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Gicler
Gicler
Gicler
Gicler is a Shipibo maestro with a lifetime of experience in the sacred traditions of Amazonian plant medicine. Born and raised in a Shipibo community, he grew up immersed in the teachings of the medicine, learning from elders and practicing the ancient ways of healing, ceremony, and connection to the spirit world.
Over the years, Gicler h
Gicler is a Shipibo maestro with a lifetime of experience in the sacred traditions of Amazonian plant medicine. Born and raised in a Shipibo community, he grew up immersed in the teachings of the medicine, learning from elders and practicing the ancient ways of healing, ceremony, and connection to the spirit world.
Over the years, Gicler has deepened his practice and wisdom, becoming a respected maestro in his community. He guides each ceremony with profound knowledge, care, and intuition, creating a safe, sacred space for participants to explore the medicine, heal deeply, and gain insight.
Gicler’s work reflects a balance of traditional Shipibo medicine, compassion, and guidance, helping individuals connect to themselves, the plants, and the spiritual teachings of the Amazon. His life is dedicated to honoring the medicine and supporting others on their transformative journeys.
Kristy
Gicler
Gicler
After 24 years of service in the Army, Kristy felt a quiet calling toward healing, transformation, and deeper connection. Her journey led her to the sacred medicine of the Amazon, where the plants themselves became her teachers, guiding her into clarity, insight, and profound self-discovery.
Today, as Lead Facilitator, Kristy works alongsi
After 24 years of service in the Army, Kristy felt a quiet calling toward healing, transformation, and deeper connection. Her journey led her to the sacred medicine of the Amazon, where the plants themselves became her teachers, guiding her into clarity, insight, and profound self-discovery.
Today, as Lead Facilitator, Kristy works alongside her partner Gicler, holding space for participants to journey inward, release what no longer serves them, and awaken to their truest selves. With compassion, presence, and reverence, she guides each guest through the retreat experience, helping them embrace the wisdom of the medicine and step fully into their own transformation.
Maria
Gicler
Maria
Maria is a Shipibo woman and the heart of the retreat’s kitchen. As head chef, she prepares nourishing, diet-friendly meals that support the body and spirit during the retreat. Every dish is crafted with care, using fresh, wholesome ingredients that align with the intentions of the medicine.
Maria is also Gicler’s mother, bringing generati
Maria is a Shipibo woman and the heart of the retreat’s kitchen. As head chef, she prepares nourishing, diet-friendly meals that support the body and spirit during the retreat. Every dish is crafted with care, using fresh, wholesome ingredients that align with the intentions of the medicine.
Maria is also Gicler’s mother, bringing generations of Shipibo culinary and healing traditions to every meal. Her cooking not only sustains participants physically but also honors the wisdom of her culture, creating a warm, welcoming environment for all who come to the retreat.