NAQUASTE <na·kwa·stay> In gratitude for healing water.
What is the mission of Water Wellness? Our mission is to provide aquatic healing techniques that are restorative, renewing and relaxing for all people. These healing techniques are provided 1:1 in a private setting, group aquafit classes or through our Naquaste Water Wellness Retreats.
What is Naquaste Water Wellness Retreat? For each retreat, we will be immersing ourselves in the water, yoga, nature, stillness and community. These seasonal weekend or day retreats will be open to anyone that desires to experience the healing power of the water with Certified Land and Water therapists training in healing and transormative techniques with quick results.
Retreat Highlights
Property Features: The 10,000 square foot renewal center is purposely designed healing feng shui architecture. The serene and secluded lakefront property is surrounded by 12 wooded acres with beautiful fall foliage this time of year. This is a handicap accessible facility. Pool will be at therapeutic temperature for this retreat and has an adjoining hot tub to relax in. Please note that the pool is not (yet) fully handicap accessible-no wheelchair lift.
Water healing experiential: Watsu and Aquastretch
Water fitness experiential: Pelvic Floor AquaFit and AquaYoga
Floating meditation experiential with Dark Sensory Sound Bath
Yoga Experiential: Kundalini and Yin Yoga
A "Reconnecting to your Pelvic Floor" workshop with Dr. Reshma Salvi, DPT
Heavily organic meals included, with accommodations for specific dietary needs upon request.
Mindful Scavenger Hunt
Make & Take Apothecary: Fire Cider
Massages & Pelvic Floor Consult available for extra charge
Cacao and other warm beverages and snacks through the day
The Rooms
Overnight accommodations are not included. If you'd like to add on overnight accommodations, please contact Marisa C, Retreat Host at hello@naquaste.com.
Aquatic Therapist & Aquatic Bodywork Practitioner & More
Marisa is an aquatic therapist, recreational therapist and certified aqua yoga instructor. She is passionate about spreading awareness of the healing qualities of water and relaxation. Her calming nature is beneficial to treating individuals who require additional patience and care. Marisa is dedicated to creating holistic and person centered treatment plans for each of her clients.
Aquatic Therapist & Aquatic Bodywork Practitioner & More
Nicole believes the water is healing for ALL, from special needs to athletes and regular folks. She never stops learning new and innovative evidenced-based aquatic and swim interventions to help her clients. She is vehemently passionate about sharing her knowledge and talent with her professional peers.
Restorative Yoga Instructor & more
Melanie Pieknik has been an
Registered Nurse since 2004, specializing in Emergency-Trauma for 15
years and more recently in home health care. She graduated with a
Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) in 2004, a Master’s in the Science of
Nursing (MSN) in 2011, and completed her certification through Yoga
Medics in 2012. She has been working with individual clients and leading
group classes since then. She has long had a fascination with the
mind-body connection and continues to be inspired by the clients with
whom she works.
Abide Wellness LLC
Kelsey Crawford is a licensed Massage Therapist and Owner of Abide Wellness LLC. In 2023, Kelsey graduated from Irenes Myomassology Institute, where she specialized in prenatal massage, trigger point therapy, and table Thai. In addition to owning her own massage business, she works as a financial analyst. Combining her love of business and wellness, she started Abide Wellness to provide holistic healthcare to her community!
Instagram: @abidewellnessllc
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Dr. Reshma Salvi, DPT, is our retreat highlight speaker and is a Michigan-based physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, pregnancy, and postpartum rehabilitation. Licensed since 2010, she began her career in orthopedic care through home health and outpatient clinics. She is the founder and owner of Core and Beyond Physical Therapy in Troy, MI, where she provides compassionate, expert care tailored to Men's and Women’s wellness and recovery. https://www.coreandbeyond.com/
The Intention of the Treatments
Watsu®-This aquatic bodywork is applied in cradling positioning and rhythmic movement for the participant to experience a deep, relaxed state. Participants describe the release of pain, trauma, and a feeling of experiencing another dimension after treatment.
AquaStretch ™-This aquatic bodywork technique is an aquatic myofascial release (MFR). It has two main purposes: to restore flexibility, and to obtain symmetrical movement
Dark Sensory Floating Meditation Sound Bath- A calming, full-body experience where you float weightlessly in warm water, surrounded by darkness and warm water to heighten your senses. Gentle singing bowl vibrations guide you into deep relaxation, helping release tension from both mind and body.
Pelvic Floor Aquafit-A special Aquafit class that focuses on reconnecting to your pelvic floor and core, blending breathwork and core exercises.
Mindful Scavenger Hunt-Invites retreat participants to explore with intention, using nature-inspired clues to spark presence, curiosity, and reflection. It’s a playful way to slow down and connect—inside and out.
Make & Take Apothecary - A hands-on retreat activity where participants create personalized herbal remedies and self-care items. Using natural ingredients, each creation supports wellness and offers a meaningful keepsake from the retreat.
Yin Yoga/Yoga Nidra: For this special yoga class, your instructor is mixing Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra. Yin Yoga is a slower paced meditative style than other forms of Yoga where poses are held longer. Yoga Nidra, also known as “yogic sleep,” is a style of deeply restorative guided meditation. Studies have shown 1 hour of Nidra is as restorative for the nervous system as 4 hours of sleep. In this session, clients will have the opportunity to relax; restore their body, mind, and nervous system.
Massage- Extend your relaxation even deeper with your choice of a 30-minute Swedish or deep tissue massage.
Pelvic Floor Workshop- Dr. Reshma Salvi, DPT, leads a gentle, informative session on pelvic floor awareness and wellness. Learn how this vital area supports posture, breath, and emotional health. Private consults with Dr. Salvi are available during the retreat for an additional fee.
Registration is now open for our Fall Day Retreat
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Corporate Partners
CORPORATE SPONSOR TESTIMONY:
"At our company, we value the caregivers who are taking care of the home and children (especially caregivers of special needs individuals). Because if the home isn't taken care of, then that affects the outside world. But who takes care of the caregivers? They deserve a break! When I heard that Specialty Aquatic was looking for company sponsors to sponsor retreatant for their aquatic wellness retreat, I had the wonderful caregiver who deserves respite in mind and I immediately knew it was the right thing for my company to do. "
-Anonymous Sponsor
SPONSORED RETREATANT TESTIMONY:
"This Fall, I received an amazing gift of financial support allowing me to attend the Naqua-ste Retreat, This generosity helped me to attend without feeling guilty about spending money on myself. It taught me that self-care for long-term caregivers is not a luxury, but a necessity! What I discovered was an amazing community of support. The different water experiences, yoga and walking the retreat nature paths allowed a deep peace to settle in my spirit. I felt more connected with all the parts of myself- body, mind and spirit. I was able to process and let go of some of the deep medical trauma from supporting my son through numerous hospital stays and seizures. The grounds were beautiful and calming, and the food was delicious! I felt very pampered. Nicole released the left side of my neck from an old auto injury, allowing me to rotate left for the first time in over thirty years! I am beyond grateful for the financial support that allowed me to attend. The Naquaste Retreat really improved my quality of life. It provided physical healing, social support, renewed friendships and lasting joy that lasted long afterwards."
-Rita, Mom of 24 year old son affected by autism, autoimmune encephalitis, epilepsy, low vision
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Relaxing Level ($100) - Sponsor a retreat activity such as High Tea, Floating Meditation, Yoga Nidra, etc
Renewing Level ($500) - Sponsor a retreatant like your own employee or a caregiver of special needs child/adult.
Restorative Level ($1000)
- Sponsor 2 retreatants at your own company and get an extra hour of
aquatic bodywork for whoever you'd like (outside of the retreat).
Rejuvenation Level (Product)
- Provide products that can be used during the retreat such as self
care items, meditation, warm drinks, health food or swag bag items.
*All sponsors have a choice of being listed as public or anonymous on our website, social media, marketing through Oct 2025
PRIVATE RETREATS ARE AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES, GROUPS AND PARTIES AND CAN BE CULTIVATED TO MEET YOUR GROUPS NEEDS AND DESIRES. EMAIL MARISA@SPECIALTYAQUATICPROGRAMS.COM
Our Partners
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