“The Art & Science of Health, Anti-Aging and Healing”
Lucca Italy
October 18th – 25th, 2025
Embark on a Life-Changing Journey with Dr. Robin Futoran and Dr. Christina Dumbadse
An 8-Day All-Inclusive, Transformational Adventure in the Heart of Italy, at Villa Tramonte in the Hills Above Lucca, Tuscany
October 18th – 25th, 2025
Join us for a truly transformational experience in the enchanting hills of Tuscany, where the timeless beauty of Italy meets cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom. Over the course of 8 days, you’ll explore the profound potential of your body, mind, and spirit as we dive into the art of Anti-aging, Vibrant Health and Soulful Rejuvenation.
This isn’t just a retreat—it’s an invitation to experience a deeper, more connected way of living. Under the guidance of renowned experts in health and longevity, we will embark on a journey of healing, restoration, and personal evolution. You’ll discover how to slow and even reverse the effects of aging, enhance your vitality, and unlock the power to live with greater purpose and joy.
Throughout the week, we’ll explore the science of epigenetics, and neurology, dive into mindfulness and healing practices, uncovering the secrets to rejuvenating your body and soul. Whether you’re seeking to address health issues, release stress, heal wounds of the past, or simply reconnect with the energy and passion for life you know is waiting inside you, this journey will provide the tools, wisdom, and inspiration to transform your life.
By the end of the week, you will have a deeper understanding of your body’s potential, a renewed sense of vitality, and a soul nourished by the experience of true well-being.
This is your time to nurture yourself, to evolve, and to embrace your highest potential.
Are you ready to unlock the life of your dreams.
Join us for this extraordinary adventure – your mind, heart and soul will thank you.
Program Sponsors
We’ve carefully crafted every detail of this life-changing journey so that you can simply show up, relax, and immerse yourself fully in the experience. Your registration includes everything you need for an unforgettable adventure—spacious accommodations, nourishing and delicious, locally sourced vegetarian meals with our own Italian chef, that are as healthful as they are unique, and locally-sourced Italian wines to complement your dinners.
Throughout the week, you’ll dive deep into transformative workshops that introduce a powerful new paradigm in healing and well-being. You’ll learn how to tap into and amplify your inner strength, unlocking new levels of vitality and empowerment.
The program is designed to awaken every aspect of your being:
- Lessons on health, longevity, and inner empowerment
- Expansive guided meditations that open your heart and mind
- Morning stretching and Qigong practices to ground and center your energy
- Experiential health and healing activities to put your newfound knowledge into practice
One of the highlights of the week is a trip to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Cinque Terre, a picturesque coastal gem that will captivate your senses and rejuvenate your spirit.
Another included activity, is with our personal chef, who teach us to prepare flavorful, traditional and nourishing Italian foods.
A guest favorite is wine and olive oil tasting at Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister’s villa, featuring one of the best local Tuscan wines.
And of course, there’s plenty of time for relaxation. Spend the afternoon unwinding by the pool, basking under the Tuscan sun, or indulge in optional on-site massage treatments to further soothe your body and mind. Take this precious time to connect with the stunning surroundings, explore Tuscany’s hidden gems, or simply relax and recharge in a space of peace and serenity.
This week is all about you—your growth, your healing, and your joy. Everything has been designed with your well-being in mind, so you can leave feeling transformed, rejuvenated, and deeply inspired.
The Workshop
A Retreat of a Lifetime with Dr. Futoran,
- Longevity, Wellness and Anti-Aging Practices through Foods, Movement and Mindful Practices
- Discovering and Expanding your knowledge for a New Paradigm in Healing,
- Learn The Five Secrets for Healing Yourself and Others,
- Epigenetics of Health, Illness and Neurobiological Communication.
- Understand the Relationship Between Science, Metaphysics, Medicine and Healing.
- Transformational Guided Meditations,
- Experiential Exercises Removing Blocks and Barriers to Healing,
- Explore Why Some People Heal and Others Do Not,
- Restore, Explore, Nourish and Heal,
- Learn the 7 Steps to Health, Longevity and Fitness,
- Discover Your Innate Inner Healer,
- Morning Meditation and Stretching and Silent Reflection,
- Learn the Ancient Healing Energy Art Form of Qigong,
- Blissful Breath Empowerment Practices,
- Discover your Inherent BioCognitive Healing skills,
- Group Healing Practices,
- Build your, Unique, Individual and Powerful Meditation Workshop,
- Explore Italy, relax by the pool, or rejuvenate with a massage.
- Health Coaching / Integration Call 2 weeks following the Retreat.
All-Inclusive
Registration includes:
- 7 Nights accommodations at Villa Tramonte in a secluded setting just outside of beautiful Lucca, Italy.
- All Longevity, Anti-Aging, Healing and Mindfulness Workshops.
- 3 Delicious, fresh, regionally sourced, local specialty vegetarian meals daily (except one lunch and one dinner on your own), including breads, pasta and cheese and wine. Meals are prepared by our exclusive local chef Sara, using regional, seasonal fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds and local wine is served with dinner each evening.
- Fresh pressed Detox fruit and vegetable juice each morning.
- Unlimited Fresh Fruit, Tea, Coffee and Spring Water throughout each day.
- Transportation to and from Lucca town center (one scheduled pick-up on arrival day and one drop-off on departure, see schedule).
- An Awesome Day Trip to the Cinque Terre!
- A wine Tasting Excursion to Napoleon’s Sister’s Villa, which includes a 3 km walk through beautiful countryside to a local winery.
- Free WiFi.
- Hairdryers and laundry facilities.
- Access to a fully-equipped yoga studio / Learning Center with mats, bolsters, blankets and straps.
- Access to the outdoor swimming pool and common areas.
- Assistance and advice from retreat concierge in arranging optional excursions and transportation.
- Tourist Taxes Included.
- Last Night Pizza & Prosecco Party! We will learn to make Pizza and Celebrate!
Included Activities
- On-Site Italian cooking class with our personal Chef Sara!
- A Day Trip to the Cinque Terre.
- Wine and Olive Oil Tasting at Napoleon’s Sister’s Villa.
- Prosecco and Pizza Party.
Optional Activities:
- A Night at the Opera in Lucca, Puccini’s Birthplace.
- Visit to Pietrasanta Artist Village.
- Biking / Walking Tour of Lucca with a local guide.
- Italian Language Lessons.
- Waterfall hiking tours.
- Massage Treatments.
Sample Program Schedule
Day 2 Day of Light:
MORNING:
- Daybreak Qigong
- Morning Meditation
Delicious Fresh BREAKFAST and Detox Juice
Presentation:
- A New paradigm in Healing
- Epigenetics & the Neurobiology of Health
- Placebo Effect
- Healing Consciousness
- Latest Science in Health, Metaphysics and Practical Healthcare
- Blissful Breath Empowerment
Break Fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea
Presentation:
- The Five Secrets for Healing Yourself and Others.
- The Neuroanatomy of Thoughts and Behaviors Related to Illness and Health
- Removing Limitations, Blocks and Barriers to Healing
- Experiential Exercises Removing Blocks and Obstacles to Healing.
- Guided Meditation
A Memorable Seasonal LUNCH
- The Five Essential Components for Healing
- Seven Secrets to Longevity, Health & Fitness
- Protocols for Slowing and Reversing Aging
Dinner
- Evening Re-Grouping
- Meditation.
- Dream Work Guidance
What’s Not Included?
Airfare, airport transfers, travel insurance (highly recommended), one lunch, one dinner, optional massage, health and spa treatments, optional excursions and tours.
Location
Our intimate retreat takes place at an elegant, fully restored 18th century Tuscan Villa. The 10 room 9 bath Villa Tramonte is located in a secluded setting just outside the village of Lucca, Italy and is surrounded by woodlands with panoramic views of olive groves and fruit trees. A perfect location for our Longevity Retreat and base for exploring Tuscany and Liguria, just 15 minutes from Lucca, 45 minutes from Pisa, 1.5 hours to Florence or the Cinque Terra. With wood-beamed ceilings, stone, terracotta, marble floors, the Villa is fully self-contained with kitchen and living spaces. The estate will be booked exclusively for our group and includes an outdoor swimming pool, large communal meeting area and much more.
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone interested in Longevity, Anti-Aging, Health, Healing and being Inspired to Live a Big Life!
- An opportunity for rejuvenation, invigoration and inspiration.
- A space for a Mental and Physical Reboot!
- Physicians, Alternative Healthcare Providers, Healers and Trainers wanting to learn new skills in patient care, to expand your services to patients and clients, and Self-Care.
- Anyone wanting to learn tools for healing themselves and others.
- Enhancing One’s Meaning and Purpose!
- People dealing with acute or chronic health issues of Body, Mind and Spirit.
- Those who want to enhance and compound the effectiveness of their current healing and healthcare methods.
- Those who wish to learn a precise method for healing oneself and others.
- People wanting to remove blocks and barriers to health and living.
- Anyone wishing to Expand their Healing Consciousness, opening themselves to the greater possibilities in healing.
What are people saying about Dr. Futoran’s Healing Retreats?
Dr. Futoran brings more than 30 years of chiropractic excellence to his Healing Retreats. He skillfully braids his scientific knowledge with the art of healing into presentation than can change your life. He has lived it, practiced it and shared it world-wide. If you are a seasoned healer, new to the field, or just intrigued, Dr. Futoran’s workshop provides you with fresh information, new ideas, updates on recent scientific studies and an enriching experience of healing at a deep and effective level that you can use for yourself and your clients. He’s a master in the field of mindful healing. Dr. Futoran’s style is warm, open, inviting and supportive. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his presentations I’d say don’t miss it. There are plenty of Ah-Ha moments ahead.
K.Y., Ph.D., N.D., DCH. Ventura, CA
” Dr. Futoran’s Healing Retreat was an out of this world experience for me. I keep learning so much and growing so much by being open to receiving this kind of information. Dr. Futoran presented some amazing content and teachings! I am definitely interested in having more of it!”
– K. BARAN San Diego, CA
I recently attended Dr Futoran’s healing retreat in Ojai, California. I would highly recommend “The BioCognitive Healing Retreat” for anyone interested in understanding or enhancing their ability to effect their anatomy and physiology in healing themselves or others. Dr. Futoran’s experience, knowledge, and understanding of the complex subjects in science and healing gives him the ability to cleverly bridge the two in an easy to understand language. You’ll learn practical practices for daily healing, meditation and generally finish the day feeling empowered, centered, with new knowledge and healing skills.
Richard A. S., Esq. Santa Barbara, CA
Dr. Futoran’s program on Healing is a “Must Do” for any practitioner who desires to learn how to connect better with themselves and their patients. You will learn the science behind the approach gaining a better understanding on how to harness life energy. You will learn tools for handling stress and create more balance in your life. It would have been awesome to have this knowledge 30 years ago when I started out in practice, but it’s never too late! I highly recommend this program.
Douglas DeSalvo DC Novato, CA
I went to Dr. Futoran’s Healing Retreat two months after having a major surgery, curious to learn about new techniques to potentially help in my recovery. I came away invigorated, with a more positive mindset, and having learned new methods that I am now utilizing day to day. I really appreciated the guided visualizations, breathing exercises, and introduction to QiGong. Dr. Robin Futoran is a very special person and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this program.
RH, San Francisco
A fascinating and well-illustrated presentation, Dr. Futoran knowledgably connects the dots between science and metaphysics to draw not just a picture for personal well-being, but a comprehensive guide to healing self and others. Dr. Futoran’s broad background in both healing and teaching makes him the perfect person to offer this workshop. His compassion and desire to promote healing through the sharing of this information is self-evident.
Rev. M.M., DD Minister of Religious Science Ventura, CA
“I attended Dr Robin Futoran’s Healing Retreat at IONS EarthRise Retreat Center. It was a wonderful and insightful day. We spent the day learning a variety of healing techniques. The techniques were centered around energy and how to use them to relieve pain, illness or emotional blocks. His information is backed-up by science, ancient wisdom and hands on demonstrations. His warm demeanor made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I would highly recommend Dr Robin Futoran on an individual basis or in a group environment.”
With much love and respect, Ninotchka V., Napa, CA
My “mind/body tool box “ expanded with grounded protocols to empower my patients to take an active and powerful role in their own healing. And my own mind/body appreciated the wonderful breathing work sequence we learned and the Qigong experience in the Labyrinth of San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral was more than memorable. Thank you Robin!
Dr. Leta, L. Sebastopol, CA
Thank you for a well timed workshop. I am healing from overworked hands and a whole lot of anger and repetitive poor thought patterns related to my pain. I feel like I can start speaking up about what my physical limits are until I get tissue healed. Thank you again for a truly great presentation of science and the magical arts!
Warmer and lighter, Dr. Nina B.
I have just returned from a Healing Retreat with Robin Futoran. It was wonderful to walk away from a 12 hour CEU course feeling totally energized. “If you are tired of re licensing classes that are boring, do the Biocognitive Healing Retreat! It was fast paced, filled with interesting information, and we got to move around. Doing Qigong was really a fun new experience. We also did 2 different guided meditations. This really broke up the time so we were not sitting for 12 hours. I highly recommend this class if sitting for 12 hours is not ideal for you.”
Lonna D, D.C., San Francisco