RETREATS
RISE Retreat 2027
Reconnect. Restore. Rise.
Ubud Bali | 17 - 23 April 2027 with Kellie
Get ready for an unforgettable experience.
Embodied Purpose
This retreat supports both deep rest and a more sustainable, ease-filled way of living and practising.
Are you ready to reconnect with your purpose, nourish your spirit, and elevate your life and practice?
We invite you to Embodied Purpose, a 6-night luxury retreat at the breathtaking Soulshine Bali, where barefoot luxury meets professional growth and deep self-care.
The truth is, we give our best to others when we are calm, centred, and replenished. This retreat is designed to help you return to that space - to pause, reflect, and recharge, so you can show up more fully in your life and your work.
Two Ways to Join our Embodied Purpose Retreat
As our retreat approaches, we are opening our remaining spaces in two ways.
You are warmly invited to join us for rest, renewal and connection, or as a practitioner seeking continuing professional development.
Both options include the full retreat experience in beautiful Bali.
Option 1
Retreat Experience
A deeply nourishing week designed to reconnect you with your body, breath and inner clarity.
Your retreat experience includes:
• Traditional Hatha yoga for energy cultivation and management
• Breathwork and meditation for nervous system regulation
• Yin yoga for the elements supporting meridian balance and deep rest
• Self-care rituals and embodied awareness practices
• Cultural experiences connecting with the beauty of Bali
• Spacious free time for rest, reflection, poolside moments and exploring
This option is perfect for anyone seeking renewal, reflection and reconnection.
Option 2
Retreat + Practitioner Immersion
For massage practitioners, manual therapists and bodyworkers wishing to deepen their professional practice while experiencing the retreat.
Includes everything in the Retreat Experience, plus:
• Manual therapy continuing professional development workshops
• Practical ways to bring more ease and sustainability into your practice
• Insights into working with your body more efficiently as a practitioner
• Continuing education hours to support industry requirements
This option is ideal for practitioners wanting to refine their work while also receiving deep restoration themselves.
What is waiting for you:
Daily Movement & Meditation - Gentle morning activities including traditional hatha yoga, breathwork and somatic expression to anchor your nervous system. Soothing evening practices including Yin and restorative yoga, meditation and yoga nidra for mind and body
Optional Manual Therapy Workshops - Professionally led sessions to deepen your skills and expand your practice, without working harder
Continuing Education - Complete your continuing education and professional development requirements in one beautiful immersive week - totalling 20 hours
Community & Connection - Meet like-minded practitioners and form lifelong connections
Free Time for You - Whether it's exploring Ubud, or enjoying Soulshine’s luxury amenities, there's space for fun and deep rest
Transformational Experiences - Sacred ceremonies, soulful excursions, and moments that awaken something within
Nutritious breakfast and dinners included daily - Soulshine grow alot of the food on the property, lovingly prepared farm to plate. Chefs will cater for all dietary needs.
A closed group session post retreat - to reflect and integrate the newness of you from retreat and all you uncovered into your daily life. The retreat experience continues on and you will not be doing it alone.
Come home to yourself. Deepen your craft. Celebrate your purpose.
Manual Therapy Workshops
Integrating manual therapy techniques including; Myofascial release, Craniosacral therapy, Lymphatic drainage, Scar therapy, Breathwork, joint mobilisations and active release techniques.
Topics
Respiratory related dysfunction - working with breathwork, diaphragms and ribs
Nervous system dysregulation
Cervical and TMJ dysfunction
Lymphatic congestion
Lumbosacral and pelvis presentations
Embodied Purpose isn’t just a retreat, it’s a return to yourself and the essence of your practice.
Whether you’re feeling a little flat or simply seeking inspiration, this experience is here to support you, personally and professionally.
Location: Soulshine Bali, a luxury wellness resort surrounded by rice fields and rich Balinese culture
CE Credits: Participating in all of the daily workshops will total 20 hours of continuing professional development. Participants need to complete their individual association requirements regarding reflections or reports. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
We invite a small group of like-minded, practitioners to join us to learn, while deepening your craft and be in community with others who get it.
The Embodied Purpose Retreat, will be facilitated by Kellie McDermott, Remedial Massage Practitioner and teacher , Hatha, yoga, Yin yoga and Breathwork teacher.
Along with Melissa Read, Remedial Massage Practitioner, Craniosacral therapist and Vodder trained Lymphatic Drainage therapist.
We have 1 room left - contact us if you have any questions or to secure your spot.
YOUR INVESTMENT:
TWO WAYS TO JOIN US ON RETREAT
SECURE YOUR PLACE with $500 deposit - cas this retreat is now so close, please contact us if not paying in full on booking.
TWIN SHARE SANCTUARY ROOM
Option 1 - Retreat Experience
$2700 - per person - when paid in full on booking
Option 2 - Retreat + Practitioner Immersion (CPD workshops)
$3500 AUD - per person - when paid in full on booking
SINGLE SANCTUARY ROOM - your own room
Option 1 - Retreat Experience
$3700 - when paid in full on booking
Option 2 - Retreat + Practitioner Immersion (CPD workshops)
$4500 AUD - when paid in full on booking
Last chance - Limited Spots.
Are you constantly caring for everyone else?
RISE is an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with yourself in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Experience the magic of Soulshine Bali.
From the moment you arrive you are held in the warm embrace of the land, the culture, the people – it truly is a special place
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This is more than a holiday.
Every day has purpose.
Movement, learning, connection, and rest are woven together in an intentional sequence, designed to create lasting change.
Slow mornings. Workshops that shift perspectives. Afternoons with the freedom to rest, explore, connect, or simply be. Evenings at your own pace.
Each day gently building on the last.
Whether you're simply feeling called to put yourself first for a change, or you're a massage or manual therapist, or other helping professional, you are warmly welcome at RISE.
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Soulshine is not your average retreat centre.
Nestled among the rice terraces just outside the cultural heart of Ubud, Soulshine is inspired by the Balinese philosophy of harmony between spirit, community, and nature. From the moment you arrive, there is a sense of exhaling into a slower, more intentional way of being.
Our home for the week will be The Sanctuary, Soulshine's newest exclusive retreat space. Here we'll enjoy beautiful accommodation, our own private pool and yoga shala, dedicated lounge and dining spaces, while also having access to everything Soulshine has to offer.
For those who love a little extra privacy, there are also two Balinese-style pool rooms available. Offering your own private plunge pool and outdoor space to retreat, rest, and recharge between sessions. With only two available, if you’d l;ike to secure one of these rooms, let us know asap.
The grounds are breathtaking. An organic farm supplies the restaurants with fresh produce each day. Three infinity pools overlook the surrounding rice fields and gardens. A luxurious day spa offers the opportunity for deep rest and pampering. Everywhere you look, nature invites you to slow down.
There is something special about Soulshine. The warmth of the people, the beauty of the surroundings, and the feeling that, for just a little while, time moves differently here.
What Makes Our Retreats Special
What’s Included
Experience the magic of Soulshine Bali – from the moment you arrive you are seen and held – it truly is a special place, words cannot justify.
Your retreat experience will include:
7 days in our own private Sanctuary, where every detail is thoughtfuly considered
Daily breakfast - beautiful nourishing food, so many choices where every option is thoughtfully prepared
Daily dinner - farm to plate food mostly grown on the property. Chefs cater to all dietary needs
Daily activities - Traditional Gentle Tantra Hatha Yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing and reflective practices
Infra red sauna and ice bath access
Cultural temple experiences and water purification ceremony
Free time to do as your heart desires
Who This Retreat Is For
RISE is for you if you are craving:
Rest from the demands of everyday life
Time to reconnect with yourself
Personal growth in a supportive environment
Meaningful conversations and authentic connection
Inspiration, clarity, and renewed energy
Space to simply slow down and breathe
A balance of nourishment, learning, and fun
The Heart Behind RISE
After witnessing the profound connections and transformation that unfolded during our previous retreat, RISE was created as a continuation of that journey.
A space where growth is gentle.
Where connection feels genuine.
Where rest is valued.
And where you are supported to RISE into a more aligned and nourished version of yourself.
Add on - Professional Development for Manual Practitioners
Incorporating 25 years of clinical experience and 15 years of teaching, Kellie will share an integrated approach to manual therapy, combining clinical reasoning, practical techniques and a deeper understanding of the human body.
You will explore the relationship between pain, the nervous system, movement and touch, developing greater confidence in assessing and treating complex musculoskeletal presentations while supporting your own sustainability as a practitioner.
Pain Neuroscience & Therapeutic Presence
Exploring pain, practitioner presence and nervous system co-regulationCore Connections – Pelvis & Thorax
An integrated approach to manual therapyIntegrated Considerations – Scars, Fascia & Meridian Pathways. Expanding clinical awareness beyond isolated tissues.
Practitioner Sustainability – Myofascial Release for Self-Care & Client Recommendations
Collaborative Practice – Treatment Integration & Guest Presentation. Exploring the value of shared knowledge and multidisciplinary approaches.
Hi, I'm Kellie.
My favourite saying is, "Follow your heart, but take your brain with you." It reflects how I live my life and how I support others to live theirs - with heartfelt courage, intention, and a little bit of practical wisdom along the way.
I've always been passionate about sharing knowledge and helping others grow. No matter what stage of my career I've been in, I've loved supporting people to build confidence, develop new skills, and create a life that feels aligned with who they truly are.
My journey began as a massage therapist, which quickly evolved into teaching massage therapy and mentoring others in the wellness industry. While I love helping people care for themselves, it was my journey into my own personal growth through meditation, breathwork, yoga, and self-inquiry that changed everything for me. As I experienced the profound impact these practices had on my own life, I knew I had to share them with others.
Today, I am a retreat facilitator, mentor, and wellness practitioner, passionate about creating spaces for rest, reconnection, and personal transformation. With qualifications in Breathwork, Traditional Tantra Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Yin Yoga, Remedial Massage Therapy and Teaching, I bring a grounded, heart-led approach to guiding others to their true selves.
Hosting retreats has been a natural progression after many years supporting others to grow. I believe that transformation doesn't come from knowing all the answers, it comes from being willing to back yourself, invest in your dreams and take the next brave step forward.
My passion is helping others reconnect with their own wisdom, trust themselves deeply, and rise into the life that is waiting for them.
Whether through retreat, mentoring, movement, breathwork, or stillness, my intention is simple: to help you to turn inward to yourself and create a life you truly love.
Meet your facilitator - Kellie McDermott
Retreat Options
Retreat Experience
Guests attending retreat will experience all of the deeply enriching and transformational activities focused on connection, wellbeing, and self-nourishment, along with all planned excursions and activities. You will also have a little additional free time on 2 of our days, to join optional activities or do what your heart feels called to.
Retreat + PD Workshops
Designed for massage therapists and manual practitioners wanting to deepen their professional skills while recharging themselves for a more sustainable future. Your workshops will total 15 hours of professional development education.
The professional development workshops are designed to support confidence, sustainability, and growth within practice, while remaining integrated into the relaxed and restorative retreat experience.
Early Bird Investment - ending soon
Retreat Experience
Twin Share: $2850pp
Bring a friend or we’ll partner you up with another.
Single room: $3850
Retreat + Professional Development
Twin Share: $3550pp
Come with a friend or make a new one.
Single: $4550 - for those who prefer their own space.
2 Pool rooms - own plunge pool - 1 left
Payment Options
$500 deposit and up to 7-month payment plan
PAY IN FULL - $200 off – use code FULL200
Contact us for bank transfer option
What’s Not Included
Airfare to Denpasar Bali
Transfer from the airport to Soulshine Bali
Comprehensive travel insurance (compulsary)
Additional snacks, lunch & drinks
Additional Information
A pre-retreat Zoom session will be held prior to departure, providing an opportunity to ask questions, connect with fellow participants, and begin building community before we arrive in Bali.
Following the retreat, you'll also be invited to a post-retreat Zoom session focused on integration, reflection, and supporting you to carry your retreat experience into everyday life.
We take great care in coordinating and supporting your retreat experience from the moment you book. While guidance will be provided throughout the lead-up to retreat, participants are responsible for ensuring they meet all travel requirements to enter Indonesia.
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We look forward to having you join us!