Retreat Team

Andrea is a Registered Nurse and Bariatric Program Co-ordinator who has been working within the field of Bariatric surgery for the past 27+ years.

As Director of Tailor Clinics, TRIC Nutrition and The Bari-IQ Project Retreats, her role is to oversee the integration of the entire metabolic and bariatric services (medical and surgical programs) in Hamilton, as well as facilitate the team and the program at the retreats.

David Schroeder is a retired bariatric surgeon who performed metabolic and bariatric surgery in the Waikato area for 30+ years. David dedicates his time to increasing his knowledge and understanding of how the brain works, and developing tools and strategies to share with participants at retreats.

David introduces his learnings at the retreat through sessions on Mindfulness, Breathing, Meditation and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Lorraine Hamilton is a seasoned coach and facilitator with a long-standing partnership with Tailor Clinics, including more than five years as a facilitator and co-designer of The Bari-IQ Project Retreats. Lorraine combines extensive experience with her passion for transformational mindset work.

After a period of deepening her skills and tools, Lorraine is back as an integral part of the team, bringing fresh perspectives and advanced techniques to the retreat, designed to empower and inspire participants on a profound level.