Spring is the time of cleansing and rejuvenation as we emerge out of winter. Giving our bodies an opportunity to cleanse in Spring is vital to our wellbeing especially considering the amount of toxins in our environment and the epidemic of chronic disease. Nourish your mind, body, and spirit with an organic spring detox retreat in a sacred space. Learn tools of self-care and proper diet to bring home with you on your healing journey.
We are very excited to offer this Spring Detox, rejuvenation retreat with Dr. Jus Crea Giammarino ND and Shiwa Noh and many amazing talents, and helpers at Nibezun this Spring. It seems a bit short notice, but we were encouraged to put our hearts into action to be the help that we can be, to the people who needs help with their health, nutrition, support, and overall well-being. And, we didn’t wanted to miss the fresh Maple Water Season also!!
Master Chen, Internal Martial Art teacher once told me that, in order to have real healing, 1. Simple Cleansing Herbs 2. Simple Food (heavy vegetable) 3. Movement (Tai-chi/Qi-gong) 4. Circle of friends and family come together and pray.
Dr. Jus Crea and I (Shiwa) were thinking that we, all the participants we can be the support and circle for each other, and that we can offer all these 4 elements healing together best way we know how, guide and support you the best way for your health.
You are invited to a 6-day/5-night body/mind/spirit retreat for $875 (includes a $50 credit toward one private service with a practitioner). Single day sessions available at $150, no overnight. Contact us for other possibilities, including financial assistance, as we strive for all to have access to wellness at Nibezun.
We offer: shared accomodations (dorm-style, with single and couples rooms available for extra fee), towels, linens, all meals with an emphasis on plant-based proteins, healthy snacks, teas, juicing. A detox menu is being offered as spring is a time of renewal for our bodies and spirit.
Open to all adults 18+. This is a co-ed retreat, all genders respected. No pets. This is an alcohol/drug free retreat.
Upon deposit for registration, we will send you a questionnaire about your food allergies, preferences, medical status, nutritional/health interests. Are you trying to quit smoking? Interesting in kickstarting a healthy diet regimen, or initiate a bodywork practice? Let us know how we can tailor this experience to you.
We will give you a list of what you should bring, travel directions, contact info. If you have a skill to share (music, art, craft, plantlore) let us know!
For travellers outside the area, we can arrange pick-up from Bangor Airport, or in the area. Please contact us at: (917) 579-8443 Shiwa Noh.
What to expect? Daily scheduled morning and evening movement medicine (such as Tai-chi, Qi-gong, Tango). Herbal Teas, Fresh juice twice a day, Smoothies, Yummy Salad, and Nutritious Soups. Workshops on intervention, Detox Environmental Medicine, Meditation sessions. Spiritual Medicine/Healing, Nature Walking Meditation along the Penobscot River, Cooking instruction and practical kitchen skills for a healthy lifestyle. Group food prep and cleanup are an expected part of the experience, providing learning and socializing. Q&A sessions on cleansing, detox, juicing, fasting, fermenting, traditional approaches to health.
Plenty of downtime for personal reflection, journaling, creative play, dance, socializing, learning about the history of Nibezun, an 85-acre ancestral property dedicated to Penobscot culture along Penobscot River.
Access to skilled health practitioners for private sessions on herbs, nutrition, or bodywork available for an extra fee. Examples: Dr. Jus Crea’s private 1-1session, Gyrotonics(GXS), Korean spa, Liver Cleanse, Tai-chi or Qi-gong, Tango, Herbs, Hydrotherapy, Massage, Facial, Body Care!!
Lead Instructors: Dr. Jus Crea, Raised with her Penobscot culture and Native American spiritual practices, Dr. Jus Crea realized the healing powers of nature at a young age. Rich with ancestral knowledge of healing, medicine, and midwifery, Dr. Jus Crea received a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport and a BS in Ethnobotany and Holistic Health from UMass, Amherst. She has also been trained as an auricular acupuncture detox specialist at Lincoln Hospital, WTS therapy for restorative healing as well as Indigenous Midwifery with Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming.
Dr. Jus Crea has lectured extensively on healing, ethnobotany, Naturopathic Medicine and Environmental Medicine. She was previously an adjunct professor of Nutrition and Pathology as well as a primary care physician. Dr. Jus Crea has been practicing Naturopathic Family Medicine in Springfield MA since 2005 and is passionate about cultural healing and wellness practices. Individual 1.5 hour consultations will also be available.
Shiwa Noh began her dance training at a very young age in Korea, heavily focused on Traditional Korean Dance. She has BFA in Choreography from University California, Irvine. Upon the graduation she moved to NYC, where she has worked and performed with several modern dance groups such as Steels Dance Company, Sue Berhnhart Dance Ensemble. As Professional Tango dancer, she has performed in TownHall NYC, Hollywood Bowl L.A, Orange County Performing Art Center, CA with Lamulo Tango Ensemble, and in Buenos Aires, Argentina, among many places. She is Certified Gyrotonic Expansion System teacher since 1998, Argentine Tango since 2001, started Internal Martial Art, and Energy Projection with Kenneth Delves since 2003 and through his recommendation started learning Tai-chi practice with Vernon Edwards in 2004. Native American Spiritual path has been a very important part of her life journey since 2004, Tipi Ceremonies and Sundances and Aztec Dance. Recently she was leading the Alzheimer Tango Research group through Husson University, Physical Therapy Dep. integrating Qi-gong with Argentine Tango in the fall of 2015. She is a director of Noh Way School in Bangor, space for social dances, and healing arts can be practiced and is a Nibezun board member.