10/08/2026
POST-OP COLLECTIVE RETREAT | DAYS 3 & 4 🇩🇴
Two very different days, both equally memorable.
DAY 3 | A Little Time to Recharge 🌴
After an incredible start to our retreat, we enjoyed our only official downtime on the beautiful shores of Boca Chica. A much-needed opportunity to slow down, soak up the Caribbean sunshine, and enjoy a little of what the Dominican Republic has to offer beyond the operating room.
DAY 4 | Recovery, Connections & Education
Our morning began with a visit to Luxury Recovery RD, where we had the pleasure of meeting the wonderful Raquel.
Having visited recovery houses internationally before, I always appreciate experiencing different approaches to postoperative care. What stood out immediately was Raquel’s warmth and genuine compassion. She has that nurturing, motherly presence that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk through the doors. Her dedication to her patients and the environment she’s created truly shines. 🤍
Raquel then graciously treated us to a delicious lunch at a local favourite before accompanying us to Casa Colombia, where we got a closer look at their compression garments and local distribution operations.
From there, we headed to our second hands-on training session with Liss Massages, continuing to refine our techniques, exchange knowledge, and gain valuable insight into postoperative care practices in the Dominican Republic.
We wrapped up another eventful day with dinner, great conversations, and meaningful connections.
One of my favourite things about international education is that the learning extends far beyond the classroom. It’s in the people we meet, the places we visit, and the different perspectives we bring home to our own practices.
And we weren’t finished just yet…
