About us
This group is for people in their 30s and 40s who are carrying a heavy burden, feel burned out and drained, and are looking to connect with individuals going through the same struggle.
Maybe you're navigating a divorce. A career that looks fine on paper but feels hollow inside, or just the relentless exhaustion of being the person who holds everything together.
Move & Heal NYC creates small-group outdoor experiences that combine guided hiking, intentional movement, and facilitated group conversation — led by a licensed therapist and certified personal trainer who designed this specifically for people in transition.
This isn't a fitness group. It isn't group therapy. It's something in between, and honestly, more useful than either.
We keep groups intentionally small — never more than 6 people — so every experience feels personal, allowing everyone the chance to form intimate connections. Most of our trips head to the trails of Putnam County and the Hudson Valley, about 90 minutes from the city, with a vineyard stop to close the day. Designed to give you a break from NYC's constant activity and endless stimulation, this offers a chance to breathe and connect with nature and each other in a new environment while learning about the hidden gems of New York State.
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WHO THIS IS FOR
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→ Women rebuilding identity and confidence after divorce or major loss
→ Men in their 30s and 40s who want real connection without the therapy label
→ Burned-out professionals who need to get out of their heads and into their bodies
→ Anyone who has struggled finding connections in the NYC area while also looking to build thier support network in new ways
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WHAT TO EXPECT
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Private transport from NYC. A guided hike with structured pauses and real conversation. Lunch together. A vineyard stop to breathe, decompress, and celebrate making it through something hard.
Every trip ends with a follow-up email from our facilitator — reflection prompts, resources, and an invitation to stay connected with the community.
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A NOTE ON SAFETY
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A short intake form is required for all participants. This is reviewed confidentially by our licensed therapist facilitator before your spot is confirmed. We do this because we take the quality of the experience seriously — and because some people need a different kind of support than we offer. We'll always tell you honestly if that's the case.
Questions? Reach out through Meetup or email us at growinglygrow@gmail.com.
We'll see you on the trail. 🌿
Upcoming events
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Move & Heal NYC — Inaugural Hike + Vineyard Day | Memorial Day Weekend (May 24)
Columbus Circle, W 58th St, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan, Ne, USThis is our first trip. And we want to be honest about that.
We're not a faceless event company. We're two people — a licensed therapist + certified personal trainer and a wellness community builder — who built Move & Heal NYC because we kept seeing a gap nobody was filling.
People navigating real life. Divorce. Burnout. Loss. Career crossroads. The quiet exhaustion of holding everything together. Wanting connection that goes deeper than a networking happy hour or a group fitness class — but not ready to sit in a therapist's office.
So we created something in between.
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THIS IS AN OPEN TRIP
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Our inaugural experience is intentionally open to everyone — men, women, any background, any reason you're here. Whether you're going through a divorce, burned out at work, grieving something, or just craving a day that feels meaningful — you belong on this trip.
Future experiences will be more targeted (we have dedicated programs for women in transition, men navigating change, and burned-out professionals in development). But this first one? It's for anyone who feels the pull.
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THE DAY
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7:45am — Private pickup from Columbus Circle
9:15am — Arrive at Putnam County trails. Introductions, intentions, ground rules.
9:15–11:45am — Guided hike with structured pauses and open group conversation
11:45am — Scenic overlook. Longer group processing time with our therapist facilitator.
12:15pm — Lunch together. No agenda, just people.
2:00pm — Hudson Valley vineyard. Wine tasting, closing ritual, exhale.
4:30pm — Head back to NYC (arrive ~6:00pm)
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THIS IS FOR YOU IF
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✓ You're going through or recovering from a major life transition
✓ You're burned out and need to get out of the city and out of your head
✓ You want real connection with people who are also navigating something hard
✓ You've been looking for something that combines movement, conversation, and community
✓ You like the idea of a vineyard at the end of a hike
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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✓ Round-trip private transport from NYC
✓ Guided hike with licensed therapist facilitation
✓ Catered packed lunch
✓ Vineyard stop with wine tasting
✓ Small group — 6 people maximum
✓ Personal follow-up resource guide within 24 hours
✓ Invitation to our growing Move & Heal NYC community
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A WORD ON SAFETY & TRUST
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Our experiences are facilitated by a licensed therapist who takes the quality and safety of this space seriously. A short confidential intake form is required after RSVP — this is reviewed personally before your spot is confirmed.
We keep groups small on purpose. Six people is not a compromise — it's the whole point.
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PRICE & BOOKING
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$195 per person
(Founding member rate — our inaugural trip is priced below our standard rate as a thank you for being first)
Payment via [Venmo @Christopher-villani-1] after RSVP.
Intake form link: Move & Heal Intake Form
Your spot is confirmed once both payment and intake form are received.
We'll follow up personally within 48 hours.
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CONFIRMATION DEADLINE
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If the trip does not reach minimum confirmed attendance by that date, all payments will be refunded in full and we will reschedule. We will notify you immediately.
We keep this group small and intentional — that's what makes it worth showing up for.
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6 spots. Memorial Day Sunday. Our very first trip.
We'd love for you to be part of it.
Questions? Message us on Meetup or email glowinglygrow@gmail.com
