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Dr. Jacqueline Metzner, Doc Jay

Online self-help program for
People with Long Covid & ME/CFS

developed by a doctor - formerly affected herself

Dr. Jacqueline Metzner

Doctor & Coach - Founder of Safety Retreat

Are you looking for new approaches?

What is Safety Retreat?

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Safety Retreat is an online program that helps you understand neurobiological connections and shows you ways to better support your body :
  • it explains the connection between cellular processes and nervous system

  • and integrates current science-oriented models

 

If you feel like you can't move forward on your own, Safety Retreat could be your compass.

Dr. Jacqueline Metzner, Doc Jay

For whom?

Safety Retreat provides concrete self-help impulses for people with:
 
 
Also for relatives who want to better understand and support those affected.

"My own experience with Long Covid & ME/CFS was the motivation to develop a self-help program that can accompany you on your journey— just as I would have wished for myself back then."

Dr. med. Jacqueline Metzner - Coach Doc Jay

This program is not a substitute for medical treatment. See also disclaimer.

About Us

*Who is Doc Jay?

"Doc Jay" is short for Dr. Jacqueline Metzner, a physician and co-founder of Safety Retreat. Within the self-help program, she accompanies participants not in her medical role, but as a coach. For further information, see the disclaimer .

Testimonials*

"Dr. Metzner articulated many things I hadn't previously understood—that helped me a lot. She provides support with a great deal of understanding and personal experience."

Olivia A.

* Personal experience reports – no statement about effect or healing

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Be there - Safety Retreat starts in October 2025 !

Join our waiting list now, free of charge and without obligation.

Find out the introductory price for October before the official launch and receive our free mini guide :

"7 Little Routines for Your Nervous System"

compact, practical, immediately implementable

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Safety Retreat takes a new path

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“You feel that it requires not just pacing – but a deeper understanding?”
Learn how stress regulation, energy metabolism, and symptoms are connected in our 7-week program.

The tree model illustrates simplified symptoms in the crown and possible triggers in the roots.

Recent research suggests that chronic complaints may be related to deeper causes - in particular to a persistent cellular danger state (Cell Danger Response) and the autonomic nervous system.

Our program integrates the latest findings from neuroregulation and mitochondrial research and opens up new perspectives on complex symptoms.

Because if symptoms persist - even though everything has been clarified - a new approach is needed.

Tree symptoms and causes

Fatigue

Pains

Intolerances

POTS

poor sleep

Post-Exert. Malaise

Brain fog

Digestive problems

Infections

chronic stress

Trauma

toxins

Nutrient deficiencies

ME/CFS, Long Covid, etc.

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You want to know what to expect?

These are the 5 stages of Safety Retreat

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Knowledge & Understanding
  • Chronic symptoms - what's behind them?

  • Cell danger response (CDR)

  • Mitochondria & Energy Management

  • immune system

  • Crash & Pacing

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Nervous system &
Neuroplasticity

  • Polyvagal theory

  • meditation

  • Neuroplasticity

  • Vagus exercises

  • Mind Body & Subconscious

Brain
Mindset & Symptoms
  • Neuroplastic training

  • Behavior and attitude

  • Understanding symptoms

  • Dealing with symptoms/pain

  • Recognize thought patterns

Mindset document
Metabolism & Nutrients
  • Stabilize blood sugar

  • Dietary supplement

  • Environmental pollution

  • Understanding lab values

  • Nutrition

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Epigenetics & Lifestyle
  • Body-oriented techniques

  • Trauma - Introduction

  • Understanding epigenetics

  • Breathing techniques

  • Daily Routines & Sleep

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The content is based on general scientific findings from the fields of neurobiology and stress research, but is not part of evidence-based medical guidelines or standard therapy. Further information can be found in the disclaimer.

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"The biggest steps of your life,
are small steps in the right direction."

Rolf Metzner

Safety Retreat

- more than an online course -

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Workbook

Your personal "travel plan" includes:

Safety Retreat Program

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  • Start possible at any time from 1 October 2025

  • 24 easy-to-understand videos (10-20 minutes each)

  • Unlocked every 2 days

  • Use at your own pace - 12-month access

  • Workbook as downloadable PDFs, with summaries and reflection impulses

  • Access also via app

  • Continuous updates

  • Bonus: Meditations

  • Bookable from 1 October 2025

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Introductory price for everyone in October!

  • Valid for bookings from 01.10 - 31.10.25 .

  • Those who register on the waiting list will receive the introductory price from us before bookings open on October 1.

Introductory price for everyone in October!

  • Valid for bookings from 01.10 - 31.10.25 .

  • Those who register on the waiting list will receive the introductory price from us before bookings open on October 1.

Regular price:

From 1 November 25

497 € (incl. VAT, one-off) or

Installment payment: 3 × 166 €

(Total price €498 including VAT)

Can be booked in addition:

Can be booked in addition:

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Live subscription

Would you like to be accompanied by us and other participants?
This is what you get with the live subscription:

  • 1x/week live group call / Q&A with the coaches

  • Exclusive topics & aha moments

  • Reflection & Meditations & Exercises

  • Exclusive access to recordings

  • Join anytime, cancellable monthly  

  • Try it free for 30 days

  • Only for Safety Retreat Program participants

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49 € - per month
VAT included
  can be terminated monthly

1:1 coaching

Would you like to delve deeper?

What 1:1 coaching can also offer you:

  • Space for personal topics that do not fit into the group format

  • Support with individual challenges

  • Targeted support for implementation in everyday life

  • Only for Safety Retreat Program participants

One-on-one coaching is a complementary, non-therapeutic support service. It is not a substitute for medical or psychotherapeutic treatment. Appointments are subject to availability.

We look forward to accompanying you on your journey –

both in the Safety Retreat program, in the live calls, and in the coaching!

"Your body has always been on your side,
He's just waiting for you to understand him again."

Doc Jay

Testimonials

"Dr. Metzner not only helped me understand my body but also gave me back my confidence in myself . The knowledge I gained from her not only helps me cope with post-COVID but will stay with me throughout my life. "

Sabine N.

* Personal experience reports – no statement about effect or healing

Doc Jay

There is a way!

Join our Safety Retreat
and we walk it together

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Your journey to your version 2.0

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