Mission
Our focus extends to individuals—both men and women—couples, and corporations seeking profound movement and deep connections. For those yearning to experience elevated passion in both their marriages and lives, we tailor our services to facilitate meaningful transformations.
Melissa Barton, LMFT -
Certified Sex Therapist
My passion is to assist others in creating deep connections in their relationships, plus to have a lot of fun.
Working with couples and Individuals has been a beautiful and incredible experience. I desire to assist you in enhancing your relationship through intimacy and emotional connection. We often get caught up in negative relationship cycles and negative sexual cycles, making us feel stuck and somewhat crazy. It is my honor and privilege to assist you in relieving pain you are experiencing and creating HOPE/CHANGE in your heart and relationship.
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I have not escaped heartbreaks, intense life trauma, and challenges caused by other's choices. The tools that we will teach you at this retreat have enhanced my life tremendously. I am a better wife, mother, and friend.
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I am an attachment-focused Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified Sex therapist. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR (trauma trained).
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Brad Barton, CSP
Brad Barton is a team engagement and leadership expert, executive coach, best-selling author, and a world record-breaking middle-distance track athlete.
For two decades Brad has instructed and inspired Fortune 500 companies with hands-on ideas to increase team member engagement and cultivate a record-setting performance culture.
He is also the fortunate husband of one of the best couples’ therapists in the world. Melissa is also an incredable wife and servant-leader mother. (Brad calls her his "Bliss'a")
Together, Melissa and Brad are the busy and blessed parents. They try hard to practice what they preach. And amid life’s inconsistencies and adversity they share their work and their love with bliss and passion.
Sarah Eagar, RES
I am an accomplished entrepreneur and successful small business owner with over 20 years of experience in both the profit and non-profit sectors. I have an educational background in ec0-psychology, business management, natural horsemanship, and a graduate certification in Animal and Human Health.
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As a trauma survivor myself, my passion is helping people from all ability levels, and walks of life, connect to themselves by working in nature through green therapeutic interventions. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, trauma survivors and the special needs communities.
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I believe that true success in life is intricately tied to serving others and having the courage to embrace one's narrative, both the triumphs and challenges.
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The Full Story
About
With a profound bond spanning over two decades, Melissa and Sarah share a rich history as best friends. Their journey, marked by extensive life experiences and educational pursuits, has evolved them into esteemed authorities in connection and trauma-focused healing. Grounded in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, particularly drawing from IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) modalities, they bring a unique depth to their practice.
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Their conviction lies in the belief that while navigating the healing of relationship wounds may be challenging, it can also be a source of joy and profound personal growth. Melissa and Sarah specialize in the intricate art of healing connections within relationships, offering a blend of expertise, empathy, and a commitment to making the healing process fun, meaningful, and transformative.
