Awaken (April 2025)
With Dr. Jesse Hanson, Demi Betschart, Megan Hanson and Ross Mckenzie
April 13 - 19, 2025
Rediscover your true essence.
Awaken Retreat: Transform Your Life in Costa Rica
Join us for a transformative journey in the heart of Costa Rica’s breathtaking landscape. Our retreat is designed to guide you toward self-discovery, healing, and growth. With expert facilitators, personalized support, and an integrative approach, you’ll experience profound transformation for your mind, body, and spirit.
What’s Included:
- Guided Ceremonies: Two fully facilitated, transformative ceremonies designed to help you reconnect with your true essence.
- Personalized Support: A 3:1 guest-to-guide ratio ensures you feel seen, heard, and supported throughout your journey.
- Daily Practices: Engage in mindfulness, movement, and group sessions to ground and integrate your experience.
- Luxurious Accommodations: Stay in thoughtfully designed glamping suites nestled in scenic mountains or in a private villa overlooking the ocean.
- Farm-to-Table Dining: Savor nourishing, locally sourced meals prepared by our world class, international chef.
- Time to Rest and Explore: Enjoy plenty of downtime to relax, connect with nature, and gather with fellow participants around fire circles.
What to Expect:
Our retreats blend ancient wisdom with modern science to create a safe and supportive environment for transformation:
- Preparation & Integration: Begin with a group preparation call two weeks before the retreat and a group integration call two weeks after. You’ll also receive personalized guidance to help you integrate lasting changes into your life.
- Holistic Approach: Practices like somatic therapy, mindfulness, and therapeutic touch complement ceremonies, fostering emotional and physical healing.
- Education & Insight: Gain a deeper understanding of the science behind your experience, from neuropsychology to somatic relational therapy and trauma-informed care.
Meet the Team:

Dr. Jesse Hanson – Clinical Director
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Hanson bridges modern neuroscience with ancient healing practices. Holding a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in somatic and neuropsychology, Jesse has worked with thousands of clients to unlock their potential for healing and growth.
- Co-founder and clinical director of MentalHealth.com and Dimensions Retreats.
- Featured as an interventionist on A&E’s Intervention.
- Trained extensively with shamanic and holistic teachers worldwide.
Dr. Hanson lives with his family in Costa Rica, where he is passionate about creating transformative healing spaces.
The Atman Team
Our team of experienced, trauma-informed facilitators is here to support you before, during, and after the retreat. Each team member brings deep expertise in somatic psychology, plant medicine, and holistic wellness to ensure your journey is safe, meaningful, and deeply impactful.

Safety & Support:
Your safety is our top priority. We create an environment that prioritizes physical and emotional well-being by integrating three key elements:
- A setting that fosters a felt sense of safety.
- Opportunities to connect with your authentic self.
- Support from a caring and experienced team.
Before the retreat, we’ll schedule a screening call to understand your needs and ensure readiness for the experience. Our goal is to build trust and provide unwavering support every step of the way.
Your Journey, Your Way
While our team offers expert guidance, we honor your unique needs and autonomy. Every element of your retreat is optional, allowing you to engage in a way that feels right for you. This is your time to rediscover your truth and awaken to new possibilities.
Ready to Begin?
If you feel called to join us, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at info@atmanretreats.com with your questions or to reserve your place.
About the Leaders

Dr. Jesse Hanson
Dr. Jesse Hanson is the clinical director for Atman Resorts and Retreats. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a specialization in somatic psychology and neuropsychology. He also possesses a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. […]
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Demi Betschart
Demi Betschart is a seasoned practitioner and somatic coach with over a decade of dedication to the healing arts. With a profound journey spanning soul retrieval, rebirthing, and deep exploration of body awareness, yoga, meditation, and breath work, she brings a wealth of experience to the realm of somatic healing. Over the past seven years, […]
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Megan Hanson
Megan Hanson holds a BS in special education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and an MA in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked within the education and mental health fields for twenty years, serving at-risk and special populations. As a result of her own personal journey and healing over […]
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Ross Mckenzie
Ross McKenzie is an empathic facilitator and masterful mentor/coach. A former top-tier athlete with firsthand experience overcoming powerful psychotropic pharmaceutical medicine, he has become a storied spiritual trailblazer on a lifelong pilgrimage of self-discovery. He is a skilled Relational Somatic Therapist and Professional Life Coach and Mentor with an aptitude for guiding clients through the […]
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