Why this approach?
"After many years of working with esthetics clients and having deep coaching conversations with hurting people, I realized that true healing isn’t just about mindset—it’s about the body, too. This retreat is born from my personal journey and professional experience, weaving together esthetics, trauma-informed somatic coaching, and caring rituals into something truly unique."
A Sanctuary for Deep Healing
Step into a space where time slows, your body is honoured, and healing unfolds naturally. The Embodied Art of Life Retreat is a transformative experience that blends trauma-informed somatic coaching, esthetic rituals, and ceremony to help you move from feeling stuck to free. This is not just a retreat—it is an alchemical process of renewal, where your body and mind work together to release, restore, and reconnect with your true self.
Are you ready for lasting change?
At The Embodied Art of Life Retreats, we tune into the felt sense (your body, inner knower and experiences) to create transformation, healing and growth. Each component is designed to help you embody change and insight so you have long- lasting results. Here are the how's and why's:
Growth and Healing Should be Embodied. Many people try to deal with trauma, stress, or needed change with talk therapy alone, but the body wants to be a part of the process. Without connecting to the body’s wisdom, true healing and growth is harder and slower. This retreat is the embodied way—a space where your mind and body can heal and grow together.
You Feel Stuck and Can’t Think Your Way Out. You’ve done a lot of personal work, read the books, maybe even gone to therapy—but something still feels stuck. This retreat offers an experiential way to break through what’s been holding you back. You’ll move more quickly, yet softly, into confidence and positive actions.
Traditional Self-Care Feels Superficial - This Goes Deeper. Massages and spa days feell wonderful and relaxing right? But, they don’t create lasting transformation. This retreat blends meaningful body- care with deep healing work. You leave with a grounded sense of being alive and .
You Need a Safe, Nurturing Space to Reconnect With Yourself. In the chaos of daily life, personal needs often take a backseat. This retreat isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessary reset. In this space you can slow down, tune in to your inner wisdom, and care for what your body, mind, and soul truly need. You leave feeling more connected and cherished.
Healing Alone is Hard - This is a Guided, Supported Partnership. Trying to process difficulties in life or planning for a better future can feel overwhelming. This retreat provides expert guidance and coaching, compassionate witnessing and healing rituals. You aren’t by yourself anymore!
Pace Really Matters- Engage in a Slow, Designed Experience. This is a nurturing, sensory-rich process tailored to keep you in the present moment where you feel alive and can easily access your inner resources.
Grounding Processes are Essential for Lasting Change. Through ceremony and ritual your insights and shifts are anchored in the body’s memory- a process that releases old habits and beliefs which are no longer serving you. You are free to move forward.
Healing and Growth Start with a Regulated and Resourced Nervous System. Many life issues stem from a dysregulated nervous system. This retreat will leave you feeling calm and with increased capacity for abundant, joyful living because you learn how to resource yourself on a daily basis.
Who is this retreat for?
Take some well deserved time for you...
Many women forget to invest in themselves, meanwhile they give all their energy, time and resources to caring for others. This can only go on for so long before it takes it's toll.
Glenda knows all about this, which is why she has created this retreat especially for you. I believe women are the backbone of life and without us our families, our colleagues, our missions, our communities and the world will not thrive.
Doesn't it make sense to take some small, still moments for you? So you can recharge and renew yourself?
If you...
✔ Feel stuck and long to reconnect with yourself
✔ Have tried traditional therapy but seek a deeper, more body-centered, congruent approach to personal growth
✔ Crave a safe, non-clinical, and pleasurable healing experience
✔ Need time and space for intentional transformation and self-care
✔ Are feeling stuck and wondering how to navigate a major life transition
✔ Want to move into post-trauma growth
✔ Have lost you confidence and feel alone
...then this retreat is a beautiful, loving, customized experience for you.
A Complete Experience...
Somatic Insights & Plans of Action. Unlock your resources and wisdom with body-oriented, trauma-informed coaching
Symbolic Esthetic Rituals. Experience body treatments for the face, feet and hands, each representing a stage of your transformation and growth
Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Support your senses with teas and other embodiment ceremonies chosen specifically for your emotional and physical needs
Comforting, Slow-Paced Atmosphere. Sink into a soft, cozy, welcoming space, designed for peace and presence.
Guided Forest Bathing and/or Beach Walks. Restore your well-being in the oxygen and fractal-rich environment of the mountains, sea and woods of the Comox Valley
Other Tools, Resources and Swag. Continue to embody and integrate your wisdom and plans with take home tools and resources, and gifts.