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Amy Walker

About

AMY WALKER, MSW, LCSW, CCM OWNER, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST AND WORLD TRAVELER
Amy created Walker Wellness Retreats due to her passion for adventure, the outdoors, traveling, and helping others.

Amy is a graduate from the University of Utah with her Master's Degree in Internat...
AMY WALKER, MSW, LCSW, CCM OWNER, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST AND WORLD TRAVELER
Amy created Walker Wellness Retreats due to her passion for adventure, the outdoors, traveling, and helping others.

Amy is a graduate from the University of Utah with her Master's Degree in International Social Work. She has worked as an International English teacher and has traveled to over 50 countries and counting. Amy has what some call a ""sixth sense"" for finding excellent travel deals and wanted to utilize that skill to create memorable experiences for others both domestically and internationally. She has experienced every type of group travel: some too large, some too chaotic, some groups were catered to the younger crowds, while others catered to a much older group.

Amy wanted to create a travel experience that was small and personalized for anyone wishing to come and experience the world off the beaten path, no matter your age or background. There will be no 50 passenger tour buses that move too quickly from one place to another while listening to a tour guide on a headset. Amy wanted to create a unique, small group travel experience that takes the stress and hassle out of planning a vacation, so all you have to do is show up and be ready to experience the world!​

With Amy's skills of being detail-oriented, street smart, organized, and travel savvy, you are in good hands as you travel the globe with Walker Wellness Retreats.

Amy resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband, Brian.
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The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived. Dalai Lama
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Retreat Specialties

"​Walker Wellness Retreats is a wellness company offering a unique vacation experience aimed to revitalize your mind, body, and soul. Come and enjoy a highly individualized experience focused on improving your health and well-being as we travel the world together. Walker Wellness Retreats offers small group adventures without the stress of planning. Show up and relax, knowing we’ve taken care of every detail. We research the best locations and experiences to provide you with a very unique and intimate travel journey. We experience the world off the beaten path. We aim to create a memorable experience by keeping our groups small. Every Walker Wellness Retreat experience will be sure to touch all of your senses. We allow you to self-reflect and to hit the “reset button” throughout every retreat. All of our retreats include the following: All transportation throughout the retreat Accommodations in 4-5 star hotels, resorts or cabins Breathtaking scenery with customized visits to top attractions around the world and those off the beaten path Daily activities centered around personal growth Healthy meals Group activities and excursions Small group sizes of no more than 12 participants to offer an individualized and intimate experience Personalized travel assistance to make your trip as stress and worry-free as possible All tips and gratuities The right balance of relaxation and self-paced adventure with the focus on the mind, body, and soul. Walker Wellness Retreats serves everyone over the age of 18 regardless of gender, sex, or creed. We have a small group size of like-minded travelers to make the retreats more customized and personal. Area experts lead all wellness activities, including hikes, fitness classes, and therapeutic workshops. We believe being out in nature is therapy in itself. Our Facilities Our primary wellness retreats take place in a beautiful 8-bedroom, 7-bathroom cabin home located in the heart of Southern Utah, with immediate access to the stunning landscapes of Zion and Bryce National Parks. Visit VRBO Listing #425700 to see more of our retreat home in Zion or visit: https://www.vrbo.com/425700 Walker Wellness Retreats also hosts all-inclusive vacation retreats around the world. We book all vacation rental properties and hotels with your comfort and convenience in mind."

Teaching Specialties

I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for people to come as they are. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and lead wellness workshops on topics related to personal development. I partner with yoga and other wellness professionals to create amazing wellness retreats around the globe!

What are your favorite Retreat Venues around the world

We continue to go back to Zion National Park because the retreat home is so ideal for a wellness retreat. We book our Zion Retreats through Zionlodgingretreats.com

What's your personal definition of what it means to thrive?

Thrive is living your best possible life from your own viewpoint and on your own terms.

Who do you look up to ? Who has helped you the most along your teacher / retreat leader journey?

My aunt is a yoga instructor who has hosted numerous yoga retreats around the world. I told her that she has the most ideal job and she asked me why I thought I couldn't be a retreat leader. I reminded her I wasn't a yoga instructor and she reminded me that I am a mental health therapist and have been a world traveler since I was 16 --I could partner with yoga instructors if I wanted to lead yoga retreats. She was right! I do all the planning and coordinating of the retreats as well as teach wellness workshops and I partner with yoga instructors to bring amazing yoga classes to the retreats!

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