Know Your Body
Real science, practical tools and clear answers for women navigating midlife with confidence and curiosity.
Strong in Midlife
Movement, nourishment, and rest designed specifically for women aged 35 to 65. Come for the knowledge. Stay for the beach.
SALT & STRENGTH — Women’s Health Retreat in Krabi, Thailand
Your body is changing. Your care for it can evolve too.
The weight that feels harder to shift. The changing waistline. Restless nights, unpredictable energy and skin that suddenly feels different. Most women navigate all of this alone — without clear explanations, practical guidance, or the time and space to actually ask the questions they deserve answered. Salt & Strength exists to change that.
This is no ordinary retreat.
In this retreat, two world-leading female health and fitness specialists team together to give you the hottest, newest trends, tips and advice on how to navigate female health — from skin to energy to your weight to your mood. We are going to hack it all with movement, supplements, nutrition and research. You will leave knowing exactly what to do, why it works for your body, and how to keep doing it when you get home.
A five-star eco retreat — built differently.
Varana is a five-star eco wellness resort in Krabi where eco-conscious design is at the heart of everything. All food is organic and grown locally on the resort’s own farm — nourishing, flavourful and designed by Karin to support your midlife body from the inside out. The retreat itself is small by design: a maximum of 20 women in a setting that genuinely cares about the planet and the people in it.
Your personalised plan — before, during and after.
This is where Salt & Strength is unlike any retreat you have attended. Before you arrive, you will join a group Zoom call with Karin and Karine to prepare for the week ahead. Karin will also conduct a 1:1 email consultation with each participant — reviewing your symptoms, blood tests and health goals — to build a fully personalised wellness protocol and action plan tailored specifically to you. After the retreat, Karine will provide each woman with a 1:1 personalised fitness action plan based on everything she has observed and discussed with you during the week. You do not leave with general advice. You leave with your plan.
Understand your body. Know your options.
Karin leads a series of workshops designed to turn complex science into tools you can actually use. Together you will explore hormones and midlife, weight and metabolism, muscle and bone health, skin and energy, and the world of bio-optimisation — supplements, testing, and wellness technology — cutting through the noise to give you real, practical answers for your specific body.
Move. Explore. Feel alive.
Hike through some of Krabi’s most breathtaking landscapes. Build confidence through strength training. Find focus in movement sessions, space in yoga and ease in restorative practice. Karine will show you how different forms of movement can fit together through midlife — and how to balance challenge with recovery in a way that actually sticks.
Float into stillness.
Let yourself pause with a floating sound bath, soothing spa experiences and time by the sea. Room to breathe, room to rest, and room to remember what it feels like to have time for yourself — all of it is part of the design.
Nourishment you will look forward to.
Enjoy beautiful, flavourful meals curated by Karin — all organic and grown on the resort’s own farm, high protein, gluten free and designed for a wide range of dietary needs and food sensitivities. Food is part of the pleasure of this retreat: an opportunity to gather, savour and discover ideas to bring into your own kitchen.
For those serious about their health — book an exploration call with Karin today.
Meet Your Retreat Leaders
Experts Leading Your Journey
Karin G Reiter
Karin G Reiter
Functional medicine and culinary nutritionist, meditation and breathwork teacher, fitness trainer, author, wife, mama and founder of Nutritious N’ Delicious — has been a leader in the nutrition and wellness industry for the last 18 years.
Karin founded Nutritious N’ Delicious in 2011 in Australia, after a corporate career in law and finance, with one aim: to touch as many people as possible and provide knowledge, support, guidance and advice on building a healthier lifestyle. She has led workshops and nutrition programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong, Greece, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Israel and Australia.
Karin’s passion is to educate, to ask questions and to bring to light the importance of natural, nourishing foods. A passionate speaker and journalist in the area of nutrition, she has written for numerous publications in the USA, Australia, Israel and throughout Asia. Karin is also the author of two children’s recipe books, branded The Rosy Cheeked Kids.
Karin has consulted some of the world’s largest organisations including McKinsey, Microsoft, Google, Amazon and PayPal. She is the lead nutritionist for FISAF Asia, the LHM hotel group in Bali and Lombok, and a wellness ambassador for Kamalaya Koh Samui. What she brings to Salt & Strength is not theory — it is lived experience, clinical expertise, and a genuine passion for helping women understand and care for their changing bodies.
Follow Karin on Instagram at @karingojiberry and find her at nutritiousndelicious.com.
Karine Gauthier
Karine Gauthier
Owner • Personal Trainer • Wellness Coach
Languages: English & French
Originally from Canada, Karine spent 10 years in Australia before moving to Singapore in 2004. She joined Body Temple shortly after completing her personal training certification with the Fitness Institute of Australia in 2005.
In 2008, Karine acquired Body Temple from its original founder, Suzanne Bocking, following Suzanne’s relocation to Australia.
Karine brought to Body Temple a unique background that combined fitness, life coaching and business coaching. Before developing her career in health and fitness, she had already established her own coaching business in Singapore, supporting people in creating positive changes in both their personal and professional lives.
For Karine, the connection between physical health, emotional wellbeing and personal development was a natural one.
Over the years, this philosophy has become the foundation of Body Temple.
Karine is passionate about helping women understand that looking after their health is not simply about weight, appearance or short-term fitness goals. It is about building strength, confidence, resilience and wellbeing that can support you throughout life.
Her particular passion today is women’s health through perimenopause and menopause, healthy ageing and longevity. She is committed to helping women understand the changes their bodies experience during midlife and empowering them to approach this stage with knowledge, strength and confidence.
A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Karine enjoys strength training, hiking, cycling, running, boxing, swimming and yoga. She brings this love of movement into her work while recognising that every woman is different and requires an approach tailored to her individual needs.
Whether working one-to-one in Phuket or coaching women online around the world, Karine’s aim remains the same:
To help women feel stronger, healthier and more empowered — not just for today, but for the years ahead.
Outside Body Temple, Karine is a devoted mother to her three wonderful children.
The Journey Ahead
Your Retreat, day by day.
Salt & Strength is designed to move at a pace that feels restorative, not rushed. Each day blends education, movement, nourishment and rest — building from arrival and intention-setting, through workshops and adventures, to celebration and practical tools you take home. The full detailed schedule is shared with confirmed participants ahead of the retreat.
- 1
4 March: Arrive & Reconnect
Welcome lunch, an opening circle to set your intentions, a hormone workshop with Karin, Movement with Karine, beach time, spa and a welcome dinner.
- 2
5 March: Build Strength & Knowledge
Morning yoga, strength training with Karine, two workshops with Karin on metabolism and bone health, spa time, Pilates and dinner.
- 3
6 March: Explore & Restore
Guided Krabi hike, a workshop on energy and skin, spa afternoon, a nutrition session, restorative yoga, a floating sound bath and celebration dinner.
- 4
7 March: Take It Home
A final movement session, a bio-optimisation workshop, your personal health toolkit session and a closing circle before departure.
What's included
Included
- 3 nights accommodation at Varana Krabi — 5-star eco wellness resort
- Full board meals — all organic, grown on the resort’s own farm, high protein and gluten free
- Pre-retreat group Zoom call with Karin and Karine
- 1:1 personalised wellness protocol from Karin — a pre-retreat email consultation reviewing your symptoms, blood tests and goals, resulting in a fully personalised health action plan tailored to you
- 1:1 personalised fitness action plan from Karine — shared after the retreat, based on individual observation and conversation throughout the week
- 4 health and nutrition workshops with Karin
- Strength training and movement sessions with Karine
- Yoga and restorative movement
- Guided hike through Krabi’s landscape
- Half-day boat trip
- 1 x 60-minute massage
- 1 x 3-hour spa experience
- Floating sound healing
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
Early bird pricing ends 31 December 2026! Book now to save!
Luxe Pool Shared Room
Luxe Pool Private Room
2.Luxe Pool View Twin
Venue information
Varana Krabi, Thailand
In addition, the resort provides the ideal backdrop for Salt & Strength, far enough from the tourist trail to feel genuinely peaceful, and close enough to the beach to make every free moment count. Furthermore, the natural environment is woven into the retreat itself, from the floating sound bath on the water to the guided coastal hike.
Therefore, Varana is not just where you will stay. It is part of what makes this retreat work.
Varana Krabi, Thailand
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be fit to attend?
Not at all. All levels of fitness are catered to — you simply need to show up. Every movement session is designed to accommodate different experience levels and physical abilities.
Can the meals accommodate my dietary requirements?
Yes. Meals are designed to accommodate food allergies, sensitivities and religious beliefs. All food is organic and grown on the hotel's own farm, high protein and gluten free. Please share your specific requirements when you book.
Is this retreat suitable for women who have not yet reached menopause?
Absolutely. This retreat is open to women aged 35 to 70. We focus a great deal on midlife and hormones, and the advice and education is relevant and applicable for women at all stages — whether you are in perimenopause, menopause or simply want to understand your body better.
Can I come alone?
Absolutely. Most women come alone and leave with beautiful new friendships. The retreat is designed to create genuine connection, and you will feel at home from the very first meal.
How do I book and what are the payment terms?
A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. This covers administrative costs and secures your accommodation. 50% of the total payment is then due 120 days before the retreat start date, with the remaining balance due 90 days before arrival.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made before 90 days prior to the retreat: you will forfeit your 25% deposit, but any additional payments made will be refunded. Cancellations within 90 days of the retreat start date: due to contractual commitments, no refunds can be issued. However, you may transfer your booking to another person if you find someone to take your place.
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For those serious about their health — book an exploration call with Karin today.
4 – 7 March 2027 · Varana Krabi, Thailand · 20 women maximum
