RN | Founder | CEO | Co-Owner of The Point Retreats- Retreat Facilitator - Certified Wilderness First Aid - CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor Administrator and Results Analysis) - Heartmath Trainer and Coach - Lifestyle & Functional Medicine Health Educator - Certified EQ-i & EQ-i 360 Test Administrator and Results CoachI have worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years in emergency medicine, cardiac care, orthopedics, primary care, diabetes education, and endocrinology. I have a Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Masters Degree in Healthcare Leadership, Advanced training from the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Institute of Functional Medicine, and American Academy of Functional Medicine.It was during my time working as a diabetes nurse educator, followed by my role as Director of Diabetes Care and Endocrinology, that I was motivated to be a change agent in the way we treat and manage chronic disease. I was alarmed at the increased prevalence of diabetes and the complex nature and cost of managing the disease. I was inspired by those patients who became partners in their care and with the right support, education, and coaching were empowered to make lifestyle changes that resulted in improved health and happiness. After initiating a "Living Well with Diabetes" series of classes with a local culinary kitchen, where providers, patients, and family members participated in innovative disease management cooking classes, I was determined to bring the science and practice of lifestyle medicine to more people living with a chronic disease or aiming to prevent one. This was the starting point for my change in personal health, passion for lifestyle and functional medicine, and the turning point in my career in healthcare. I realize the important role that nurses serve as they speak the language of medicine, healing, and health.After reaching out to those who have personally or professionally inspired my own journey to improved health, our dynamite "The Point" team of experts was created! Experts in lifestyle and functional medicine, but equally as important, experts in pursuing adventure, sharing laughter, providing support, encouraging greatness, and helping others achieve their personal goals!When I am not spending time at "The Point" you can find me spending time with my family and friends, watching our daughters basketball and soccer games, hiking, camping and canoeing in the Boundary Waters, downhill skiing, spending time on our farm, playing pickleball, yoga, traveling, going to a music concert, cooking, or continuing to study all things related to health, fitness, nutrition, and functional/lifestyle medicine.Biggest life accomplishments - my 3 girls, living in small cabin in Fairbanks Alaska for 6 months, completing a triathlon, finishing the 3 day/60 mile breast cancer walk with 3 wonderful women, completing a 40 mile dogsled adventure in the Boundary Waters with my good friend Jen and 3 of our daughters, and helping my dad write and publish his autobiography.Next adventures and goals: Hiking up an active volcano in Guatemala and roasting a marshmallow over hot lava at the top!

Facilitator, Educator & Director of Business Operations
Jamie Petschow is an instructor and facilitator of breathwork, cold plunging, and sauna therapy. She has advanced education and certification in Sherpa Breath and Cold Exposure. She practices several breathing modalities and mindfulness techniques with her clients, including Wim Hoff and other evidence-based methods.When not facilitating, Jamie directs business operations for The Point Retreats Center in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota- an experience-based and medica teaching platform offering accreditation for personal and professional health education.Jamie has a B.S. degree from The University of Minnesota in Human Resources and Adult Education, and extensive hands-on research in Child Psychology. Her personal passion lay in mental health as a means to a longer, more satisfying, healthspan.In addition to breathwork, Jamie offers testing and education through leadership courses on Emotional Intelligence, Enneagram Personality Types, Team Dynamics, and more. She has completed academic pursuits in all of the above, and continues to work towards an advanced degree in clinical psychology and certification in medication education.

Facilitator, Yoga Instructor and Multimedia Specialist Mariah is an instructor and facilitator of breathwork, cold plunging, and sauna therapy. She has advanced education and certification in Sherpa Breath and Cold Exposure. She practices several breathing modalities and mindfulness techniques in her classes, including Wim Hoff and other popular methods.Additionally, Mariah Jorgensen is a certified yoga instructor and an enthusiast of numerous creative medias. From graphic design to property management and guest experience projects, she likes the continuous learning of the creative fields.As a yoga instructor, Mariah welcomes everybody whether you practice daily or it’s your first time. Yoga classes can be intimidating but Mariah encourages you to have fun with your growth, and try new ways of practicing.Education: Photography and Digital Imaging, Associate Degree 200 Hr Yoga Study and Teacher Training Sherpa Breathwork & Cold Exposure Teacher Training

Strong back, Soft front, Wild heart!With 15 years as a fitness professional Rachel loves to help people connect to themselves, each other and the planet in order to get healthy and stay healthy. As Manager of Exercise Programming for Self Esteem Brands - Anytime Fitness she trains trainers and provides programs and services to make healthy happen for people across the globe. Her goal is to support her clients in:Becoming skilled movers by focusing on the process of movement over time Building resiliency through strength - physically and mentally Maintaining healthy hearts and strong immune systems Being efficient with time and space Making recovery part of the planEducationCollege of St. Catherine BA in Writing & Rhetoric Adaptive Leadership National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer Level 2 Reiki Functional Aging Specialist Functional Movement Specialist Pain-Free Performance Specialist Kettlebell Athletics Corrective Exercise SpecialistVolunteer WorkMinnesota Association for Volunteer Administration - Public Affairs Committee Call to Action Sub-Committee for Self-Esteem Brands for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council Special Olympics Coach Fight it with Fitness - Fitness is Essential Power to the Polls Walk to End Hunger Minneapolis Sanctuary Movement Sweat Minnesota Lake Street Clean Up 22 WOD Operation Ward 57Personal InterestsHugging, handholding, traveling, listening to stories, being barefoot, the great outdoors, volleyball, paddle boarding, hiking, animals & horseback riding, music, arts & crafts, and plants.

Hi! My name is Mandi Holden and I was born and raised right here in Reno, Nevada!I am a writer/blogger and wanna be poet.I am also a certified personal trainer (and all around fitness enthusiast), speaker, retreat facilitator, certified Holy Fire Reiki Master and certified meditation coach.I am a wife of 18 years to Mikey, a mom of two amazing ginger teens, and so fortunate to be a sister and friend to many.I am passionate about leadership and inspiring those around me to cultivate genuine confidence, and RADICAL self-acceptance through fitness and wellness.I have been sharing my own healing and transformation journey since I began my blog in 2013, and love nothing more than encouraging and inspiring others to begin, believe, and persist on their own healing journey of self-discovery and freedom