Nan Tomasita Suy is a revered Maya K’iche’ Elder from Chichicastenango, Guatemala, whose life has been devoted to healing, service, and the preservation of ancestral wisdom. A sacred Fire Woman and Medicine Plant Woman, Nan Tomasita walks in intimate relationship with the living forces of nature. Through a gift cultivated over a lifetime, she listens deeply to the bodies of those who seek her help, understanding their pains, needs, and imbalances. She also listens to the plants themselves, receiving guidance about which medicines to use and how they should be prepared and applied for each person. Beyond the languages of Fire and Plant Medicine, Nan Tomasita speaks the language of love. With extraordinary tenderness and compassion, she heals the body, counsels the heart, and speaks directly to the soul. Her presence brings comfort, and her gentle touch has supported countless people through illness, grief, and transformation. Even in her advanced years, Nan Tomasita remains available to all who come knocking at her door in need. In Chichicastenango, she is sought after constantly, and it is common to find people waiting outside her clinic for the opportunity to receive her care and guidance. A true treasure of the Maya world, Nan Tomasita built her own healing clinic and educational center in Chichicastenango, where she shares traditional medicine and ancestral knowledge with future generations. Through immense dedication and perseverance, she raised eight children through her healing work, community service, and ceremonies. Today, three of her daughters also walk the path of ancestral healing as Maya Elders and Medicine Women, continuing the lineage of wisdom and service she has lovingly cultivated. Her healing hands are legendary among those who know her. Through traditional bodywork and abdominal massage, she restores balance, feels where pain is held within the body, and gently guides it outward. Many speak of the remarkable transformations they have experienced under her care, describing them as nothing short of miraculous. Nan Tomasita’s wisdom does not come from universities or formal institutions. It comes from direct relationship—with Spirit, Fire, Earth, the plants, and life itself. Her knowledge is rooted in sacred connection, intuition, devotion, and decades of service to her people. Those who know her often say that she can call the rain when it is needed. Whether understood literally, symbolically, or both, the saying captures something essential about her life: Nan Tomasita lives in profound relationship with the forces of nature and serves as a bridge between the visible and invisible worlds. She is a beloved healer, teacher, ceremonial guide, grandmother, and keeper of ancestral wisdom whose life continues to bless all who cross her path.

Vivian Baak, Mayan Spiritual Guide (or Ajq´ij in the Mayan Kaqchiquel language), master practitioner of  Shamanic Energy Medicine, Medical Qi Gong Instructor,  Acupuncturist, and Tantric Kriya Yoga practitioner. Author of “Find Peace and Heal” and “Sanando desde la Paz”. 
 I help people rediscover the vast reservoir of compassion and love that exists within and around us, powerful enough to heal ourselves and support others on their healing journeys. I do this through retreats, workshops, personal therapies, counseling, fire ceremonies, shamanic initiations, Qi Gong classes, women’s circles, and more. The moments when I witness my patients and students transform—when their faces shift from despair, doubt, or sadness to hope, smiles, or tears of joy and peace—are what sparks my passion. These experiences drive me to keep learning, practicing, and allowing the medicine to flow through me. This work also nourishes my own healing, as I know from experience that I can only share what I embody, practice, and live each day. I believe in the delicate dance between love and perseverance, giving and receiving, embracing the new while honoring and integrating the old. The medicine is alive in me; I live what I preach and humbly continue to learn by walking this path. My tribe, those who are also committed to this journey, are pillars of my healing. I couldn’t do it without them. I have belonged to the Mayan Spiritual Guide's Council IQ Balam from Guatemala, since August of 2023. I completed the second level of Cobra Breath from Ipsalu Tantra Kriya Yoga International in 2023. I finished the Medicine Wheel training with the Four Winds Society Foundation in Chile in 2021. On September 2021, I was certified as Electro Acupuncturist by Asociación de la Unión Internacional de Medicinas Complementarias, located in Spain. I was certified as Luohan Qi gong Instructor by Lung Chuan Argentina in 2020. Both degrees were validated by HAGUE in 2021. I graduated from Law School in Marroquin University in Guatemala in 2002. I completed a Fashion Design degree in International Fine Arts College located in Florida in 1996 and I completed the same degree two years before in Scuola Della Moda in Florence, Italy in 1994. I finished high school in Guatemala City in 1992 at the age of 16. I speak Spanish, English and Italian, and I am in the process of learning the language of my Mayan ancestros Kaqchiquel.

Julie Amriti Duffy's unwavering dedication to serving others is evident in her work in holistic healing, where she creates a nurturing environment for individuals to explore their inner selves and achieve insight and balance. As a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Julie holds a Bachelor's degree with intensive studies in Eastern Philosophy and Fine Art from the University of Georgia, Athens. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Expressive Art Therapy from Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, and served for 9 years as an art therapist and Outreach Director for RAW ART WORKS, an inner city nonprofit organization focused on studio-based art therapy. Julie adopted the name Amriti in honor of her spiritual mentor, Amma, the renowned hugging saint from Kerala, India. The name Amriti signifies the divine nectar that embodies bliss consciousness within each individual. She spent two years in India, deepening her spiritual practice. In 2010, she expanded her expertise by obtaining a massage therapy license, and in 2014, she earned a 200-hour Yoga and Qigong teaching certification from QI-YO MultiUniversity. She has shared her knowledge by owning and operating a wellness center and teaching courses in Ethics, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology of Women, Holistic Psychology, and Yoga for Mental Health at esteemed institutions such as The Massage School of Boston, Emmanuel College, and Lesley University. As the Founder of White Owl Wellness, Julie Amriti is committed to providing accessible nature and arts-based programs that promote healing and personal growth through cultural exchange and immersive transpersonal experiences. She has completed training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and served as the Massachusetts Ambassador for Journey Clinical, specializing in Ketamine-based therapy. The exploration of plant medicines and ceremonial leadership with psychedelics has been a central focus and area of profound study in Amriti's life. She brings over 25 years of experience with transpersonal states of consciousness, hands-on massage therapy, energy healing, art therapy, and licensed mental healthcare skills to this retreat.

Suzanne Wilcox has been facilitating healing since 2012 when she became a certified Reiki practitioner, launching her into the arts of energy healing with Universal Life Force Energy, sound, crystals, and essential oils. In 2014 she expanded her practice to include Emotional Processing Technique so that she could help clients identify and release emotions that have been stored in the body.  In 2015, while living in Paris, she encountered Le Jeu du Phénix, a game of philosophy created by French philosopher, Vincent Cespedes. This gift from the Universe set her on a new life course. She introduced the game to the English speaking world and immersed herself in living and teaching the principles of death and rebirth through the mystical, magical power of the Phoenix Game. In 2021, Suzanne was initiated into shamanic healing practices from the traditions of Peru.  That experience ushered her into an ever-expanding awareness of higher dimensions that continues to enrich her spiritual life and gifts.  She combines these healing skills in artful ways to bless the mind/body/spirit/soul.  Highly intuitive, she partners with Spirit to guide her clients on a journey that facilitates transformation and rebirth so that they can shed what no longer serves them and feel supported in actualizing their highest, greatest destiny.  Suzanne offers services remotely around the world from her residence in Southern California.

Holly Randall DNP, was trained as a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and has a Doctorate in Nursing and a Masters Degree in both Nursing and Health Professions Education. She has treated clients with a full range of psychiatric issues and has extensive experience prescribing psychiatric medications as well as, as an administrator, and educator. She has implemented alternatives such as acupuncture and yoga into primary care. The introduction of psychedelic medicines, specifically Ketamine, has widened the scope and effectiveness of her psychiatric work. Spirit Singing This is a beautiful way to touch into your inner voice. Spirit Song was taught to me by ShawnanCarrol. Her Goddess Chant music is everlasting. https://goddesschant.com/. I became certified to teach under her guidance and will be offering her technique at our Guatemala retreat. We ground and tune into ourselves. Then we let the inner song flow. It is often a surprise when one disconnects from the outcome and experiences free self inspiration. Perfect tone or voice is not required. Self discovery is encouraged.

Jarben Alejandro Cobin Cortez, known to all as Alex, is a passionate young chef from San Lucas Tolimán, a beautiful town by Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. From a young age, he felt a deep calling for cooking, and with great effort and the support of his mother, he pursued his dream. His dedication earned him a scholarship to study in a larger city, where he refined his culinary skills. He later secured a job as a private chef for a family in Guatemala City, under the condition that he could continue his high school education while working. This family not only supported his studies but also introduced him to Chinese medicine, vegetarian cooking, and the deeper wisdom of food as a sacred practice. He learned that the energy of the chef is infused into every meal, and a loving heart can transform food into true nourishment for the body and soul. To further his expertise, the family also arranged for a professional chef with hotel experience to mentor him, refining his skills in new and unexpected ways. After graduating from high school, Alex returned to his hometown, determined to build his own path. He started a small catering business, providing food for events, and began raising chickens—feeding them naturally, as he believes in the power of food to create well-being. His connection to cooking goes beyond technique; it is an act of love, a way to share healing and joy with those he serves. Always carrying a warm smile, Alex is known for his passion, dedication, and kind heart, making him beloved by everyone he meets. His dream is to take his culinary talents beyond Guatemala, sharing his gifts with the world while continuing to grow as both a chef and a person of deep wisdom.