For the woman who always figures it out.
You pour into everyone around you.
Now, you’re ready to turn that devotion inwards.
A process to release what no longer serves, to regulate your nervous system, and to return to the fun and flowing woman underneath it all.
Build the inner tools to sustain your growth through all seasons of life.
~ Group Mentorship + 1:1 Support + Day Retreat ~
Created & Led By Registered Psychotherapist
Allison Villa
Next Live Session Begins Fall 2026
Note: Phoenix Rising can be entirely claimed through insurance for ‘psychotherapy’.
The program consists of 9 x group therapy sessions and 3 x individual sessions.
Receipts provided. Check with your provider for the details of your coverage.
Monthly Group Sessions for Nine Months
~ October 2026 to June 2027 ~
1:1 Support with Allison
~ 3 x 30 minute Sessions ~
Closing Day Retreat at The River House
Priceville, Ontario - June 2027
For The Woman Who
Has spent years honouring everyone else's needs (family, society, old belief systems)
Feels stuck in patterns she can name but can’t seem to break
Finds rage, resentment, grief, or people-pleasing quietly showing up in her relationships
Feels it in her body before she can name it in words
Is ready to reconnect with her own inner wisdom & trust herself
Wants to proactively understand & release her triggers
Is ready to come home to the vibrant, flowing woman within
Designed from Allison’s 15 years in private practice.
~ Release the childhood patterns that keep you stuck ~
~ Balance your masculine-feminine energy ~
~ Learn nervous system support tools ~
~ Create your own affirmations & a clear vision for what’s next ~
A Note From Allison
“I created Phoenix Rising during a time that I needed to support myself from within. It was during a season where I felt stuck in old patterns that weren’t working anymore. The heartbreaking truth is that my rage and resentment were being projected onto my husband and daughters.
This forced me to choose - am I going to try something new (and vulnerable) or am I going to do the same thing over and over, expecting different results?
For years I had been pouring everything outward — into my husband, my children, my clients, my work.
When our marriage began to crumble, I kept projecting onto my partner what I needed him to be. What I needed him to give me. What I needed him to fix.
My resentment and rage grew towards him, and rippled to our daughters. It was clear that the weight of my own unmet needs was quietly collapsing the very relationships I loved most.
This is where Phoenix Rising was born.
I could no longer seek change from others - the stakes were too high and the triggers too strong. Instead, I had to turn that energy inwards.
I built a simple & sustainable process based on my personal and professional experience. This allowed me to find solace from within. I also gave myself permission to lean on a small circle of women whom I hold dear. I stopped placing the full weight of my emotional needs onto my family and found ways to support myself first.
Once I had softened towards myself and learned to regulate from within, my husband softened, too. We were able to re-connect from genuine love, respect, and willingness, and meet each other in the middle.
The same was true with my daughters. When I was regulated and full, my mothering shifted completely.
This is what Phoenix Rising is built on. Not the idea that your relationships need to change. But the radical, liberating truth that when you change — everything around you does, too.”
Phoenix Rising Alumni Stories
Becoming Myself Again (but, better!)
“After my second baby, everything felt off. The hormonal shifts, moving homes, going from a family of three to four…I just didn’t feel like myself. I couldn’t trust my instincts, and there were signs of postpartum depression creeping in.
Through Phoenix Rising, I began to feel like me again.
I saw the change in myself, but what meant the most, was that my husband saw it, too!
It reminded me that you can feel better—sooner than you think—when you’re supported by the right community."
- Vicki
Listen to her inspiring story and how her husband recognized (& loved!) her immense transformation.
Note: Vicki mentions The River, which is the monthly membership for women who desire ongoing growth & evolution.
Phoenix Rising Alumni Stories
Redefining My Worth & Releasing Old Labels
"I had just walked away from a 20-year career as a dance studio owner. I had built that identity for decades and letting it go left me raw, anxious, and completely uncertain about what was next. At home, I felt disconnected. I was exhausted, unmotivated, and everything with my family felt like an obligation. I knew this wasn’t how I wanted to live, parent, or partner. I just didn’t know how to shift it, until Phoenix Rising."
- Stephanie
Press play to listen to Stephanie’s transformation through Phoenix Rising, and how it’s continuing to impact her 10 months later!
You are the Phoenix, rising from the ashes,
being re-born into more alignment, ease, and wisdom.
Yes, you may hear our rooster, Beau, calling in the background of our sessions!
Meet Your Mentor
I am Allison Villa — Registered Psychotherapist, former professional dancer, mother of two teen daughters, and a woman who knows the sacredness of evolution and the welcoming of new beginnings.
For fifteen years I have supported individuals and couples in private practice, helping them move through transition, reinvention, and the quiet ache of there must be more than this. My work is rooted in nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and attachment repair — and deeply informed by my own lived experience.
I have been devoted to my personal growth for over two decades. I have navigated my own relationship challenges, moved my family from city life to the slow rhythm of the countryside, and spent years learning to live in harmony with both my feminine and masculine energies.
The dance between structure and surrender. Doing and being. Fire and flow.
Phoenix Rising is born from this path.
At the summit of ‘Old Baldy’: A highlight moment for all of the women who attended my Country House Retreat (June 2025)
This isn’t just a program, it’s a way of living.
To be in rhythm with the elements, rooted in self-trust, open to the sacred.
Phoenix Rising is how you come home;
To your body, to your wisdom, & to the seasons of your life.
Changes To Expect From Phoenix Rising
MORE
clarity on your life path
physical energy and vitality
self-compassion and curiosity
nervous system regulation and calm
patience and gratitude
laughter, lightness, and joy
improved communication
ease and flow in your relationships
trust in your own inner wisdom
LESS
self-judgement/self-criticism
guilt/fear
anxiety/overwhelm
emotional reactivity/ triggers
clutter in your mind and in your home
weight of patterns that no longer serve you
Un-block the patterns that keep you stuck.
Create a personalized path forward with clear action steps.
“In the first month of Phoenix Rising, I already feel more grounded in my mind and in my body. I have more energy when I wake up in the morning and my thoughts towards myself are much kinder. I’m able to be honest with myself (first) which means that I can communicate clearly with my husband and with my kids. I have a sense of trust that I’m on the right path.”
The Journey
EMBRACE
From October to December 2026, you will reflect deeply on your life to honour the feelings around the life/relationship/career you had envisioned. Embrace the burning down and let go of the parts of yourself that are no longer serving you.
EMPOWER
As you begin 2027, you will spend January to March re-establishing safety in your body, learn nervous system support tools, and begin to plant new seeds with intention. You will become aware of your inner masculine-feminine wisdom for added support.
EVOLVE
To close your journey (April to June 2027), you will allow yourself to dream big and to step into the new version of YOU. Make a clear action plan for the next 6-12 months to ensure that you fully embody your goals.
The Details
9 monthly video group sessions
3 x 1:1 individual sessions w Allison
closing in-person day retreat
Phoenix Rising Online Portal: Over 15 pre-recorded video lessons with captions + transcripts
Private online group chat (connection & accountability with fellow women in the program)
Journal prompts for deep reflection
Clear pathway and themes to support your success
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Phoenix Rising Online Portal, Lifetime Access
New beautiful online portal
Accessible on phone, tablet, or computer
High-quality video lessons available on-demand
Captions & transcripts included
Detailed journal reflection prompts
Simple, scientific & nature-based process
Re-visit the content each time you re-birth & re-invent yourself
Access all future online upgrades
Lifelong tools to support you through every stage of life
9 x 60-Minute Group Virtual Sessions Led By Allison
~ Small Group of 7-10 Women ~
3 x 30-Minute Individual Virtual Sessions with Allison
~ Scheduled throughout the 9 months of Phoenix Rising ~
“These thoughtful touches create a sacredness around the journey and make it more special.” ~ Nadine
Phoenix Rising Care Package
beautiful blank journal
hand-poured coconut & soy candle with Red Jasper stone
custom curated flower essences by Bloem Botanicals
…and a few more surprises, delivered to your door!
Private Group Chat
create connection & community with Allison + other group members
weekly prompts to stay connected to your process between sessions
added support & accountability
“I trust Allison. There is safety in this community. I love that she is on the journey with us. Yes, Allison leads, but she doesn’t hold this superiority that makes her disconnected. She’s very compassionate and meets everyone wherever they are.” ~ Nadine
Closing In-Person Day Retreat
a nourishing in-person day with Allison + your Phoenix Rising community
held at the River House, immersed in nature on the Saugeen River
a powerful closing ceremony that allows you to fully embody your experience
Phoenix Rising, Total Program
$6,000
Save $1,000 when you join before September 18th
$5,000*
* fully claimable as ‘psychotherapy’, except for the enrollment fee
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Payment Plan
Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee: $500 (not claimable)
October: $1,500*
November to June: $375/month*
*Can be claimed as ‘psychotherapy’.
Check with your insurance provider for your coverage details.
Phoenix Rising Alumni Stories
Devoted To Ongoing Healing
“This is my second reinvention. After cancer, divorce, and the loss of my mother, I knew the work wasn’t over. Phoenix Rising reminded me that I’m not meant to do it alone. The sisterhood, the safety, the shared truth—it’s been a lifeline in this next chapter of healing.”
- Joanne
IMPORTANT
Allison Villa, Registered Psychotherapist
Phoenix Rising qualifies as the Act of Psychotherapy. It is a combination of monthly group sessions AND 1:1 sessions with Allison.
This program can be fully claimed as ‘psychotherapy’ with insurance (not including your non-refundable $500 deposit).
It may also qualify as personal growth & business development for those that do not have coverage for ‘psychotherapy’.
Personalized Support
Having a small group of 7 to 10 women, combined with one-on-one sessions with Allison, truly enhances your Phoenix Rising transformation. The intimacy of the group sessions create accountability and the power of being witnessed, while the 1:1 sessions provide individualized support for the nuances of your unique experience. I’ve designed the entire process with intention to ensure that you are supported in every aspect of your growth!
Nervous about sharing in a group?
Most women are, at first. Within minutes of our first session together, something shifts. The safety, the warmth, the recognition that these women get it — it changes everything. Creating that space is my greatest superpower.
Excerpt of Mara Panacci’s Essay:
A Hope For Her People
When did the unbecoming begin and the barricade burst? Which moment was the cosmic catalyst for change? Was she warned that a tsunami would be coming? Was she given the choice to flee or to stay?
All she knows is that she is here now, in the aftermath of the storm and there’s no going back. The pain of the old life is greater than the fear in the uncertainty of this one. Nothing is worth the numbness of her former self. And absolutely no amount of shame is worth passing the tribal curse down to her own daughters.
So she opens her wings and unclenches her fists, a shriek of laughter erupts from her lips, her feet leave the ground.
She is the Phoenix Rising.
A Woman Becoming.
A Sea Untamable.
A Breaker of Spells.
A Hope for Her People.
FAQs
What is Phoenix Rising?
A carefully curated 9-month transformation journey designed to unblock emotions & stories that keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns. Led by registered psychotherapist, Allison Villa, the process includes journalling, guided meditations, simple rituals, nervous system regulation tools, manifestation practices, & clear goal setting.
Can the full Phoenix Rising be covered by insurance?
YES! Phoenix Rising live group sessions and individual sessions DO qualify as the Act of Psychotherapy, and can therefore be covered by insurance. All receipts are customized with your name, Allison’s designation details, and the date/time of each session. You then submit those receipts to your insurance company (check with your provider to make sure you have ‘psychotherapy’ coverage).
Is Phoenix Rising virtual?
Yes, except for the closing in-person day retreat in June 2027! The entire Phoenix Rising program is virtual & can be done at your own pace. The pre-recorded lessons are hosted on a beautiful user-friendly online platform. The monthly live virtual video group sessions (October 2026 to June 2027) keep you accountable and connected to the community and on-track with process. The beauty of it all, is that you can create your sacred space from the comfort of your own home (or wherever you are in the world!).
Where & when is the closing in-person day retreat?
The in-person closing day retreat takes place at The River House on the Saugeen River in Priceville, Ontario. As a group, we will find the date that works for everyone.
How many women will be in the Phoenix Rising group?
There will be 7 to 10 women in our 2026-2027 group. This is an intimate container, to ensure that every woman receives plenty of support along her journey.
When do the monthly virtual sessions begin?
The live virtual group sessions begin in October 2026. Together, the group will find a regular day and time that works for everyone.
What are the dates & where are live virtual group sessions held?
Group sessions are 60-90 minutes. Sessions will be held once a month for 9 months. The first session is in October 2026 & last session is in June 2027. All virtual video sessions are held on Zoom. Once the group finds a regular day and time that works for everyone, a private calendar invite and link will be provided.
What is the format of the group sessions?
We begin each session with our candle lighting ritual, followed by a guided meditation or nervous system regulation activity. Then, Allison will provide insights on the monthly theme. Afterwards, there is an opportunity for group processing based on that month’s journal prompts.
How much time each month do I need for “homework”?
You are encouraged to watch the monthly lessons before each month’s live group session. Each pre-recorded video lesson ranges from 10-20 minutes. Giving yourself 30 - 60 minutes is ample time to watch the lessons and do the journal reflective prompts. The beauty of Phoenix Rising is that you can spend as a little as 30 minutes a week to experience deep growth. The internal changes happen during our group sessions, individual sessions, and in how your self-awareness shifts in-between.
When & where are virtual individual sessions held?
Individual sessions will be scheduled around your availability. Sessions can be video (zoom) or audio (phone), whatever you prefer - many people like to go for a walk to move energy during their sessions! Together, we will find a time that best suits your schedule.
When can I start Phoenix Rising?
As soon as you enroll, you will be onboarded & get access to the entire online portal. Group sessions and individual sessions will begin in October 2026.
Are group or individual sessions recorded?
No. Sessions are not recorded for privacy.
What if I can’t attend group sessions?
Phoenix Rising Online platform allows you to stay on track with the process without attending live sessions (though attending live is strongly encouraged & is an essential component to your transformation!).
I feel deeply honoured to guide you along this journey & can’t wait to see what parts of you emerge.
See you inside of Phoenix Rising!