Important Retreat Preparation Information

1. COST: Dr. Susie has reduced the fee from $275 from previous years to $200 for 12-hours of her time! This is billable to your insurance company as Interactive Group Therapy. If you would like to set up a payment plan or have any other questions, please contact Ann @ 513.304.9245. For those without health insurance, you can pay at or before the retreat (by cash or check). If you would like to pay with credit card, please arrange this with Ann at the number above. 
2. CANCELLATION/NO SHOW: Cancelations made within two weeks prior to the event will be charged 50% of the total fee.
3. LUNCH: Bring your own lunch. There will be a refrigerator for your lunches/drinks. Snacks and dinner will be provided. If you require supplements such as Ensure/Boost, etc. please bring them according to your needs, as there will be a refrigerator to store them in. Dr. Susie will provide snacks and bottled water that will be available and accessible throughout the entire day. If you choose to bring your own, that’s fine.
4. ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES: There is ZERO TOLERANCE for drugs or alcohol of any kind (except prescribed medications). If you are found drunk/high or in possession of any illegal substances, you will be asked to leave the retreat and will be discharged from Dr. Susie’s practice altogether. If you are a patient of another therapist/dietician, they will be notified immediately.
5. PURGING: Purging in any form is NOT allowed during the retreat. All participants will be assigned a “buddy” during the retreat to assist each other. This is a therapeutic retreat for the purpose of recovery and learning to lead a healthy lifestyle. If you feel you are not ready to attend with an open, positive attitude about recovery, please discuss this with Dr. Susie or your therapist/dietician before committing to attend.
6. PHOTO CONSENT: You MUST return the photo consent form regardless of whether you consent to having your photo taken or not. You need not consent to photos, but it must be signed either way. If you are under 18, your parent/guardian must sign it. You will not be allowed at the retreat without this form signed.
7. DRESS: Dress in layers. The retreat will take place both indoors and outdoors. August can be quite hot in Cincinnati. Please dress according to your body’s needs. It will be air conditioned indoors.
8. Please do NOT forget to bring your “trigger” goodies to burn at the stake.