Reset and Thrive: A Functional Medicine Retreat in Mexico

Join us for an immersive retreat experience designed to help you reconnect with your health, restore your energy, and build a foundation for long-term vitality. Led by two IFM Certified Functional Medicine practitioners, Emily Gavel and Dr. Marina Dabcevic, this retreat combines evidence-informed education, nourishing food, movement, nature, community, and practical lifestyle strategies to support whole-person wellness.

Rooted in the principles of anti-inflammatory living and healthspan optimization, Reset & Thrive is built for people who want to feel stronger, healthier, and more aligned with their most authentic selves — through engaging workshops, guided discussions, movement practices, surfing, restorative experiences, and chef-prepared meals that teach sustainable approaches to metabolic health, inflammation, resilience, and overall well-being.

This is not a medical program or a weight-loss camp. It's a chance to step away from the demands of everyday life, reconnect with what matters most, and leave with practical tools to help you thrive for years to come.

Our mission: awareness, education, and empowerment around whole-person health — helping you build lasting habits that support energy, longevity, purpose, connection, and a life well lived.

6-Day Anti-Inflammatory & Metabolic Reset Retreat in Tulum, Mexico

(Schedule subject to change)

“Rebalance Your Body, Rewrite Your Story”

This Retreat Is Ideal For You If You're:

• Struggling with weight resistance despite dieting or exercising

• Living with hormonal imbalances (thyroid, cortisol, insulin, leptin) affecting your metabolism

• Experiencing chronic stress, cravings, or emotional eating patterns

• Dealing with inflammation, gut imbalances, or food sensitivities sabotaging your goals

• Feeling burned out, stuck, or disconnected from your body and ready to reset your relationship with food, movement, and self-image

• Ready to learn a science-based, sustainable approach to metabolism, muscle health, and weight loss — without crash diets

• Seeking accountability, community, and practical tools to build your own 30-day reset plan

Your All-Inclusive Awaken Experience Includes:

• Luxurious accommodations

• Nourishing, chef-prepared meals

• Daily workouts + movement sessions

• Hands-on cooking classes

• Transformative day trips + adventures

• Sacred shamanic blessings

• Curated goodie bags to take the magic home

• Stress-free airport transfers

Day 2: Metabolism & Mitochondria

Fuel the Fire Within

Morning:

• Sunrise movement: meditations, Lymphatic movement + dry brushing

• Protein and fiber to steady blood sugar and energy.

Workshop:

• “The Real Science of Metabolism”

  • Mitochondria, thyroid, cortisol, blood sugar, leptin, insulin

• Functional labs: Blood sugar, thyroid, cortisol, hormones

Cooking Demo:

• Healthy Kitchen – Metabolism Reset Meals

• An anti-inflammatory midday meal designed to reduce stress on the body and promote steady, sustained energy.

Afternoon Activity:

• “The Wellness Compass”

  • Discover where you are and where you want to go. This whole-person wellness assessment explores nine interconnected areas of health, helping you recognize your strengths, identify what needs support, and choose one meaningful step toward lasting well-being.

• Sunset hike

Evening:

• High-tryptophan + magnesium meal to support mood and sleep

• Mindset + spirituality

• Group meditation + visualization: “Rewriting your cellular story”

• Journaling: “What beliefs am I releasing?” “What story is your body telling you?”

Additional Modalities Available as Add-Ons Throughout the Retreat

• Functional lab testing & interpretation (optional add-on)

• Lymphatic drainage

• Craniosacral therapy & nervous system regulation

• Massage

• Individual shamanic experience

• Personalized nutrition coaching

• IV therapy

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Optional Functional Medicine Lab Add-Ons for Reset & Thrive

Each of our retreats offers not only deep healing experiences but also the option to personalize your journey with advanced functional medicine lab testing. These add-ons aren't required, but for many participants, they're the missing piece that explains why symptoms persist and how the body can best be supported — whether that's uncovering hormone imbalances, mapping gut health, measuring biological age, or identifying hidden environmental stressors. Combine retreat immersion with cutting-edge testing and you leave not just renewed, but equipped with a personalized blueprint for lasting change.

Weight Loss & Metabolism DNA Combo Panel – “Metabolic Reset”

• Regular price $550

• Retreat Price $495 

This 6-part DNA panel maps out the genetic blueprint behind weight management, metabolism, and energy balance. DNA Gut highlights how your microbiome and gut integrity influence cravings, digestion, and inflammation. DNA Mind explores genetic factors tied to motivation, appetite regulation, and emotional eating patterns. DNA Health uncovers key pathways in detoxification, inflammation, and blood sugar control which are core drivers of metabolic health. DNA Diet reveals how your body responds to carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, making nutrition truly personalized. DNA Sport provides insight into exercise response, recovery, and endurance vs. strength training benefits. Finally, DNA Hormones examines how estrogen, cortisol, thyroid, and other hormones affect metabolism, fat storage, and energy. Together, this panel gives you a personalized map to break through weight-loss resistance, reset your metabolism, and build a sustainable, gene-informed lifestyle.

TruAge Test (True Diagnostics)

• Regular price $519

• Retreat Price $468

Excess weight often accelerates biological aging by driving inflammation and oxidative stress. This test measures your biological vs. chronological age, showing how weight and lifestyle choices are impacting long-term health, and helping tailor interventions for healthy weight loss.

Metabolomix with Fatty Acids (Genova)

• Regular price $578

• Retreat Price $521

Nutrient imbalances, low antioxidants, or poor fatty acid ratios can stall metabolism and increase cravings. This test identifies key nutrient gaps that impact energy production, fat metabolism, and hormone balance—giving a roadmap to optimize nutrition for sustainable weight loss.

GI Effects (Genova)

• Regular price $599

• Retreat Price $540

Gut imbalances and poor microbiome diversity are strongly linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation. This test pinpoints dysbiosis, leaky gut, or poor digestion that may be interfering with nutrient absorption and fat loss goals.

SIBO Test (Genova)

• Regular price $295

• Retreat Price $266

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can cause bloating, cravings, and difficulty losing weight. By identifying and treating SIBO, we can reduce inflammation, improve gut function, and support metabolism more effectively.

DUTCH Complete

• Regular price $499

• Retreat Price $450

Hormones control metabolism, appetite, and fat storage. The DUTCH test evaluates cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone patterns, helping reveal why stress or hormone imbalances may be blocking weight loss.

Methylation Panel (Genova)

• Regular price $599

• Retreat Price $540

Methylation affects detox, energy production, and even how your body burns fat. Poor methylation can slow metabolism and increase inflammation. This test helps target specific nutrient support to unlock optimal weight loss pathways.

Enviro Complete (Mosaic Labs)

• Regular price $999

• Retreat Price $899

Toxins stored in fat tissue can disrupt hormones and metabolism, making weight loss more difficult. This test identifies environmental burdens like mold, chemicals, or heavy metals that may be slowing down fat release and repair.

Cardiometabolic Panel (Doctor’s Data)

• Regular price $339

• Retreat Price $306

This test evaluates blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, and inflammatory markers—key drivers of weight struggles. Optimizing cardiometabolic health makes weight loss easier, safer, and more sustainable.

Each of our retreats offers not only deep healing experiences, but also the option to personalize your journey with advanced functional medicine lab testing. These add-ons are not required but for many participants, they are the missing puzzle pieces that explain why symptoms persist and how the body can best be supported. Whether it’s uncovering hormone imbalances, mapping your gut health, measuring biological age, assessing nutrient status, or identifying hidden environmental stressors, these labs give us precise data to guide your long-term wellness strategy. By combining retreat immersion with cutting-edge testing, you leave not just feeling renewed but equipped with clarity, direction, and a personalized blueprint for lasting transformation.

Please note: the lab add-ons include testing only. Consultations to review your results and create a personalized treatment plan are not included in the retreat package but can be scheduled once your results are back. This ensures you get one-on-one time with Dr. Marina (or your practitioner) to translate your results into actionable, customized next steps for your health journey.