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testimonials
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It truly is life changing on so many levels.
Hi Nat, I wanted to message you to say how grateful I am for your gift of the detox retreat you have developed. It truly is life changing on so many levels. I have said this before but When I walked through the doors my body was so out of balance, inflamed, carrying excess fluid and bloated. I really felt toxic in all my cells.
The week with you and the team really kickstarted my Healing process and 2 months later. So much has changed. My body is feeling so much healthier and healing. The whites of my eyes are not as yellow, I have lost 4 kg most of that was fluid and bloat. I cant pin point just one thing that has changed I really believe it’s the combination of everything in your program. It was absolutely the kickstart my body needed to start the healing process and easy to implement tools to continue after the week is over.
I will be forever grateful that I was lucky enough to experience your program . I think of you often and what the retreat has done for me. My intention for 2022 was to get my health back and with your help I did it. 2023 is looking a lot brighter and healthier and hopefully I get to do it all again towards the end of the year.
Thank you beautiful lady.
KELLIE
Thank you for such a truly amazing week.
To Natalie and the amazing BBD team, thank you for such a truly amazing week. The moment I stepped up those stairs I felt like I was wrapped in a tight little cocoon. I came on retreat feeling so overwhelmed with the busyness of life and my whole body was inflamed and out of balance, my head and heart was heavy and clouded. For the whole week I felt nurtured , loved and supported by the whole team.
A beautiful setting by the beach enabled me to truly escape everyday life and focus on my own health and healing, combined with the ocean, was so so cleansing. It is nourishment for the body, mind and soul. On leaving I felt peaceful, cleansed and lighter with so many tools to flow back into everyday life. Natalie’s attention to detail is exceptional, the careful selection of treatments and gifted practitioners contributed to a whole mind, body and soul reset for me, a beautiful cleansing life changing experience.
Thank you again Natalie for such a beautiful gift of holding this retreat. I am so grateful to have been able to give this gift to myself, and share this experience with other amazing humans and look forward to doing another one soon.
ALLIE
Byron bay detox is a place I return to year after year.
Byron Bay Detox is a place I return to year after year. The treatments are healing, relaxing, and the staff and Natalie are always so warm and welcoming. I live locally now and still come and do the locals version of the retreat with on-site colonics and juice cleanse support. There is no better place in Byron to come to unwind, heal and rejuvenate yourself…and lose some kgs while you’re at it!
HILARY
I will be coming back again.
Having just completed my third Byron Bay Detox Retreat I would recommend it to anyone. There is nothing to fear and no matter what you will come out the other end glad to have had the experience and cleanse. The sound healing evening with Matty enveloped me in sound in a way where it washed through every cell of my being and the meditation with Lani was extraordinary and very moving. Doing yoga every day at what ever level suits was also wonderful. The program is well designed in every way. I will be coming again – Love
HEATHER COLMAN
Something truly truly special.
Natalie has created something truly truly special… a retreat that offers genuine heartfelt care, quality naturopathic expertise, a team of bodywork and healing practitioners at the top of their game, a gorgeous natural beachside location, and a golden opportunity to drop off the grid – rest, recharge, and heal. I’ve returned a few times over the years and will return again. Thank you Natalie, you’ve (yet again) woken me up to my true health and spirit and I’m feeling fabulous. So much more than “just” a detox :) Much love to you and the whole amazing team xx
PAMELA PANNIFEX
Life changing week.
I recently attended the Byron Bay De-tox retreat in March which was my second retreat after doing it in March last year 2019. I got so much out of 2019 that when I was offered to do it again I jumped at it. I must admit fasting and detoxing is somewhat challenging however after now completing two retreats I can only say from the bottom of my heart to the top of my head what a truly transforming unique experience this is.
I will admit that it was particularly difficult for me in the first couple of days and I struggled with those but day three was my turning point and by day five I felt like I could fly. The retreat is not just about fasting it is truly a unique experience for the soul, mind and body. Being held at a private location by the beach and the quietness that this location offers, it gives you the most amazing feeling of being truly taken out of life as you know it with all that goes on and gives you a week to calm the mind, restore the soul and renew the body.
Waking up and being able to walk the beach at sunrise to greet the day to then spend an hour and a half with yoga and meditation and then be offered so many nurturing treatments throughout the day is truly a gift to give yourself. Natalie and her dedicated staff are to be commended for the love and commitment you feel from them all in making your week life changing. You may be fasting your body but it is a feast for your soul.
MARY
I feel bright and happy!
I feel so rejuvenated and have found my confidence and essence again… I feel bright and happy! I will always cherish the acceptance, love, compassion, attention, positivity and warmth I received at the retreat – it has been positively life-changing.Stay beautiful with love and gratitude xx
ANTONIA
I learnt so much about nutrition!
A big thank you to Nat, Lisa and all the team for such a wonderful retreat. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to juice for 5 days and then get to eat such beautiful raw vegan food on our last day. Such a nice touch giving us take away lunches to continue our journey of being healthy and nourished.
I already miss my morning Yoga, infrared saunas, jumping into the ocean and laughing with the fantastic other ladies (and man) that were in my group.
I learnt so much about nutrition which I have taken away with me and already incorporated into my daily life. I came home with renewed energy and am looking forward to continuing my health and wellness journey. Thanks again!
HAILEY DEAN
Reconnecting with love
THANK YOU again for giving me a new perspective. It is so easy to get caught up in our everyday life with all its responsibilities & commitments & lose our vitality/energy. Even so much that we forget to take a step back & simply BREATHE & acknowledge that ‘good’ nutrition equals a happy healthy life. Being cocooned in your kindness & love reminds us to constantly LOVE to ourselves & find our gratitude & live a mindful life.
ANNIE ALLAN
Amazing Experience
This was my first detox retreat. For the first time in my life I had allowed myself to suspend a very busy lifestyle for a week and take care of my needs. Daily morning yoga sessions, lovely juices, mineral broth, raw food on the last day, colonics and massages have definitely made a significant difference to how I felt and looked. Very grateful to Natalie and the whole team for the amazing experience, professionalism and guidance though the process.
VIOLETA BABOVIC
Magical Week
What a magical week with Byron Bay Detox Retreats. My week was so relaxing and rejuvenating. I left feeling like I was floating on a cloud! Nat and all the staff are honestly angels on earth. I have left with so much insight and a new outlook on life. Feeling so blessed and grateful for this amazing journey and all the beautiful souls I got to share it with!
TAYLA THIELE
Thank you to Lisa, Natalie
Thank you to Lisa, Natalie and ALL staff at the Byron Bay Detox Retreat, it was the most amazing experience and best thing I have ever decided to do.
Being a single mother of 3, juggling a full-time business and staff I was stressed about getting there, worried about leaving my kids and business and taking the time out. However, I knew if I didn’t I would have burnt myself out. Coming to Byron Bay Detox Retreats was exactly what I needed. I have left not only feeling incredible, full of energy and have more clarity I am also more knowledgeable about food, breathing techniques and now have new ways of dealing with the stress of everyday life….plus I meet a great bunch of people. This is now something I want to do for myself every year.
Can’t wait to come again. Thank you.
MARNIE SEINOR
A week of inspiration and rejuvenation in a loving and supportive environment.
It’s been 7 years since I did a private retreat with a girlfriend at Byronbaydetox Retreats and I’m so glad I returned to a group session. I met some amazing people, who not only provided inspiration as we all went through the detox together, but who reminded me of the big wide world outside my own normal routine. I had the best time with my roomies and will never forget the freedom of skinny dipping in the tea tree waterhole and the ocean at sunrise on our last day. Strangers transformed into confidants under the loving care of Natalie, Sally, Vicki and the whole team who looked after us so well. I am so glad I seized the day and booked. I can’t wait to go back!
REBECCA POLLOCK
The best thing I’ve ever done for myself!
Before deciding to do this retreat, I had lost all connection to myself and I was overwhelmed and confused at how to move forward in my life. This retreat is exactly what I needed and gave me the perfect amount of space and support to connect with myself on a deeper level once again. Beautiful Natalie and her amazing team of angels were all so welcoming, kind, nurturing, supportive and incredibly gifted. I really enjoyed the daily yoga, it was absolutely beautiful and gentle and the most perfect way to start each day. It inspired me to practice again so thank you Madhava. The workshops at night were really interesting and have influenced some new habits that I’ve started doing since being home and they’ve all been wonderful. All the juices, mineral broths and raw meals at the end of the fast were fresh and delicious and all treatments were incredible too! Since being home, some amazing opportunities have been delivered to me and I know it’s because I took the time to take care of myself and think about what I truly want my life to look and feel like. It is aboslutely incredible what happens when you fast and also take the time for yourself to be still – all the answers come! I can not recommend this experience enough, it truly has changed my life and I cannot wait to go back again in the near future. Thank you again to all the team – you’re all so beautiful. Sending lots of love and many blessings to you all. Namaste xx
HANNAH HUDSON
5th annual detox for me, I just keep coming back.
I have been fasting since 2003. Since 2013, I have been returning to Nat and her team’s Byron Bay Detox Retreat because, well, it’s just so good. I returned again in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017! Each year is different but each year I get more and more benefits from the retreat. Each year I learn new ways to improve my health and lifestyle. Plus, I get a much needed break, some R&R for one week to myself. Time that I now relish and treasure at BBDR and look forward to every year. Do yourself a favour and just get there. You won’t regret it. Thanks again to Nat and her amazing team for all that you do to help us city-folk wind down and get back to our core selves x
LOUISE BARRY
Relaxed and revitalised
After a very relaxing 6 day retreat, I came away feeling very healthy – I was also surprised at how easy the fasting was – I did not feel hungry at all, and i would consider myself a “healthy eater”. The massage treatments were all exceptional – wonderful practitioners were used. Food was re-introduced on the last day but I felt I could have easily done another fasting day. Location was lovely right on Tallows Beach.
TRISH ROGERS
Investment in yourself.
The team here at Byron Bay retreat are the best of the best, I received unconditional love and support from Yoga to meditation through to treatments and juices, the gentleness of nurturing your internal body and the awareness of self throughout this whole experience I will take with me through my journey.
I’LL BE BACK xx
MICHELLE DYBALL
Life changing!
Where do I start… for someone who has Crohn’s disease, hashimotos, chronic (neck, shoulder and migraine pain)…. this program has changed my life. Everyone who was included in the program to help me are unbelievably talented. I can’t thank all of them enough. I am a better person, mother, wife, daughter and friend for it. Thank you guys so much.
JASMINA V.
Hit the reset button.
It can be tough to make a change to a way of life while living within that way of life. At Byron Bay Detox Retreats, held at the gorgeous Tallows Beach, I was given the opportunity to live outside the box of my existing lifestyle and begin to grow the shoots of a new one – new ways of thinking (and doing) with regards to my body, food, rest, cleansing and healing. Spending time in this nurturing environment with a wonderful group of people has been life changing. Thank You.
JO GIFFORD
Amazing!!!
I would like to thank Natalie and the team for an amazing experience I had on the retreat! All the team were highly experienced and made you feel comfortable at all times. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone who is thinking about going, you won’t regret it! I was privelaged to meet some amazing like minded people that I will be able to touch base with.
Thanks again Natalie and the team!!
DAMIEN TURNER
Refocus your life
I am a 62 yr old city dweller and have now been with Natalie and her talented team for 3 retreats, as I move my diet away from a meat and potatoes life that was a part of most people my ages’ upbringing. I go there because I really enjoy the people the place, the fantastic massages etc. and it has done me lots of good when, according to my GP, there is nothing wrong. If you want to feel well, focussed and energised GO. It’s like a beach holiday without the booze.
JULIAN LUDOWICI
Fabulous!
Thank you for looking after us all so well (and for providing such fabulous weather too!). The juices were lush, the facilities and beautiful yoga shala catered to all our various needs. A beautiful set in which to rest, reset and recuperate. A big shout-out to the lovely Detox Angels too, present and kind always.
PAULINE HAYES
In the now
Express pathway to presence with an expertly devised program and the support of true healers and wonderful community.
SONJA ARMSTRONG
Byron Bay
I had an awesome detox with the lovely caring Natalie and all the therapists at Byron Bay Detox Retreats . Great yoga everyday, meditations and a very relaxing spring clean of body and mind. Loved the raw break the fast food and the raw cheesecake as well as a great bunch of fellow yogis and detoxers too.
JUDY RIMMELZWAAN
Very nurturing
I felt very well taken care of during my individualized detox retreat, from first interest to after completion. My naturopath Leilani was so helpful and compassionate in every way, from physical and psychological issues to changing rooms when necessary. All of the treatments were conducted by excellent professionals. I am grateful to you all, and to the beach!
KRISTIN FEIN
Restart
I learnt more about my health and wellbeing on this retreat than I have ever learned from books or individual practitioners. I literally feel physically vibrant and alive. I thank Natalie and her incredible team for giving my body a well needed restart.
ANGELA REIDY
A truly holistic detox
This has been a life-changing event for me, something that has been well overdue and something that has progressed to the stage where I needed loving guidance and support. I am grateful for the incredible safe, co-ordinated, grounded, connected, relevant and profound journey that Natalie and her highly skilled and deeply connected team at Byron Bay Detox Retreats allowed me to go on. This is a very well thought out program that embraces not just the physical but mental, emotional and spiritual. A truly holistic detox. I turn 50 this year and I have not felt this good since I was 20! Thank you to Byron Bay Detox Retreats.
CARLIE ATKINSON
Healing journeys
The September 2017 retreat was my third with Byron Bay Detox Retreats. I commenced my detox journey with Natalie, Leilani and the beautiful committed team of floating white angels as a burned out, stress-ridden business owner and divorced mother raising 3 kids alone. With a nurturing demeanour, nourishment and sublime treatments, I saw each week long retreat, take me closer to my real self. The part of me that I’d buried to get on with the demands of a busy life. The gift of this 6 day serenity is my gift to ‘me’ each enhancing my clarity of mind whilst cleansing my tired body and traumatised stomach.
I continue on this path with the dedicated team and hope to experience two retreats in 2018.
I have no words for what the reprieve does for my body, mind and soul, except to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. Namaste.
SHELLEE MAISTER
It was the most amazing week
Lisa, thanks for all your help initially with the booking and planning. Natalie, I really can’t thank you and your team enough for all you did for me once on retreat. I can’t believe I actually did it.… what an achievement! You and all your team were so nurturing, and I feel so well now I’m out the other side. Easing my way into how I now want to live. There will certainly be challenges but I’m just going to do my best…thank you.
ROSIE MITCHELL
Detox retreat
I had a fantastic experience at the Byron Bay Detox Retreat. All the staff were so kind and welcoming and would do anything in their power to make your stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as can be. I left the retreat with so much information and the motivation to continue my journey. What Natalie has created is remarkable and I HIGHLY recommend this retreat to anyone who wants to live a better life physically and or spiritually
ROSE WILKINSON
In one word: Fantastic!
I felt very held in the warm presence of Natalie and her team, so that fasting with amazing juices was pretty easy – not feeling hungry at all, no cravings – nothing! The treaments like massages, colon hydrotherapy (wow – what a great one to get rid of old stuff, not only literally!) and infrared sauna with a quick cleansing jump into the ocean just a few steps away…just perfect! My energy is back plus a lot of sloppy eating habits have changed for good ones plus the nutritional supplements I got from Natalie begin to work within me. THANK YOU SO MUCH – I definitely will be back in a year.
IRIS ANU NAUSS
My bliss and great new habits
Life changing week. I’m back in the big smoke now and I’ve brought my bliss and great new habits with me. I’m slimmer, spiritually nourished and glowing.* Thank you with all my heart to Natalie and her incredible team.
TANIA GOGOS-WILSON
I had such a good experience and I learn a lot.
I would like to THANK everyone who works at the Byron Bay retreat, for your positivity and good energy which you share. I had such a good experience and I learn a lot. An extra THANK YOU FOR NATALIE she is just a sweet heart. And for LANI she is a big strong personality and so professional at what she does!!! Thank you!
EKATERINA BORODINA
This is a fantastic detox.
Brilliant location,supportive professional staff. I lost weight and have committed to changes in my diet. I feel fantastic!
DR. JEAN JENKINS
Amazing week!
A big thank you to Natalie and her truly wonderful team for an incredible week! There is no better gift to ourselves than giving back to our bodies, by nurturing the mind, body and soul! The perfect combination of health, peace, relaxation, joy and of course sunshine!
JEN MAHER
A reset
When I decided to go to the Byron Bay Detox Retreats, it was mostly for the physical detox, but on return, I feel like I have had a reset in so many more ways. I have the energy and clarity now to put some new practices into my life that felt too hard before.
It is such a holistic well run program that all aspects of myself got a make-over, not just the physical. Most importantly, it was done with love and patience and so happened more easily than I expected. Many thanks to an awesome team.
ANNA BRENNAN
I came back completely refreshed
Such a wonderful experience!!! 21 days with the beautiful talented and gifted Natalie and her amazing and dedicated team in paradise. Special mention to Lisa for going above and beyond with the organisation – especially at such short notice!! Leilani for her wonderful generosity of spirit over the course of our daily check-ins and fantastic juices, Vicki, her beautiful team of therapists and amazing broths, Carmelle for her inspiration and guidance, Vicky for her valued advice and everyone else who went well above and beyond what any one could expect.I look forward to the next time XX . I came back completely refreshed.
JULIA COOPER
I feel amazing
Fantastic retreat with Nat and her team. The program has helped me reset my priorities around my health and gave me the kick start I needed to make life changes to support this. Thank you!
I effortlessly gave up smoking, on day one, no side effects, i really don’t understand how. I lost 2 kg in a week, I feel amazing. The inflammation in my body is so much less, which means the aches and pains are so much less.
TANYA JACKSON
A very beautiful experience
I feel refreshed and nourished physically, mentally and emotionally. A very beautiful experience. Thank you to all the wonderful people working at the retreat. I hope to come back, maybe Bali next time.
KELA GURNSEY
Tailored to what I most needed
A very BIG thank you to gorgeous Natalie and her exceptional team for such a wonderful and transformational week. I felt supported and well looked after during the retreat. The detox experience including treatments, lectures and classes, was magically tailored to what I most needed at the time. Thank you. If you would like to feel refreshed, energised and inspired Byron Bay Detox Retreat is the place to be! I am already planning to come back.
KASIA JAROSZ
Excited for the future
Life changing week! I arrived at Byron bay detox retreat feeling tired, stressed, anxious and lost. Now I feel energised, light, happy and excited for the future. It was so much more than just a detox. I feel like I have come home to myself and I’ve learnt to trust myself again. My skin is glowing and I’m feeling focused. Thank you!
AIMEE RALSTON
Truly life changing
What an amazing week I had! The experience has been truly life changing. I arrived at Byron Bay Detox weighed down by sadness, anxiety and grief but left a completely different person. I am so much healthier and happier and I am so grateful to Natalie and her incredibly supportive team.
KERRY GOUGH
I feel refreshed and fantastic.
A beautiful week with beautiful people. The quality and professionalism of the program and health and wellbeing practitioners available is outstanding. I had high expectations and all were exceeded. If you need some emotional/physical healing or just some time out to recharge and rejuvenate this is the place. Nat you and your team are amazing. I feel refreshed and fantastic. I’ve let go of all that no longer serves and am starting to consider the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. Thank you
NATASHA WHISH-WILSON
Divine retreat
I had the most wonderful time!!! There is simply not one negative thing that can be said about this divine retreat. Beautiful staff, beautiful location, beautiful guests!! I walked in with the weight of the world on my shoulders but walked out feeling lighter in my mind, body and spirit. I’ve been to many retreats but without a doubt Byron Bay Detox Retreat has been the most beneficial. Thank you. I will be back
TORI CARRINGTON
I feel light and alive
Amazing Thanks Nat your knowledge is second to none your spirit is gorgeous/stunning inside and out. I was really ready for a breakdown when i arrived i looked really old as i had been punishing myself due to old stuff i couldn’t let go of and building a house and running a small business by myself with no support i was sad and not taking care of myself and definitely not loving myself but after 4 days of zen shiatsu with Rani, sound healing with Sam kahuna with Matt and dialogue therapy and cranial sacral with Carmelle there knowledge and caring personalities and insights are amazing.I am very grateful!
Fasting wasn’t my thing by myself is too hard i usually do it in a group i couldn’t do it by myself but the juices and broth were fabulous yum!
I feel light and alive i can’t wait to come back my new refused house was lovely i could hear the ocean crashing and i had a view of the lake it was warm and the bed was comfy!
Thanks Team ill be back and ill tell people to come visit you all,
Love your Work.
KARLA MIDDLETON
A truly inspirational experience
A wonderful retreat to detox and step back from the pressures of City Life. A truly inspirational experience. Natalie provides the perfect get away from Naturopath consultations, wholefood cooking demonstrations from the wonderful chef’s Louise and Helga, massage options and lots more. Thank you to Natalie and team, it was thoroughly enjoyed. x
DEBBIE PASCOE
I love coming back and each year
Thanks again for yet another (third annual!) detox retreat. I love coming back and each year I get more and more benefits and am able to implement more healthy changes into my busy life. See you in 2016!
LOUISE BARRY
A week of total bliss!
What an amazing experience! I learnt so much about myself! A week of total bliss and cleansing! I feel so happy, refreshed and motivated since returning from my retreat!
JENNA EVANS
The greatest healers this country has to offer!
Words escape… Natalie and her team are second to none (and I have tried plenty). This is a unique experience and service with (in my humble opinion) the greatest healers this country has to offer. I guess that is the thing these people are healers in the tuest sense. Thank you for helping me to change my life.
REBECCA VESEY
A truly life changing week
I got everything I hoped for and more out of my week with Nat and the team, I let go of negative self sabotaging patterns, lost my sugar & caffeine cravings, I’m sleeping better and feel amazing!!! The best thing have ever done for my health… A truly life changing week with a fun & supportive group.* I can’t wait to go back!! Thank you xxx
MEGAN GREEN
An outstanding experience.
Spectacular! From the perfect location, allowing easy far infrared sauna and straight into-the-ocean cleansing, to the carefully selected treatments and healing experiences with top-class practitioners, to the magnificent juices and post-juice fast food, to the attention to detail and loving care of the entire team, Byron Bay Detox Retreat was an outstanding experience for me. Thank you one and all.
ANGELA RYAN BAMBACH
My appetite has been reset.
This was a beautiful and nourishing week, just what my body needed. My appetite has been reset, my mind calmed and my taste buds are enlivened. Thank you for so much love and nurturing care. The professionalism and dedication of Natalie and the team are inspirational. Now I understand the benefits of juicing and colonics, I’ll be back. Thank you xx
JENNY FISHER
Highly recommend
BBDR gave my body the rest and support (educational, emotional and spiritual) it needed to remind me what it feels like to be healthy. It was a great way to reset myself and break the cycle of unhealthy life choices. Highly recommended.
ADAM KEELAN
Life changing
Absolutely great team and support system! I lost 5 kilos! YAY! But it doesn’t stop there…I have learnt so much and have tools I can take back home with me! Definitely Life Changing! Thank you all so much!
CHRISTINE PENCEV