Harmony in Healing

FERTILITY WELLNESS RETREAT

A one-day fertility wellness retreat in Chicago offering emotional support, connection, and holistic care for women navigating infertility.

April 25th, 2026

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Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is for women navigating infertility who are feeling emotionally worn down by appointments, waiting, and the quiet grief that often lives alongside hope.

Fertility journeys can be deeply isolating, even when surrounded by well-meaning support. This retreat was created for women who are longing for a different kind of space, one where your experience is understood without explanation and your nervous system is invited to soften.

Harmony in Healing is a day of restoration, connection, and emotional support for women navigating infertility, offering space to pause, reconnect, and feel held in community.

Finally, a space to feel understood without needing to explain your journey.

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Benefits of attending our fertility wellness retreat:

Build meaningful connections with women navigating similar challenges. The retreat is designed to foster authentic community, where shared experiences create comfort, validation, and relief from the isolation that often accompanies infertility and fertility treatment.

❋ Community

Reduce stress and anxiety through nervous-system calming practices throughout the entire day, specifically designed to help your body and mind reset.

❋ Reduce Stress

Led by a perinatal psychotherapist with lived experience, along with a team of experienced experts providing guided movement, mindfulness practices, experiential workshops, and facilitated emotional support. These offerings are designed to support women navigating infertility with care, compassion, and intention.

❋ Expert Facilitation

Learn strategies to support you as you navigate the ups and downs of infertility with more ease, and replenish your energy with restorative movement, mindfulness, and self-care activities.

❋ Gain Practical Tools

Reserve your spot today and give yourself the gift of healing, community, and restoration…because you don’t have to navigate infertility alone.

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What You’ll Experience

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This retreat takes place in a light-filled, welcoming space created to support grounding, comfort, and ease. With open room to move, gather, and rest, the environment invites you to slow down and be present, without pressure or expectation.

Throughout the day, you’ll be supported through movement, reflective practices, facilitated group connection, and hands-on experiences — all designed to support emotional well-being during the fertility journey.

This retreat offers space to:

  • Step out of survival mode

  • Process complex emotions in a supportive setting

  • Connect with others who truly understand

  • Leave feeling more grounded, supported, and resourced

A day designed with intentional care

A day designed with intentional care

Included With Your Retreat Experience

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Every participant receives a copy of Fertility and Beyond: A Guided Journal for Navigating Your Assisted Reproductive Journey — a prompted fertility journal created by the retreat host, designed to support reflection, emotional processing, and integration during and beyond the retreat experience.

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Meet the Experts

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    Kendra A. Vargas, LCPC, PMH-C

    HOST, FOUNDER & PERINATAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST

    Kendra is the founder of Authentically You Psychotherapy and the host of Harmony in Healing. She brings both professional training and lived experience to this work, creating a supportive and nurturing space for connection, reflection, and healing. Throughout the retreat, Kendra will lead group discussions and guided journaling sessions to help participants process their fertility journeys and build meaningful community.

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    Kristen Simons, LCPC, PMH-C, RYT

    PERINATAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST & YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Kristen is the founder of Embodied Healing Counseling & Yoga. Kristen will lead a 60-minute yoga session that begins with a gentle check-in and brief education on safe, supportive movement practices across fertility, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. The class will include an accessible, grounding yoga practice focused on nervous system regulation and body-awareness, followed by time for reflection and shared questions supporting both physical awareness and emotional connection.

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    Dana Kraszczynski

    SOUND THERAPIST

    Dana is the founder of Dana Joyce Wellness. During your sound bath experience, the sounds of singing bowls, flutes, and chimes will be used intentionally along with mindfulness practices to create a gentle yet deeply transformative therapeutic and restorative effect on your body and mind. Some benefits you may experience include; reduced stress, better sleep, enhanced clarity, and improved well-being.

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    Christine Davis

    LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST

    Christine is the Acupuncture Director at Pulling Down the Moon. Acupuncture is often used as a supportive wellness practice for individuals on a fertility journey, with an emphasis on stress reduction and whole-body balance. For the Harmony in Healing retreat, you will receive mini acupuncture sessions designed to support deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, and a sense of grounding.

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    Heather Romero

    PLANT THERAPY FACILITATOR

    Heather Romero is the founder of Honey’s Pots & Props. Heather will be leading a hands-on gardening workshop where you can nurture your mental health through the healing power of plants. You’ll discover the therapeutic benefits of gardening and take home your very own live potted plant to symbolize hope and growth in your fertility journey. 

Words from Those Who’ve Joined Us Before

“This retreat came right on time. I felt less alone, and I truly enjoyed getting to know all of the women. I connected with many of the women throughout the day who I look forward to staying in touch with. I now have community, and that was what was missing for me on my journey.”
— Past Retreat Guest
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“A day where I was finally able to take care of me. I really struggle with that and it allowed me to do just that. I loved witnessing all the women enjoying themselves. It was great.”
— Past Retreat Guest
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“My favorite parts of the retreat were the sound bath, yoga, and acupuncture. Also hearing helpful tips and tools from the other women in the retreat, such as suggested podcasts, holistic health places in the area, and online communities. ”
— Past Retreat Guest

One intentional day to slow down, be supported, and tend to the emotional weight of infertility.

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Pricing & Registration

General Registration — $549

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Spots are intentionally limited to create a supportive and meaningful space for everyone.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space. A community access code is available for BIPOC, Neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ participants and can be used at checkout for 10% off.

Access Code: ACCESS10

A limited number of sliding scale spots are available. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to inquire.

FAQS

    • Women navigating infertility

    • Actively going through fertility treatments (IUI, IVF, Surrogacy, or similar)

    • Taking a pause from treatment and needing emotional support

    • Feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or isolated by the fertility journey

    • Looking for support that centers emotional well-being alongside holistic care

    • Wanting connection with others who understand, without pressure to “stay positive

    • Fertility-supportive yoga to gently reconnect with your body

    • Acupuncture offered in a group setting to promote relaxation and balance

    • Sound bath meditation to support rest and emotional release

    • Guided journaling (you get a copy of Kendra’s prompted fertility journal) for reflection and integration

    • Support group circle facilitated with care and intention

    • Plant workshop offering a grounding, hands-on experience

    • Continental breakfast and catered lunch

    • Tea, coffee, and other beverages

    • A curated retreat gift bag to take home with you

    • A private messaging platform to connect prior to the retreat

  • We recommend wearing comfortable clothes you can move in, as well as layers in case you get cold or hot.

  • The cost of the retreat is $449 (early bird cost) but will increase March 13th to $549.

    Please reach out about sliding scale options if cost is a barrier. We are holding four reduced fee spots.

    To support access and inclusion, we offer a discount code for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodivergent participants. Use code ACCESS10 at checkout.

    Spaces are intentionally limited to preserve the intimate, meaningful connections that make this retreat so supportive and impactful.

    Don’t wait - this retreat will fill.

  • Click the registration link to make a payment and secure your spot.

    There’s a link for the payment plan (split in two payments) and one with the regular price.

    The discount code can be used for all options.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

These organizations share our commitment to supporting individuals and families navigating infertility and reproductive health challenges. Click directly on the logos to learn more!

If you or your organization are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to Kendra at info@aypsych.com.

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If you’re longing for a day of rest, connection, and emotional support during your fertility journey, Harmony in Healing offers a space to pause and feel held.

Whether you’re ready to register now or still sitting with the decision, you’re welcome here.

Questions? Reach out.

You don’t have to carry this alone.

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