"People don't need to be saved or rescued; they need knowledge of their power and how to access it."

Meet the Apu healing Team

  • Rossanita - Warmi Spirit

    Founder of this center, a spiritual medicine guide, and ceremonialist of sacred medicines. Born in Peru with a lineage from both the Andean and Peruvian Amazon regions, she has been walking the spiritual path for almost 13 years after reconnecting with her ancestors. She has studied with several indigenous groups of the Andes, Brazil, and Shipibo lineage. Her role at the healing center is to lead, guide, and empower people to reconnect with themselves and Pachamama.

    She holds space and serves sacred medicine, supporting the healing process of visitors. With a very loving and compassionate nature, her wish is for everyone to experience the magic of love and self-healing through different elements, including sacred plants.

  • Rosita - Mantay Quechua Andean Elder

    From the Sutoc Pacchac community, an elder Quechua medicine woman possesses a talent for weaving textiles, wisdom, and a deep love for Pachamama. Growing up in the high Andes, she made offerings to the Alpa mama (Mother Earth) and sacred Apus (mountains), and now she delights in sharing this practice of gratitude with all visitors. She tends to and cares for her animals, including llamas, sheep, alpacas, dogs, guinea pigs, and chickens. During the Andean healing experience, she will share traditional Andean meals as well as medicinal breakfasts collected from the sacred lands.

  • Wendy Barrios - Integration Specialist.

    Wendy has been a student of health and wellness for over a decade. Her background began in Kinesiology for physical rehabilitation, and she is a certified yoga teacher and massage therapist. Her journey took a significant turn after experiencing Ayahuasca, which altered the trajectory of her healing path. Following extensive time in the jungles of Iquitos, Peru, Wendy encountered challenges reintegrating into the bustling environment of Los Angeles. She found herself reverting to behavioral patterns she had believed she had purged. It was during this period that she recognized the crucial importance of integration.

    One clear vision emerged for Wendy: to pursue further studies and pursue a master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology. Wendy employs methods such as Gestalt therapy, active imagination, and somatic approaches in her work with individual clients. She conducts group integration circles, facilitates dreamwork and breath work support virtually, and hosts workshops focusing on self-development and relational skills.

    Wendy firmly believes in the wisdom of altered states of consciousness and acknowledges the profound influence these mystical and magical states can have on our health and well-being.

  • Tiago de la LUZ

    Facilitator and photographer.

    Tiago is a visionary artist from Brazil, a nomad, and a nature lover. He embarked on his journey with medicinal plants in 2011 and is presently dedicated to supporting retreat groups by sustaining the space, facilitating activities, and capturing moments through photography.

    *Most of the pictures on this website were captured by Tiago.

  • Ana Clara

    Musical and stage artist.

    World traveler.

    She accompanies Ayahuasca ceremonies alongside her team members, playing the charango and other instruments. In service to the Grandmother through sounds, prayers, and love to facilitate a deep connection for participants.

  • Vanessa

    Center Assistant

    Hailing from a lineage rooted in Mexican heritage, Vanessa plays an integral role at the Center, providing logistical support, aiding in consultation calls, and assisting Rossanita and participants throughout retreats. Her unwavering aspiration is to demonstrate reverence for every facet of Mother Nature, pay homage to sacred plants, embrace the wisdom passed down by ancestors with an open heart, and humbly enrich each individual's journey with joy and love.