Our Facilitators & Space Holders

  • Thomas is a holistic practitioner, counselor, and sound meditation facilitator, devoted to guiding others through the layers of their healing journey. With a background in integrative counseling and over 20 years of deep experience in altered states of consciousness, Thomas supports individuals in accessing their inner wisdom, moving through emotional blocks, and reconnecting with their authentic selves.

    His path has been shaped by both clinical training and personal transformation, blending psychological insight with somatic awareness and energy-based practices. Having lived and worked across different cultures, he brings a grounded, trauma-informed approach that honors the unique story and rhythm of each person.

    Now living in Portugal Thomas offers breathwork, counseling, and sound journeys in spaces designed to foster safety, depth, and genuine connection. His work is centered around presence, compassion, and the belief that healing happens when we feel truly seen, heard and supported.

  • Karim is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator and sound meditation practitioner who guides experiences through altered states of consciousness, including breathwork, sound meditations, and the responsible use of entheogenic medicines as gateways to deep inner transformation. Rooted in the conscious exploration of non-ordinary states, Karim helps individuals access the subconscious, where stored emotions and inner truths rise to the surface for recognition and release, paving the way for lasting transformation. Through carefully curated, safe spaces, he offers guidance with clarity and intuitive presence.

    Having grown up across different continents and now based in Mexico, Karim holds a deep respect for cultural diversity and draws inspiration from global shamanic and ancestral healing traditions which are rooted in inner discovery.

    Karim’s presence is both grounded and expansive, rooted in authenticity, carried by purpose, and always accompanied by a touch of light-hearted humour. He invites others to explore their unique healing paths beyond institutional boundaries, returning again and again to the innate wisdom of the body, the breath, and the unseen realms within.

  • Maria brings over 15 years of yoga practice and a background in social work to her role as a facilitator. With a degree in the Science of Social Work and years of experience supporting children and young adults, she brings a grounded and compassionate presence to her work.

    Specializing in Kundalini Yoga, Maria blends breathwork, dynamic movement, and sound healing to guide transformative, heart-centered experiences. Since joining our team in 2023, she has offered dedicated support to women on their healing path, weaving together holistic practices with a passion for feminine empowerment.

  • Music and the sound of the drum called to Jupiter from a very young age. He began making drums at the age of 16 and currently leads a line of percussion and wind instruments with an indigenous Mexican theme. Jupiter has conducted workshops on instrument making and sound production, promoting a connection with his cultural roots. The purpose is to rescue, produce, promote, and play indigenous instruments. Based in Tulum, he shares his music and sound healing sessions in many local sacred spaces as well as in other Latin American countries.

  • Rafa’s work is rooted in the exploration and healing of human relationships. With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and group facilitator, he has dedicated his life to supporting others on their journey toward emotional awareness and personal growth. One of Rafael’s most powerful tools is animal-assisted therapy, a deeply introspective practice that helps illuminate the connection between emotions and thoughts. Through this work, Rafael guides individuals to cultivate healthier, more conscious lives, ultimately enriching the way they relate to themselves and to others.

  • Dr. Carolyn is a physician, author, and pioneer in holistic women’s health with over 25 years of experience integrating conventional medicine with natural and alternative approaches. A passionate advocate for natural childbirth and women’s empowerment, she has long supported midwifery, home birth, and body literacy.

    As the author of Take Charge of Your Body: Women’s Health Advisor and Doctor DeMarco Answers Your Questions, Dr. DeMarco has guided countless women in reclaiming agency over their health through informed, intuitive, and integrative care.

    At our retreat, Dr. DeMarco serves as a facilitator and counselor, offering her deep wisdom in women’s wellness, emotional healing, and holistic medicine. Her compassionate presence and decades of experience support each participant in reconnecting with their inner healer, fostering wholeness, balance, and vitality.

  • Don is a dedicated Mental Health Clinician with a lifelong passion for supporting youth and families in cultivating greater joy, wholeness, and connection in their lives, relationships, and communities. He works from a strengths-based, needs-driven perspective, always approaching challenges through a multidisciplinary lens. For nearly fifteen years, Don has also been deeply engaged with the holotropic breathwork, sound meditation and plant medicine community, both in his personal healing journey and in supporting the well-being of others.

  • Rafael is a master distiller and plant alchemist with over 23 years of experience working with essential oils and sacred botanicals in Ecuador. Guided by a deep connection to the natural world and the ancestral wisdom of the Amazon, he has discovered new aromatic medicines and developed unique healing preparations, essential oils, hydrosols, tinctures, and elixirs, that carry the spirit of the plants. Rooted in the shamanic path, Rafael spent 13 years living and working in the Amazon rainforest, where he collaborates with the Kiwcha people on projects that protect the land and empower local women through sustainable plant cultivation. His work honours the deep intelligence of nature and supports healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. At our retreats, Rafael shares his gifts to help others reconnect with the Earth, the plants, and the wisdom that lives in both.

  • Camila is a designer of purpose-driven projects and journeys, with a deep commitment to creating spaces that foster emotional wellbeing, connection, and transformation. With a background in community development, environmental initiatives, and women-centered retreats, she has produced and facilitated experiences across Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, the U.S., and more. Her work bridges creativity and care rooted in values that center people and the planet —bringing together practices and places to support personal growth and collective impact.