Precision Medicine, Longevity, & Transformation Retreat

July 12-19, 2025 • Blue Spirit, Costa Rica

Dr. Sara (Gottfried) Szal and Dr. Brad Jacobs

For a rejuvenating, revolutionary, inspirational, and magical retreat. Our immersive week together offers a personalized medicine reset, opportunities for deep self-regulation, and reconnection to self and others. Imagine yourself enjoying daily invigorating and restorative practices (yoga, tai chi, breathwork, sound healing, and surfing) plus interactive workshops featuring the most evidence-based and novel approach to aging well with topics ranging from longevity to precision medicine, peak experience to bioidentical hormones, brain health to personalized protocols.

Experience a structured 4-step protocol for personal transformation plus optional “office hours” to get the protocols dialed in one-on-one, with ample time for beach walks, surfing, exploring, connection, and restoration.

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Retreat Highlights

  • Daily Practice, Designed to Regulate You: Start each day with yoga, tai chi, chi gong, or meditation; two mornings feature breathwork and sound healing
  • Precision Medicine: Learn and apply evidence-based and cutting-edge health strategies and personalized protocols in expert-led sessions with Sara Szal MD and Brad Jacobs MD.
  • Personalized Guidance: Engage in interactive lectures on personalizing nutrition, optimizing metabolism, the details and nuances of bioidentical hormones therapy" with "dialing in the details of your bioidentical hormone therapy.
  • Community & Connection: Join an intimate group for enriching study and shared healing practices.
  • Holistic Nourishment: Enjoy three delicious vegetarian meals daily, served buffet style.

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My Mission...

Most healthspan protocols are developed by men, based on research in men – I call it the "bro-ization" of longevity. My protocols, however, are crafted specifically for women, drawing on 30 years of experience in women's health. And yes, the guide contains my favorite cold plunge, sauna, and rucking protocols.

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My Mission...

Most healthspan protocols are developed by men, based on research in men – I call it the "bro-ization" of longevity. My protocols, however, are crafted specifically for women, drawing on 30 years of experience in women's health. And yes, the guide contains my favorite cold plunge, sauna, and rucking protocols.

Included in your Retreat

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7 nights of accommodation at Blue Spirit in Nosara, Costa Rica

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Daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, movement, and interactive lectures

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Personalized health protocols and support including optional office hours

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Daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, movement, and interactive lectures

Transform your health and rejuvenate your spirit in the serene beauty of Costa Rica. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

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About the Resort

Blue Spirit Costa Rica provides an extraordinary setting to all who are dedicated to spiritual transformation, personal development, and environmental sustainability. Perched on a hilltop that overlooks the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile long white sand beach that is protected as a turtle refuge – Blue Spirit offers an extraordinarily beautiful and natural setting on one of Costa Rica’s renowned white sand beaches, supporting your retreat to be a deeply nurturing and unforgettable experience. Located in one of the world’s blue zones which inspired the name Blue Spirit, you will feel the resonance of a vibrant, inspiring, and healing energy, because of the rich subtropical environment and the culture-based lifestyle. Your stay at Blue Spirit offers a comfortable and elegant accommodation of your choice, delicious gourmet vegetarian cuisine, a salt-water infinity pool, cafe, spa, and longevity services.

Blue Spirit Costa Rica Recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Award Winner. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally.

The Schedule

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  • 7 nights of accommodation at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica
  • Daily yoga, meditation, and interactive lectures
  • Personalized health strategies and support
  • Plenty of free time for personal reflection and activities

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$3200

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Dr. Sara (Gottfried) Szal MD

Dr. Sara (Gottfried) Szal MD, is a writer, physician, yoga teacher, researcher, educator, mother, and seeker. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and is more likely to prescribe microbiome restoration, a continuous glucose monitor, or bioidentical hormone therapy than the latest pharmaceutical. Dr. Gottfried is a global keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about trauma, hormones, and health.

Her latest book is THE AUTOIMMUNE CURE. She is Clinical Assistant Professor in Dept. of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her focus is at the interface of mental, physical, and spiritual health, personalized molecular profiling, use of wearables, and how to leverage these tools to create the greatest joy, peace, and satisfaction with your life..

Dr. Brad Jacobs MD MPH ABOIM

Dr. Brad Jacobs MD is a recognized leader in Conscious Leadership, Personal Transformation, and Precision Medicine. He has led executive programs focused on conscious leadership and transformation since 2006 with clients including Google, Facebook, YouTube, Genentech, Charles Schwab, PepsiCo, and Stanford and Harvard Business Schools. Dr. Jacobs is a Stanford trained physician board-certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine and was the Endowed Professor and Founding Medical Director of the University of California at San Francisco Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.

With a deep commitment to democratizing access to psychedelic medicine for first responders and military veterans, he most recently founded Healing States Institute. He is core faculty for the Hakomi Psychedelic Psychotherapy training program. When not practicing precision- and transformation-based concierge medicine at BlueWave Medicine, you can find him practicing kung fu in the San Francisco Golden Gate Park or surfing Ocean Beach on a cold winter day.

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How many years did I suffer in hormone hell? If only I had Sara’s wis- dom sooner. Too many women’s gifts are smothered by hormone imbalances, preventing us from doing our great work.

Jennifer Louden, Author
 
 

Dr Brad is a superstar! Previously, my doctors told me to take a one size fits all handful of medications to treat my weight, cholesterol and liver problems. Dr Brad created a personalized program of medications, supplements, diet and exercise using my genomics, microbiome, and gut health readings. The results have been extraordinary. I lost weight, returned my liver function to normal, cut my cholesterol, and feel fantastic.

John Wicker

Dr. Brad is gifted with a unique combination of exceptional competence and compassion, and I am grateful he is my doctor! He can also work magic...

Rina Alcalay

Working with Dr. Brad has not only freed me from migraines, it has also empowered me to be incharge of my own health.

Elisabetta Ghisini

Dr. Gottfried Szal stands out because she is not only a specialist with deep knowledge of the hormone system, but she combines that with a “whole person” systemic and integrative view. She understands that sustainable health requires attention not only to medical issues, but also to diet, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction, as well as environmental exposures of the individual...Sara is a pioneering Future Doctor, providing me with unique insights that have been novel and actionable. She has made a profound difference in my life, providing me with a new level of understanding of my biological uniqueness. I truly believe her approach is a model of the future of wellness and healthcare.

Larry Smarr, PhD

I’m a busy physician/executive running two successful medical practices, yet I struggled with weight gain and multiple hormone imbalances. Dr. Sara Gottfried Szal’s Precision Medicine practice with multiple sensors, home monitoring, and lab testing—integrated with a science-backed and personalized protocol—was exactly what I needed to upgrade my health and reverse early signs of disease like pre-diabetes. I lost 15 pounds of mostly fat, corrected my hormones, and reclaimed my sense of agency and wellbeing. I give Dr. Szal my highest recommendation. She is truly the best and brightest physician that I know.

Erin Amato, MD, FAARM

Dr. Sara is the height of excellence! She is incredibly knowledgeable and gives very generously of her time. I feel so blessed to have been able to work with her.

Yvonne Varah

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY

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1. In order to receive the Early Bird Rate, registration is due on or before March 1, 2025. Spots will fill, so please book your desired accommodations when you can.

2. Payments on or after March 2, 2025 will be at the full retreat rate, in which case you'll be notified of any balance due by May 1, 2025.

3. Payment in full is due no later than May 1, 2025, approximately 75 days prior to the start of our retreat.

4. Any fees paid on or after May 1, 2025 will include a $200 late fee.

Cancellation Policy: The $500.00 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Cancellations before March 1, 2024:
You will forfeit your deposit of $500.00 plus a cancellation fee of $100.00.
The remainder of your payment will be refunded to you.

Cancellations on or after May 1, 2024:
You will forfeit ALL money rendered. This cancellation policy is strict and firm. We recommend that you purchase cancellation/travel insurance to protect your investment.

*You may view Blue Spirit Retreat Center's Covid-19 protocol here, https://bluespiritcostarica.com/retreats/covid-19-protocols/

Please do not make any travel arrangements before receiving confirmation of registration.