About - Equilibrio Retreats

About Equilibrio

What is Equilibrio?

Equilibrio is an educational retreat experience, the creation of Anna and Jane Bartholomew – Sisters, therapists, facilitators, hosts and workshop leaders.

Reflexology Retreats

Through our own life experience, we have increasingly come to realise that hard working therapists need time and space to recharge. In this way, we can enrich our own lives and provide the best possible care and support to others, without burning out! We also know how hard it can be to give ourselves permission to do this, so at Equilibrio Reflexology Retreats, we combine this ‘me time’ with opportunities to learn from world renowned reflexology teachers and other expert workshop leaders.

At each retreat a Special Guest reflexologist, a teacher chosen for their passion and experience, will offer two half day workshops in one of their specialist subjects. Equilibrio workshop leaders and therapists complement this theme, to create a full and rounded holistic learning experience.

Our programme also allows time to learn from and share our knowledge with each other, through informal discussions and treatment swaps,

Your full participation in an Equilibrio Reflexology retreat awards you 20 points of CPD through taught and self directed learning.

We Provide

We provide you with a retreat from everyday life, where you can recharge, rejuvenate and inspire your mind, body and spirit.

We Offer

We offer you a unique & nurturing experience at exceptional value to encourage your Continuing Professional Development (CPD points are awarded).

We Support

We support you – the providers of complementary therapies – to maintain your health and well-being and feed your passion for your work.

We Share

We share with you our skills and create a fertile learning environment, through creative workshops, discussions and treatments.

Other Retreats

This year, due to popular demand, we have expanded our retreat programme to offer a self care retreat open to everyone. Relatively Therapeutic offers a week to relax and explore ways to regulate the nervous system along with tools and tips to take home with you. CPD for caring professionals is also available during this week.

We are also developing retreats for talking therapists, counsellors and coaches, the first being a psychosexual CPD retreat in collaboration with Lisa Lane Therapies.

Our Team

Equilibrio is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team using all our skills and knowledge to create the magic of Equilibrio.

Sisters Anna and Jane Bartholomew, founder members and developers of Equilibrio, will be your hosts and facilitators during your retreat. Their role is to make sure your whole experience is as rewarding as it can possibly be. They are also available to make treatment swaps and share skills with all the Equilibrio guests.

Jane Bartholomew

Anna Bartholomew

Special Guest

At each retreat they are joined by a Special Guest reflexologist, a teacher chosen for their passion and experience. Workshop leaders and therapists are then carefully chosen to complement the themes brought by the Special Guest, to create a full and rounded holistic learning experience.

Testimonials

You can read what our past participants have to say about Equilibrio Retreats below.

"I felt very welcomed and nurtured during my stay. Thank you for a wonderful retreat. I have learnt so much and although there were many workshop sessions it didn’t feel too much at all, as all the workshops were so good – I felt I had enough free time."

"I really enjoyed the Equilibrio retreat very much. So many interesting people and all very professional. I had some great exchanges and the place is also beautiful. Also I enjoyed the workshops and yoga classes."

"This is my first retreat it will be difficult to experience the same level or high standard and attention to detail at any other."

"Equilibrio family are simply amazing. You have done a brilliant week. Equilibrio retreats are fantastic and I will highly recommend you."

"Everything is magical at Equilibrio retreat. The beautiful venue in the stunning landscape, the delicious and healthy food, the open and friendly therapists. It was a truly amazing experience. I’d go again."

"For me the Equilibrio retreat I attended was timely and deeply effective for my healing process. Learning how to receive is an ongoing process. I shall definitely be coming back."

"You put your heart and soul into everything. Thank you for a wonderful experience (again). We love you Equilibrio."

"What I found particularly useful is that each day was filled with interesting subjects to learn from, warm exchanges, highly nutritious and tasty food and that there was always that freedom to participate or retreat."

"I would highly recommend, both from a personal relaxation point of view and the sheer amount of knowledge and confidence you come away with. It is quite simply a life changing retreat like no other and worth every penny."

"I loved every minute of the Equilibrio retreat…it felt wonderful to feed each other all the wonderful insights and skills everyone had to share. The level of loving kindness, authenticity and awareness was deeply nourishing company to be in and created a lot of laughter and unexpected feelings of pure joy!"

"Just the right balance. No wonder people love it and come back for more."

"I really didn’t know what to expect from the retreat and have loved every minute of it. I feel happier healthier, totally relaxed and ready to try out new techniques."

"Informative, educational, relaxing and fun! In a beautiful and tranquil location. I would definitely go again!"

"With regards to the techniques, well, I’ve been booked solid since my return and am so grateful for learning new techniques. I admit that I was feeling quite despondent regarding the future of my new career, and rather feel that I have been saved!!"

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your retreats are so wonderfully restorative… so grateful"

"Don’t miss this! I was there in September and it was the experience of a lifetime for me. I learned so much…and my clients have noticed the difference. Apart from the learning, the people who run it are just lovely. As much support as you want…. and… LOADS of fun too!"