Move Beyond Depression and Regain your Energy, Hope, and Joy
The Healing Depression Project offers a structured, in-person program guided by leading doctors that takes a root cause approach to depression. We combine medical evaluation, therapeutic nutrition, trauma healing work, and proven lifestyle change practices in a deeply supportive, retreat-style environment for people who have tried many approaches without finding relief.
This program offers unparalleled hope for those who have struggled for years. See testimonials and clinical outcomes below.
Proof of Transformation:
Real Stories, Measurable Results, and Expert Endorsements
Real people. Real change. Real hope for depression recovery
See how our approach helped people rediscover stability, energy, and joy.
“For so long, I identified with depression, it was who I was. Now I don’t even recognize that person. This program has been a gift. I feel like a completely different person. I feel like a part of me has come back to life. I have no desire to go lay in bed, just have too much to do, too much life to live. This must be how it feels to live without depression.”
— Sandy.
If Sandy’s story inspires you, reach out to learn if our program could help you too.
Measured Results from Our Programs
By Day 30, every participant experienced measurable improvement:
- 100% of participants reported improved mood and energy levels.
- Symptoms of depression decreased 60–73% across all validated scales.
- 80% reached remission or mild ranges of depression symptoms.
- Participants also showed parallel reductions in anxiety.
- The results have been long-lasting — participants who kept practicing
the diet and new habits continued to feel well long after returning home.
The above outcomes were measured using validated clinical scales, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D 17), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II).
Real Results After 30 Days — March 2026 Cohort
- 75% of participants improved across all four validated clinical scales we track (100% improved on at least one).
- Depression symptoms decreased 40–58% on average across the four scales, in 30 days.
- 50–75% reached remission or a mild/minimal symptom range by the end of the program.
- Anxiety symptoms improved in parallel — averaging a 56% reduction (GAD-7).
- Effect sizes (Cohen's d 0.82–1.56) were large to very large; well above the ~0.3–0.4 typically seen in antidepressant trials.
The above outcomes were measured using validated clinical scales, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D17), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II). Data is shown only for participants who completed more than 90% of the program and its activities.
This is a practice-based outcomes report, not a randomized controlled trial. There is no control group, so other factors cannot be fully ruled out. The consistency of improvement across four independent clinical scales — including one administered by an outside clinician, not self-reported — supports that the changes reflect real, clinically meaningful improvement.
Stories from People Like You
Every story you see here comes from a participant in our March 2025 program.
“My life before this program was difficult. I wasn’t living, just barely existing. My psychiatrist told me about the Healing Depression Project and said it was absolutely worth trying. This program was a game changer for me. I never would have made so many positive changes on my own. This experience has completely changed my life. I feel a million times better and finally alive again, with the strength and voice to say what I want and need.”
— Kaylee B.
“The ketogenic diet has done more for me in 30 days than medication did in 10 years. Coming to this program was the single best thing I’ve done for myself since I got sick. It’s been transformational in every way. I feel wholesale change in my mind and body. I now have so much love for myself and optimism about my life. It feels like that weight has been lifted, and now the sky is the limit for me.”
— Jack W, March 2025 Program Participant
“I’ve had severe depression for over 30 years. I tried so many treatments, but nothing truly worked. I knew I had to get out of my house if I was going to heal. This program was transformative and has changed how I see myself. I now see someone who has personal power, and I’ve gained my confidence back. I feel my passion starting to come back, which was completely gone. A part of me has come back to life that I’d forgotten was even there.”
— Angela
“This program is transformational. It is unlike anything I have ever seen, heard of, and definitely ever experienced. Within the first week I felt a dramatic change in my brain fog, in my energy, in my depression and mood. On an energetic level, I wake up alert. I wake up hopeful. I wake up excited for my morning routine. The environment, structure, and ongoing professional support and guidance were incredible. I have a greater peacefulness in myself, in my whole being.”
— Shari
Every one of these transformations began with a single step. Reach out to explore whether our program could be the right fit for you.
Endorsed by Leaders in Functional and Metabolic Psychiatry
“The Healing Depression Project is a groundbreaking residential treatment and research program.”
— Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, New Frontiers in Functional Medicine
“The Healing Depression Project has the potential to change many lives and bring hope to those labeled as treatment-resistant, making a real impact on people's lives.”
— Dr. Bret Scher, MD, Metabolic Mind Podcast Medical Director, Metabolic Mind and Baszucki Group
This conversation continues in the media, where clinicians and researchers discuss our integrative approach to treating depression.
In the Media
Leading voices in functional medicine and metabolic psychiatry share why our integrative approach gives new hope for depression recovery.
New Frontiers in Functional Medicine® Podcast – Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
Healing Depression Project: Providing Hope for Treatment-Resistant Patients
Metabolic Mind Podcast – Dr. Bret Scher, PhD
The Healing Depression Project: A New Path Beyond "Treatment Resistant" Depression
Thyroid Pharmacist Podcast – Dr. Izabella Wentz
Healing Depression Project: A New Model for Treating Depression
Resiliency Radio – Dr. Jill Carnahan
The Depression Project with Dr. Achina Stein and Silvia Covelli
*Interviews are for informational purposes only and not medical advice.*
We're grateful to have our work recognized by respected clinicians who share our mission to change how depression is treated.
Your Story Can Change Too
We're not currently running in-person retreats, but the approach behind our program is still here to help you: root-cause focused, science-based, and built for lasting recovery. Start with our free guide below for practical first steps on your healing journey, and stay tuned as we bring new resources to support you.
