ELITE RETREAT
FEB 17-19, 2026 Auckland, NZ WAIHEKE ISLAND
This Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience is an Exclusive Event Only for members of the Academy of Neurodevelopmental Practices!
We are taking THE Elite Retreat a notch up to an ULTIMATE RETREAT in Auckland, NZ, with none other than the infamous Heidi Haavik and her team at your fingertips!
This is our inaugural international retreat and will surely be a magical one! Join us as we spend three incredible days together on Waiheke Island just outside of Auckland. Waiheke Island is known for its stunning beaches, vineyards, and olive groves.
Here's The Scoop
Day 1 & 2
The first two days will be full of learning, laughs, and leveling up!
We will start this private 3-day event by gathering as a group on Waiheke Island, February 17th & 18th with the collective focus of turning the tide for healthier generations—one milestone, one nervous system, and one connection at a time!
INTRODUCING...
Day 3
Haavik-Buerger
A Rare Opportunity to Experience Dr. Heidi Haavik & Dr. Monika Buerger Brain Jam In Paradise, Waiheke Island New Zealand!
On the 19th, we will take a ferry to Auckland and then head to the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and the research center where Heidi and her team will give us the royal treatment! After our time at the college, we will travel back to Waiheke Island for dinner together. You will get a rare sneak peek into a Haavik-Buerger brain jam amid a glorious setting!
We will also be sure to carve out quiet time for rest, relaxation, and a little soul solitude!
There is no way to describe what happens during these private, intimate gatherings, other than it’s a magical experience!
Waiheke Island Escape
Soak up island serenity while learning amidst beaches, vineyards, and olive groves—this isn’t your average classroom.
Brain Jam with the Best
Experience an intimate neuroscience collaboration between Dr. Monika Buerger and the world-renowned Dr. Heidi Haavik—an unforgettable deep dive into brain-body brilliance.
Magic of Private Gatherings
Nothing compares to the connection, insight, and transformation that happens during these rare, small-group retreats.
Royal Treatment at NZCC
Get exclusive access to the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and its research center—hosted personally by Dr. Haavik and her team.
A Journey Worth Sharing
Bring your family or significant other and turn this elite retreat into a core memory—farewell dinner included!
Balance, Rest & Soul Solitude
We’ve built in time for reflection and restoration, because deep learning thrives in stillness too.
REGISTER TODAY!
February 17–19, 2026 • Waiheke Island + Auckland, NZ
Your Guide For Getting There & Making the Most of It
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"We are here to turn the tide for healthier generations—one milestone, one nervous system, and one connection at a time."
Dr. Monika Buerger
"The brain is the master controller of everything. When you change the brain, you change lives."
Dr. Heidi Haavik
Be Part of Something Bigger
Whether you're just beginning your neurodevelopmental journey or you're ready for elite collaboration, the Academy of Neurodevelopmental Practices is your home for connection, growth, and impact.
Together, we’re turning the tide for healthier generations—one nervous system at a time.