Practitioner Retreats

Since its inception in 2005, the CEFP has hosted a series of Bi-Annual Workshops exclusively for membership lead by Dr. Randine Lewis and her staff. Below you will find a sample of agendas from previous retreats. Practitioner retreats are not only educational but a fun and relaxing way to improve your knowledge while recharging your batteries with people who specialize in this unique area of focus.

The CEFP: A Community Rooted in Spirit - Fall 2009 Retreat Agenda

Friday, September 12th:

  • 4:00p Welcome
    Introduction of New Members
    Setting the Intention for the Weekend
    Sharing Circle: What Does Being Rooted in Spirit Mean to Each of Us?
  • 7:30p Free Time for Dinner, Community and Spa

Saturday, September 13th

  • 8:00a Postural Structural Alignment Qigong: The 9 Moveable Joints of the Body (Dave)
  • 9:45a Lecture, Check-in, Meditation (Randine)
  • 12:00a CEFP Present and Future (All)
  • 1:00p Lunch Break and Initiative Group Discussions
  • 2:15p Keeping Balance in Practice Between Yin and Yang (Randine)
  • 5:00p The Big Picture: An Introduction to Yoga (Saraswati)
  • 6:30p Dinner Break
  • 8:00p The Sage Yoked in Yoga Soon Attains the Absolute (Gita V.6) (Saraswati)

Sunday, September 14th:

  • 8:00a The Energetics of Clinical Interactions Through the Eyes of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts (CMA) (Dave)
  • 10:00a Lecture, Check-in, Meditation (Randine)
  • 12:00p CEFP Present and Future, Continued (All)
  • 1:00p Lunch Break and Initiative Group Discussions
  • 2:15p How Energy Is Transferred Between Practitioner and Patient, Practitioner and Home Life (CEFP, Dave, Saraswati, Randine)
  • 3:30p World Traditions, Eastern-based Wisdom Teachings, and Meditation for Practitioners and Patients (CEFP, Saraswati, Randine)
  • 5:00p Theories of the Chakras: Bridge to Higher Consciousness (Saraswati)
  • 6:30p Dinner Break
  • 8:00p Optional Evening Activity: Introduction to Metzner Alchemical Divination (Susan)

Monday, September 15th:

  • 8:00a The Energetics of Clinical Interactions Through the Eyes of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts "CMA" (Dave)
  • 9:45a Retreat Recap, Group Check-in, Close
  • 12:00p Adjourn

Spring 2010 Retreat - Renew, Recharge, Succeed = Delray Beach, March 19-21, 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010

  • 6:0PM - 8:00 PM Opening Circle - Welcome Dr. Randine Lewis and Dr. David Lundgren

Saturday, March 20, 2010

  • 10:0AM - Noon Envisioning Your Perfect Practice, Dr. Elizabeth Carpenter
  • 1:3PM - 3:30 PM Treatment Plans, Patient Retention, and Financial Strategies, Dr. Susan Schiff
  • 4:0PM - 6:00 PM Group Work and Sharing Dr. Randine Lewis

Sunday, March 21, 2010

  • 10:0AM - Noon Business Structure, Real Estate, and Revenue Diversification - The Unique Aspects of Specialization Dr. David Lundgren
  • 1:3PM - 3:30 PM Putting the Pieces Together! - Panel Discussion, Dr. Elizabeth Carpenter, Dr. Susan Schiff, Dr. David Lundgren
  • 4:0PM - 6:00 PM Closing Circle - Group Work and Sharing Dr. Randine Lewis