Ekam Wellness

29/11/2025

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALE!

For the first time ever, retreat swag items are available for purchase! We're making room for some exciting changes!

Venmo -Taurisano or reach out for Ekam Wellness Zelle/Paypal info

Drawstring bag $10
Lined-paper journal of recycled material $3
Orca ; Mental health keychain ONE AVAILABLE $44
Arctic Norway ornament $17
Arctic Humpback cup $50

Sticker comes free with every purchase
Shipping calculated after order is put together depending on your location.

DM me with any questions and thanks so much for your support!

18/01/2025

Now 3 spots remaining on each week!
Not limited to veterinarians - open to all!

Come away and experience the magic of the South African bush with experts in both wildlife and wellness 🦁 🧘🏼‍♀️

DM or comment for more info 📧

22/12/2024

When you book a retreat to South Africa with us, a portion of your trip fee is donated to The Rhino Orphanage.

Thank you to everyone who made a difference this year in the lives of these most precious animals 🩶 🦏

30/11/2024

EKAM SWAG IS HERE! $35 including shipping across the country!

*This is a limited edition 2024 style and will not be available in 2025*

COMMENT “ELEPHANT” to receive instructions to order!

We accept Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, and can send personalized invoices for credit cards.

Rep your passion for adventure while supporting your favorite wellness retreat group!

24/10/2024

Hi all, another update: I've created a LinkedIn page for Ekam Wellness. Please follow and share with any company you believe would be interested in, or benefit from, a wellness workshop with us!

Ekam Wellness Retreats | The world's first yoga retreat for animal enthusiasts. | We are the world's first yoga retreat for animal enthusiasts, offering RACE-approved continuing education for veterinary professionals. Retreats are open to people from ALL walks of life, and best suited for th...

06/10/2024

Yesterday we represented at the NOMV gala celebrating 10 years of veterinary well-being! Our founder Dr. Taurisano provided a CE lecture about practical applications of yoga.

She presented her hypothesis that part of the veterinary mental health crisis stems from animal professionals experiencing relationship trauma in early developmental years. This type of trauma makes an individual more readily bond with animals than people.

Her proposed solution is acro yoga, which helps build trust and communication, helping to heal these early wounds while simultaneously providing cardiovascular benefits.

Special thank you to for her support in this monumental event!

24/09/2024

San Ignacio, Baja California Sur.

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US IN FEBRUARY!

Witness the gray whale migration while learning tools for overall well-being.

ALL wildlife, movement, and photography enthusiasts are encouraged to join.

Veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians earn official continuing education credit through Ekam Wellness, LLC due to the mental health crisis in the veterinary profession.

January 30th - February 5th, 2025.

03/09/2024

Our founder, Dr. Nicole Taurisano, DVM is speaking at the annual Not One More Vet gala in Chicago next month!

Tickets to this event, which offers RACE-approved CE for veterinarians, are still available! See for details.

What a time to be alive in this profession. It’s beautiful to see the effort towards overall wellbeing for veterinarians and vet techs.

26/08/2024

Spotlight: Alyssa, veterinary critical care technician and THREE time retreat attendee!

After adventuring on both African safari and Baja whale trips, earning CE credit in two different countries, here’s what Alyssa has to say:

Africa:
“This trip was so phenomenal my husband and I had to go twice! There was something so awe-inspiring about seeing the large animals in their natural habitat rather than an enclosure. The instant relief you get from being forced to “disconnect” and truly be in the moment added to the experience. Adding in breath-work and meditation certainly helped us relax from the tension of constantly being on the go at home. Participating in the classes gave us way more confidence in what our bodies are capable of doing.

Mexico:
“Home-made tortillas( too many), awesome ocean views and an incredible group of people (guests and guides!). Hands-down one of the best experiences. I never thought I would be able to have such a personal encounter with whales. The group size was small and diverse enough everyone was able to connect and educate about the various land and aquatic animals.“

…and did I mention she learned how to headstand? 👏

12/07/2024

Two weeks ago we wrapped up the FOURTH year of Ekam Wellness trips to South Africa!

One group had vet professionals gaining CE credit for wellness. Another was full of acrobatic enthusiasts. We had men and women of a variety of ages and movement experience.

A note from Nicole:
I am beyond proud of the leap of faith these humans took in trusting me to facilitate what was, for many, their first trip to Africa.

For those well-traveled, I’m excited to call brave and seasoned travelers my friends.

And finally, I’m in full gratitude of the people who joined me on this beautiful reserve a second time.

Next year, the adventure continues. I hope to help your heart reach the beat of Africa. Message or comment for more info on how to get involved in 2025.