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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

What is the Safety Retreat Program?

With our online self-help program:

  • You will finally understand what's happening in your body

  • Recognize the connections between your symptoms

  • Find a clear, actionable path back to more energy and quality of life

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If you feel like you can't make any progress on your own –

then Safety Retreat can be your compass.

Safety Retreat guides you step by step through the

SAFE method we developed.

For whom?
Safety Retreat is for people with:
 
  • ME / CFS
  • Long Covid, Post Covid, Post Vac
  • MCAS
  • chronic stress symptoms

More Knowledge - More Safety - More Energy

Dr. Jacqueline Metzner, Doc Jay

"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.

Feedback on the program launch 🎉

"Dear Doc Jay, dear Rolf,

I just watched the first video of the program and I'm thrilled. I wish I had a program like this years ago! So I would like to thank you for putting in so much effort and hopefully being able to help many people affected. You addressed several points that I've missed in other programs. It's also spoken at a pleasantly slow pace, and you can read along with the text below. I think that's wonderful."   U.V.

Online -

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Individual

Time management

Detailed

Workbook

Own

App

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.

© 2025 Safety Retreat

Image by Neal E. Johnson

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

Rolf Metzner

Teilnehmer Feedback 🌱

"Dear Doc Jay and Rolf,

Since we've been traveling together for a few weeks now, I wanted to write to you today and give you some feedback.

Yesterday's Safety Lounge was very helpful for me – thank you both for giving such empathetic and helpful answers and tips to my questions and others! It's clear that you understand the problems that can arise with MECFS from your own experience. Combined with your medical and therapeutic backgrounds and your empathy, this is the ideal foundation for helping others. Thank you so much! What I really like about the travel day videos is the friendly, knowledgeable speaker ;) and the wealth of information. The topics are well-researched, and the most important points are presented in a concise format – I think that's fantastic because you get a lot of information in a short amount of time. 

I think it's wonderful that you have invested, and continue to invest, so much energy, time, and passion into Safety Retreat!" Thank you so much!    I.H.

Safety Retreat

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- more than an online course -

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Symptom tree and medical specialties
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Workbook

Your personal "travel plan" includes:

​   Safety Retreat  Program

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  • Start possible at any time 

  • 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 material

Safety Lounge 
Your place to connect - ask questions -understand
  • ​Join us whenever you want – relaxed and in an open atmosphere.
  • Here you'll meet others on the same journey.
  • ​Free live call additional offer for program participants​
💬 Duration of live calls: approx. 30 minutes
📅 Dates are regularly announced on the
Events page


Process, frequency and dates may vary and will be adjusted as needed.
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"We look forward to accompanying you on your journey –

in the Safety Retreat program as well as the live calls and 1:1 coaching!"

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.

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

 

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.

Only for Safety Retreat Program participants

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

Doc Jay

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