Pura Vida Spa - Costa Rica - May 2023
Enjoy an Education Vacation at Pura Vida Spa in Costa Rica
You want to be at the top of your field. You need to stay up-to-date with your continuing education requirements, so why not take the best massage CE classes while on an education vacation at a lush tropical paradise?
Learn the skills you need to advance in your massage practice taught by some of our top teachers! In this Education Vacation opportunity, you can revel in the unspoiled beauty of Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful spots on the globe. The Pura Vida Retreat and Spa is an internationally acclaimed yoga resort for good reason. Breath the fresh air and take in the amazing energy of this retreat that is nestled in the mountains of Costa Rica. It is an easy 25-minute ride from San Jose, Costa Rica's capital and largest city. (Use airport code "SJO" to check for flights.) Energize, enlighten and recharge as you learn from some of the most sought-after skills from some of the most highly regarded massage therapy teachers in the world.
Curriculum Paths for May 2023 Event
- Medical Massage - You can take our complete Medical Massage Practitioner Certification Program, including both the Professional Level and Master's Level. This is the longest-running and most respected national Medical Massage Certification Program in the United States.
- Lymphatic Drainage Series - This series includes both Fundamentals of Lymphatic Drainage and Advanced Lymphatic Drainage. Get a thorough understanding of the Lymphatic Drainage system to help your clients and leave the resort with exceptional skills that are in extremely high demand.
- Traditional Thai Massage - Take both Levels I and II of this amazing modality. This includes a 30-hour intensive program that is considered to be one of the most comprehensive Thai Massage programs in the world and one of the most amazing locations you can imagine to take it!
- Aquatic Bodywork - Learn how to provide a full-body aquatic therapy treatment session. There is no better place to take this class than Costa Rica! Pura Vida was literally built for this class!
The opportunity to learn from these gifted instructors is rare enough; to learn from them in this incredible setting will be one of the great events of a lifetime. Classes are held in an elevated pavilion with stunning views of the forest and countryside.
Extracurricular Activities
Group tours will be conducted during off-hours. You can go with the group or make your way on your own. Take a hike to the hot springs, check out a volcano, go zip-lining through a cloud canopy, visit waterfalls, volcanoes, beaches. There are so many spectacular eco-adventures to choose from. Maybe a guided hike through the hillside coffee fields, or a day-long whitewater rafting trip! Make sure to check out one of the daily yoga classes and bring your bathing suit and hop in the hot tub. You might wish to receive spa services or just relax by the pool and enjoy the change of pace. Maybe you want to sip on a cup of tea and meditate in the mountains. You get to select your curriculum path and your outside activities; it is entirely your choice!
Schedule of All Classes and Activities
Saturday, May 6, 2023, is arrival day; Saturday, May 13, 2023, is departure day. No classes or activities are planned on those dates. Enjoy your free time to relax, explore, or make some new friends! (Pro-tip: call ahead and schedule a spa service on your arrival day.)
Sunday 5/7/23 |
Monday 5/8/23 |
Tuesday 5/9/23 |
Wednesday 5/10/23 |
Thursday 5/11/23 |
Friday 5/12/23 |
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Free Time Activities |
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| Free Time Evening |
Free Time -or- Excursion to La Paz Waterfalls 8:30am-12:30pm |
Free Time |
Salsa Lessons Evening |
Free Time Excursion to Volcano
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Medical Massage Practitioner Program |
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| Day of the Back 10am-7pm |
Day of the Neck Day of the Neck |
Insurance Billing 8:30am-12:30pm Upper Extremity (Part 1 of 2) 1:30pm-6pm
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Upper Extremity
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Lower Extremity (Part 2 of 2) 2pm-6pm |
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Lymphatic Drainage Series |
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| Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Part 1 of 4) 10am-7pm |
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Part 2 of 4) 2pm-6pm)
Manual Lymphatic |
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Part 4 of 4) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Advanced Lymphatic Drainage (Part 3 of 5) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Advanced Lymphatic Drainage (Part 5 of 5) 2pm-6pm |
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Traditional Thai Massage |
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| Thai Massage (Part 1 of 6) 10am-7pm |
Thai Massage (Part 2 of 6) 2pm-6pm)
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Thai Massage (Part 3 of 6) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Thai Massage (Part 4 of 6) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Thai Massage (Part 6 of 6) 2pm-6pm |
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Aquatic Bodywork Program |
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| Aquatic Bodywork (Part 1 of 6) 10am-7pm |
Aquatic Bodywork (Part 2 of 6) 2pm-6pm |
Aquatic Bodywork |
Aquatic Bodywork (Part 4 of 6) 8:30am-12:30pm
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Aquatic Bodywork (Part 6 of 6) 2pm-6pm |
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Pricing
The best part of this adventure is the price. A starting fare as low as $1595 (guests for $1250) includes your accommodations and meals as well as up to 40 CEU's. This fare also includes ground transportation from the airport to the resort and back. Rates are determined based on the classes you are taking and the accommodations you desire. Guests (not taking classes) are welcome and have reduced rates (see chart below).
Optional expenses include select tours and excursions and spa services. Beer and wine are available for an additional charge. Airfare is not included. Pricing is based on double occupancy. Surcharge for single accommodations is $400. If you are traveling on your own and would like a roommate, please inquire as to our Roommate Finder Program. In most cases, same-gender roommates can be assigned if you travel alone and do not wish to pay the single surplus.
Meals are included! And not just any meal. The food is delicious! Meals include North American and Costa Rican cuisine featuring vegetarian options, fish and chicken dishes. Vegan, gluten-free and high-protein diets can be accommodated upon request. Complimentary coffee, tea, alkaline water and filtered water are available throughout the day.
For an extra charge, you may wish to visit the wine and juice bar for a selection of sulfite-free, organic wines, Central American beers or fresh smoothies and wheatgrass elixirs.
Payment Plan Options
- Hold your place in the class and accommodation of your choice (subject to availability) with a $350 *non-refundable deposit.
- Ninety days prior to the start of the event - February 5, 2023 - one-half of the remaining balance will be due.
- Sixty days prior to the start of the event - March 7, 2023 - the entire balance must be paid in full.
Cancellations/Transfers:
- For cancellations more than ninety days prior to the start date of an event, all funds paid to LMT Success Group are fully refundable, aside from the *non-refundable deposit of $350 which will be held as a credit that may be used toward any US-based class or future Costa Rica event offered by the LMT Success Group.
- For cancellations less than ninety days prior to the commencement of the event, all funds become non-refundable. At this point, if cancellation occurs, a credit will be held for the full amount received by LMT Success Group to be credited toward a future LMT Success Group-sponsored event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa only.
- For trips not paid in full forty-five days prior to the start event, all monies paid to LMT Success Group will be held as a credit to be applied toward a future LMT Success Group event at Pura Vida Retreat and Spa. Course and room preferences for the current event may be forfeited.
- All refund requests must be made in writing to LMT Success Group's Student Services Department.
- Registrations that get transferred to a future event will only receive course credit for a future LMT Success Group-sponsored Pura Vida event.
| Select Accommodation |
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Pricing for Medical Massage or Lymphatic Drainage Series |
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Tentalow |
$1595 $1250 |
$1695 $1250 |
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*Limited Deluxe accommodations are available. |
$1795 $1450 |
$1895 $1450 |
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*Limited Supreme accommodations are available. |
$1895 $1550 |
$1995 $1550 |
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*Limited suites are available.
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$2295 $1950 |
$2395 $1950 |
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| You can secure your accommodation level, however, we cannot guarantee which specific room you will be assigned at that level. All room placements are based upon availability, on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. |
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This incredible price is available to only 30 very fortunate individuals in each program so call early to hold your spot.
Reservations must be made for our Adventure Learning offerings prior to classes being scheduled.
Please call LMT Success Group at #1-800-201-2247 to make your reservation and enroll in classes.
See you in paradise!
Here is a sneak peek at what you can look forward to at Pura Vida Spa!
See what other attendees thought about Pura Vida:
Suite - Student enrolled in Medical Massage You have selected to stay in a Suite and enroll in the Medical Massage Practitioner Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. *Suites are available on a limited basis. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation.
Deposit (per person) ***IN FINAL PAYMENT*** In final payment. Deposits are no longer being accepted. Please make payment in full or call #800-201-2247 for additional assistance.
Tentalow - Student enrolled in Aquatic Bodywork You have selected the Tentalow accommodation and the Aquatic Bodywork Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option.
Tentalow - Student enrolled in Thai Massage You have selected the Tentalow accommodation and the Thai Massage program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Suite - Student enrolled in Thai Massage You have selected to stay in a Suite and enroll in the Thai Massage Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. *Suites are available on a limited basis. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation.
Suite - Student Enrolled in Lymphatic Drainage You have selected to stay in a Suite and enroll in the Lymphatic Drainage Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. *Suites are available on a limited basis. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation.
Suite - Guest not enrolled in classes You have selected to stay in a Suite as a guest not taking classes. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. *Suites are available on a limited basis. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation.
Tentalow - Student enrolled in Lymphatic Drainage You have selected the Tentalow accommodation and the Lymphatic Drainage Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Tentalow - Student enrolled in Medical Massage You have selected the Tentalow accommodation and the Medical Massage Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Tentalow - for Guest, not enrolled in classes You have selected the Tentalow accommodation. You will not be enrolling in classes. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option.
Deluxe Room - Student enrolled in Aquatic Bodywork You have selected the Deluxe accommodation and the Aquatic Bodywork Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Deluxe Room - Student enrolled in Thai Massage You have selected the Deluxe Room accommodation and the Thai Yoga Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Deluxe - Student enrolled in Lymphatic Drainage You have selected the Deluxe accommodation and the Lymphatic Drainage Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Deluxe Room - Student enrolled in Medical Massage You have selected the Deluxe Room accommodation and the Medical Massage Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Deluxe Room - Guest, not enrolled in classes You have selected the Deluxe Room accommodation and are not enrolled in classes. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Supreme - Student enrolled in Aquatic Bodywork You have selected the Supreme Room accommodation and the Aquatic Bodywork Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Supreme - Student enrolled in Thai Massage You have selected the Supreme Room accommodation and the Thai Massage Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Supreme - Student enrolled Lymphatic Drainage You have selected the Supreme Room accommodation and the Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. *This level of accommodation has limited availability. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Supreme - Student enrolled in Medical Massage You have selected the Supreme Room accommodation and the Medical Massage Practitioner Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation
Supreme - Guest not enrolled in classes. You have selected the Supreme accommodation. You will not be enrolling in classes. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. *This level of accommodation has limited availability. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation.
Suite - Student enrolled in Aquatic Bodywork You have selected to stay in a Suite and enroll in the Aquatic Bodywork Program. All rooms are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with a companion, please indicate their name in the "comments" section at checkout. If you would like to be enrolled in the "roommate finder program" please note that in the "comments" section. If you wish to hold your place in a single occupancy room for a surcharge, please add that option. *Suites are available on a limited basis. Please call #954-596-1170 or email kara@lmtsuccessgroup.com to find out more about this accommodation.
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