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Women’s Ketamine Retreat
Coming Home To Yourself: A Journey Into Your Inner World
October 16, 2026
Green Yogi, Berkeley CA
You do not need to become someone new.
You are invited to remember who you are.
Do you spend so much time caring for others or managing life's demands that you've lost touch with your own needs?
Have you achieved what you thought would bring fulfillment, yet still feel something is missing?
Do you sometimes worry that this pace isn’t sustainable — that somewhere along the way you’ve misplaced your joy, your spark, your sense of lightness?
Are you longing for a deeper connection with yourself, your body, and your inner wisdom — but aren’t quite sure how to begin?
If you’re nodding yes, even gently, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep carrying it all by yourself.
This retreat is an invitation to pause. To be held. To reconnect with the parts of you that have been quietly waiting for space, care, and renewal.
Retreat Components
Therapeutically guided ketamine experience in a safe, nurturing setting, led by two trauma-informed licensed clinicians
Small-group preparation and integration circles for intention-setting and meaning-making
Yoga session
Guided meditations
Nervous system regulation practices
Deep self-care, reconnection with your authentic self, and space for creativity and play
Gentle connection with like-minded women open to healing and self-exploration
Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy modality to facilitate introspection
Previous retreat setting
This one-day Ketamine retreat…
offers a thoughtfully curated wellness experience that blends the therapeutic potential of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) with the power of intentional group connection. Created exclusively for women, this intimate gathering adds another layer of healing through shared experience. Coming together as nurturers, caretakers, mothers, sisters, and allies, participants are invited to reconnect with themselves while witnessing the courage and humanity in one another. In this shared container, vulnerability becomes strength, and common humanity becomes a source of belonging.
Within a carefully supported setting, Ketamine can help participants feel less “stuck,” access new perspectives, soften long-held protective patterns, and experience moments of spaciousness and serenity when life has felt constricted or overwhelming.
This combination of individual inner work and supportive group connection can make the retreat experience deeply meaningful and memorable. This work is especially supportive for women longing to deepen self-acceptance, nurture their inner world, and rediscover their innate worth — the quiet knowing that you are enough.
Retreat Details
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LOCATION: The Green Yogi, 2807 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA
PREPARATION SESSION: October 13, 7-8:30pm
RETREAT SESSION: October 16, 10am-5pm
INTEGRATION SESSION: October 19, 7-8:30pm -
$850-$1100
We offer tiered pricing to support different financial realities. We invite you to select the rate that aligns with your current circumstances.
This pricing is inclusive of all consultation, group preparation, retreat, dosing & group integration sessions, which equates to approximately 11 hours of psychotherapy.**Medical evaluation & cost of ketamine is additional.**
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ANDREA TIVERS, LCSW
Andrea brings nearly two decades of therapeutic experience, rooted in the belief that healing wisdom resides within every individual and their community. Known for her grounded and accepting presence, she creates environments where authenticity is not just welcomed, but celebrated. Andrea’s work is dedicated to addressing the wounds shaped by systems of oppression, inviting participants into a shared space of safety, belonging, and profound self-discovery as they navigate their journey toward personal and collective wholeness. Andrea lives in Alameda, CA, is the mother of two fierce daughters, and embraces life with sense of perpetual curiosity, always ready to embark on the next adventure.KATIE MASON, LCSW
Katie is a California-based therapist, dedicated to helping people transform their challenges into strengths. With over a decade of experience working in mental health with children, youth and adults, she utilizes an eclectic mix of modalities for fostering personal growth and healing. Her style is grounded in the belief that authentic relationships are healing. She listens deeply, creates safety and builds the foundation for being vulnerable and trying new things. Katie lives in Berkeley, is the mother of two children and outside of therapy is found playing in nature with meaningful relationships.NADIA IMAFIDON
Nadia is a 200-hour holistic hatha yoga teacher and reiki healer based in Oakland. She offers moving meditations and accessible ways to help you tend to the mind, while honoring your physical body as it is today. Whether it's yoga or myofascial release, she'll guide you through postures and simple strategies to release tension, enhance body awareness, and improve overall wellbeing. Yoga has helped Nadia manage debilitating depression and anxiety for many years. When she found yoga, she began unraveling and unlearning the mental anguish and pain she'd carried since she was a young girl. She now offers yoga practices to inspire others to tap into body wisdom, and practice radical self-love and self-compassion through self-exploration. -
Upon application, we will refer you to one of our partner medical providers for assessment, treatment plannning, ketamine prescription and safety oversight.
Your Facilitators, Katie & Andrea
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. When administered in a clinical setting and guided by trained professionals, ketamine therapy is considered safe for most people. All participants will go through a medical clearance with a prescribing doctor prior to be accepted into the group.
To learn more about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, please see more information in Services.
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Ketamine can create a temporary shift in consciousness that helps people step outside of rigid patterns of thinking and feeling, allowing space for new perspective, emotional release, and insight. The “journey” is relatively mild and short-lived, usually people feel dissociated for about 1 hour. People describe the experience as: gentle physical heaviness or lightness, a subtle feeling of being both “in” and “observing” your experience, vivid imagery or dreamlike scenes, and deeply moved and influenced by the music. People emerge feeling calm, joyful and connected.
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Retreat spaces are warm, calming, and thoughtfully prepared, with low lighting and soft textures that create a cozy, nurturing atmosphere. A carefully curated music playlist will accompany you throughout the experience, gently guiding your inner journey.
Blankets, eye masks, and comfortable seating are provided to help you fully relax and settle in.
Each retreat is led by two licensed therapists who work together to create a container that feels both safe and spiritually attuned. Through gentle guidance and meditation, they help ease you into a state of calm and presence.
During the ketamine session, participants are continuously supported and monitored by a therapist. Our role is to care for you, so you can focus on exploring your inner landscape, releasing tension, and welcoming insight.
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Yes! We warmly welcome participants who are new to KAP and will guide you every step of the way.
After your initial consultation call, you will be referred to our medical partner for evaluation, medical clearance, and an individualized treatment plan and prescription.
The medication we use is an oral dose that will be mailed directly to you. You will be responsible for bringing it with you to the retreat.
During the preparation session, we’ll ensure you feel fully informed, comfortable with the protocol, and clear about what to expect, so you can enter the experience feeling grounded and supported.
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Yes! We warmly welcome experienced KAP participants.
This retreat offers a meaningful opportunity to rekindle or build upon your previous intentions, while experiencing the work in a new setting and thoughtfully facilitated group format. Many participants find that the group experience deepens their journey — opening the door to fresh insights and the powerful experience of witnessing and being witnessed by other women.
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Integration is essential to receiving the full benefit of your experience. After the retreat, you’ll be invited to join a dedicated integration group where you can process your journey, engage in guided reflection, and connect in meaningful community.
We will also offer supportive practices to help you make the most of the unique window of neuroplasticity that follows ketamine treatment, allowing new insights and patterns to take root in lasting ways.
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Not at all. Sharing after a ketamine session is completely optional. Many participants find listening to others meaningful even if they don’t speak. Our hope is to create a safe space where you can choose how much to engage.
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Individual session are always an option and may be preferred for individuals that have never had experience with Ketamine. I can always offer individual KAP sessions for clients who prefer a one-on-one setting. During our intake call, we can decide together which format will best meet your needs.
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Fantastic!
Fill out an application
Schedule a medical clearance appointment with our recommended provider, discussed during the consutlation call
Complete consent forms and attend an online preparation session to meet your community and set intentions