Q Health Retreats is an international team of physicians, scientists, and healers who share the same vision for a new approach to healthcare. These visionaries have combined their experiences and expertise from widely different disciplines to create the world’s first fully Integrated Quantum Healing Medical program.  Our curriculum draws from advances in the fields of Anti-aging medicine, Naturopathic medicine, Oriental medicine and the pioneering Electro-Magnetic therapies of Quantum medicine.

Q Health Retreats is a copyright of Orion Research Institute Inc., a private U.S. healthcare company.  Orion's team of health professionals have conducted detailed site evaluations for suitable locations as well as  partnerships for the Q Health Retreats program in twelve nations. The company will launch the Q Health Retreats program in Holland and the Philippines in Spring of 2008 and expand operations into Mexico, Thailand, and Dubai in 2009.

Q Health Retreat's 3-day and 7-day programs is available only at exclusive resort hotels & spas :  info@QHealthRetreats.com

Health Consultants:      

  Dr. Noah McKay M.D.

Dr. Noah McKay M.D. attended Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts in 1974 and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude in the top five percent of his class with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1978.  He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and was awarded his Doctorate degree in Medicine in 1983.

He completed his internship at the Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, Washington in 1984 and began his medical career as a General Practitioner in 1985.  At age thirty-three, Dr. Noah encountered the limits of western medicine while hospitalized with heart failure. His search for a cure led him to the exciting world of complementary, alternative, and quantum medicine.

Eager to share his new global approach to healing with his patients, Dr. Noah invited dozens of alternative and complementary practitioners to join his family practice group in 1993.  Under his stewardship as CEO/President, General Medical Clinics offered high-quality allopathic and complementary care seven days a week at locations throughout the Seattle area, and soon became Washington State’s largest integrated outpatient medical practice with 90,000 patient visits each year.

Dr. Noah’s vision for a comprehensive multi-disciplinary healthcare model has led to the development of the Q Health Resorts, and 7-Day Q Health Retreats.   He still finds time to travel the world and present his inspiring 10-step Quantum Healing Program and the mysterious healing power of love and gratitude with audiences around the world.  For more information on these projects visit www.drnoah.com and www.qhealthresort.com. 

Dr. Noah is the author of the recently published book, Wellness at Warp Speed, www.wellnessatwarpspeed.com.  

  Kimberley Sapunar B.S. M.U.P.

Ms. Sapunar obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Economy of Natural Resources from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Masters of Urban Planning from the University of Washington.  Her planning and project development experience includes a wide range of areas from local city planning to environmental impact assessment work. 

Her expertise in geographic information systems and data base integration is key to her project management skills.  Ms. Sapunar has been president of the Board of Directors of the Montessori School in McMinnville, Oregon since early 2004. 

As president of Orion Research Institute Inc., she has been instrumental in creating the concepts and programs for Q Health Retreats and Q Health Resorts, which are  new approaches in creating wellness and preventing disease and disability.

  Dr. Vern S. Cherewatenko, MD, MEd

 Vern S. Cherewatenko, MD, MEd is a physician and author of two major reference books illustrating a new 21^st Century approach in treating two epidemics, Diabetes/Obesity and Stress Related Illness: The Diabetes Cure printed February, 1999 by Cliff Street Books / HarperCollins Publishers and The Stress Cure, released nationally by HarperCollins Publishers in September 2003. 

Dr. Cherewatenko is a national icon for both cash-based medicine and innovative wellness medical programs having appeared on numerous media outlets including national programs such as ABC Nightly News with Peter Jennings, NBC World News Tonight with Tom Brokaw, CNN National News, FOX National News, Trinity Broadcast Network (National) and their various local affiliates.  In addition to his regular TV appearances Dr. Cherewatenko was the lead feature on the cover of US News and World Report and has been highlighted on multiple national radio programs, national magazine and national newspaper articles including features in FORBES, Wall Street Journal, BARRON’S, Kiplinger’s Financial Times with others too numerous to list.

 Dr. Cherewatenko was board certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is Board Eligible by the American Board of Bariatric Medicine.  Dr. Cherewatenko is in full-time private clinical practice in Renton, Washington.  HealthMax Incorporated is a full service family practice clinic that specializes in functional wellness medicine including Obesity and Weight Management, Diabetes and Glucose Dysfunction, Food Allergy Testing, Genomics and Proteomics,  Functional Medicine, Digestive Disorders, Stress Management, Attention (ADD/ADHD) Management and Nutritional Medicine.

He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1986 and completed his Family Practice Residency at the University of Washington, Valley Medical Center, Family Practice Residency Program in 1989.  He has a Masters Degree of Education in Counseling Psychology and a BS in Psychology  & Pre-Medicine from Montana State University.

  Dr. Lyn Hanshew M.D.

Dr. Lyn Hanshew M.D. earned her B.A in Biology with Honors from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa in 1976, and her Master of Arts degree in Genetics and Microbiology also with Honors in 1982.

She completed her medical degree with Honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1987.  Dr. Hanshew is Board Certified in both Family Medicine and Bariatric Medicine (Weight Management).

She has practiced medicine in Bellevue, Washington since 1989. She achieved specialized training in Environmental Toxicity issues relating to the exponential rise in the incidence and successful treatment of Autism, Fibromyalgia, ADD, Chronic Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis, Obesity, Anxiety, Depression and Cancer. She is a nationally recognized speaker, published author, and has testified before the EPA demanding a ban on the "legal" practice of placing toxic heavy metals in fertilizer and food supplies.

  Dr. Michael Elstein  B.A., H.D.E., MBBCH., GRAD.DIP.PSYCH. COUNS., F.A.C.N.E.M.,.

Doctor Michael Elstein is a renowned physician, author and practitioner at the Sanctuary Of Health in Baulkham Hills, Sydney, Australia.  His areas of specialty include Anti-Aging medicine, allergy testing, counselling and psychotherapy, nutritional and dietary therapy, sexual health, and weight-loss.

Doctor Elstein is the clinical director of the first Anti-Aging program to be instituted in Sydney, Australia and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.  He is one of an elite band of physicians in Australia who are board certified with the Academy.

Doctor Elstein has appeared on radio and television with regard to matters of health and well-being and is a regular features writer for international Well-being and Heartwise magazines.

Having been in clinical practice for the past fifteen years Michael has a wealth of experience in the alternative health field and has completed post-graduate studies in acupuncture, herbal medicine, iridology, nutritional medicine and psychotherapy.

Michael Elstein is a Fellow of the Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. Anti-Aging medicine is his current passion and he has written and published three books on the subject. ETERNAL HEALTH is a comprehensive guide to Anti-Aging medicine. ‘YOU HAVE THE POWER.  WHY DIDN’T MY DOCTOR TELL ME ABOUT THIS? is Dr. Elstein’s latest book, which is a complete guide to healthy ageing, boosting energy, enhancing sexual vitality, preventing cancer and effective weight management.

  Dr. Bruce Dickson, N.D., DHANP

Dr. Dickson received his undergraduate degree in biology from Wake Forest University and earned his naturopathic doctorate from National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1979. 

He is board certified in Homeopathic Medicine and is past president of the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians.  He has served National College Naturopathic Medicine as chair of the board of trustees, interim president, supervising clinic physician, and associate professor of homeopathy.  Additionally, he is a visiting faculty member, teaching advanced homeopathy to senior students at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 1997, he received the Tyler Pioneer award for advancing the naturopathic educational mission. He is the board chair of the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation.

Dr. Dickson has been in private family practice in McMinnville, Oregon, U.S.A for 27 years.  His areas of expertise include homeopathy, nutritional therapy, bio-identical hormones, and regenerative injection therapy.

Dr. Dickson is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys white water rafting, cross-country skiing, mountain biking and camping.

   Serena Neumann      

Serena studied Ayurvedic Medicine, the ancient medical system of India, at Maharishi International University and the California College of Ayurveda.  Advancing her training with the world-renowned Ayurvedic physician Dr. Rama Kant Mishra, Serena received certification in Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis and Ayurvedic Acupressure.  She is also a licensed massage therapist specializing in Ayurvedic spa therapies and the Ayurvedic purification program of Panchakarma.

As an advanced BodyTalk System™ practitioner, Serena utilizes a sophisticated series of advanced kinesthetic equations enabling her to communicate with the innate wisdom of the client’s physiology. 

As a medical intuitive, Serena Neumann assists clients worldwide to overcome debilitating physical illness and emotional imbalance.  Numerous professionals refer clients to Serena’s practice who need assistance in determining the cause of mysterious illness or symptoms that defy conventional medical diagnosis.  Dedicated to compassionate and nurturing care, Serena’s natural medical intuitive abilities are gracefully woven with scientific diagnostic procedures and clinical experience.  Not limited to a narrow range of conditions, Serena skillfully addresses a wide range of concerns from health and beauty to serious, life threatening illnesses.

  Mark Melton     

After attending Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, Marc incorporated Uncle Earls Elixirs™ in 2001 and utilized his extensive knowledge of nutraceutical science and holistic nutrition to create a patented, highly innovative line of unique, herbal energy beverages.  He has practiced Tai Chi, Qi-Gong and nutrition with some of the top professionals in the United States. 

Many are familiar with CT and MRI scans, but few have heard of the next generation in quantum body scanning—SCIO scans.  As president of Quantum Wellness Consciousness Group and Optimum Innergy ™, Marc is aiming to make the NASA-inspired SCIO health screening science, the next big step in the evolution of non-invasive diagnostic and healing technologies.  Using the warp-speed diagnostic and therapy potential of the EPFX/SCIO, Marc can quickly assess individual needs and custom design faster disease recovery times and quicker performance at professional sports.

Marc has performed thousands of computer body scans in a effort to understand and implement this futuristic scanning technology, not only at the personal level, but, more importantly, on the global level for the betterment of humanity. 

   Scott and Liz Carpenter

Clayton Scott Carpenter was born and raised in the boom logging towns of western Oregon, U.S.A. in 1956, and from a very early age demonstrated a God given aptitude for electromechanical and electromagnetic machinery and devices.  After the tragic loss of their young daughter, Chelsea to leukemia in 1999, he and his wife Liz Carpenter established an exceptional healing Sanctuary to honor her memory and advance the cause of electromagnetic research and development.  The Wellness Sanctuary offers its services free to the general public and is a place where people can experience dozens of electromagnetic devices donated and gathered from around the world.

 Scott is the inventor and developer of several proprietary electro-magnetic healing technologies that will be showcased only at the Medical Mall at Q Health Retreats in Dubai, Philippines and China.

 Liz Carpenter graduated from the Southern Oregon State College with a degree in Business in 1988 and has helped support thousands of people with their nutritional goals and objectives.  Liz and Scott have found that the combination of energy and vibrational medicine and nutritional care can work synergistically to prevent and reverse many lifetime disabilities and diseases.

Liz and Scott Carpenter are Co-Directors of the Medical Mall at Q Health Retreats in Asia and will  offer their skills and services by way of lectures and one-on-one private sessions with guests at the retreats.  

   Dr. Sean Sapunar N.D.

Dr Sapunar has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of California,
Berkeley.  He completed 4 years of naturopathic medical school at Bastyr University, and a 2 year internship at the Bastyr Center For Natural Health.  He completed a 1 year residency that was optional, yet highly coveted.  He has lectured and has taught classes at Bastyr, and  the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine.  Currently he teaches anatomy and physiology at Green River Community College.  Dr Sapunar has been married for 12  years and has 3 children.  He specializes in family medicine.  Dr Sapunar has been in health care for 18 years and has been a Naturopathic Physician for over seven.  It is this combination of allopathic experience and naturopathic philosophy that he uses to fill the gap in  health care today.

  Wai-Ching Lee

Lee Wai Ching is an intuitive healer, certified holistic health counselor and bodywork therapist with over 20 years of adult experience in the field of natural and holistic healing. She is descended from a lineage of healers from both the paternal and maternal sides.  She obtained her Master of Arts in Business Program from the School of Transformational Learning at the California Institute of Integral Studies in
San Francisco, California, USA in 1994.  She is a certified Reiki teacher and a highly qualified Qi-Gong master.

Her company EarthStar presented and organized the Healing Arts Enclave at WOMAD (World of Music, Art and Dance) Singapore in September 2000. As member of the ISPA, the International Spa Association, she assesses spa services and develops holistic programs for the spas and healing centers.

 Dr. Regan Golob D.C.

Dr. Golob is trained and licensed as a Chiropractic physician, but has  expanded his knowledge to many complementary healing disciplines. He integrates his knowledge of the healthy functioning of all aspects of humans, animals, micro-organisms and plants to guide and nurture people and animals to optimum health. He does not treat illness and disease as much as he aids in awareness and enhancement of total health. Through his guidance bodies become capable of eliminating illness and disease on their own.

  Dr. Larry Quell D.C.

 Dr. Larry Quell D.C. is the author of the book and tape series, “How to Activate Your 12 Personal Powers”.  He developed the Relative Stress Index (RSI), which uncovers health problems in the body.

Dr. Quell has moved beyond his classical training as a chiropractic physician and developed a unique technique, which clears out unwanted core beliefs that control success and failures in health, life and business.

Combining the science of the body with the Quantum Science of the Mind is Dr. Quell’s forte and passion.   He has an uncanny ability to get to the root cause and clear it in a matter of minutes.  20% of our information is held in our conscious mind and 80% is stored in the subconscious mind. Removing these old core beliefs eliminates self sabotage and assists patients in reconnecting with who they really are.

His specialties include the use of advanced Chiropractic techniques, Bio Physics, Applied Kinesiology, Activator Methods, Bio-Kinetics, Nutrition, Energetic Pulse Testing and NET (Neuro Emotional Technique).

   Roger Moore

According to the January 2007 issue of Tatler’s Traveller’s Guide, Roger Moore is among the top ten practitioners in the world today.  Roger is originally from the United Kingdom, where he studied numerous health, fitness and holistic techniques with a variety of masters. In the United States he met with local native American elders and was initiated into many ritualistic shamanic ceremonies (Sweat Lodge and Sundance ceremony).

In Asia, he was the featured senior therapist/consultant at the world famous Chiva-Som International Health resort in Thailand.  There he had an opportunity to study Watsu (aquatic water therapy) and Chi Nei Tsang (an ancient Tao-ist Abdominal massage) under the tutorage of world renowned Qi Gong Master Mantak Chia.

Roger has been featured in many publications, TV health programs and spa/health related articles in the past and was nominated "the best therapist" for "the best therapy" Metamorphosis at Chiva-Som by Elite U.S.A. magazine in January / February 2004. He hopes to continue to share his knowledge and experience of twenty years with others to improve themselves and the world we live in.