Attention: Doctors, nurses, health coaches, and other health professionals

Healthy Longevity Immersion Retreat

Learn It. Live It. Take It Home.

A Live, In-Person Experience with Dr. Ritamarie and Jennifer Whitmire

What if four nights could help you create healthier habits that last for years to come?

Imagine returning home with greater clarity about your health, renewed motivation, practical strategies that fit your life, and a personalized roadmap you can confidently follow.

The Healthy Longevity Immersion Retreat is designed to help you experience firsthand how food, movement, stress management, community, and daily habits work together to support healthy aging and vibrant living.

Set on 230 peaceful acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, this immersive experience combines personalized health insights, culinary healing, movement, mindfulness, and practical education in a supportive environment where you can focus completely on your health and well-being.

This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Ritamarie in person while experiencing the principles of healthy longevity alongside a community of people who share similar goals and values.

You'll leave with renewed energy, greater clarity, practical skills, meaningful connections, and a Personalized Healthy Longevity Roadmap you can confidently implement at home.

September 13–17, 2026

Ancient Yoga Center • Austin, Texas

4 Nights • Live & In Person • Limited to 25 Participants

Arrive Sunday afternoon in time for our Welcome Dinner
and depart Thursday after breakfast and our Closing Circle

Early Bird Pricing Available Through July 31

Is This Immersion Right for You?

This experience is designed for those who want to:

  • Feel more confident about what to eat for long-term health
  • Support blood sugar balance and metabolic health
  • Improve heart, brain, and bone health
  • Reduce risk factors associated with chronic disease
  • Learn practical culinary healing skills
  • Experience healthy living rather than simply read about it
  • Connect with others who share similar health goals
  • Step away from daily responsibilities and focus on personal well-being
  • Create a realistic plan for lifelong health

Why an Immersion?

Reading about healthy living and experiencing it are two very different things.

Many people know they should eat more vegetables, move their bodies, manage stress, get better sleep, and create healthier daily habits. The challenge is figuring out how those pieces fit together in real life.

That's where an immersion experience can be so powerful.

For four nights, you'll step away from your usual responsibilities and spend time in an environment designed to support your health and well-being. You'll enjoy nourishing meals, participate in movement and mindfulness practices, learn practical strategies from experienced educators, connect with others who share similar goals, and discover what healthy living can actually look and feel like.

Rather than simply gathering information, you'll have the opportunity to experience the principles of healthy longevity firsthand and begin creating habits that can support you long after you return home.

Your Immersion Experience Includes:

Personalized Health Insights

  • Personalized C-IMT cardiovascular health assessment with guest expert Joe Ence, Founder of VasoLabs
  • Easy-to-understand report with ultrasound images
  • Assessment of arterial inflammation and plaque
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for tracking your body's unique blood sugar responses
  • Valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about your cardiovascular health

Education & Workshops

  • Educational sessions with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
  • Healthy aging and longevity education
  • Blood sugar balancing strategies
  • Culinary healing demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences
  • Kitchen Pharmacy Challenge
  • Fermentation Workshop
  • Open coaching and interactive discussions
  • Personalized Healthy Longevity Roadmap Workshop

Movement & Mindfulness

  • Movement & Mindfulness
  • Morning and evening Qi Gong
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Bone Health and Yoga Workshop with Karen Osborne
  • Mindfulness and stress resilience practices
  • Nature walks, hiking trails, and reflection experiences

Culinary Experiences

  • Delicious whole-food, plant-based meals
  • 100% gluten-free menu
  • 100% dairy-free menu
  • Low-glycemic meals designed to support healthy aging
  • Culinary demonstrations and tastings
  • Practical recipes and take-home resources

Community & Connection

  • Welcome Gathering
  • Team Challenges and Interactive Learning
  • Celebration Dinner
  • Closing Circle
  • Meaningful connection with a supportive community

Meet Your Hosts & Guest Experts

Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo,
MS, DC, CCN, DACBN 

Founder, Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology

Dr. Ritamarie is a Metabolic Recovery Specialist, licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, and Founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology. For more than 30 years, she has been teaching people how to use food, lifestyle, and personalized health strategies to support vibrant aging and long-term wellness.

Her work combines the wisdom of nature with modern scientific assessments to help individuals better understand their bodies and take an active role in their health. Through her certification programs, coaching, retreats, and educational events, she has empowered thousands of people to create meaningful and lasting improvements in their health and quality of life.

At the Healthy Longevity Immersion Retreat, Dr. Ritamarie will lead educational sessions focused on metabolic health, healthy aging, cardiovascular wellness, blood sugar balance, and the practical lifestyle habits that support lifelong vitality.

Jennifer Whitmire, CHES

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Functional Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner

Jennifer Whitmire is a health educator, culinary coach, Functional Nutritional Endocrinology Practitioner, Master Herbalist, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), and whole-food, plant-based cooking instructor.

Jennifer specializes in helping people bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually living it. Through culinary education, practical nutrition strategies, and lifestyle coaching, she helps individuals create sustainable habits that support energy, metabolic health, healthy aging, and overall well-being.

At the retreat, Jennifer will guide culinary healing demonstrations, hands-on learning experiences, Qi Gong sessions, and practical strategies for making healthy living enjoyable, realistic, and sustainable.

Joe Ence, MBA

Founder, VasoLabs

Joe Ence is the Founder of VasoLabs and has spent more than 20 years helping people better understand and improve their cardiovascular health. After discovering plaque in his own arteries and transforming his health, Joe made it his mission to help others identify risk factors early and take proactive steps toward prevention.

At the retreat, Joe will conduct each participant's personalized C-IMT assessment and help attendees better understand their cardiovascular risk and prevention opportunities.

Karen Osborne

Licensed  PCRM Food For Life Instructor, Registered Yoga Instructor

Karen Osborne is a gourmet chef, wellness educator, and Registered Yoga Instructor with expertise in whole-food, plant-based nutrition and Yoga for Bone Health.
Her gentle bone-health-focused yoga programs are designed to support strength, balance, mobility, and healthy aging while being accessible to a wide range of abilities.

At the retreat, Karen will lead the Bone Health and Yoga Workshop, sharing practical strategies to help participants support lifelong bone strength and resilience.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Each day is thoughtfully designed to balance learning, movement, nourishment, reflection, and connection.

  • Morning
    Qi Gong, meditation, breakfast, and educational sessions focused on healthy longevity, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and aging well.
  • Midday
    Whole-food, plant-based meals, culinary demonstrations, workshops, and interactive learning experiences.
  • Afternoon
    Nature walks, reflection, wellness activities, free time, and connection with fellow participants.
  • Evening
    Dinner, conversation, community, gentle movement, meditation, and personal reflection.

Throughout the retreat, you'll have opportunities to ask questions, learn from experts, connect with others, and create a personalized plan for supporting your health.

The Retreat Setting

Located at the Ancient Yoga Center near Austin, Texas, this peaceful sanctuary provides the perfect environment for learning, restoration, and reflection.

Enjoy:

  • 230 acres of beautiful Texas Hill Country
  • Scenic walking trails
  • Waterfall reflection areas
  • Quiet spaces for meditation and contemplation
  • Beautiful natural surroundings
  • Comfortable gathering spaces
  • Opportunities to disconnect from daily stress and reconnect with yourself

Accommodations

All accommodations are located within easy walking distance of the Ancient Yoga Center.

Rooms include:

  • Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
  • WiFi access
  • Comfortable accommodations designed for rest and renewal

Shared Room with Private Bath
Double occupancy room with an attached private bath shared by two retreat participants.

Private Room with Private Bath
Private room with an attached private bath for guests seeking additional privacy.
Private rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

What You'll Take Home

The goal of this immersion is to help you create meaningful changes you can continue long after you return home.

You'll leave with:

  • A Personalized Healthy Longevity Roadmap
  • Greater clarity about your next health priorities
  • Practical strategies for supporting blood sugar, heart, brain, and bone health
  • Personalized cardiovascular health insights from your C-IMT assessment
  • New culinary skills, recipes, and meal ideas
  • Simple movement and stress resilience practices you can use every day
  • Increased confidence in your ability to support your long-term health
  • Meaningful connections with others on a similar journey

Most importantly, you'll leave with the experience of what healthy living can look and feel like when all the pieces come together and a realistic plan for bringing that experience home with you.

Why Now?

Healthy aging doesn't happen by accident.

The choices we make today influence how we feel, function, and thrive in the years ahead.

Whether you're looking to support cardiovascular health, improve blood sugar balance, strengthen your bones, increase energy, reduce risk factors, or simply feel your best, there is tremendous value in taking time to focus on your health before a crisis forces you to.

You'll leave with practical tools, personalized insights, renewed motivation, and a clear roadmap for moving forward.

Choose Your Experience

Your retreat investment includes:

  • Four nights of accommodations
  • All meals
  • C-IMT cardiovascular assessment
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for tracking your body's unique blood sugar responses
  • Workshops and educational sessions
  • Culinary demonstrations
  • Qi Gong and movement sessions
  • Retreat materials and resources
  • All scheduled retreat activities

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Shared Room with Private Bath
(Double Occupancy):

$2,300

 

Private Room with Private Bath

Private rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

$2,400

 

Participation is limited to 25 guests.

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$97 EARLY BIRD
Participant Ticket

  • GET 3 Full TRANSFORMATIVE DAYS to learn our proven, comprehensive & holistic methods to dramatically improve Your Long Term Health
  • PARTICIPATE in all Live Sessions with Dr. Ritamarie!
  • ACCESS to all Keynote Speaker Special Sessions
  • WALK AWAY with a Customized Step-by-Step Blueprint to Optimize Your Health in the next 12 months
  • DOWNLOAD ALL Done-For-You Event Tools, Templates & Worksheet to use right away!
  • DIGITAL ACCESS to tracking forms to  monitor your home assessments, scorecards and labs over time to track progress

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

$97

$97 EARLY BIRD
Ticket

  • GET 3 Full TRANSFORMATIVE DAYS to learn our proven, comprehensive & holistic methods to dramatically improve Your Long Term Health
  • PARTICIPATE in all Live Sessions with Dr. Ritamarie!
  • ACCESS to all Keynote Speaker Special Sessions
  • WALK AWAY with a Customized Step-by-Step Blueprint to Optimize Your Health in the next 12 months
  • DOWNLOAD ALL Done-For-You Event Tools, Templates & Worksheet to use right away!
  • DIGITAL ACCESS to tracking forms to  monitor your home assessments, scorecards and labs over time to track progress

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!

$97

$597 

  • GET ALL Regular Participant Ticket Features ... PLUS These Amazing EXTRAS!!
  • EXCLUSIVE  ‘Grocery & Meal Planning Session’ with Certified INE Practitioner & Master Chef Jen Whitmire!
  • Exclusive VIP Session with Dr Ritamarie Loscalzo! Ask her your toughest questions 
  • LIVE Next Level Health Hot Seats! (eligible to get personal questions answered)
  • PRIVATE 1:1 ‘Next Level Health Session with INE Certified Health Practitioner
  • INE Clean Cravings Recipe Book to make eating easy !
  • ADDITIONAL Guest Ticket to Gift to another Health Seeker.  
  • Digital Event Recordings to Remember What You Learn !

ALL-ACCESS PASS ONLY...

$597

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to eat a plant-based diet to attend?
No. This retreat is open to anyone interested in learning how whole-food, plant-based nutrition can support healthy aging and long-term wellness.

What airport should I fly into?
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the closest major airport.

Can I come alone?
Absolutely. Many participants attend retreats on their own and quickly develop meaningful connections with others in the group.

What is the activity level?
Activities are gentle and designed to be accessible for most participants. Movement sessions focus on wellness, mobility, balance, and healthy aging.

Will special dietary needs be accommodated?
Our meals are whole-food, plant-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Additional dietary needs can be discussed with the retreat team before arrival.

What time should I arrive and depart?
Please plan to arrive in time for the Welcome Dinner on Sunday evening, September 13. The retreat concludes after breakfast and the closing session on Thursday, September 17.

What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, a refillable water bottle, a journal, and an open mind. A detailed packing list will be provided after registration.

Reserve Your Place

Join Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, Jennifer Whitmire, Joe Ence, and Karen Osborne for an unforgettable experience designed to help you learn, live, and take home the principles of healthy longevity.
Healthy aging doesn't happen by accident.

The choices you make today influence how you feel, function, and thrive in the years ahead.
Join us in Austin this September and experience what healthy living can look and feel like when all the pieces come together.

Learn It. Live It. Take It Home.

A Gentle Note

This immersion retreat is educational and supportive in nature. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace medical care. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical conditions, medications, or individualized health concerns.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

We understand that unexpected situations can arise. Because space is limited and significant planning begins well before the retreat, the following cancellation policy applies.

  • Your registration may be canceled within 7 days of purchase for a full refund, provided the retreat is more than 60 days away.
  • Cancellations received on or before August 13, 2026 (30 days before the retreat) will receive a refund of all monies paid, less a $250 administrative fee.
  • Cancellations received August 14 through August 29, 2026 (15–29 days before the retreat) will receive a 50% refund.
  • Cancellations received 14 days or fewer before the retreat, including no-shows or early departures, are non-refundable.

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another qualified participant with prior written approval from the retreat organizers, provided the transfer is completed no later than September 1, 2026.

If the retreat is canceled by the organizers for any reason, you will receive a full refund of all registration fees paid. The organizers are not responsible for airfare, hotel accommodations before or after the retreat, or other travel-related expenses.

We strongly encourage purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in the event of illness, travel delays, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Cancellation Policy: Because space is limited and significant planning is required, registration is subject to our Cancellation & Refund Policy. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment.

Medical Disclaimer: The information in this presentation is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, drritamarie.com, and the experts who have contributed. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
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