Thursday, July 25, 2013

• Welcome Reception in the King's Club Library, Sonnenalp Hotel with Dr. Saralyn Mark, Dr. Nanette Santoro, Dr. Cheryl Chessick, Julie Hill, Ellen Miller, Laina Eskin, Sonnenalp owner Johannes Faessler and DiscoverWell™ Founders Jamie and John Stone

Friday, July 26, 2013

• Breakfast on your own
• Session I
  Laying the groundwork. Introductions, setting the tone, understanding expectations
• Session II
  More in depth study and application of principles and ideas learned in Session I
• Choice of Shrine Pass Hiking & Birding led by Dr. Cheryl Chessick or more vigorous hiking with endurance/athletic Coach, Ellen Miller. Both groups will reconnect for a picnic lunch.
• Afternoon: your time! Play time, massage time, mani/pedi time, pool time
• Drinks and Discourse
• Relaxed, guided conversations and story sharing to round out the day Dinner at Sonnenalp Hotel

Saturday, July 27, 2013

• Breakfast on your own
• Session I
  Further exploration of women’s health challenges and strategies for dealing with them
• Session II
  Additional strategies and techniques for incorporating what you've learned into living a healthier, happier, more balanced life 
• Functional Movement & Balance Training: This dynamic session will introduce you to a powerful movement strategy that will create the foundation for improved health and well-being. You will learn a variety of innovative stretching techniques and essential movements that will optimize your exercise efficiency, sport performance, balance and fitness.
• Lunch at a renowned Vail restaurant
• Afternoon: your time! Play time, massage time, mani/pedi time, pool time
• Drinks and Discourse - Relaxed, guided conversations, story sharing and your personal toolkit to take with you.

Vail Living Well Experience Presenters

Saralyn Mark, MD

Saralyn Mark, MD, a world-renowned leader in women’s health, is known as a pioneer in this field. Dr. Mark, an endocrinologist, geriatrician and women’s health specialist, was the first Senior Medical Advisor to the Office on Women’s Health within the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). As President of SolaMed Solutions, LLC, Dr. Mark continues to serve as a medical and scientific policy advisor to organizations and agencies dedicated to improving health.

Dr. Nanette Santoro

Dr. Nanette Santoro's major research interests include the reproductive endocrinology of premature, peri- and post-menopause and the physiology of hormone secretion. She is also the co-editor of the Textbook of Perimenopausal Gynecology.  

Cheryl Chessick, MD 

Cheryl Chessick, MD, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is currently the Director of Women’s Studies and Treatment at the University of Colorado Depression Center and works in the inpatient and outpatient division of the University of Colorado Hospital.

Julie Hill

Julie Hill is a health, nutrition and wellness consultant, an educator, advocate and coordinator and speaker for community wellness programs. She is currently a member of the Colorado Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness and a spokesperson for the American Heart Association.

Laina Eskin 

Laina Eskin is a Physical Therapist and owner of Align Vail studio in Edwards Colorado. Laina specializes in Corrective Movement Therapy, a methodology that evaluates the whole body in order to restore optimal and efficient movement. She strives to empower those she works with through education on how muscles work, how joints move and utilizing the body in an integrated way to prevent injury and achieve their highest goals.

Ellen Miller

Ellen Miller is a USATF Certified Level 2 Endurance/Athletic Coach and works as an Outdoor Fitness coach in the Vail Valley. She is the Coach/Manager of the US Women’s Mountain Running Team and is the only American woman to climb Mt. Everest from both Nepal and Tibet 2.

Vail Living Well Experience Packages

3-Night Lodging Package
$1,245* based on single occupancy in a junior suite
$1,740* based on double occupancy in a junior suite

• 3 Nights Lodging in Sonnenalp Junior Suite
• All Seminars and Activities
• Welcome Reception Thursday
• Lunches on Friday and Saturday
• Drinks and Discourse Friday and Saturday night
• Dinner Friday Night

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Commuter Package

$595* per person

• Welcome Reception
• All Seminars and Activities
• Lunch Friday and Saturday
• Drinks and Discourse Friday and Saturday Night
• Dinner Friday Night

*Rates based on 3 nights lodging in a Junior Suite. 1 and 2 night rates also available. Rates subject to change without notice and do not include breakfast, taxes, incidentals or gratuities.