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Our retreats are located on the Marshall’s private family farm, Elk Ridge Ranch in the Hoosier National Forest near French Lick, Indiana.   French Lick is well-known for it’s two historic hotels with world class spas and mineral waters.  Cleansing retreats “sprung up” in French Lick around the turn of the century.  Our location is about 110 miles from Indianapolis, International Airport (IND) and Louisville Airport (SDF).

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Our Founders

DAVE MARSHALL
DAVE MARSHALLOwner and Founder
Dave founded the retreat alongside Wendy to continue a lifelong interest in personal fitness. Originally from Oregon, Dave began intensive physical training at the age of 18 and began professional personal training several years later to supplement his income first as a deep-sea diver and underwater welder, then as a commercial pilot.

In 1990, Dave founded and built one of the largest cable & telecommunications marketing companies in Australia and the U.S. But this financial success came at a physical cost, causing him to increase his weight from 160 lbs. to 240 lbs., largely the result of the excesses of corporate entertaining.

Dave decided to reset his lifestyle at age 40 in 2000 to regain a balance in his life. He sold his firm and began traveling the world seeking health, fitness and martial arts training at various retreats and camps.

In addition to regaining his peak physique, Dave recognized that raw and detox retreats he discovered overseas could be adapted for a western clientele to include fitness regimens and ‘going forward’ programming. He developed the Detox Oasis signature retreats, with guidance from Dr. Matthew Andry, to blend these various training and weight loss methods into single- and multi-week programs.

Dave also authored his first book in 2012, Marshall Law: Raw Foods to Red Meats. His book was written for his clients and is full of recipes from detox to meal packing muscle foods. Check it out at the link below!

WENDY HENRY MARSHALL
WENDY HENRY MARSHALLOwner, Manager, CPT, Yoga Instructor
Wendy partnered with founder and husband, Dave Marshall, to launch the retreat in 2006 and has been actively involved in Detox Oasis and Fit Body Retreat daily operations from the start. Wendy left a career in telecommunications to pursue her lifelong passion in fitness and wellness. In addition to running retreats, she manages the daily operations of the family’s 120-acre private ranch, Elk Ridge Ranch.

Wendy has studied bodybuilding and personal training with nationally recognized Paul and Lisa Ray of Island Fitness in Miami, Florida and is a Parillo Performance Certified Personal Trainer. In addition, she has practiced yoga since 2007 and entered yoga teacher training in 2013. Wendy has since completed her training as an RYT-200 at The Living Yoga Program in Austin, Texas. It is her belief that yoga is for everyone, so her goal is to offer entry level classes and a foundation for her clients to build a yoga practice.

Wendy has also received her Reiki Master certification from Christine Eartheart at Heart Spirals in Bloomington, Indiana. She earned a Level 3 Pole Fitness Certification from Susan Hilferty at Pole Fitness in Miami, Florida and completed online courses from KT Coates of Vertical Dance, Hertforshire, UK.

In addition to her diverse fitness background, Wendy has received personal counseling on foods and nutrition from Matthew Andry, MD of Andry Medical Services and MD Weight Worx in Bloomington, Indiana. Leveraging her own personal experience, Wendy can help counsel clients with emotional eating disorders, hormone imbalances, diabetes, candida, and various thyroid and autoimmune issues and can guide clients on a path to better lifestyle habits and improved health and emotional wellbeing.

Meet the Staff

JOHNATHAN SRYGLER
JOHNATHAN SRYGLERGuest Fitness Coach
Johnathan, our guest fitness coach has worked with us for several years and is always praised for his upbeat, positive and friendly attitude. He works as a an athletic trainer, personal fitness trainer, wellness educator, life coach and Reiki practitioner. He has competed in numerous bodybuilding shows and has over 30 years of experience as a fitness entrepreneur. He believes that achieving one’s personal fitness goals must involve both the mind and body. Johnathan is dedicated to providing his clients with the information and training needed to maintain maximum flexibility and pain-free living long after a workout session. He has successfully worked with all types of sports injuries and works with clients of all ages and fitness levels on a daily basis. He has specialized training experience in weight loss, sports injury and recovery, cardiovascular endurance and cardio heart monitor training.
PHILLIP BIBB
PHILLIP BIBBGuest Yoga Instructor
Phillip is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and started his career in health and wellness after he was honorably discharged from the Marines. In California, he worked as a case manager with mental health nonprofits and government agencies serving children, women and homeless adults. Around that time, he was introduced to permaculture farming and, eventually, esoteric healing art disciplines at the Heartwood Institute where he became Assistant to the Executive Director. At the Institute, he learned and practiced healing disciplines for physical, spiritual and emotional health and wellbeing on a daily basis. He has since earned over 800 hours of massage therapy education, training and experience. In addition, Phillip is an ERYT-200 registered with Yoga Alliance with 18 years of experience teaching studio classes in Kentucky, California and Hawaii.
ANDREA CONNOLLY
ANDREA CONNOLLYHealing Touch & Reiki Practitioner
Andrea has been leading yoga classes and performing massage therapy at the retreats since 2008. She’s a remarkable woman with great energy and a dedicated mother and grandmother. Andrea is a certified Reiki Touch Therapist, having studied massage therapy at Bloomington School of Massage. She attended teacher training at the Living Yoga Program in Austin, Texas. In addition to her work at the ranch, Andrea also taught yoga at the French Lick Springs Resort. Andrea teaches an entry level Hatha Yoga class at the ranch incorporating various stretch, meditation and relaxation techniques into the class, which are included in retreat packages. Clients are invited to request optional massage and Reiki sessions at an additional fee.
HANNAH FLYNN
HANNAH FLYNNGuest Massage Therapist
Hannah is a Certified Massage Therapist by the National Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and the state of Indiana. She specializes in therapeutic massage and currently works as a guest therapist at the ranch. On a daily basis, she works at the Illusions Day Spa in Jasper, Indiana. She has an understanding that each client of her’s is unique and she always tailors her sessions to meet their goals and needs. She offers tranquility, express, personalized therapeutic, and aromatherapy massage at the ranch for an additional fee. She enjoys talking with her clients and helping them to break patterns of pain and discomfort so they can comfortably enjoy their favorite things in life for many years to come.

Check out Dave’s book!

Dave’s fantasically simple cookbook that will help you build and maintain a lean and sexy body is available for purchase.

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*Staffing may vary depending on your retreat schedule.  Please inquire if you have a preference based on previous visits.

We have a massage therapist who may be available onsite during your stay with advanced notice of desired services. The rate for massage therapy is $60 per hour and is due at time of service.

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