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Ancient Wisdom Retreat


  • Dancing Spirit Ranch 1600 Conn Road Columbia Falls, MT, 59912 United States (map)

Ancient Wisdom Retreats

Heal, Learn, and Transform in Montana

October 9th-15th, 2023

Join us in the the most spectacular part of Montana for a week of deep rejuvenation and ancient teachings.  Nestled on a ranch in the outskirts of Whitefish, Montana near Glacier National Park, Dancing Spirit Ranch is the perfect place to heal, rest, learn, and feel deeply inspired.  


Your experience will include: 

●  Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition teachings 

●  Daily Yoga practice ~ the “sister-science” of Ayurveda! 

●  Daily Qi Gong practice & Traditional Chinese Medicine teachings 

●  Excursion to Glacier National park for a hiking or horseback riding tour

●  Self-exploration time to enjoy the expansive ranch grounds which include five ponds, forest, hiking trails, grassy valleys with unique rock formations, and the Whitefish river (kayaks are available)

● A sacred Cacao ceremony

● Evening bonfire

● A healing Sound bath ceremony

● Massage and Reiki bodywork available

● Downtime to explore the town of Whitefish and do some shopping

Meet Your Hosts

Dr. Laura Chan

Dr. Laura Chan is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and acupuncturist. She is passionate about health and wellness and loves helping her patients experience more wellness in their own lives. Dr. Chan is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors & New Hampshire Acupuncture and Asian Medicine Association. Read more about Laura here.

Janelle Salzman

Janelle Elyse Salzman, OT/L, CAP, RM is a Nationally Board Certified and NH Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Lyme Magnetic Protocol Practitioner. In 1996, Janelle graduated summa cum laude from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Janelle has over 20 years of experience in the medical fields of Pediatric Sensory Integration, Acute Rehabilitation, Home Health Care and Hospice. She has been trained in the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) at the Brazelton Institute. Read more about Janelle here.

Karen Cerato

Karen Cerato, OT, RMT, RYT is a Certified Reiki Master Teacher, a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, a National Board Certified Occupational Therapist, and a Lyme Magnetic Protocol Practitioner. In 1990, Karen graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and worked in physical rehabilitation hospitals for over ten years. Karen is Certified in Neuro-Developmental Technique (NDT) and Advanced NDT of the Upper Extremity.  Read more about Karen here.

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