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Join me for Clinical Studies in Southern Portugal: Registration for Non-Portuguese Residents
Fly away and luxuriate in Portugal. This immersive experience blends clinical classes in the morning with free time to explore from mid-afternoon onward.
Our hostess is Carlin Quinn, a former student of over twenty years and the owner of Casa Presente, a beautiful haven she has created in the Algarve.
Explore the space here: https://casa-presente.com
Dates & Travel
Arrival: June 11 (after noon)
Departure: Morning of June 16
Immersion Dates: June 12–15
Participants are encouraged to arrive a few days early to acclimate to the time change and enjoy beach walks before the immersion begins.
Immersion Cost & Enrollment
Travelers to Portugal
$1,080 USD
12 spots available
Portugal Permanent Residents
€650 (USD exchange rate on day of purchase)
8 spots available
Total participants: 20
📩 To register or inquire:
Contact Margi Flint at margiflint117@gmail.com
Note: Participants cover their own transportation to Portugal, as well as train or car rental, and taxi travel to and from Casa Presente.
Daily Schedule
9:30 AM: Class begins
12:15–12:30 PM: Light snacks
4:00 PM: Healthy meal after class
Mid-afternoon onward: Free time
Day Participants (Not Staying On-Site)
Meals are available with 10 days’ notice, prepaid directly to Carlin
Cost: TBD (EU)
Alternatively, bring a bag lunch and beverage
Course Outline
June 12
Introductions
Reading the body
Drop pulse testing
Practice
June 13
Reading indications for organ systems
Clinical skills
Drop pulse testing
Practice
June 14
Endocrine markers
Additional organ systems
Clinical skills
June 15
Practice: reading the body & drop pulse testing
Clinical skills discussion
Wrap-up and goodbyes at 2:00 PM
Free Time & Local Exploration
Enjoy the natural beauty and activities of the Algarve, including:
Horseback riding on the beach
Walking & hiking
Swimming & surfing
Local towns and cafes
Nearby destinations:
Aljezur: 25-minute drive
Lagos: 30-minute drive
Lodging at Casa Presente
Casa Presente will offer the entire space exclusively for this retreat, including indoor and outdoor areas, café space, gardens, and access to the sweet-water river that connects to sand dunes and the ocean.
🌿 Capacity: 10 participants
🌿 Rooms: 4 rooms total
Room Options
Double Rooms (Private Bath)
2 people: €475 per person (approx. $550 USD)
1 person: €750 (approx. $870 USD)
Family Room (Private Bath – 4 Single Beds)
4 people: €390 per person (approx. $455 USD)
3 people: €450 per person (approx. $520 USD)
2 people: €575 per person (approx. $666 USD)
Note: Two beds are on the ground floor and two on the mezzanine level. This room is best shared among friends.
Meals
All meals are included in the room rates and feature local, organic, farm-to-table ingredients, with:
Vegetarian options
Gluten-free options
Animal protein options
Meals begin with dinner on June 11 and conclude with breakfast on June 16.
Booking Your Stay
📧 To book accommodations at Casa Presente:
Email casapresentept@gmail.com
Subject line:Herbal Course w/ Margi
Please note:
Rooms book quickly due to high hiking season along the Vicente Coastal Trails
Early arrival or extended stays are possible — mention this in your email
For those staying off-site, we are happy to recommend nearby Airbnb options.
Fly away and luxuriate in Portugal. This immersive experience blends clinical classes in the morning with free time to explore from mid-afternoon onward.
Our hostess is Carlin Quinn, a former student of over twenty years and the owner of Casa Presente, a beautiful haven she has created in the Algarve.
Explore the space here: https://casa-presente.com
Dates & Travel
Arrival: June 11 (after noon)
Departure: Morning of June 16
Immersion Dates: June 12–15
Participants are encouraged to arrive a few days early to acclimate to the time change and enjoy beach walks before the immersion begins.
Immersion Cost & Enrollment
Travelers to Portugal
$1,080 USD
12 spots available
Portugal Permanent Residents
€650 (USD exchange rate on day of purchase)
8 spots available
Total participants: 20
📩 To register or inquire:
Contact Margi Flint at margiflint117@gmail.com
Note: Participants cover their own transportation to Portugal, as well as train or car rental, and taxi travel to and from Casa Presente.
Daily Schedule
9:30 AM: Class begins
12:15–12:30 PM: Light snacks
4:00 PM: Healthy meal after class
Mid-afternoon onward: Free time
Day Participants (Not Staying On-Site)
Meals are available with 10 days’ notice, prepaid directly to Carlin
Cost: TBD (EU)
Alternatively, bring a bag lunch and beverage
Course Outline
June 12
Introductions
Reading the body
Drop pulse testing
Practice
June 13
Reading indications for organ systems
Clinical skills
Drop pulse testing
Practice
June 14
Endocrine markers
Additional organ systems
Clinical skills
June 15
Practice: reading the body & drop pulse testing
Clinical skills discussion
Wrap-up and goodbyes at 2:00 PM
Free Time & Local Exploration
Enjoy the natural beauty and activities of the Algarve, including:
Horseback riding on the beach
Walking & hiking
Swimming & surfing
Local towns and cafes
Nearby destinations:
Aljezur: 25-minute drive
Lagos: 30-minute drive
Lodging at Casa Presente
Casa Presente will offer the entire space exclusively for this retreat, including indoor and outdoor areas, café space, gardens, and access to the sweet-water river that connects to sand dunes and the ocean.
🌿 Capacity: 10 participants
🌿 Rooms: 4 rooms total
Room Options
Double Rooms (Private Bath)
2 people: €475 per person (approx. $550 USD)
1 person: €750 (approx. $870 USD)
Family Room (Private Bath – 4 Single Beds)
4 people: €390 per person (approx. $455 USD)
3 people: €450 per person (approx. $520 USD)
2 people: €575 per person (approx. $666 USD)
Note: Two beds are on the ground floor and two on the mezzanine level. This room is best shared among friends.
Meals
All meals are included in the room rates and feature local, organic, farm-to-table ingredients, with:
Vegetarian options
Gluten-free options
Animal protein options
Meals begin with dinner on June 11 and conclude with breakfast on June 16.
Booking Your Stay
📧 To book accommodations at Casa Presente:
Email casapresentept@gmail.com
Subject line:Herbal Course w/ Margi
Please note:
Rooms book quickly due to high hiking season along the Vicente Coastal Trails
Early arrival or extended stays are possible — mention this in your email
For those staying off-site, we are happy to recommend nearby Airbnb options.