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Join us at Canyon Ranch for a five-night retreat featuring expert tips and strategies to reset your sleep schedule featuring Dr. Michael Grandner, a licensed clinical psychologist who’s board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.

This innovative wellness retreat features presentations from Dr. Grandner and our Canyon Ranch experts highlighting the latest research about sleep, its impact on brain health, and how it affects focus, fitness, and more. Your sleep retreat experience includes one-on-one consultations with our integrative wellness experts who will provide sleep testing, coaching, and a selection of additional services for a personalized plan.

Don’t miss this amazing, all-inclusive opportunity to gain insights, tools, nutritional advice, and exercise regimens to help you get the sleep you need night after night.

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In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Tucson, AZ offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM
Dr. Michael Grandner is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona. In his research, he studies real-world applications of sleep health, and includes the consequences of poor sleep, determinants of sleep quality, and strategies for optimizing sleep. He studies how sleep disturbances can lead to physical health problems as well as behavioral, cognitive, and mental health issues. His work also examines how stress, life, and family situations, technology and devices, and work can interfere with our ability to get our best sleep. He has developed tools and strategies for improving sleep health using nutrition, technology, and the science of health behavior change. He regularly works with elite performers, corporate leaders, and athletes to optimize sleep for better health and performance.

Amy Hawthorne, MS, LMFT, Director of Mental Health & Wellness
Amy specializes in getting to the root of issues quickly, helping guests to recognize the deeper “why” for current life circumstances, identifying and healing past traumas, and addressing maladaptive relationship patterns.

Dr. Diane Downing, MD, Physician
Dr. Downing is a board-certified family physician with professional interests that include women’s health, with an emphasis on helping navigate the transition through menopause, preventive medicine, cardiovascular health, and integrative medicine.

Amey Aubry, L.Ac., Ph.D., Eastern Medicine Practitioner & Licensed Acupuncturist
Amey is dedicated to helping our guests meet unique holistic healing needs. She provides in-person Energy medicine sessions, including Acupuncture, Acupuncture for Healthy Weight, and herbal consultations. She loves inspiring guests on the path to mind-body-spirit harmony.

Jenny Flora, MS, Clinical Nutritionist
Jenny meets with guests to discuss their unique needs and goals. She provides nutritional guidance to help them manage chronic conditions, properly fuel their bodies for exercise, and improve their overall health.

Adam Smith, MA, Senior Spiritual Wellness Provider
Adam can guide you in cultivating purpose, living with loss, emotional eating, and enjoying a more contemplative way of life. He uses evidence-based practices and continually witnesses how spiritual practices can deepen the meaning of your meals, strengthen the connection to your body and food, and help you communicate better.

Mike Siemens, MS, RCEP, Director of Performance Science
Mike works one-on-one with our guests, creating customized exercise programs for a wide variety of fitness levels and movement goals. He also hires, trains, and mentors our team of Exercise Physiologists, and develops programming for the department.

Sunday, October 13

9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Welcome and Check-in at the Clubhouse

8-10:30 a.m. Open Morning Free time to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities, classes, and spa services.

4-5:30 p.m. Welcome and Orientation
Hear an overview of what the next few days will look like and familiarize yourself with each other and Canyon Ranch.

5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner
Get to know each other and chat about the week ahead over a delicious, healthful group meal alongside our experts.

Monday, October 14

8:30 a.m. The Importance of Sleep for Health and Well-Being Part 1 with Dr. Grandner
Enjoy a crash course in sleep science and learn how sleep stages and cycles work in your body. Discuss how sleep plays a role in cardiovascular, metabolic, immune, cognitive, and mental health. Review common sleep problems and solutions using new technology.

10 a.m. CR Vitality Tour

11 a.m. The Relationship Between Stress and Sleep with Amy Hawthorne
Join a mental health therapist as we explore the cyclical relationship between sleep and stress. High stress interferes with sleep and a lack of sleep creates an inability to deal with stressful situations. Gain tools to manage stress and encourage sleep.

2 p.m. Sleep Apnea and Overnight Screening
Dr. Diane Downing will discuss an important tool for early detection of sleep disorders. Experience an unmonitored overnight screening done in the comfort of your resort room using an FDA-approved portable sleep device.

3 p.m. Yoga Nidra
Enjoy deep and restorative relaxation in this passive practice.

4 p.m. The Importance of Sleep for Health and Well-Being Part 2: Q&A with Dr. Grandner

8 p.m. Evening Overnight Sleep Screening
Utilize your sleep device for an unmonitored overnight sleep screening done in the comfort of your resort room. Then review the results of your screening in a one-on-one consultation with one of our physicians.

Tuesday, October 15

8-10:30 a.m. Open Morning Free time to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities, classes, and spa services.

10:30 am Acupuncture Presentation with Amey Aubry

11 a.m. Supporting Sound Sleep with Jenny Flora
Food, meal composition, eating times, and eating behaviors all impact sleep differently. Join our Canyon Ranch experts to learn everyday ways to better support sleep with strategic nutrition.

Noon Lunch
Enjoy lunch on your own at The Grill or Double U Café.

2 p.m. Sleep, Diet, and Nutrition with Dr. Grandner
Discuss how sleep problems impact your food choices, including what and when we choose to eat. Learn how different foods and supplements support sleep health – and which do not. Plus, discover how a healthy diet can improve your sleep and circadian health.

3 p.m. Shabad Kriya for Deep Relaxing Sleep
This Kriya promotes deep, relaxed sleep, aids nerve rejuvenation, and improves chronic insomnia through the mental repetition of mantras, mudra, and deep rhythmic breathing.

4 p.m. Sleeping and Dreaming For Creativity and Insight with Adam Smith
Foster a deeper appreciation for the health benefits of dreaming. Discover your dream self and how to support your pathway to consciousness and creativity.

Wednesday, October 16

8 a.m.-Noon Open Morning
Free time to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities, classes, and spa services.

Noon Lunch
Enjoy lunch on your own at The Grill or Double U Café.

2 p.m. Exercise Your Way to Better Sleep with Mike Siemens
Learn what exercise timing, type, and intensity are best for setting the stage for a great night’s sleep.

3 p.m. Qi Gong for Better Sleep
Qi Gong relieves stress naturally and prepares you for restful sleep. Improve sleep quality with gentle movements and mindful breathing. These practices help switch from overthinking to feeling, promoting calmness and presence.

4 p.m. Restoring the Body-Spirit Connection
Join a spiritual wellness expert to learn how integrative wellness empowers us to honor the wisdom of our mind, body, and spirit. Explore evidence-based practices like self-compassion, mindfulness, and hope

5:30 p.m. Dinner + Learn with Canyon Ranch Nutritionist Eric Williamson
This special Dinner + Learn focuses on delicious nutrition strategies to promote better sleep. Join a chef and a nutritionist to learn how to make a balanced meal using the principles of nutrition for rest.

Thursday, October 17

9 a.m. Better Sleep: Identifying Problems and Insomnia
Most people experience insomnia at some point, which can create both mental and physical health conditions. Learn how to identify different types of sleep concerns, as well as science-backed solutions for fixing occasional or even chronic insomnia.

10 a.m. Getting Connected: The Latest in Sleep Technology with Dr. Grandner
Hear about the various technologies currently available — from wearables and mobiles apps to beds and bedding — and the benefits they offer.

2 p.m. An Integrative Approach to Mastering Sleep
Join this panel and Q&A discussion featuring Dr. Grandner and Dr. Downing.

3:30 p.m. Closing Circle
Join us for a meaningful gathering to reflect, share insights, and celebrate your personal growth. Enjoy one final meeting for connection and gratitude as we wrap up our Immersion and you prepare to leave feeling inspired and rejuvenated for the journey ahead.

5:30-7 p.m. Farewell Dinner
Enjoy a delicious, wholesome meal as we gather for our final group dinner.

Friday, October 18

Prepare to depart Canyon Ranch, or extend your stay to explore more opportunities for better well-being.

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