About Us
We are a community of individuals who walk the spiritual path with a shared purpose.
To support and guide those seeking healing and peace for their soul.
With a deep connection to nature, we are here to help you navigate through life's challenges
and find a path of inner peace, balance, and transformation.
Our mission is to offer support to those in need, empowering you to heal, learn and grow.
Mario
While studying health management Mario began cause oriented health counseling. After graduating he set up his own business and worked in collaboration with doctors helping patients find the root cause. Most recently Mario spent two and a half years in the Peruvian Amazon to expand his range of knowledge. First he managed Centro Espiritual Nihue Rao before immersing himself fully in the study of plant medicine under the guidance of Master Shaman Ricardo Amaringo. Mario is passionate about learning and teaching the Shipibo language. Want to know more about Mario? Click here!
Kevin
Kevin has over 30 years experience with expanded states and holds certification as a Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator. As the administrator of our local hospice society, Kevin also supports families and people with this major life transition. He has a diploma in applied psychology, is a Registered Professional Counsellor-provisional (RPC-p) with a specialization in substance use disorders and behavioural addictions as well as a Recovery Coach Professional (RCP).
Kevin is available to support your experience both before and after your retreat.
More information can be found at www.kootenayrecovery.com.
Chris
Chris has been working with Amazonian plant medicines for the past 12 years and is currently apprenticing in the Peruvian Amazon under the guidance of Maestro Ricardo Amaringo. His passion and experience include 15 years of dedication to addiction and compulsion through 12 step recovery, hospice and supporting end of life transition. Chris is a life long learner dedicated to deepening his understanding with a variety of ongoing studies of trauma support and recovery.
Kelly
Kelly Stone holds a Master of Science in Psychology and is a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling. She specializes in trauma recovery using somatic experiencing and psychedelic psychotherapy. With over 20 years of experience, she has acquired various holistic and natural health certifications, including Yoga Therapy, Reiki Master, Hypnotherapy, and multiple body-based therapies. Kelly aims to integrate Eastern and Western approaches to science with spirituality. She accepts a variety of extended health benefits and encourages inquiries about individual sessions before and post-retreat.
More information can be found at www.kellystonetherapy.com.
