Partner With the Retreat Private Practice Owners Will Talk About for Years.
January 17–24,2027 | Nosara,Costa Rica
An intimate group of therapist practice owners. Eight days.
No exhibit hall, no badge scanners, no competing for 30 seconds of attention.
Your brand becomes part of a week built around helping practice owners grow, and they remember who helped make it possible.
Sponsorships close October 31, 2026. Only 4 sponsor spots exist. One per category.
WHY PARTNER WITH OUR RETREAT
You're supporting the people who hold up mental health care.
This retreat exists to help therapist and practice owners step back, recharge, and build sustainable businesses.
Sponsors make that possible, and attendees know it.
Every attendee is a decision-maker.
Each one owns her practice and chooses her own systems, software, and services.
When your brand serves this audience well, the relationship starts here.
They're actively building.
Attendees come to this retreat to strengthen how they run their practices.
Brands that genuinely help them do that are welcomed, and encouraged.
The room is just the beginning.
Every sponsorship includes the full Saltwater community: 1
0k+ email subscribers, the 9-Thrive Private Practice Accelerator audience,
and 10k social followers.
Eight days beats seven seconds.
At a conference, you get a booth visit.
Here, you get a intimate with therapists want to build their private practice and a
full week of real conversations with people who will remember your name.
Pura Vida Sponsor
À LA CARTE ADD-ONS (any tier, or standalone)
Attendee gift sponsorship (you provide a premium gift, we credit you on stage): $500
Post-retreat webinar to the Saltwater community + Promo Email: $1,500
Branding on Retreat Website Sponsor + One Recognition/Promo Email: $500
Community Sponsor
$975
Get your brand into the hands of every attendee without the travel.
Logo on the event website, signage, and retreat program.
1 dedicated social post.
1 dedicated email
Swag and promo item in every welcome bag (provided by sponsor).
Program listing and on-stage thank you.
Experience Sponsor
$12,000:
(1 available)
Own a signature moment of the retreat: a sponsored breakfast, a sunset session, or a workshop block.
Category exclusivity within your industry.
5-minute welcome at your sponsored experience (live or pre-recorded), with your branding and QR-coded table displays.
2 dedicated emails to the full Saltwater Coaching list, plus 2 emails to registered attendees.
2 dedicated social posts.
Sponsor profile on the event website and logo on all signage and marketing.
Full ad in the retreat program plus swag and promo item in every welcome bag.
Attendee list with name and company.
50% off one retreat registration.
Presenting Sponsor
$20,000
(Exclusive. 1 available.)
The retreat carries your name: "Pura Vida Private Practice Retreat, presented by [Your Brand]."
Category exclusivity. Your competitors are locked out of this event entirely.
Presented-by branding on the website, all marketing, event signage, welcome bag, and lanyards.
10-minute stage segment to welcome attendees and tell your story (live or pre-recorded).
Sponsored dinner night: your branding hosts one evening of the retreat.
4 dedicated emails to the full Saltwater list (not just attendees): pre-retreat, during, and post-retreat.
Co-hosted webinar to the entire Saltwater community after the retreat: your expert plus Denielle, on a topic attendees care about.
4 dedicated social posts plus a FB Live feature.
Full attendee list with name, company, and opt-in email.
Full-page ad in the retreat program plus swag and promo item in every welcome bag.
1 full Costa Rica Retreat Package so your team member experiences the week alongside attendees.
Email [email protected] with your company name and preferred tier or pura vida a la carte,
and we'll send the sponsor agreement within 24 hours.
Meet Denielle Rigoglioso-Lambert
Private Practice Strategist, Therapist, and Retreat Host
I’m Denielle Rigoglioso-Lambert, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), private practice owner, and coach. I’m also the creator of the 9-Thrive Private Practice Academy. After building my own successful private practice, I became passionate about helping other therapists design thriving, sustainable businesses—without burnout or sacrificing the life you love.
I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by the demands of running a practice. Whether you’re dealing with client burnout, struggling to find the right balance between your clinical work and business growth, or just feeling stuck in the grind, I’ve been there. I built two of the largest community mental health/outpatient agencies in Virginia. I was managing 150 staff and generating over $5 million in revenue. But I realized something along the way: you can have success without sacrificing your peace of mind.
That’s why we created these retreats—designed to help you reset, recharge, and reignite the passion that led you to start your private practice in the first place. These retreats are a chance to step back from the day-to-day operations, reflect on your goals, and take actionable steps to grow your business in a way that truly supports the life you want to live. Through coaching and strategic guidance, I’ve helped 100's therapists build businesses that fit their lifestyle goals.
Now it’s time to help you take your practice to the next level—without the burnout. When I’m not helping therapists, you can find me on the beach, surfing, traveling with my family, or enjoying some well-deserved relaxation. Join me at this retreat and get ready to reconnect with the reason you started your practice—and design the business you truly want.
Maren Londahl-Smidt, MS, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Therapist. Business Coach. Money Coach. Certified Profit for Keeps® Coach.
I'm Maren Londahl-Smidt, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, private practice owner, and the founder of Balance & Beyond Coaching Solutions, where I help therapists create profitable, values-aligned private practices without burning out. As the first therapist certified in the Profit for Keeps® method, I specialize in demystifying cash flow and financial systems so you can stop guessing and start thriving.
After building my own successful self-pay practice from scratch, I saw how many brilliant, compassionate therapists were stuck in financial confusion or fear. Not because they lacked talent, but because no one had ever taught them how to run a sustainable business. My approach is grounded in practical tools, transparency, and the belief that it is possible to do meaningful work and build a life that works for you.
When I’m not coaching therapists toward financial clarity, I’m probably at the beach, traveling, or riding my horse. Join me in Costa Rica and discover what’s possible when you lead your practice with purpose, systems, and profit.
Julie Smead
Licensed Therapist and Guest speaker
Somatic Trauma Therapist | Retreat Speaker
I specialize in working with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating the lasting effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, and relational stress. My work is rooted in trauma informed care and integrates family systems therapy, somatic practices, and practical tools that support deep, lasting healing for both mind and body.
In my clinical work, I help people move beyond just understanding their stories and into feeling safer, more regulated, and more connected in their daily lives. I believe healing happens not only through insight, but through gently working with the nervous system so the body can release what it has been holding.
At the retreat, I teach somatic based tools that help therapists and business owners understand how stress and trauma show up in the body and how to work with the nervous system to support regulation, resilience, and presence. These are practical, accessible practices participants can use for themselves and integrate into their work with clients.
Outside of my professional role, I am a mom of four and have been married for over twenty years. I understand the real world complexity, strain, and beauty that come with relationships, parenting, and trying to hold it all together while staying connected to yourself.
I am honored to share this work and support helping professionals in reconnecting with their own steadiness, capacity, and well being so they can continue showing up for the people they serve without losing themselves in the process.
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Think morning coffee with a view of the jungle
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intentional workshops that spark breakthroughs
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Poolside chats with brilliant peers
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and plenty of free time to just be.
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Location: Nosara, Costa Rica
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A soul-soothing paradise to unplug,
reconnect, and reimagine what’s possible.
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Dates: January 17- 24, 2027
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Spots Are Limited: Intimate group for deeper connection & personal support
This Retreat is For You If:
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You’re a private practice owner feeling overwhelmed, overbooked, or just over it
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You’re craving clarity, strategy, and space to breathe
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You want to connect with people who get what it’s like to run a practice
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You’re ready to lead your business—and your life—with more intention
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