How to Register
- Fill out the above information with you and/or your group's name(s), email(s), address(es), etc.
- Select from General Admission or Office Bundle.
- Click Add to Cart. Proceed to Checkout.
- Registrants will receive an email confirmation.
Joining the Waitlist
- If you are interested in being the first to know about our Wellness Retreat for next year, join our waitlist!
Registration Includes
- Full-Day Admission Into the Botanic Gardens
- Refreshments and Lunch
- Speaker Session with Dr. Bethany Valachi and Justin Long
- All Available Physical and Mindfulness Activities
- Gift Bag
- Letter of Attendance with Continuing Education Credit Recognition (emailed after attending the event)
Event Schedule
9:30 AM to 10:00 AMArrival and Check-In |
10:00 AM to 12:45 PM with breakSpeaker: Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS Neck, Back & Beyond: Preventing Pain in Your Office with Evidence-based Ergonomics In this lecture, Dr. Valachi combines 20 years of dental ergonomic experience with her doctorate research to teach truly effective strategies in the dental office to prevent pain and ensure career longevity. Through engaging demonstrations, you will discover powerful evidence-based strategies you can easily apply in the operatory & front office: equipment selection & adjustment, patient positioning, body mechanics, lighting, computer monitor adjustment and much more |
12:45 PM to 1:45PMLunch |
1:45 PM to 2:45 PMPhysical and Mental Wellness Activities Around the Botanic Gardens (includes massage, yoga, or mediation options; interactive sessions) |
2:45 PM to 4:45 PM with breakSpeaker: Justin Long, MCP Keeping Yourself Well Dealing with Stress and Difficult Clients This presentation, Justin will explore the critical components and consequences of stress, burnout, and vicarious trauma, particularly within the context of professional and personal life. Healthcare workers often face high stress while balancing professional and personal life. This presentation addresses the lack of self-care, burnout, and stress management discussions in healthcare training. By combining research, psychotherapy practices, and cutting-edge neuroscience, the lecture offers practical tools and strategies to help healthcare professionals maintain resilience, well-being, and effectiveness in their roles. |
4:45 PM to 5:30 PMClosing Remarks and Departure (attendees have access to the Botanic Gardens until 6 PM) |
Have Questions?
Email dentce@ualberta.ca for more information.