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Wednesday, April 13, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 11 Sisters woman leads retreat in Bali By Sue Stafford Correspondent When Sisters resident Kelly Sheets is asked to talk about her Curiosity Experiment endeavor, her eyes light up as she leans into the conversation, full of energy and enthusiasm. “All of my experiences — travel, recreation therapy, business, yoga, meditation — have provided the ground- work for this project. I have learned that I do my best work when I am immersed in what I am doing, instead of seeing a client for one hour once a week. I get energized instead of tired. I am mov- ing all my business to be experience-based.” In February, she conducted her first intensive five-day/ six-night personal growth retreat with a client in Bali. “I’ve never felt more loved or cared-for as a person,” reported Sheets’ client on the last day of her retreat. That personal 24/7 atten- tion is made possible by the fact that Sheets has her “wing man,” as she refers to Karen Giannakopoulos, her assistant who sees to all arrangements and details, prior to and dur- ing the retreat. Giannakopoulos inter- views the client beforehand to ascertain their food prefer- ences, activities they enjoy, general likes and dislikes, daily routine, any special needs, and anything else that will help customize their retreat experience. From the information, Sheets is able to determine activities and experiences that will contribute the most to the client’s personal growth. If they regularly enjoy comfort and luxury, she may have them spending time camping, or hiking rugged terrain. By challenging their nor- mal routines and belief sys- tems about themselves, in an unfamiliar setting, and ask- ing the hard questions, Sheets is able to help her clients unwind habitual behaviors to explore other ways of being and feeling, and then inten- tionally choosing how they want to be. Why did Sheets choose Bali as the location for the retreats? She has lived in Bali for periods of time in the past and is familiar with its exotic environment. It is a place where all the senses are heightened, making it easier for people to tap into their feelings and become more aware of themselves and their beliefs and actions. With Sheets as a knowledgeable guide, they are able to experi- ence themselves in a different way, in a different culture, in a different land. “The culture is not clut- tered, “ Sheets explained. “You get what you need,” whether that is experiences, w e a t h e r, r e l a t i o n s h i p s , or sights that cause new thoughts, new actions, new results. Two concepts form the foundation on which Sheets’ program is built – intimacy and vulnerability. She sees intimacy as an “actual ener- getic interaction” in which a person experiences a close DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB? Call Sweeney Plumbing for fast & friendly service! Repasrs. Replacements. Remodels. No job too small. 541-549-4349 260 N. Pine St., Sisters TREATING SPORTS INJURIES $3 $300 Discount Fo r the month of April when For F y u start yo sta a comprehensive you trea treatment programO Not va valid with any other offer. N New Patients Only. 541-382-0410 54 www.CentralOregonBracePlace.com Kelly Sheets in Bali. her work pulls together several passions. else is possible by turning inward and determining how to BE more, and DO less. Sheets’ initial retreat client experienced a sweet moment while working on rewiring her thought patterns about always “doing.” “I remembered that I am spectacular!” she exclaimed. To participate in a cus- tomized Bali retreat, start by contacting Sheets for an inter- view. The retreats take place between October and June. Her current website is www. kellysheets.com. To accommodate those who would like to experience a mini-version of the Bali retreat, Sheets is offering two- and-a-half day/three night retreats in Central Oregon beginning in May and run- ning through fall. These are also individual customized experiences, during which the ✃ client is able to work on an issue that seems to present the biggest hurdle in their way – powerlessness, lack of clarity, indecisiveness, insecurity, or anything else that is hold- ing them back. They explore their patterns of behavior and where the problem is showing up in their life. The retreats may include outdoor activi- ties, cultural events, shopping, tasty meals, and/or relaxation. 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