ALIGN Natural Medicine Leaders Retreat
April 24-26th, Portland, Oregon
Informed. Inspired.
ALIGNED for your next chapter.
Why This Matters Now
We are entering a new era of natural medicine. Patients arrive with AI-curated protocols. Interest in holistic care is skyrocketing. And every day, new voices, products, and “experts” flood the online space.
In this environment, even the most skilled practitioners can get overlooked —
not because their work isn’t valuable, but because it isn’t clearly positioned, visible, or differentiated.
To stay relevant — and truly make the impact you’re here to make — you need to stand out without burning out.
And that requires more than gathering information.
It requires a business ecosystem that supports your ideas, your business, your voice, and your influence.
It requires connection, reflection, and the right rooms with the right people.
At this stage in your career, you need time to:
- Connect with peers who expand your thinking
- Reflect on what’s truly aligned for your next chapter
- Workshop ideas and solve real challenges
- Learn from guest experts who’ve achieved success
- Create a clear, actionable roadmap
Now is the moment to refine your expertise, elevate your message, and position yourself for the opportunities ahead.
The leaders who rise next will be those who combine their unique wisdom with strategy, connection, and a community that helps them grow.
What You’ll Gain at the Retreat
A leadership and strategy immersion for natural medicine innovators — whether you’re focused on launching or scaling patient care, books, products, courses, retreats, or other wellness ventures.
- Success Case Sessions — Real and honest lessons from leaders building thriving businesses in authentic, innovative ways.
- Roundtables — Bring your biggest challenge and walk away with clarity, ideas, and actionable solutions.
- How to double down on empathy, trust, and influence
- How to inspire transformation across any business model
- Branding and marketing that keep people — not algorithms — at the center
- Aspire — Reignite your mission, vision, and values
- Lead — Step into your role as an influential innovator
- Integrate — Align your wisdom with modern strategy
- Grow — Expand reach, reputation, and results
- Navigate — Build a clear plan for your next 90 days
- Submit your application by March 31
- Three finalists present a 10-minute live pitch
- Receive direct insights from Dr. Amy Bader, Dr. Trevor Cates, and Special Guests
- Every participant is spotlighted and championed
- LEARN MORE HERE
Your Takeaway
- Inspiration and direction for your next chapter
- Real-world ideas from natural medicine leaders
- A curated network of peers who dream big and take action
- A personalized 90-Day Action Plan
- Your ALIGN Natural Medicine Leaders workbook + curated gift bag
- A clearer strategy for your unique ecosystem
You’ll leave Portland not just with ideas — but with a plan, the right connections, and the momentum to make it happen.
Your Weekend Experience
Friday | Vision & Alignment
Clarifying purpose and the direction of your next chapter
→ 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Welcome + Setting the Intention for the Weekend
Opening circle, introductions, and what participants hope to create during the retreat.
→ 2:00 – 3:00 PM
ASPIRE: Visioning Your Next Level
Guided visualization, journaling, and reflection on personal and professional aspirations.
→ 3:00 – 3:30 PM
LEAD: Leadership Through the ALIGN Framework™
Interactive leadership assessment and small group discussion.
→ 3:30 – 4:00 PM — Break
→ 4:00 – 5:00 PM
INTEGRATE: Aligning Passion with Purposeful Business Strategy
How to translate personal calling into strategic initiatives, offerings, and impact.
→ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Dinner Together
Reflections from the day and connection with fellow practitioners.
Saturday | Strategy, Growth & Visibility
A full day focused on building and communicating your vision
→ 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast + Morning Connection
→ 9:00 – 10:00 AM
GROW: Identifying Your Highest-Potential Opportunities
Participants identify three growth opportunities and workshop their most exciting idea with the group.
→ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Marketing That Matters: Building Visibility in Natural Medicine
Interactive marketing workshop with Jack Gold
→ 11:00 – 11:30 AM — Break
→ 11:30 – 12:00 PM
AI & The Future of Healthcare Entrepreneurship
Practical insights on how AI is shaping healthcare and wellness businesses with Barclay Burns
→ 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch + Networking
→ 1:30 – 2:30 PM
NAVIGATE: Designing Your 90-Day Strategic Roadmap
Turning insights into a focused plan for the next quarter.
→ 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Movement + Nature Walk
→ 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Amplifying Your Voice: Presentation & Speaking Skills
Workshop with Dr. Mark Tager
→ 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Commitment Session: Your 90-Day Action Plan
Refining plans and creating accountability partnerships.
→ 6:30 PM
VIP Dinner or free evening to explore Portland.
Sunday | Innovation & Community
→ 9:30 – 10:00 AM
Networking at NUNM
→ 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
SPARK TANK!™
Entrepreneurs present their ideas and receive expert feedback from guest judges.
→ 1:00 – 3:00 PM
NUNM Afternoon Tea Fundraiser
Gain clarity, confidence, and direction
“I was so impressed by what Amy and Trevor created with the Natural Medicine Leaders Retreat and SPARK TANK!™. Being there, I saw firsthand how deeply this experience supports leaders in our profession. The conversations, the insights, and the genuine community they cultivated seemed to help participants gain clarity, confidence, and direction. It was inspiring to watch people refine their ideas and reconnect with their purpose.”
Provided valuable perspective...
“We were inspired to attend by the gracious invitation and the opportunity to share our business vision with a new audience. The timing felt right to connect with others in the Natural Medicine community and to present our progress to a group outside of our immediate circle. It was meaningful to observe how our message resonated with people unfamiliar with our work — to see what landed, what needed clarity, and where we could refine our story. That experience provided valuable perspective and reaffirmed our commitment to communicating our purpose with greater depth and simplicity. The most transformative aspect was the reflection that followed — realizing how sharing our vision publicly deepened our own connection to it. It strengthened our leadership focus on authenticity, clarity, and continued alignment between our wellness philosophy and our business growth.”
An opportunity I knew I didn’t want to miss...
“Every business owner benefits from time dedicated to working on the business and envisioning the path ahead. Being guided through that process by two natural medicine leaders, Drs. Amy and Trevor, was an opportunity I knew I didn’t want to miss. The Natural Medicine Leaders Retreat was time — and money — well spent. I left with clarity, renewed focus, and a deeper sense of direction for my work.”
FAQ
The retreat is designed as a complete experience. We recommend attending all sessions for maximum benefit.
We'll provide a list of recommended hotels in Portland, all within an Uber or rental car ride.
Full refunds available until March 31. After that, a 50% refund is available until 2 weeks prior to the event.
Absolutely. We welcome natural medicine professionals at all stages of their journey.
Absolutely. We welcome natural medicine professionals at all stages of their journey.
No, to maintain the intimate, confidential nature of our discussions.
A Personal Invitation
This retreat is designed to recognize you as an aligned leader: grounded in natural medicine, empowered by strategic clarity, and ready for your next chapter.
Join us for three days of meaningful connection, strategic insight, and the momentum your future deserves.
