Real Stories. Real Transformation.
Hear directly from those whose lives have been changed by the Monarch retreat experience. Discover the profound impact of the Monarch support team on healing and growth.
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"This retreat gave me clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of hope. It gave me my life back."
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Read what our community has to say about their experiences.
—GY, 52 y/o male
Decorated Veteran & Law Enforcement★★★★★
"My experience with the retreat has been nothing short of profound. Anyone who has lived life long enough would benefit from the retreat."
—MG, 41 y/o male
Self-Employed★★★★★
"What an incredible, eye-opening experience. Provided me with a deep unconscious internal shift, new goals, and tools to keep me on the path of life's fulfilment and internal happiness."
—JJ, 39 y/o male
CEO, Business Owner★★★★★
"Truly everyone should have such an experience... Monarch is on the leading edge of change. I simply cannot say in enough words how unbelievable and positive and inspirational this change evoked through Monarch has been."
—42 y/o male
Law Enforcement Officer★★★★★
"10 years of therapy and no one has come close to helping on my healing path like Damon."
—TH, 35 y/o female
Retreat Participant★★★★★
"I have a new sense of self-worth and beliefs now... I now have clarity and closure to what has been haunting me all these years. I have a new sense of self understanding."
—53 y/o male
Law Enforcement Officer★★★★★
"Enlightening. Dr. Krohn is gifted in finding the 'need behind the need' and giving guidance on how to move forward. Words can't describe how 'light' and free I feel."
—SJ, 55 y/o male
Decorated Veteran★★★★★
"PTSD brought me to the retreat. I found clarity and answers, laughed and relaxed, and the retreat gave me an opportunity to open the next chapter."
DW, 39 y/o male
Special Forces Veteran★★★★★
"Wanting to be at peace, happy, and be a better father and husband brought me to the retreat. I now have hope for the first time and can smile and have fun with my kids."
— NA, 50 y/o male,
Self-Employed★★★★★
The retreat was a last resort… I had a heart attack and thought that would motivate change, it didn't work, so I was desperate. This retreat means a whole new 'me,' they are sent from God, and I now have a new high point in my life."
— 42 y/o male,
Entrepreneur and Doctor★★★★★
"I'm changed, refreshed, have a renewed sense of what is possible. My brain doesn't beat me up all day and if I feel a sense of self doubt/self criticism it doesn't last, even weeks out of the retreat! I don't dwell on it at two months post retreat — the voice in my head is no longer the bastard it used to be. I no longer need to quiet it down with booze — it truly is amazing and life changing!"
— 44 y/o male,
Finance and Business Executive★★★★★
"The Monarch experience was a great success that reinforced healing and a commitment to addressing deep wounds from the past. An unforgettable, positive experience. It was hard to leave!"
— Jeremy Wolfe, 47 y/o male
Abilene Battalion Chief of Fire Department★★★★★
"We live in a world that has become sterile and goal oriented to a fault. Spirituality and creativity are stifled in us. Regardless of your background or worldview you can find growth in deep exploration of what is possible. The Monarch retreat experience is a safely guided way of regaining a child-like sense of wonder that will open pathways for all of the skill and experience gained in life."
— 43 y/o male
Physician★★★★★
"It was an extremely positive experience. I learned I'm going to battle with myself and understand that I'm ultimately in control of my mind. An incredible experience overall!"
— Misty Donald,
51 y/o female★★★★★
"I couldn't imagine how the retreat could be different than my other ketamine journeys. With that said, it was completely different, and I would say life-changing! It has given me a lot of release and what I need for my new growth and healing."
44 y/o male
Finance and Business Executive
“My name is Larry Hill, and I spent 14 years working in law enforcement in a variety of roles.
Like many people in that profession, I learned how to push through stress, trauma, and
emotional weight without ever really dealing with it. For a long time, I thought I was managing
just fine, but in reality I was only getting by.
Attending the Ketamine Wellness Retreat at Monarch Wellness Institute was the most
meaningful and impactful thing I have ever done for my mental and emotional health. I was
nervous going into it. Stepping into something unfamiliar is not easy, especially after years of
being expected to stay in control at all times. That anxiety faded quickly once I arrived. The
setting was peaceful and calming, and the staff were incredibly kind, patient, and
accommodating. From the beginning, I felt safe and supported.
What made this experience truly powerful was not just the ketamine sessions themselves, but
the work that happened before and after the retreat. The ketamine treatment, along with the
tremendous work Damon has done with me, has truly given me new and healthier ways to
manage my mental and emotional health related to both my professional and personal trauma.
The preparation and integration led by Damon Krohn, PhD, and Dr. Ken Patterson was essential
to my healing. The pre-work helped me understand the process and set meaningful intentions,
while the post-work allowed me to process what I experienced and apply it to my daily life. That
is where the real, lasting change came from.
Ketamine-assisted therapy is known to help reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD
by helping the brain form new, healthier pathways. When it is combined with structured
preparation and integration, the benefits are deeper and longer lasting. I experienced this
firsthand. This was not a short-term boost or temporary relief. It changed how I think, how I
feel, and how I respond to stress.
Because of this treatment, I now have tools and awareness that allow me to manage my mental
and emotional well-being in a way I never could before. The impact has been truly life changing.
I am deeply grateful to Monarch Wellness Institute, to Damon Krohn, PhD, and to Dr. Ken
Patterson for their care, guidance, and commitment to doing this work the right way.
This retreat gave me clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of hope. It gave me my life back.”
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