Blue Mist Well-being Retreats is the culmination of a 5-year dream coming to fruition.
Conveniently nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Dandenong Ranges (Just 45mins from Melbourneβs CBD). An original 2 bedroom, Hills Cottage in a lush garden setting is currently being transformed into a tranquil, character filled restorative space. One where women with chronic illness will be able to disconnect from their daily struggles and be supported in an understanding environment, a place at one with nature, where they can be guided to help relax and unwind.
Whilst we understand your chronic illness
follows you everywhere we have created this retreat for you to have more than just a temporary break from your symptoms. Rather we want you to walk away feeling rejuvenated and further empowered to continue using skills youβve learnt at the retreat, to truly listen to your body and activate its restorative power.
Our journey began in 2019, when founder Dr. Alicia Tye-Smith (Osteopath) found herself burnt out with sudden onset paralyisng migraines and fighting to stay conscious in hospital. This traumatic event went on to set off a series of illnesses including POTS syndrome, functional neurological disorder (dissociative seizures FND), persistent postural perceptual dizziness (balance disorder PPPD), chronic pain, chronic fatigue, social anxiety and eventually PTSD symptoms, often stemming from medical specialists and the worry of not being listened to, taken seriously or understood.
βAfter an intense and debilitating journey over the last 5 years, supported by some amazing people, to now have a handle on my new way of life, I feel grateful Iβm at a stage where I can give back. I know more about this long suffering group of amazing women who live with silent chronic illness than Iβve known about any other group before. I deeply understand you, empathise with you and now through Blue Mist Retreats I am passionate to truly help as many of you as I can, take care of your parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn will take care of youβ ~ I look forward to connecting with all of you π