Leadership & Legacy (August 17 - 23)
With Dr. Jesse Hanson and Demi Betschart
August 17 - 23, 2025
Leadership & Legacy
THE EXPERIENCE
Discover a one on one, discreet, highly curated healing journey designed for those who lead, influence, and carry great responsibility—yet rarely have space to fully pause, process, and renew.In a breathtaking private villa overlooking Costa Rica’s tallest waterfall, Atman offers an unmatched environment for profound transformation, guided by a professional team with 45+ years of combined experience in therapeutic, somatic, and ceremonial work. This is a unique opportunity for human optimisation and the cultivation of peak performance
THE ATMAN APPROACH
Unlike repetitive, high-dose programs, we focus on the transformational process itself—with sacred plant ceremonies serving as amplifiers, not the primary focus. This ensures not just temporary breakthroughs, but lasting integration and embodiment.Through a holistic combination of therapeutic guidance, body-based practices, nature immersion, and tailored support, you will explore, process, and anchor what’s ready to emerge.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Focused plant ceremonies (with optional gentleceremonies offered throughout)
- 1:1 clinical preparation and integration sessions with Dr.Jesse Hanson
- Embodiment & somatic practices to ground insights into the body Bodywork and healing treatments
- Guided nature immersion experience (waterfalls, hiking, grounding in the land)
- Personalized schedule crafted around your goals.
LUXURY ACCOMODATIONS
- Private villa with panoramic waterfall views (Click to view)
- Master suite with private patio
- In Home Gym and dedicated healing spaces
- Chef-prepared, organic, farm to table nourishing meals
ADVENTURE THERAPY ADD-ONS
For those seeking more dynamic exploration add:
- River Canyoning & Waterfall Rappelling
- Pristine Beach Excursions
- ATV adventures through rainforest trails
- Zip-Lining through jungle canopies
Each Experience is intentionally woven to support your inner journey – offering release, play and embodied joy to balance deep work. Add-on available pre- or post-retreat.
INCLUSIONS
- Private Luxury Lodging
- Full service concierge to support travel needs
- All onsite meals
- Airport transfer | Private plane from San Jose to Quepos
- All therapeutic, wellness and ceremonial services.
Reserve your complimentary exploratory call: jesse@atman.global
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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