Precision Medicine, Longevity & Transformation Retreat
JULY 12-19, 2025 • BLUE SPIRIT, COSTA RICA
This summer, join Dr. Brad and Dr. Sara (Gottfried) Szal at Blue Spirit Resort in Costa Rica for a rejuvenating, revolutionary, inspirational, and magical retreat. Our immersive week together will offer a personalized medicine reset, opportunities for deep self-regulation, and reconnection to self and others.
Dr Brad Jacobs & Dr Sara (Gottfried) Szal
Imagine yourself enjoying daily invigorating and restorative practices (yoga, tai chi, breathwork, sound healing, and surfing) plus interactive workshops featuring evidence-based and novel approaches to optimal aging, with topics ranging from longevity to precision medicine, peak experience to bioidentical hormones, and brain health to personalized protocols. Experience a structured 4-step protocol for personal transformation plus optional “office hours” to get your protocols dialed in one-on-one, with ample time for beach walks, surfing, exploring, connection, and restoration.
Retreat Highlights
Daily Self-Regulation Practices: Start each day with yoga, tai chi, qigong, or meditation; two mornings feature breathwork and sound healing.
Precision Medicine: Learn and apply evidence-based and cutting-edge health strategies and personalized protocols in expert-led sessions with Sara Szal MD and Brad Jacobs MD.
Personalized Guidance: Engage in interactive lectures on personalizing nutrition, optimizing metabolism, and the nuances of bioidentical hormone therapy.
Community & Connection: Join an intimate group for enriching study and shared healing practices.
Holistic Nourishment: Enjoy three delicious vegetarian meals daily, served buffet style.
Retreat Hosts
Dr Brad Jacobs MD
Stanford-trained physician, leader in conscious leadership and transformation, and Board-Certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine.
Dr Sara Szal MD
Harvard-trained physician, author, and yoga teacher focused on the interface of mental, physical, and spiritual health.
Included in Your Retreat
7 Nights of Accommodations at Blue Spirit in Nosara, Costa Rica
Daily Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, Sound Healing, Movement, and Interactive Lectures
Personalized Health Protocols and Support Including Optional Office Hours
Plenty of Free Time for Personal Reflection, Exploration, Beach Life, and Activities
Reserve Your Spot Today
Space is limited for this exclusive opportunity to transform your health and rejuvenate your spirit in the serene beauty of Costa Rica.
Blue Spirit Resort
Blue Spirit Costa Rica provides an extraordinary setting to all who are dedicated to spiritual transformation, personal development, and environmental sustainability. Perched on a hilltop that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile long white sand beach that is protected as a turtle refuge – Blue Spirit offers an extraordinarily beautiful and natural setting on one of Costa Rica’s renowned white sand beaches, supporting your retreat to be a deeply nurturing and unforgettable experience. Located in one of the world’s blue zones which inspired the name Blue Spirit, you will feel the resonance of a vibrant, inspiring, and healing energy, because of the rich subtropical environment and the culture-based lifestyle. Your stay at Blue Spirit offers a comfortable and elegant accommodation of your choice, delicious gourmet vegetarian cuisine, a salt-water infinity pool, cafe, spa, and longevity services.
Blue Spirit Costa Rica Recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Award Winner. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally.
The Schedule
Day 1
4:00–6:00 PM Arrivals // Get settled into Blue Spirit
6:00–7:30 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Welcome Circle and Orientation
Day 2
7:00 AM Tai Chi/Qi Gong with Brad
8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Intention
10:30 AM Healthspan Overview
11:15 AM Transformation Protocol
12:00–1:30 PM Lunch
2:00–3:30 PM Healthspan & Behavior Change, Part 1
3:30–6:00 PM OFF
6:00–7:30 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Evening on your own
Day 3
7:00 AM Yin Yoga with Sara
8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast
9:30–11:00 AM Healthspan & Behavior Change, Part 2
11:00–12:00 PM Peak Experience & Other Healing States of Consciousness
12:00–1:30 PM Lunch
2:00–3:30 PM OFF
3:30–5:30 PM Optional Office Hours: Surfing with Brad
6:00–7:30 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Evening on your own
Day 4
7:00 AM Yoga with our special guest (hint: she’s one of the best teachers in the world!)
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Healthspan: Metabolism, and Personalized Food Plans (Sara)
10:45 AM Healthspan: Brain and Gut Health (Brad)
11:00 AM Breathwork and Sound Healing with Brad and Sara
12:00–1:30 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Healthspan and Fitness (Sara/Brad)
2:30 PM Small Groups: Mobility exercise
3:00–4:00 PM Optional Office Hours: CGM, Gut and Brain health testing (Sara)
6:00–7:30 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Evening on your own
Day 5
7:00 AM Restorative Yoga with Sara
8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Healthspan: Movement and Fitness; Sleep and Wearables (Sara)
12:00–1:30 PM Lunch
2:00–3:00 PM Optional Office Hours: Strength Training at the Gym (Sara/Brad)
6:00–7:30 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Evening on your own
Day 6
7:00 AM Tai Chi/Qi Gong with Brad
8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Healthspan: Hormone Therapy, Peptides, and Regenerative Medicine (Sara)
10:15 AM Healthspan: Purpose, and Meaning (Brad)
11:00 AM Breathwork and Sound Healing with Brad and Sara
12:00–1:30 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Small groups: What is your why, future self exercise (Sara/Brad)
3:30–5:30 PM Optional Office Hours: Surfing with Brad
6:00–7:30 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Evening on your own
Day 7
7:00 AM Yoga
8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Healthspan: Connection and Relationships (Brad)
Putting It All Together (Brad/Sara)
Small groups: Check in regarding behavior change and accountability (Brad/Sara)
12:00–1:30 PM Lunch
2:00 PM OFF
6:00–7:30 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Celebration and Closing Circle
Register Today
7 nights of accommodation at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica
Daily yoga, meditation, and interactive lectures
Personalized health strategies and support
Plenty of free time for personal reflection and activities
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Please read carefully
- In order to receive the Early Bird Rate, registration is due on or before March 1, 2025. Spots will fill, so please book your desired accommodations when you can.
- Payments on or after March 2, 2025 will be at the full retreat rate, in which case you’ll be notified of any balance due by May 1, 2025.
- Payment in full is due no later than May 1, 2025, approximately 75 days prior to the start of our retreat.
- Any fees paid on or after May 1, 2025 will include a $200 late fee.
Cancellation Policy: The $500.00 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellations before March 1, 2024: You will forfeit your deposit of $500.00 plus a cancellation fee of $100.00. The remainder of your payment will be refunded to you.
Cancellations on or after May 1, 2024: You will forfeit ALL money rendered. This cancellation policy is strict and firm. We recommend that you purchase cancellation/travel insurance to protect your investment.
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