Mambo Number 5
(I mean Mission Trip Number 5)
The time has arrived to reveal the deatails of the next iteration of the Design Your Life Mission trip. First, allow me to get the basic logistical information out:
Dates: March 30-April 4
Hotel: Casa Isabella Boutique Hotel, Tepoztlán, Mexico
Venues: Tepoztlán and Yautepec, Morelos, MX
Cost: $1149 (This includes rooms, meals at the hotel, activities, “The Last Supper” at a local restaurant, transportation between venues and hotel, supervision and temazcal)
Here is the Registration Link (depending on your browser, it might be 2 pages)
There is a 30 minute informational Zoom Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4pm EST
Here is the Link: Linky-Linky. (Meeting ID: 742 2028 5131 Passcode: 3C0kfe)
The format is basic: We go there to serve. And in serving others, we are fulfilled. Our service is focused, precise, intentional chiropractic adjustments and educating about the what and the why of Chiropractic. We are spreading the Chiropractic Message Around the World. You will be supervised by myself and Dr. Kim.
Depending on availability, we may be serving 3 to 4 days.
You will arrive to the hotel ready for dinner at 6 pm on Sunday, March 30. Details on transportation, permission to travel with your tables (so you don’t pay an extra fee at immigration) will arrive after registrations are complete.
We will do a ancient, sacred temazcal, similar to a North American indigenous sweat lodge. Depending on your schedule, you may hike up to a local pyramid, take in sights, eat at local markets, or explore Mexico City (two hours away). Your days will be full. I plan on balancing the week so that you are not “blown out”. You will still have to integrate your experiences. We may have a potluck dinner after your return (TBD) for this process.
Our role will be to help you connect our hands and our hearts, to master our busy, self-analytical minds, and to BE chiropractic. You will meet to new people, connect with your brothers and sisters in chiropractic, and learn to be uncomfortable.
"The trip to Mexico was life-changing ... I was able to reconnect with myself. We became connected right away even though we just met that. Thank you for the amazing experience Dr. Gambino." -KJ
“I came to grow my skills and confidence and I absolutely did that, but what I did NOT expect was to feel the deep connection with the other attendees. This trip gave me joy, peace, and so much love.” - K.S. -4th QTR
Who can attend? Who SHOULD attend? Who should NOT attend?
All chiropractic students from any school can attend. You should attend if you want:
To connect (or re-connect) to your WHY.
To enhance your technical skills.
To connect with like-minded chiropractic servants.
To be in a flow state while adjusting.
To deepen within yourself a Lasting Purpose.
To enhance your role as a healing facilitator.
To be comfortable being UNcomfortable.
To grow and evolve.
Who should NOT attend:
Those looking for a “vacation” or who want to party
Those who have not been training (the best train 5-10 hrs/week on their own)
Those who aren’t willing to be uncomfortable.
Those who are not coachable.
You should have “reasonable” skills in the art of chiropractic. As your skills improve, so will your confidence. The corrollary is also true: as your confidence improves, so will your skills. I will will have the final determination of who can attend for the sake of the others. That being said, you are free to express your art as you see fit. Chiropractic, through your unique expression, is a gift to the world. This is not a school’s clinic. This is life, with people who have likely never even heard of chiropractic -ones of all ages who are suffering with real problems.
"This challenged and built me in new ways. I saw the world in a new light when I went home. Deep, new bonds with others. It solidified the fact that I am entering the greatest profession on earth!" K.S. 11th QTR
REGISTRATION is limited to 20 in order to uphold the integrity of the trip. 10 males. 10 females. When I get more registrations than 20 (10 & 10), you will be placed on a waiting list. Preference will be given to first timers. I hope to cultivate this “brand” of Mission trip and expand it to include more people, doctors, venues and countries when the time is right.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
(A more detailed list will be provided for completed registrants.)
Adjusting table
Comfortable clothes (more details later)
Hand towel, hand sanitizer
Water bottle (electrolytes too)
Cash (USD can be exchanged for Mexican pesos at the airport or a local ATM- if working!)
Much of this might sound prohibitive. It’s not. It is this structure (form) that will determine the freedom (function) to expand. I hope you come with us! See you on the Zoom Call.
“Serving others on this trip affirmed what I'm doing and what I'm meant to do. I was able to practice without the pressures at school.” - C.C. 8th QTR
ONE LAST THING: I COBBLED TOGETHER A WEBSITE. More to be added as time goes on.
Love,
Dr. Danny