5-Day Science-Backed Healing & Wellness Retreat in Palm Beach

The retreat takes place at the Naturopathica Spa for the Healing Arts, a serene and professional space in Palm Beach, Florida. You stay at the Colony Hotel, a historic boutique hotel known for its vintage Palm Beach style — think scalloped trim, wicker accents, and punchy colors. The guest rooms are not huge but they're charming and sunny, with everything you need for a good night's sleep.

Before you arrive, you’ll fill out a detailed assessment so the team can build a retreat that targets your specific goals and challenges. They look at your emotional landscape, your stress levels, and what you want to change. Throughout the five days, you’ll move through a structured process of release, presence, reconnection, and renewal, with each day building on the last.

A typical day might start with meditation or yoga nidra at 7am, then you’ll have time for breakfast on your own. Late morning could be a private hypnotherapy session, followed by lunch. Afternoons often feature breathwork, reiki, or bodywork, with journaling time built in for integration. Evenings wrap up with something like sound healing or a hypnotic sound journey — all designed to keep you moving forward emotionally and mentally.

What makes this retreat different from others is the emphasis on measurement. Most retreats tell you you’ll feel better; this one actually tests it. You can opt into EEG brainwave mapping, mitochondrial testing, cortisol checks, and biological age analysis before and after, so you have hard data that your nervous system is more balanced and your stress hormones are lower. It’s a real, scientific approach to transformation.

Julia Brodska, the founder, is a regression hypnotherapist, international bestselling author, and motivational speaker. She built Best Life-ing on the idea that ancient healing practices work even better when you add modern data. Her team includes vetted practitioners across hypnotherapy, acupuncture, breathwork, meditation, and energy work — all of them trained to handle deep emotional releases safely.

The retreat is almost entirely private and one-on-one, which means you get a fully customized experience that responds to what comes up in the moment. You’re not following a rigid itinerary; you’re being guided through a personalized program designed to help you let go of what’s holding you back and step into a more grounded, purposeful version of yourself.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation at The Colony Hotel - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Specialized workshops (hypnotherapy, breathwork, energy work, etc.) - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Welcome ceremony and intention setting - Sound healing session on day one - Journaling and self-reflection materials - Access to hotel pool and beach - Wifi connection - Parking - Luggage storage - Free ebook copy of 'Best Life-ing' - Gift bag on arrival

What's not included

- Flights to Palm Beach - Travel insurance - Visa fees if applicable - Additional meals not included in the package - Additional treatments or activities not listed - Airport transfers (available at extra cost) - Personal expenses - Spa treatments beyond those included - Optional biomedical testing (EEG, mitochondrial, etc.) - Massage services - Surf lessons - Bicycle rental