A fresh perspective.
Look forward to 10 hours of continuing education. Preview sessions with Melissa Barnett and Mila, from purposeful leadership to ocular wellness.
Sneak peek at CE topics ↗
For women optometrists
A clearer view.
A softer pace.
A return to you.
Step away from the everyday. Make space for learning, movement, and meaningful connection at Xinalani.
April 24–29, 2027 · 5 nights · Mexico
Find your space
Xinalani · A little closer to yourself10 hoursContinuing education
5 hoursYoga with Anita
5 nightsSpace to recharge
All mealsIncluded in your stay
An invitation to pause
You care for so many.
This time is for you.
For the women who spend their days helping others see clearly, Visual Eyes offers space to reconnect with your own vision—for your work, your life, and yourself.
Leave work at home. Come as you are. Through learning, movement, stillness, and connection, give yourself room to rest and imagine the next chapter of your story.
To those who are among the first to say yes: thank you for choosing this time for yourself. We can’t wait to share it with you.
Envision a path unencumbered,
free of the burdens we carry,
open to the destiny
we dare to dream.
The path is here.
The choice is ours.
Together, sharing space and time,
we return to ourselves—
opening our hearts
to all we are meant to become.
Mind · Body · Connection
Room for all of you.
A thoughtful balance of professional learning and personal renewal, with plenty of unhurried time in between.
Come back to your body.
Join Anita for 5 hours of yoga, including yin, meditation, and flow. Find opportunities to move, breathe, and settle into stillness.
Let the day unfold.
The rest of your time is yours. Connect with someone new, enjoy the ocean, relax, or make space to write your story. There’s no need to fill every moment.
A relaxed rhythm: group meetups will happen at varying times before and after meals. More schedule details will follow by email.
Continuing education · A first look
Fresh ideas.
Renewed perspective.
A sneak peek at learning that connects the way we care for our patients with the way we care for ourselves.
With Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO
With Mila Ioussifova, OD, CNS, FAAO, FOWNS
With Mila Ioussifova, OD, CNS, FAAO, FOWNS
Lead with Presence
Build confidence, strengthen your professional identity, and navigate conflict with tools that support stronger relationships and leadership.
Communicate with Impact
Make your message clear, approach difficult conversations with confidence, and create better connections with patients and your team.
Reconnect with Your Purpose
Explore five practical strategies to ease burnout, quiet self-doubt, and build a more sustainable sense of well-being.
Nutrition, Lifestyle & Dry Eye
Explore how everyday habits, nutrition, and lifestyle connect with dry eye and ocular wellness.
Hormones & Dry Eye
Take a closer look at the connection between hormonal changes and dry eye.
Eye Health & Healthy Aging
Discover the links between cellular energy, metabolism, and aging—and what they mean for long-term eye health.
Final course titles, scheduling, and COPE approval details will be shared as confirmed.
Back to the retreat experience ↑
Your setting for a reset
Jungle greens.
Ocean blues.
Space to exhale.
At Xinalani, the natural setting becomes part of the experience. Open-air spaces, views of the sea, and nourishing meals invite you to slow down and settle into your own rhythm.
Spend five nights in Mexico sharing conversation, reconnecting with yourself, and enjoying the simple pleasure of time away.
Explore Xinalani’s official website ↗Accommodations & pricing
Find your own
little sanctuary.
Choose a private space or share the experience. All meals are included. Rates below are from the retreat flyer.
Shared-room rates are per person. Private-room prices are shown as listed in the flyer; confirm the rate basis and availability with Anita before paying.
Make time for yourself
Your next chapter
begins with a pause.
Rooms are reserved with a 50% nonrefundable deposit, due now. The remaining balance is due January 30, 2027.
Please make payments to Anita Lam via Venmo at @Anita-Lam-3. Confirm your room and availability with Anita before sending your deposit.
For accommodation questions and inquiries about your stay, contact Xinalani through its official website. More retreat details will follow by email.
Listed retreat rate
50% deposit · due now
Balance · January 30, 2027
This estimate uses the flyer’s listed rate. Selecting a room here does not reserve it. Contact Anita to confirm availability and payment details.
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A few helpful details
Before you arrive.
Who is this retreat for?
Visual Eyes is a wellness retreat for women optometrists who want time to learn, connect, relax, and recharge.
What will our days look like?
Across the retreat, we’re planning 10 hours of CE and 5 hours of yoga with Anita, including yin, meditation, and flow. Group meetups will vary around mealtimes, with the rest of your time left open.
How do I reserve my room?
Confirm your room with Anita and pay a 50% nonrefundable deposit via Venmo. The balance is due January 30, 2027. Her Venmo handle is @Anita-Lam-3.
When will more details be available?
Visit our CE sneak peek for the latest program update. A later email will include more retreat information and session details. For questions about Xinalani or your accommodations, contact the resort through its official website.