Main Salmon Wellness Retreat
Wellness
Wellness
Wellness
This journey is an immersion in holistic healing, where ancient modalities meet the wisdom of the natural world. Through acupuncture , cranial sacral therapy, and yoga, the body’s energetic channels are gently opened and restored, allowing for deep regulation and renewal. Nourishing meals, fresh air, and the rhythm of the river support a
This journey is an immersion in holistic healing, where ancient modalities meet the wisdom of the natural world. Through acupuncture , cranial sacral therapy, and yoga, the body’s energetic channels are gently opened and restored, allowing for deep regulation and renewal. Nourishing meals, fresh air, and the rhythm of the river support a full-system reset—inviting balance, vitality, and a return to your natural state of well-being.
Movement
Wellness
Wellness
Each day begins with intentional movement—yoga and qi gong practices designed to awaken the body, circulate energy, and align breath with motion. As you float downriver, the act of rafting becomes its own meditation in flow—navigating currents, adapting to change, and trusting the path ahead. Movement here is not about effort, but about l
Each day begins with intentional movement—yoga and qi gong practices designed to awaken the body, circulate energy, and align breath with motion. As you float downriver, the act of rafting becomes its own meditation in flow—navigating currents, adapting to change, and trusting the path ahead. Movement here is not about effort, but about listening, softening, and rediscovering your body’s innate intelligence.
Connection
Connection
Connection
In the shared experience of the river, connection unfolds naturally. Around the fire, in moments of silence, and through laughter on the water, a sense of community emerges—authentic, unforced, and deeply nourishing. This space invites connection not only with others, but with the land, the elements, and the quieter parts of yourself that often go unheard in daily life.
Return
Connection
Connection
The Salmon River, known as the River of No Return, offers a paradoxical gift—the opportunity to come home to yourself. As the days unfold, layers soften, clarity arises, and something essential is remembered. This is not an escape, but a return—to your breath, your body, your truth. The river carries you forward, but also inward, guiding you back to the source within.
Meet our Team
Robin Trotter
Robin Trotter
Robin Trotter
Robin is a river guide, healer, and retreat facilitator with decades of experience running rivers throughout the U.S. She holds a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist, bringing a thoughtful, integrative approach to wellness that bridges clinical expertise and deep connection to the natural world.
The r
Robin is a river guide, healer, and retreat facilitator with decades of experience running rivers throughout the U.S. She holds a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist, bringing a thoughtful, integrative approach to wellness that bridges clinical expertise and deep connection to the natural world.
The river has been a central teacher in Robin’s life, shaping her understanding of presence, resilience, and flow. On the Salmon River, she combines safe, skillful guiding with intentional practices that support nervous system regulation, reflection, and restoration. Her work invites participants to slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and engage more fully with both the landscape and themselves.
Robin’s facilitation style is grounded, compassionate, and attentive, creating a supportive container where adventure and healing naturally intersect.
Alissa Albers
Robin Trotter
Robin Trotter
Dr. Alissa Albers is a Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in Atlas Orthogonal and craniosacral adjustments, offering gentle, precise care that supports balance, alignment, and nervous system health. Her work is grounded, thoughtful, and deeply respectful of the body’s natural ability to heal.
With a background as a river guide in New Mexi
Dr. Alissa Albers is a Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in Atlas Orthogonal and craniosacral adjustments, offering gentle, precise care that supports balance, alignment, and nervous system health. Her work is grounded, thoughtful, and deeply respectful of the body’s natural ability to heal.
With a background as a river guide in New Mexico, Alissa brings a relaxed, personable presence shaped by years on the water. On the Main Salmon Wellness Retreat, she offers skillful, supportive care that helps participants reset, unwind, and feel more at ease in their bodies with cranial sacral adjustments— enhancing both the river journey and the overall retreat experience..
Kyle Rickert
Robin Trotter
Kyle Rickert
Kyle is an experienced yoga facilitator who has been guiding classes and retreats for many years. Her teaching is rooted in presence, accessibility, and deep listening — to the body, the breath, and the moment at hand. A personal injury led Kyle to a renewed understanding of the importance of wellness, informing her compassionate, adaptiv
Kyle is an experienced yoga facilitator who has been guiding classes and retreats for many years. Her teaching is rooted in presence, accessibility, and deep listening — to the body, the breath, and the moment at hand. A personal injury led Kyle to a renewed understanding of the importance of wellness, informing her compassionate, adaptive approach to practice.
On the Main Salmon Wellness Retreat, Kyle offers yoga that meets each participant where they are, with thoughtful modifications and attentive guidance. Her classes invite you to slow down, tune in, and arrive fully — supporting both recovery and embodied awareness in a way that feels grounded, supportive, and nourishing.