Relationsick: Healing Relational Trauma with Dr Lissa Rankin

Join Dr. Lissa Rankin for Relationsick, a transformative retreat designed to help you heal relational trauma and build a foundation for healthier connections. Held at the beautiful Avon Old Farm Hotel in Avon, CT on Monday, October 26, 2026, this one-day retreat event in Avon brings together healing practices, expert guidance, and community support in an intimate setting. Whether you're recovering from past relationship wounds, seeking to understand patterns in your connections, or simply wanting to deepen your relational intelligence, this retreat offers a safe, evidence-based pathway to wholeness.

Dr. Lissa Rankin—a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and pioneer in mind-body medicine—guides attendees through the science and soul of relational healing. Her compassionate, non-judgmental approach creates space for authentic self-exploration. Complementing her teachings, Mose, the Mississippi-born pianist and singer, weaves together jazz, blues, and witty storytelling to create moments of reflection and connection. His soulful artistry has influenced generations of musicians and will provide the musical backdrop for your healing journey.

This is more than a lecture; it's an experience designed to shift how you relate to yourself and others.

What to Expect

The day unfolds as a guided journey through understanding, processing, and transforming relational wounds. You'll arrive to a warm welcome, grounding breathwork, and time to settle into the peaceful surroundings of the Avon Old Farm Hotel. Dr. Rankin's sessions blend teaching, somatic practices, and guided reflection—giving your nervous system permission to relax while your mind gains clarity around patterns and beliefs formed through past relationships.

Interspersed throughout the day are intimate musical interludes featuring Mose's piano and voice. These moments offer space for integration, allowing the day's insights to land deeper in your body and heart. Small group discussions and optional individual reflection time ensure you're not just receiving information—you're embodying change. The retreat concludes with a closing circle that honors your vulnerability and commitment to healing.

Expect to feel held, seen, and resourced with practical tools you can bring home immediately.

About the Artists

Dr. Lissa Rankin, MD is a New York Times bestselling author, physician, and leading voice in mind-body medicine and relational healing. Her groundbreaking work integrates neuroscience, spirituality, and psychology to help people understand how trauma lives in the body and relationships. Dr. Rankin's compassionate yet evidence-based approach has helped thousands release shame, reconnect with their bodies, and build secure attachments.

Mose (Musician) is a Mississippi-born pianist and singer who masterfully blends jazz, blues, and soul with witty storytelling and emotional depth. His artistry has influenced generations of rock and R&B artists, and his presence at this retreat event in Avon adds a layer of sonic healing and human connection that words alone cannot achieve.

Venue & Location

The Avon Old Farm Hotel sits in the charming Hartford suburb of Avon, Connecticut, offering a serene, welcoming atmosphere perfect for retreat work. Nestled among rolling grounds with classic New England charm, the venue provides comfortable accommodations, dining facilities, and intimate gathering spaces designed to support your healing journey. Whether arriving by car (ample parking available) or public transit, the location is easily accessible and designed to minimize logistical stress so you can focus on what matters.