About the Team
Your retreat leaders have various backgrounds and expertise and are so excited to guide you through this retreat! From backpacking in South America, to disaster relief in Southeast Asia to learning yoga in India and beyond, we are confident that you are in great hands with this adventurous and compassionate crew. Each of us is dedicated to helping people in their healing process.
Julia Hofman, LPC
Licensed Therapist and Retreat Leader
Julia is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of trauma (EMDR therapy), anxiety, grief and loss and relationship issues. Her desire to run retreats draws on her love of adventure while connecting with others. With each retreat she hopes to give everyone a sense of belonging, being heard, while finding new and unique ways to cope with emotional difficulties, all in a setting that fosters healing and relaxation. She loves to integrate body, breath and movement into her practice as well as humor. Julia loves to sing, hike, play games and practice speaking Spanish.
Bridget Kromrey, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Bridget Kromrey is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in trauma, end of life work, grief and loss, anxiety and depression. She holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology as well as a masters degree in International Disaster Psychology from the University of Denver. Through a retreat format, Bridget hopes to provide a space for individuals to come together for healing, a deeper understanding of the self, and connection. Bridget integrates creativity, culture, dream work, and nature into her work. In her free time, Bridget loves to be in nature, travel, speak Italian, cook, sing, and cuddle her sweet kitties.
Liz Mott
Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki Master
Liz has always been passionate about yoga, reiki and the healing arts. She has used her certification by teaching in Paris, Pennsylvania, Italy, Croatia, Boston and Denver. In 2020, she launched her zoom yoga platform during covid, connecting with her students around the world, in 5 different time zones. Eventually she became interested in energy healing modalities and how one can heal on a physical and energetic level and she launched into somatic experience healing. She combines all modalities to create a curated healing session that includes unblocking, movement, and soul healing.
Maria Canyon, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Maria Canyon is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in anxiety, depression, chronic illness, body image, and interpersonal/ relationship concerns. She holds a doctoral and master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver. During the retreat, Maria looks forward to co-creating a space for individuals to gain a deeper understanding of the various aspects of themselves. Maria strives to tailor each therapeutic intervention to meet the unique needs of the individual or group she is working with. She often utilizes dreamwork, early childhood memories, and relaxation strategies in her work. Maria spends her free time snowboarding, travelling, backpacking, and making art.
We as a team stand against racism and discrimination of any kind. Individually and collectively we each strive to create a safe space for any person who attends this retreat. We welcome discussion at our retreat if it were to arise.
