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 March 22 – March 26, 2020

Chef AJ and Friends

A 60th Birthday Extravaganza

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Chef AJ

Author, Speaker, Plant-Based Chef

Chef AJ and Friends: A 60th Birthday Extravaganza

You are cordially invited to celebrate Chef AJ‘s 60th birthday in style, on the beach, with some of her best friends at Balance Your Life Health Retreat. Enjoy five days and four nights, while nourishing your body with delicious SOS-free plant-based food along with enjoying daily yoga classes taught by Chef AJ. We will also have daily Boot Camp classes on the beach taught by celebrity fitness and nutritional guru John Pierre. In addition, you may want to dive into water aerobics in the hotel’s sparkling pool and listen to daily lectures by Dr. Doug Lisle, Dr. Frank Sabatino, Dr. Stephan Esser, John Pierre and of course Chef AJ herself.

Whether you want to simply relax, renew, recharge or reboot here is your opportunity to have a one-of-a-kind experience with like-minded people in a beautiful and serene setting. Spaces are very limited so please enroll early.
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Confirmed Speakers for Chef AJ and Friends

 

Dr. Frank Sabatino

Balance for Life Health Director

Dr. Frank Sabatino is a Chiropractic physician who also holds a Ph.D. in cell biology and neuroendocrinology from the Emory University School of Medicine. He has inspired thousands of people over the past 40 years through his work and lectures. Currently, Dr. Frank serves as the Health Director of the Balance for Life Retreat Program in Deerfield Beach, Florida. In the past he served as the Health Director of the Shangri-La Natural Hygiene Institute in Bonita Springs , FL, the Regency Health Resort and Spa in Hallandale, FL and Health Director-Owner of Ocean Jade Retreat in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL. 

John-Pierre

Celebrity Personal Trainer

John Pierre is a nutrition and fitness consultant who has devoted more than a quarter-century to helping and improving the lives of others through his expertise in the areas of geriatrics, nutrition, fitness, women’s empowerment, green living, and cognitive retainment and improvement. While sometimes referred to as a “Trainer to the Stars” because he trains celebrities, rock-stars, and Fortune 500 Executives, John has a wide range of clientele, including military personnel, hard-core athletes, and many people with diverse backgrounds and fitness levels.

Doug Lisle

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Lisle has been the clinical psychologist at the TrueNorth Health Center for over 30 years. He has published numerous articles in the scientific literature. He is the co-author of The Pleasure Trap and is in private practice, conducting psychotherapy at the TrueNorth Health Center.

Dr. Stephan Esser

Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Esser is a lifetime advocate for Plant-Based nutrition. He completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and a Sports Medicine fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is a nationally sought after speaker and writer on topics related to Lifestyle Medicine and Plant-based nutrition. He runs healthy living seminars and retreats in Jacksonville, FL.

 

Package Pricing

Register online or call 954-947-5888. Pricing for individual MSVA student includes tax. 

5-Day/4-Night All-Inclusive Retreat

  • Starting at $289 Per Day
  • Plant-Based Vegan Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Oceanfront & Private Dining
  • Fitness Class and Yoga
  • Talks and Demos by our presenters
  • Does not include hotel accommodations
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Book Your Accommodations at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort

Our event is being held at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort in Deerfield Beach, Florida. This full-service resort in Deerfield Beach provides stunning floor-to-ceiling panoramic views and impeccable service in a highly desirable oceanfront location. You’ll be just 33 footsteps from the fine white sand of Deerfield Beach.

A Group Rate has been reserved for our guests starting as low as $269

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Chef AJ

Author, Speaker, Plant-Based Chef

Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-based diet for almost 40 years. She is the host of the television series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ which airs on Foody TV. With her comedy background, she has made appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman and more. A chef, culinary instructor and professional speaker, she is author of the popular book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight, which chronicles her journey from a junk-food vegan faced with a diagnosis of pre-cancerous polyps, to learning how to create foods that nourish and heal the body.

Based in Los Angeles, Chef AJ teaches how to create meals to transform health, how to deal with cravings and food addiction and addresses the emotional side of eating. She is the creator of The Ultimate Weight Loss Program, was the Executive Pastry Chef at Sante La Brea Restaurant in Los Angeles, creator of Healthy Taste of LA and the YouTube cooking show The Chef and the Dietitian. Chef AJ holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.