From beginner to expert;
join our 2021 Portugal Retreat
We help you grow and ride your flow
We create experiences where being in and around the ocean connects like minded people who want to work on their personal development or personal growth.
What is Surf Therapy?
Surf Therapy is defined as 'Evidence-based clinically guided, and safely delivered use of surfing and play as a therapeutic vehicle in the prevention and treatment of social, behavioral, health, economic and other challenges' -International Surf Therapy Organisation.
Our unique immersion weeks are group retreats to beautiful coastal regions with great waves and nature. Combining surf coaching at all levels, therapeutic and bodywork activities including yoga, mindfulness and embodiment practices to support growth and raise awareness. Add in to the mix delicious meals to meet all dietary requirements served in a private villa, and of course lots of ‘stoke’ from the Surf Therapy Team.
Our Retreat
Join our week long Surf Therapy Retreat from 31 October to 6 November 2021. Let the sea set you free!
At our retreats the ocean will be the metaphor for you life and will support you getting back to your true nature (authentic self). Whether that happens on a surfboard or at the beach (surfing is voluntary). Surfing and/or spending time near the ocean as a grounding and mindful activity is a good counterpart to body work experiments, therapeutic interventions and more widely used practices such as yoga and meditation.
With a team of trained professionals we safeguard your space during the retreat in order for you to find your flow to grow!
What’s included?
* 7 night stay at a luxury private villa with pool
* 5 surfing lessons
* Trauma informed therapeutic & bodywork group activities led by our team of professionally trained therapists and facilitators
* Freshly prepared delicious meals to suit all dietary needs all included (except for the last night - then we go out for a final night meal on the town!)
* 2 Yoga sessions
* Insurance for the activities
What’s included?
* 7 night stay at a luxury private villa with pool
* 5 surfing lessons
* Trauma informed therapeutic & bodywork group activities led by our team of professionally trained therapists and facilitators
* Freshly prepared delicious meals to suit all dietary needs all included (except for the last night - then we go out for a final night meal on the town!)
* 2 Yoga sessions
* Insurance for the activities
Surf Therapy Travel puts effort into realzing personal growth with its participants by supporting them on emotional, physical and psychological level, whilst enjoying the surf lifestyle.
You're in great hands
"There is no better way than learning to go with the ‘flow’ than through surfing. The ocean requires you to tune in to her circumstances. She challenges you, plays with your limits, checks your emotions and brings strength & tranquility. By reflecting on that you become aware of who you are and what you really want and need in your life."
Sabine Wensink
Founder Surf Therapy Travel
Surf passionist since 1998 & gestalt therapist
At Surf Therapy Travel, we don’t judge. The ocean doesn’t judge either! So come as you are and let us support you in your process of reconnecting with your true nature (authentic self)!
Trust the Science
We work on an evidence based approach and there is tonnes of clinical research demonstrating that surf therapy contributes to good general and mental health. Surf therapy has been used to treat conditions and experiences such as:
- Complex PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Addiction
- Grief and Bereavement
- Heartbreak
Users report
- Increased confidence
- Self-esteem
- Coping & resilience
- Personal empowerment
Chantal
Surf Therapy Participant
“I never thought the sea would give me so much peace and joy. Even at times when I really did not know how to proceed in life. With Sabine from Surf Therapy Travel I could completely be myself. The different experiments near and in the ocean and the bodywork techniques next to a Gestalt basis helped me raise my awareness. I now feel more at ease and in peace with myself. I am more self compassionate and I no longer experience anxiety. I highly recommend surf therapy! “