This will be ACE's 8th Manual Therapy Retreat, and in 2026 we are taking you to Japan!

Since ancient times, the number 8 has been considered sacred in Japanese culture. Even in modern times Japanese people consider the number 8 as lucky number because the shape of the kanji “八” symbol looks like spreading wide toward the future, which is believed as a symbol of prosperity.

ACE Manual Therapy Retreat JAPAN will be an experience YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS.

What a special experience to get your professional development and have a tax deductible holiday, in one of the most culturally rich, high-tech and beautiful destinations of the world.

The ACE Retreats have become well-known for their engaging and clinically relevant workshops, and for providing attendees the opportunity to network with likeminded health practitioners; all while exploring a new location, eating amazing food, seeking adventure and (of course) having a lot of fun in the process.

Japan is a country where tradition meets the latest in technology, where serene temples contrast with neon-lit city streetscapes, and historic castles, cherry blossoms and futuristic attractions that will captivate you.

As with all of ACE's Manual Therapy Retreats, you can expect a variety of workshop topics that will cater for everyone, regardless of your interests, experience or specialty. We always bring new and different workshop content to our Retreats that you won't find in our standard workshops and seminars. The educational experiences will be led by ACE's lead educators, Shaun Brewster and Bodine Ledden.
The full details of our 2026 Retreat workshops will be released in due course.

Prepare to spend 7-10 nights in this picturesque island country of East Asia, with a balanced blend of learning, relaxing, exploring and indulging in everything that Japan has to offer.

You will have ample time to explore, socialise, soak up the culture, and make memories that you'll take with you forever.

We are currently confirming details for the venue and costs, so thank you for your patience while we finalise these.

For now, we are taking advanced expressions of interest, and those people who have registered their interest will be given first option on tickets to the 2026 Retreat.

In addition to the scheduled workshops from ACE, plus the endless options of things to do in your free time, we will also arrange some fun activities for our Retreat attendees to do as a group. These are always part of what make the best memories from our Retreats.

No matter if you are attending as an individual, with a partner or friend, a work colleague or the whole family, we will make sure you have a fantastic time, learn lots, make new friends and also feel that you had a great holiday.

The Manual Therapy Retreat has become a much talked about event. This will be the eighth retreat produced by Shaun and Gabrielle Brewster and the hugely talented ACE Team. This immersive learning opportunity will provide you with a range of different workshops on a variety of clinical applications and topics. More information on workshop topics will be released soon!