REVIVE!
Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being
Africa Safari Retreat
January 2026
Embark on an incredible journey to connect with nature on this amazing wildlife safari across Rwanda & Kenya! Explore the pristine wild spaces of East Africa as you set out on game drives across the savanna, track gorillas and chimpanzees in the depths of the rainforests, and get to know the region's varied cultural heritage.
Enjoy integrating evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine experiences and learn a whole person approach to elevate your own well-being.
Earn CME on top of it all!
Non-healthcare professional guests are welcome
when accompanied by a healthcare professional.
January 18-28, 2026
Time for YOU
This unique experience is time just for you.
Time to take in the beauty and wonder of nature.
Time for enjoying the company of like-minded colleagues.
Time to learn self-care practices you can bring home with you.
It’s time to give to ourselves.
To care for ourselves.
And to empower ourselves.
REFRESH
Experience a whole person approach to elevate your health.
Learn new practical skills and tools that will help sustain your well-being.
Leave this retreat feeling revitalized!
What happens here doesn't just stay here.
Come away with new insights, clarity and connections.
Take away tools to implement immediately in your daily life.
Live your best life with renewed joy and purpose.
About Us
Robyn Tiger, MD, DipABLM
Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Dr. Robyn Tiger is a double board-certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine and a trauma-informed mind-body expert. As founder of the wellness practice, StressFreeMD, she uniquely combines her training in medicine, yoga therapy, meditation & life coaching to teach others a whole person approach to relieve stress while increasing both lifespan and healthspan. As “The Self-Care Doctor”, her innovative coaching, courses, presentations, retreats, podcast and book focus on creating effective behavior changes in the key topics of stress relief, nutrition, exercise, sleep, social connection, escapes and nature while cultivating physical, mental, and emotional well-being and resilience.
Dr. Tiger is the author of Feeling Stressed is Optional, a unique multimodal interactive book which combines engaging content, videos and worksheets for the most effective transformative experience. She serves as lead faculty and subject matter expert in stress management for the Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Manual, hosts the StressFreeMD Podcast, is a Western Carolina Medical Society Healthy Healer Partner, and co-founder of REVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Coaching & Retreats.
She whole-heartedly believes “age is not a cage” and is deeply passionate about successfully guiding others to become the best versions of themselves and live their healthiest, happiest, most fulfilling lives!
Dr. Melissa Sundermann is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and has practiced medicine for over 25 years. She also has training in Integrative Medicine through the University of Michigan and has completed a Professional Training Program in Mind Body Medicine through the Center for Mind Body Medicine based in Washington, DC. She strongly believes in fostering a partnership with her patients and helping to guide them towards a healing pathway through self-care utilizing the pillars Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Sundermann is also known as “Doctor Outdoors” and is the Founding Chair of the Nature as Medicine sub-committee for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is also the Chair of the Global Wellness Institute-Lifestyle Medicine Initiative.
Dr. Sundermann currently specializes in Longevity and Lifestyle Medicine with Lifespan Medicine. Prior to this role, she practiced Lifestyle Medicine at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort in Lenox, MA and Trinity Health in Ann Arbor, MI. In addition to her clinical roles, she is the co-founder of REVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Coaching and creates educational content for several health and well-being organizations. She does her best to practice what she preaches and enjoys running, biking, hiking, skiing and spending time outdoors. She is a 11x Boston Marathon finisher, 3x Full Ironman Triathlon finisher and currently training for several upcoming Ultramarathons. She truly believes that age is just a number and is passionate about spreading this word to all of her patients, family and friends.
Melissa Sundermann, DO, DipABLM, FACLM
Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
What to Expect
• Wildlife viewing excursions and other adventures
• Incredible primates, elephants, giraffes, lions & more
• Cultural experiences with local guides, children and artisans
• Healthful food and beautiful accommodations
• Expertly guided Lifestyle Medicine activities including nutrition, physical activity, stress relief, sleep, connection & nature
• And much more!
Retreat Details
Click here to see the amazing daily itinerary featuring activities, accommodations and more.
Hornbill Treks & Safaris is an African-born company deeply rooted in the local communities in which they work. All their safaris support local wildlife conservation efforts and sustainability initiatives in East Africa, as well as community-based projects, such as their local school partnership for vulnerable youth.