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6-Week Nature-Based 

Recovery Program

A recovery program combining waterfall hikes, movement training, practical sobriety skills, and support.

In the beautiful Massachusetts Berkshires!

With Judy Messer
Somatic Yoga Therapist | Personal Trainer  Addiction & Trauma Informed Counselor

Waterfalling Sobriety is a structured, body-based recovery program that integrates movement, nature immersion, and practical addiction recovery tools.

This program is designed for individuals seeking a grounded, supportive approach to sobriety that builds strength across the physical body, nervous system, and daily life habits. Each week alternates between in-person trail experiences and online training sessions to support consistency, accountability, and integration.

• 4 In-Person Waterfall Hikes (Saturdays at 10:00 AM):
  May 16 • May 30 • June 13 • June 27
• 4 Remote Trail-Fit & Sobriety Sessions  (Saturday 7:00 PM): 
• Held on alternating weeks between hikes
• Total of 4 sessions
•  May 7 • May 21 • June 4 • June 18
  Strength training, somatic practices, and sobriety check-ins.

On the Trail:
Each hiking session is structured to support regulation, reflection, and connection:

• Qigong-based centering to settle the nervous system
• Guided reflection while hiking
• Optional creative or contemplative time at the waterfall
• Gentle stretching and integration to close

Online Sessions:
Between hikes, participants meet remotely to build capacity and maintain momentum:

• Functional strength and mobility training (“Trail-Fit”)
• Somatic practices for stress and trauma regulation
• Guided sobriety check-ins and accountability

This program integrates evidence-informed recovery principles with a holistic framework based on the 5 elements and 5 koshas, supporting development across:

• Physical strength and resilience
• Nervous system regulation
• Emotional awareness and processing
• Mental clarity and focus
• Meaning, purpose, and connection

Adults who are:

• Committed to or exploring sobriety
• Seeking a body-based approach to recovery
• Managing stress, trauma, or life transition
• Ready to build consistency, strength, and self-trust

Hikes are selected to be accessible for most fitness levels. Modifications and pacing support are provided.

Process / Policy

This transformational sobriety program is designed as a full bodied workshop, and commitment! To empower your sobriety course of nature!

The program follows all Federal Protection Laws, and will require signed HIPPA forms and health waiver is required.

This program requires a non refundable 50% deposit to hold / reserve your spot. The remaining balance is then due 48 hours before the first Zoom training (May 5th). The program follows all Federal Protection Laws, and a signed  health waiver is required.

Program includes:

• Private phone consultation/ health intake
• 4 Saturday hikes (rain date on Sunday) 
• 4 remote Thursday evening trainings
• Journal / Workbook
• Water and Snacks (after each Hike)
• Private phone conclusion conversation
• Last hike sharing of your practiced expressions / optional pot luck lunch 

Program Fee:

Sliding scale by income availability & method of payment

$620.00 - $420.00.

Optional to training:

• 7 Weekly remote water color meditation painting sessions, 

              $15.00 to $25.00 per session

• 2 private Remote, 2 hour "Chakra Yoga Inner-body Mapping 

               intake /expressing" 

One  session would be before the start of the program, and one following.  

$240.00 to $180.00 (Sliding scale based on income availability and payment method)

Reservations and Questions: 

Contact Judy directly 

Namaste!

Website: JUDYMESSER.COM
Phone: 413-221-3012
Email: heartcoloration@gmail.com