Add-Ons

🔮 2 CEUs for Nurses (CA Board of Registered Nursing): +$30
🔮 Group Tarot Reflection (10–15 min): +$15

• Limited tarot reading slots available; VIPs receive priority access (choice of solo or group).

VIP Admission
Includes everything in Standard Admission, plus:

🌟 Guaranteed locker space
🌟 Priority seating for Qigong and Sound Bath
🌟 Priority for tarot card reading (choice of solo or group)
🌟 Complimentary towel + self-care items
🌟 Three raffle entries for a wellness gift

💡 A $60+ value in perks for just $20 more than Standard Admission.

What to Bring

🧳 Swimsuit, quick-dry sandals/flip-flops
🧳 Comfortable clothing for Qigong and sound bath
🧳 Beach towel
🧳 Towels provided for VIP admission
👉 Please Note: Sandals, towels, and robes are available for rent at Alchemy Springs in limited supply - we strongly encourage you to bring these items to the venue

Who This Is For
If you’re navigating a demanding, high-pressure role and want to:

• Step away from constant stress and expectations
• Regulate your nervous system in a restorative environment
• Leave feeling physically recharged, mentally clear, and emotionally grounded

…then this retreat was created for you.

👉 Space is limited to 40 guests. Reserve your place today.

Your Retreat Guides

This evening is guided by a team of experienced practitioners who bring together movement, reflection, and sound. Each facilitator offers their unique expertise to create a restorative experience that helps you release stress, reconnect with yourself, and return renewed:

Charmaine Horn, BSN, RN, EFTMP-C, is a Registered Nurse, Certified Qigong (pronounced "Chee-Gong") Instructor, and Certified EFT Practitioner. After working 8 years as a psychiatric nurse, she realized that the psychiatric medications she gave to her patients rarely seemed to help improve her patients' symptoms long-term. She left her nursing job in 2020 to pursue new complementary holistic methods to help people heal from emotional and mental health issues. Charmaine is on a mission to help people overcome stress, anxiety, and depression naturally with Qigong so they could live a more joyous and fulfilling life.

Michelle Ngo Wong is a wellness retreat developer, mental health advocate, and co-founder of Lotus Rising Retreats. Michelle established Lotus Rising Retreats as a space dedicated to helping others heal and undergo profound change. Inspired by her family’s own struggles with mental illness, she left her corporate job in tech to pursue purpose-driven real estate investing to create a lifestyle that would allow her the freedom to focus on her mission of improving 100 million people with their well-being. Michelle is determined to break the stigma surrounding mental health and provide support to those in need. With a foundation built on empathy and understanding, she channels her passion into initiatives aimed at fostering mental well-being on a global scale. Through her dedication and commitment, Michelle is poised to create a profound and lasting impact, one that transcends borders and transforms lives.

Host or Publisher Tiffany Chao, MD