Leaving a Toxic Job to Start a Wellness Retreat Business as a PA

Leaving a Toxic Job to Start a Wellness Retreat Business as a PA

From Escape the Clinic by Katie Bean

March 27, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 126

About this episode

Emma Todd shares her journey from a toxic clinical job to creating wellness retreats in Mexico for healthcare providers.

What if your clinical experience could turn into a business where you get paid to host retreats niche to your passions? Like wellness retreats in Mexico for other healthcare providers?! In this episode, guest and Founder of Soul Salve, PA-C Emma Todd breaks down exactly how she pivoted from a toxic clinical job to building CME wellness retreats in Mexico! If you’ve been craving more freedom, flexibility, and income outside the clinic—but don’t know what that could look like—this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible. Connect with Emma Todd, PA-C here: Join me in Isla Mujeres in May 2026! Follow me on LinkedIn Instagram: @soulsalveretreats Email: soulsalveretreats@gmail.com ________________________________________ 👉 Want to turn your experience into income in the next 48 hours? Start here: Income Outside Clinic: 48 Hours to your own Online Biz ! Dream big, travel often, cheers, Katie

People in this episode

Host: Katie Bean

Guest: Emma Todd

Topics covered

  • wellness retreats
  • career change
  • healthcare entrepreneurship
  • clinical experience
  • freedom and flexibility

Keywords

  • wellness retreats
  • CME
  • healthcare providers
  • career pivot
  • freedom
  • flexibility
  • business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Soul Salve

Places: Mexico, Isla Mujeres

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