07/04/2025
🌿 Healing in Motion at a Women’s Wellness Retreat in Flagstaff, AZ 🌿
I recently had the honor of offering AquaStretch therapy at the Vibrant Living Women’s Retreat - January 2026—a deeply transformative weekend experience focused on women’s wellness, trauma-informed healing, and nervous system restoration. Hosted by Breath.Energy and Jeri Cristine with Spiritual Uplevel , this intimate retreat took place in the peaceful pine forest of Flagstaff, Arizona.
Held at the breathtaking Serenity Pines Retreat House, lovingly created by Kristin Graziano and her husband, Tom, the setting features a greenhouse-enclosed pool heated to 90–92 degrees—an ideal environment for warm water myofascial release therapy and somatic healing. As an AquaStretch practitioner, this was truly a dream come true.
The women who entered that space were ready for change, healing, and reconnection—and it was an incredible honor to support their journey through AquaStretch, a unique form of aquatic bodywork that helps the body release long-held tension, trauma, and restriction.
This retreat was a powerful collaboration of heart, healing, and holistic expertise:
💫 Kim Richter, co-founder of Breath.Energy, whose breathwork classes helped guide me through some of the most difficult transitions in my life. Her work cultivates presence, spiritual connection, and personal empowerment.
💫 Jeri Schlickbernd, Wellness Coach and host of the Spiritual Uplevel podcast, brought grounded insight and vision, co-creating a safe space for women to release emotional patterns and rediscover their inner clarity. Her leadership is soulful and real.
💫 Kristin Graziano, whose retreat center—Serenity Pines Retreat House—is a true sanctuary for restorative retreats and spiritual healing. The warmth and beauty of this space support the body’s natural ability to unwind and restore.
💫 Caitlin Proctor, IG: a trauma-informed practitioner specializing in nervous system regulation, energy healing, and embodiment practices. Her beautiful share of her AquaStretch experience reminded me why this work matters so deeply. Her blend of science and soul helps clients shift from survival mode to empowered clarity.
💫 Stephanie Kreun, my dear friend and one of the first to lead me to Breath.Energy, offered gentle detox foot baths at the retreat. Stephanie is an FDN-P, Nutrition & Wellness Coach, and mold detox specialist who has guided me through my own journey recovering from mold toxicity and chronic illness.
💫 And of course… Chef Eileen—the creative force behind every nourishing, plant-powered meal that weekend. Her vibrant vegan cuisine not only fueled our bodies, but sparked joy in every bite. From colorful bowls to chocolate desserts that were truly “to LIVE for,” her food was a retreat highlight. Chef Eileen recently released her first cookbook, The Vegan Blueprints, and hosts her own Play and Pause culinary retreats. She also curates the award-winning menu at Lil Vegerie—named the #1 vegan restaurant in the U.S. by Food & Wine Magazine in 2024!
✨ This retreat was more than a wellness weekend—it was a soul-deep reset, a space to pause, breathe, and come back home to your body.
🗓 The January 2026 Vibrant Women’s Retreat is already halfway full—and trust me, it will sell out. If you feel the call to release, reconnect, and reclaim your energy in a truly healing environment…
📩 Message me to learn more about AquaStretch, or to join the early interest list for the next women’s retreat in Flagstaff, Arizona.
