August 30 – September 6, 2025
Regulate, Retreat, Restore in Lucca with Jennifer Degen and Glenn Soberman
IN THE HEART OF TUSCANY: TRANSFORMATIVE SOMATIC AND ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY TOOLS FOR NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
Experience 7 days of transformative learning and self-care under the Tuscan sun, blending cutting-edge somatic and energy psychology techniques with moments of relaxation and joy amidst breathtaking landscapes.
Join Jennifer and Glen where for one week, you will learn about whole body healing tools for the nervous system through Energy Psychology and Somatic Healing.
Location
Our unique retreat home for the week will be Villa Tramonte – which boasts comfortable lodging in fully restored 18th century estate, an outdoor pool, and delicious meals of farm-to-table vegetarian Tuscan cuisine — complete with local olive oil and wine.
Typical Daily Program
While the program focused on professional development, you’ll have plenty of free time to explore Tuscany, practice yoga, relax by the pool, or enjoy quiet moments reading amidst the villa’s stunning surroundings.
Who is the retreat for?
If you’re a psychologist, therapist, or wellness professional looking to deepen your skills in trauma healing and whole-body therapy, this retreat is for you. We welcome couples, family pairs, and individuals who want to travel together, offering you the chance to connect and recharge.
About Jennifer Degen
Jennifer is a somatic coach who takes a holistic approach to helping clients achieve lasting transformation. With a focus on listening to all parts of you—including your body—her coaching goes beyond just talking and analysis. She works specifically with high-achieving professionals, guiding them to gain awareness, cultivate acceptance, and build the courage to embrace meaningful change. Through somatic coaching, Jennifer helps clients explore old patterns, replace them with tools rooted in compassion and self-care, and create lasting transformation that resonates throughout every aspect of their lives. Her clients experience deeper connections with themselves, uncover mistaken beliefs, and discover greater depth in their emotions, including those around grief, guilt, trust, love, and worthiness.
About Glenn Soberman
Glenn is a compassionate and experienced therapist who has personally journeyed through intense challenges, including anxiety, panic attacks, and unhealthy relationships. After experiencing profound transformation through spiritual practices, yoga, and therapy, he made it his life’s mission to help others find healing and relief. With a Master’s in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, he combines various therapeutic approaches—such as EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy—at his Center for Holistic Healing. His work focuses on addressing the mind, body, and soul to bring wholeness and emotional freedom, allowing clients to live authentically and find peace. With over 20 years of experience, he is dedicated to guiding others toward a life of fulfillment, hope, and joy.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- 7 nights accommodation (including linen and towels)
- 3 vegetarian meals each day + wine at dinner (except for two lunches out)
- Access to the pool and yoga facilities
- Daily classes lead by Janine and Glenn
- A guided tour of Lucca
- A day trip to Cinque Terre
- Transfers to and from Lucca train or bus station to the retreat centre at the start and finish of the retreat. There will be one scheduled pick up and drop off only. Any transfers outside of this are not included.
- Use of the WIFI
- Laundry facilities for use by guests
What’s Not Included?
- Airfares (Suggested Airport Pisa)
- Travel insurance (which is strongly recommended)
- Two meals out (one lunch and one dinner)
- Other travel related expenses outside of the retreat
- Additional in-house treatments eg facials and massage
- Other optional excursions or activities not included in the retreat
* Transfers outside the scheduled pick-up or drop-off can be arranged for an additional fee
RETREAT PRICING
Your retreat investment includes almost everything and is from $2800 (USD) depending on the accommodation type you choose (single, twin or double) – all inclusive. Upon registration, you will be given all travel information, packing list and a full itinerary.
Cancellation Policy
Initial deposit is non-refundable.
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS + ACTIVITIES
DAILY CLASSES
Elevate Clinical Effectiveness: Equip yourself with cutting-edge tools like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and applied kinesiology to address the root causes of emotional and behavioral challenges, fostering deeper and more lasting therapeutic outcomes.
Expand Your Therapeutic Toolkit: Seamlessly integrate somatic and energy-based practices into traditional therapy methods, offering innovative solutions for anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation.
Empower Clients Beyond Sessions: Teach clients practical self-regulation techniques, such as breathwork and mindfulness exercises, enabling them to maintain progress and achieve emotional balance independently between sessions.
Strengthen Professional Credibility: Gain valuable continuing education credits while learning evidence-based approaches that demonstrate your commitment to trauma-informed, holistic healing practices.
CINQUE TERRE Mediterranean seaside charm
An excursion to one of Italia’s Mediterranean treasures, Cinque Terre, where we will take a day trip to explore the picturesque cliff-side villages or simply chill in a
seaside cove for the day. (Includes ground transportation with a driver + entry into the national park. Lunch not included).
LUCCA tour with the fabulous Federico
Coming from a noble Lucchese family. Federico’s family have strong roots in the area and he is passionate about its history, culture, art, food and wine. The tour takes in the ancient walls of Lucca pointing out places of interest through the medieval streets.
TRANSPORT OPTIONS
GETTING TO AND FROM THE RETREAT CENTRE
The nearest airport to Lucca is Pisa international Airport “Galileo Galileo” – 18 Miles from Lucca
Florence International Airport “Amerigo Vespucci” is 50 Miles from Lucca
If you are flying into Rome, Fiumicino Airport is 162 miles from Lucca.
Regular trains and buses run from both Pisa and Florence airports to Lucca and are very reasonably priced. Trains also run regularly from Rome airport but the trip is much longer and takes around 4.5 hours.
Check-in and Check-out
Check-in at the retreat center is strictly 4:30pm on the day of arrival.
When booking your flights, we recommend you plan your arrival time in Lucca for around 16:15, to coincide with the group transfer to the retreat centre at 16:15 There will be one scheduled pick-up only. Please email your arrival details to laura@yogainitaly.com as soon as they are available. If you are unable to make the pick-up, we can arrange for a taxi to bring you to the retreat center.
Check-out from the retreat center is strictly 09:00am on the last day. Please plan your departure flights accordingly.
