I come from a background of a loving family that also involved deep trauma and substance abuse. Those difficult experiences created PTSD issues in my teens that slowly became more problematic over time – especially as I got into my late 30’s. Through the use of plant medicines, I began my healing journey in early 2006 while I was employed in the finance industry where I had been working in sales and sales management for about 15 years at that time. It was through the work with Ayahuasca and the shamanic plant dietas that I was able to heal and transform my life.

Early on in my work with these plant teachers, I heard the call to go deeper and to learn and guide medicine ceremonies but dismissed it as a question many must consider due to the depth and uniqueness of the experiences. The call continued and shortly after my third trip to the amazon I was fortunate enough to be invited to begin my deeper exploration of myself and these medicinal plants with the gifted maestros I had been working with.