The Clinician Reset: A Retreat for Building a Practice That Works for You
An optional two-day rejuvenating retreat designed specifically for clinicians at Horseshoe Valley Resort & Vettä Nordic Spa.

Step away from the demands of daily life and join us for an optional two-day rejuvenating retreat designed specifically for clinicians at Horseshoe Valley Resort & Vettä Nordic Spa. This retreat is both a business expense and a much-needed invitation to reconnect—with yourself, your work, and others in the field.
A 2-day retreat to reconnect with the heart of your private practice
This retreat offers a space to realign with your purpose while gaining practical tools to grow and sustain your private practice. Join us for one or both days as we work with you to clarify your niche, strengthen your brand, refine your marketing, and build systems that support both you and your clients.
- Navigating the dualities of care & commerce
- Expanding your practice with clarity and alignment
- Standing out through values-driven marketing and personal branding
- Building strong referral networks and collaborative communities
- Exploring self-leadership and inner dynamics
Exploring the inner landscape of your practice
Together, we'll explore the internal dynamics that shape how you show up in your work—from the drive for perfection or fear of visibility, to the instincts that protect you from burnout or overextension. This guided work will help you:
- Identify the inner voices influencing your business decisions
- Understand the parts that may be holding you back from growth
- Build compassion for your learning edges and internal protectors
- Reconnect with your Self energy as a leader and clinician
Your retreat, your way
This retreat is designed to be flexible. Choose the experience that best suits your needs—come for one day or both, with optional add-ons to deepen your experience.
Day One: Reconnect with Purpose & Practice
$299 CAD + tax
Spend the day exploring your professional identity—what drives you, where you thrive, and where you feel stuck. Through guided reflection, practical business insights, and authentic connection, you'll gain clarity and inspiration for your next chapter.
- Includes lunch, snacks, and time to exhale
- Optional Add-on: Extend the day with a cozy networking dinner—an intimate space to connect with like-minded practitioners and business owners
Day One + Two: Restore Your System
$499 CAD + tax
Want to enjoy the full two-day retreat experience? Begin the day slowly with a nourishing breakfast, followed by a guided morning meditation and a peaceful visit to Vettä Nordic Spa. This is your time to reset your nervous system and receive the care you so often offer others.
- Extend your stay with discounted rates at Horseshoe Valley Inn
- Includes breakfast and spa admission
- Experience the luxury of Vettä Nordic Spa included in the cost of your ticket
Special pricing for students & new graduates
Are you a student or a recent graduate (within the past 18 months)? We're currently offering reduced rates just for you!
- Day One: Reconnect with Purpose & Practice: $249 CAD + tax
- Day One + Two: Restore Your System: $399 CAD + tax
What you'll learn with us
Meet your inner practice builders: Exploring your internal system
Explore the inner parts that shape (or sabotage) your private practice using IFS and somatic awareness to deepen insight and support practice growth.
Where passion meets practice: Finding your therapeutic niche
Discover the sweet spot where purpose meets practice—and build a niche that energizes you and resonates with the clients who need you most.
Self-Led: Reimagining leadership for the solo business owner
Discover how internal awareness and IFS-based self-leadership can transform the way you lead, grow, and show up in your work.
The business side of care: Money, systems, and support
Overcome the money taboo by valuing your worth through reframing discussions, raising rates, and investing in sustainable growth.
The weight of the work: Managing burnout and boundaries
Gain tangible tools for managing the mental load of private practice through intentional booking structures and boundaries around availability.
Holding the whole client: Client care that resonates
From first email to final session—this workshop helps you build structure and protocols that support exceptional, consistent client care.
Attracting your ideal clients: Psychology of marketing
Dive into the psychology of marketing, personal branding, and how to grow a visible, values-aligned practice.

Led by
Michelle Gibson, MSW, RSW
Michelle Gibson, MSW, RSW, is the Founder and CEO of Gibson & Associates and The Nest Collective. She grew her solo practice into a multi-site Ontario practice with more than 25 clinicians, built around high-quality, accessible care.



