AWARENESS

Recognize unconscious patterns driving stress and burnout.

EXCAVATION

Identify unresolved emotional wounds, grief, and protective strategies.

INTEGRATION

Develop emotional regulation, self-compassion, and nervous system resilience.

CREATION

Build a new way of living rooted in balance, boundaries, and authenticity.

Julie R, MD - Texas

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I came across Emotional Healing Retreats at a time in my life when I was functioning as a person I no longer recognized. I had never attempted anything of this sort. Attending the 1:1 intensive retreat and investing in myself and my well being was hands down the BEST decision I made to kick start 2020—the year of ME!! My experience was both overwhelming yet enlightening and with Lance & Jana’s caring attention I felt completely supported each step of the way. I am stronger today because I finally have a solid foundation upon which I can flourish into the person I am meant to be! Thank you Jana & Lance!

Julie R, MD - Texas

Dan Berman MD, Texas

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My week in Santa Fe with Lance and Jana was life changing for me. It has been a year since my retreat there. I kept waiting for the glow of my retreat to wear off. But so far the lessons have stayed with me.

Despite my "successful" life I was broken on the inside. I was on the verge of losing my marriage and my relationshipswith my kids. Somehow, I stumbled onto the Healing Retreats website.

I had a lot of childhood trauma–not as much as Jana–but I had a lot. I had depression, or whatever you want to call it,my whole life. I did therapy and took all sorts of anti-depressants over the years. I filled my holes with too much work. These things helped–sort of. But the same self hate was always there inside of me.

The first few days at my retreat were kind of a get to know me thing. I detoxed from my phone and my life for a few days. In the middle of the week we went deep. I went back to some terrifying childhood experiences during the hypnosis. They showed me how I continued to sabotage myself all these years. I dumped bucketloads of tears in that barn. I also healed in that barn.

When I left I felt incredible. I didn’t know I could feel this good. Sure enough life still happens. I have had sadness and challenges this past year. Not every day is wonderful–although many days are. What changed for me is that I no longer live with that miserable constant hatred of myself. I no longer need anti-depressants. Through my continued practice, I can access those good feelings I had when I was in the Healing Barn.

I am not a super spiritual person. Some of this work seemed a little out there. I went along with it anyway and trusted the process. They didn’t change my personality or turn me onto a different religion. It worked for me. This was the best money and time I have ever spent.

Dan Berman MD, Texas

Elizabeth Betances, DDS Texas

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Enrolling in the Emotion Healing Intensive was the best gift I’ve ever given myself. When I first reached out to Jana I was lost. I’d achieved most of my goals but had this constant feeling of emptiness. I simply didn’t know who I was anymore and was questioning every aspect of my life. I experienced bouts of anxiety and depression, which led me to sabotage myself and my relationships. I knew that there had to be a better way of life. 

During my 6 days at the Healing Barn, Jana created a warm, trusting environment that made it easy to be open up and fully engage in the healing process. With their help I was able to access, feel, and release emotions that had kept me stuck. Through meditation, hypnotherapy sessions, breath-work, yoga, and various lessons, I learned how to recognize and feel my emotions, connect with my true self, and get out of my head to live from my heart.

At the end of the retreat I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I felt light and free from the thoughts and feelings that had been weighing me down for so long. I learned to forgive myself; I learned the false belief that had been fueling the patterns in my life, and I was given tools to manifest the life I’ve always wanted. The feeling of love that I experienced was unlike any I’ve ever known; it was true self love. I know that this is just the beginning of a beautiful new journey, and I am forever grateful for Jana, Dr Lance and this powerful work. The Emotional Healing System is invaluable and needs to be shared with the world!

— Elizabeth Betances, DDS Texas

Murat Akalin MD

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I had come to a point in my life where I had so many good things, and yet I felt unhappy and limited. I continued to go through periods of depression, despite psychotherapy, treatment with medications, regular exercise, and intermittent meditation. My medical practice was thriving, and completely under my control, and yet I felt controlled by it. I have a loving marriage, and yet I was not feeling the love, nor was my wife. I had been in psychotherapy many times over the years, and it had been helpful, but never really transformative or healing.

After the 5 days I spent with Jana and Lance Wilson at the Healing Barn, I am transformed, and I am healing.
First, and foremost, I have come out of the retreat deeply connected to my spirituality. I understand, for the first time in my life, that I have a Divine Goodness within me, and that I am connected to all beings and all energy in the Universe. I learned that I can draw on this Universal energy, and I can trust that everything in my life is unfolding just as it should. I learned to appreciate in a deep way that everything is happening for a reason. I learned that life is happening for me, not to me, and that whatever difficulty I am experiencing, it is happening for my own evolution and growth – for my Highest Good. I learned how to meditate in a way that emphasizes being comfortable, which was new to me. This has made all the difference in the consistency and effectiveness of my meditation practice. I learned how to connect with and “reparent” my inner child. This is something I had worked on a bit in psychotherapy, but never really “got”. Now I know how to pay attention to and take care of myself. My needs were often not attended to as a child. As I grew up, I had developed a pattern of neglecting my own emotional needs, and prioritizing the needs of others. Often I didn’t even know what my own needs were! I learned to see how my dedication to my work – which looked like success – was also an addiction. The way I was working served to keep me disconnected from myself, my own needs, and from joy. I came to see how my codependent patterns of behavior were poisoning the joy of my relationship. I often held my wife responsible when I felt bad. And I often felt responsible when my wife felt bad. I learned how to see the “shadow” aspects of my personality, and I am learning to accept and appreciate all parts of myself, light and dark. I am learning that each time I feel judgmental about someone, I have something there to learn about myself. I am learning to appreciate that I am not different or separate from others. I am learning to accept myself and see my imperfections as actually perfect.
Since coming home from the retreat, I have a deep knowing that however things seem, everything is going to be alright. I have a daily routine of spiritual practice and emotional self-care. I also have emotional tools that I use when I notice a difficult or painful feeling come up in my relationships. My wife has noticed a dramatic shift in me, for the better. I am more emotional, and more grounded. I have left many old patterns behind, and am bringing in so much that is new.

Jana Wilson is a gifted healer. More than simply healing from her own painful experiences in life, Jana has committed herself to understanding her process, learning from her own teachers, and codifying all of it into a system that can be taught to others. Her understanding of spirituality, emotional healing and what it means to be human, is broad and deep. Lance is a skilled teacher as well, who shares openly of himself and his process of healing and growth. One of the things I most love about Jana and Lance is their transparency and honesty about themselves as humans on this journey, just like each of us. The stories of their own journeys helped to inspire me, and to know that it is possible. In fact, everything is possible. Now, reading Jana’s book, after the retreat, is really bringing the teachings home. Together, Jana and Lance Wilson have helped me to change my life and its direction. To anyone who is stuck, suffering, and seeking change, I cannot recommend a retreat with Jana and Lance highly enough. Do it, lean into it, it can change your life.

Murat Akalin MD
San Luis Obispo California

Kim Blain, MD

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It’s been almost a year and a half since my private emotional healing retreat with Jana and Lance. I had just graduated from residency, was recovering from a depressive episode, and trying to reconnect with me. The real me. Not the cog in the system I had been trained to be. Jana and Lance along with the Healing Barn, the surrounding land and their dogs, Bonita and Bodhi, took me in and created a sacred space for me to make a quantum leap in my healing.

If I had to boil it down, there was a reclamation that happened of self and an empowerment to become an active part of the healing I needed. To take responsibility for me.

One of the specific things I loved about my experience was that they exposed me to so many different things. Meditation was at the heart, which is something I’ve carried forward and grown into its magic more and more. They also pointed me to books by so many different amazing teachers, I watched videos, participated in equine therapy, a sound bath, body work (massage doesn’t do it justice), shamanic journey and so much more. I left feeling more myself than ever and both inspired and empowered to continue the work. I felt connected to my body and could hear my voice. There was a major shift that happened in me during my time there, and then an unfolding that has continued occur since then. Once back home, I was grateful to have so many different tools to continue the work I had begun cultivating at the retreat.

Jana and Lance are the real deal. They are both a wealth of knowledge, love and support as well as one big mirror serving to continually reflect you back to YOU. Even a year and half later, I feel such warmth, love, and gratitude for the role they have played in my life. I don’t think that will ever go away.

So to Jana and Lance, a most sincere thank you. You changed the way I see myself, move through the world and do my job. And to anyone considering this experience, I whole heartedly believe that it is WELL worth the investment of your time and resources.

Kim Blain, MD

-Eric Kollai MD, Hawaii

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This retreat was an amazing experience. First, the property and Healing Barn set the stage for growth and introspection. Don't be afraid of coming in the winter! The snow was beautiful and lighting a fire at the end of the day was in and of itself therapeutic. I have a fairly demanding life and career, so I was skeptical about putting things on hold for this experience. It was strangely both intense and information packed, but also relaxing and calming. Jana and Lance definitely tailored the experience to my own personal issues and needs. This made for a comfortable place to share and learn. Lastly, Jana is an exceptional and gifted teacher. She can expand greatly on any of the retreat topics. She was quick relate topics to my life experience. It is immediately obvious that she coalesced a lifetime of learning, practicing, teaching and life experiences to create this unique retreat. I would highly recommend the retreat to anyone looking to improve their happiness, communication or dealing with life stress and past trauma.

Eric Kollai MD, Hawaii