ACE Manual Therapy Retreat 2027: ITALY

ITALY IS CALLING!

Seven nights of connection, adventure, clinical education and la dolce vita.

Join us for the ninth ACE Manual Therapy Retreat as we head to one of the most spectacular destinations in the world: Italy!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

There are some places that feel as though they were made for an ACE Retreat.

Italy is one of them.

Think sun drenched coastlines, colourful villages, long Italian lunches, incredible food, rich history and views that

will make your heart sing.

Now add engaging clinical education, hands on workshops, new friendships, plenty of laughter and the

unmistakable intangible ACE Retreat energy our attendees know and love.

This is more than a weekend workshop. This is seven unforgettable nights of learning, connection, culture and

adventure – served with excellent food and a generous helping of Italian sunshine.

This is professional development ACE style.

EXPLORE, LEARN AND CONNECT

ACE Manual Therapy Retreats have earned a reputation for bringing together high-quality education and truly memorable travel experiences.

Across the week, you’ll take part in engaging and clinically relevant workshops designed to challenge your thinking, expand your skills and give you practical skills and knowledge you can take back into clinic.

Outside the workshops, there will be time to slow down, explore the region, enjoy incredible food and connect with an inspiring community of like-minded health professionals.

Come for the education. Stay for the people, the destination and the experience that you’ll be talking about for years to come.

YOUR HOME IN ITALY: The Grand Hotel Vesuvio

For seven nights, retreat attendees will stay at the beautiful Grand Hotel Vesuvio, overlooking the sparkling

waters of the Bay of Naples and Mt Vesuvius.

The Grand Hotel Vesuvio combines classical Italian style with extraordinary bay views. There is an extensive

citrus grove, fitness centre, seasonal outdoor pool, and a free shuttle bus to the nearby town of Sorrento.

Sorrento is an excellent base to take easy day trips to nearby highlights like Pompeii, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast.

• Gym

  Featuring modern cardio equipment and free weights to keep your training on track while on holiday.
  

• Complimentary Shuttle Bus

  A free shuttle service to and from the township of Sorrento.
  

• Citrus Grove

  Enjoy the countryside and relaxation by immersing yourself in the nature of the citrus grove.
  

• Daily Breakfast

  Continental breakfast buffet with biscuits, toasts to be filled with honey, butter or jam, cheese, eggs, local cold cuts and fresh daily products such as brioches and hot croissants, seasonal fruit, bread and homemade cakes.
  

• Vesuvio Restaurant

  Enjoy a fantastic dinner with the typical Mediterranean flavours in the Restaurant Vesuvio. With a large and spacious room in a classic, refined style and views access to the terrace, it is the ideal spot for a wonderful evening meal.
  

• Vesuvio Bar

  The Vesuvio Bar is the best place to have, after a day at the pool or the beach, a good coffee or a fresh aperitif together with a view of the Vesuvius and the breath-taking landscape of the Gulf of Naples.
  

ITALIAN CULTURE, COASTAL ADVENTURE AND UNFORGETTABLE FUN

The ACE Manual Therapy Retreat has never been just about what happens in the workshops. It’s about the

shared experiences, the laughter, the long lunches, the new friendships and the unexpected moments that really make each retreat unique.

Our Italy retreat program is currently being finalised, with more details about optional activities and opportunities to explore the Amalfi Coast coming soon.

There will be time built into the schedule to enjoy this beautiful destination at your own pace – whether it’s visiting nearby coastal towns, discovering the local food and culture, or just finding somewhere  beautiful to sit with an espresso (or a Spritz) and watch the world go by.

Because professional development should be education. But we think it should also be a lot of fun.

ELEVATE YOUR SKILLS: Manual Therapy Retreat Workshops

Clinical education sits at the heart of every Manual Therapy Retreat.

Across the week, attendees will participate in a series of practical workshops led by our experienced ACE educators. You can expect evidence-informed, clinically relevant education with a strong focus on practical application, clinical reasoning and techniques you can confidently integrate into your practice.

Workshops Theme: ‘Progression in Manual Therapy’

Developing and implementing an effective treatment plan, requires us to identify where the patient and their presentation is currently, and to plot out a progressive path toward an improved outcome for them.

Quality health care requires a detailed and complex process of clinical reasoning to map out and deliver the best possible intervention for our patients. Clinical reasoning is perhaps the hardest skill to develop as a clinician. It requires an in depth understanding of anatomy, pathology, pathophysiology and of course, the individual and relevant contextual factors impacting the patient in front of you.

PROGRESSION in manual therapy requires us to understand the mechanisms of effect of the manual therapy and exercise interventions we use, how patient education plays a part, and how these approaches can influence our patient’s physiology and state of mind over time. Progression should also take into account regression, and consider the importance of dosage in the way we deliver our treatment plans.

ACE will also draw on the deep and varied knowledge of our teaching team, providing an in-depth and specialised approach in each workshop.

WORKSHOP TOPICS AND DESCRIPTIONS

The full details for each workshop will be released soon.

PLACES ARE LIMITED

The ACE Manual Therapy Retreat has become one of our most anticipated events on our calendar.

Italy will be our ninth retreat, following the stellar line up of our past retreats across Bali, Hawaii, Australia,

Thailand, Mexico, the South Pacific, the Greek Islands and Japan.

Places are limited, and interest in the Italy retreat has already been strong.

Book your ticket now. Payment plans available.

Want to bring a friend or your family with you? We have double rooms and family rooms available. You can

choose to purchase a ‘social events’ ticket for your guest/s when purchasing your ticket.

SALUTE! See you in Italy!