Grief Journey 101: Wellness Retreat

Dr. Kimberly Hubenette is more than a renowned dentist—she’s a compassionate voice for whole-body wellness and grief healing. After earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery from USC in 1993, Dr. Kimberly spent decades integrating Airway-Focused Dentistry with a passion for prevention and the oral-systemic health connection. She’s received numerous awards, taught future dentists as an associate professor, and mentored countless pre-dental students along the way.

But in 2019, her life changed forever with the sudden loss of her husband, Mark. That experience reshaped her calling.

In the years since, Dr. Kimberly has stepped into a new kind of healing work—writing and speaking about resilience, grief, and living a full life even after unimaginable loss. Their off-grid lifestyle, shared adventures, and Mark’s enduring spirit now inspire her mission to help others find strength and meaning in their own journeys.

At this retreat, Dr. Kimberly brings her deep care, humor, and lived wisdom to guide others through their grief journeys—with honesty, gentleness, and a touch of joy.

Rosa is Dr. Kimberly’s dear neighbor and fellow widow who brings her own story of strength, healing, and humor to this retreat. After losing her spouse, Rosa found connection and peace through simple daily rituals, community, and the healing power of nature.

She’ll be joining as a guest speaker, sharing her experience of grief, what helped her keep going, and how she learned to start over—one walk, one moment at a time.

Her grounded, relatable presence will offer comfort, laughter, and heartfelt connection to all who attend.