General Information

We congratulate you on your important first step in learning more about how mind, body and spirit alignment are key to achieving optimum health. The following information will help acquaint you with our facilities and the OHI program.

Health Matters

• The Optimum Health Institute is not a medical facility, but rather a healing mission of the Free Sacred Trinity Church. Those participating in the program must be able to function independently and take care of themselves. OHI does not provide medical care, advice or treatment.
All guests are advised to consult their physicians regarding specific personal health issues and the use of prescribed medications. While on the OHI program, you should continue following your physician’s orders regarding your prescribed medications. Never discontinue any medication without first consulting a physician.
In case of a medical emergency, guests are advised to call 911 for immediate assistance. For NON life-threatening emergencies, guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from local health care facilities.
During your detoxification process you may experience various symptoms, both physical and emotional. These may include, but are not limited to: fatigue, nausea, headaches, light-headedness, dizziness, minor aches and pains, or other discomfort. If your symptoms are severe, you are advised to consult your physician immediately.
Women who are pregnant or nursing are advised not to participate in the OHI program.

Meals

OHI proudly serves live raw organic vegetarian meals consisting of sprouts, greens, fruits, vegetables, enzyme-rich rejuvelac (a naturally fermented, nonalcoholic beverage) and sauerkraut. Wheatgrass juice is central to our program and is consumed twice a day

Consideration of Others

Although the Optimum Health Institute is a faith-based retreat from the secular world, all religious traditions are respected and welcomed. Everyone is encouraged to pray, meditate and connect with God in a way that is personally meaningful.
Promotional literature should not be passed out to other guests and adherents. This includes brochures, business cards, or other forms of written literature for outside programs, products, or services – whether they are yours or someone else’s. Anyone who violates the above or performs or offers to perform a service (massage, counseling, etc.) for other guests will be asked to leave the premises without a refund.
Smoking, pets, wearing fragrances and burning incense or candles are not permitted in any area of OHI. During the detoxification process, guests and adherents become very sensitive to aromas.

Check in/Check out Policies

In San Diego, check in time is between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday only.Checkout is from 7:00 –10:00 a.m. on Sunday with a $50 late checkout fee.

In Austin, check in time is between 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sunday only.Checkout is on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. with a $50 late checkout fee.

If you have a colonic, massage or chiropractic appointment, you still must vacate your room by each location’s respective checkout time.

Room Changes

In both San Diego and Austin, a $25 fee is charged for each room change.

Staying an Extra Week

Staying an extra week is contingent upon availability, and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. I
f you want to extend your stay, it is necessary to notify the Front Desk and pay at the time you reserve your room. Rooms can only be guaranteed by full payment in advance.

Clothing

Dress is casual. Comfortable pants or warm-up suits are acceptable for the exercises. Bring a swimsuit for the hot tub. Shoes or loose foot coverings must be worn at all times in all public areas of both retreats.

Class Prerequisites

1st Week classes are a prerequisite for 2nd Week classes.2nd Week classes are a prerequisite for 3rd Week classes.

Deposit Policy

Payment in full for the initial week is required at the time a reservation is made. If a reservation is for more than one week, the remaining balance for the entire stay is due at check in.

Cancellation Policy

Reservation changes within seven days of the check in date will be charged a $100 processing fee. Reservation cancellations prior to seven days before the scheduled check-in date will refunded minus a $200 non-refundable/non-transferable cancellation fee. Cancellations made within seven days of the check-in date will be refunded half the rate of the cancelled reservation.

Tuition

The tuition is to be paid in full upon arrival and is not refundable. The tuition fee includes room, meals, class instruction, towels, linens and use of electric wheatgrass juicers. Supplies and deposits are extra, and total approximately $50.

Privacy Policy

OHI prides itself on creating a safe space, where people of all traditions can come together in an atmosphere of faith, hope and love to experience mental, physical, emotional and spiritual healing. That is why OHI respects and protects the privacy of its guests and adherents, and does not sell mailing lists or provide personal information of any kind concerning its guests to third parties except when necessary for legal or medical reasons.