
Ancestral Work


Antonella Piston
Antonella Piston
Integrative Therapies, Massage, Reflexology, Gem & Flower Bath Therapy
Ancestral Work, Breathwork, Massage, Physical Body Work, Spiritual Work

Beatriz Benavides Hilgert
Beatriz Benavides Hilgert
Energy Healing Specialist & Trainer
Ancestral Work, Psychological, Spiritual Work

Nelson Heredia
Nelson Heredia
International Ancestral Tattoo Artist
Ancestral Work, Physical Body Work, Spiritual Work
You can meet Nelson Heredia for:
PRIVATE SESSIONS
Nelson Heredia is a degreed architect and tattoo artist. Originally from the Valley of the Spears in Colombia, Nelson’s journey has been one of exploration and self-discovery. In 2019, Nelson left his homeland with his life partner, Andry, in search of new opportunities to nurture his artistic and personal skills. However, their plans were disrupted by a global pandemic. Despite the challenges, Nelson’s perspective on life transformed, and they found solace in the sacred Valley of the Wilcos, where their second son, Sumáq, was born.
In 2021, Nelson, Andry, and their family embarked on a new venture called Ancestral Ink. Located in Vilcabamba, this enchanting space serves as a sanctuary for self-discovery and a platform to connect with individuals. Nelson’s professional journey as a tattoo artist began eight years ago, and he has since dedicated himself to perfecting his craft.
With each canvas, Nelson strives to capture stories on the skin, approaching his artistry with discipline, appreciation, and unwavering respect. Through Ancestral Ink, Nelson and his family aim to leave a lasting impact on the lives and stories of those they encounter.
Nelson is an international tattoo artist who brings a unique perspective to his craft. With a deep understanding of trauma healing and spirituality, he believes that tattoos can be a powerful tool for personal transformation and healing. Nelson recognizes that the process of getting a tattoo can be cathartic and empowering, allowing individuals to reclaim their bodies and express their inner selves.
Drawing inspiration from various spiritual traditions and therapeutic practices, Nelson creates meaningful and custom tattoos that serve as symbols of strength, resilience, and personal growth. Through his art, he aims to provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to embark on their healing journeys.
Silvana Spanò
Silvana Spanò
Psychotherapist, Holistic Health Coach & Counselor, BA, MA
Ancestral Work, Health Coach, Psychological, Spiritual Work
You can meet Silvana Spanò for:
Workshop
PRIVATE SESSIONS
Silvana Spanò is an Argentinian-Canadian clinical counsellor, holistic health practitioner, writer and educator with a BA in Psychology from Canada, a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from the U.S., and a long-list of additional training in holistic health and healing techniques (physical and non-physical). As a health coach and practitioner, Silvana combines her formal studies with a hands-on training & apprenticeship in indigenous holistic health care. Silvana integrates nutritional counselling to both physical and psychological/cognitive care. She attributes the beginning of her understanding about natural health to her naturopath, the brilliant Dr. Jonn Matsen, ND, of North Vancouver, Canada. She is especially interested in women’s health and wellbeing — including emotional, cognitive and hormonal health. As a counsellor, Silvana focuses on guiding the client to find empowerment and inner liberation from perceived limitations. She’s a strong believer in personal sovereignty, and the power of inner growth at any stage of life. Silvana has a special interest in psychospiritual, social and cultural issues. Her chosen modalities include techniques from the new field of Energy Psychology, shamanic therapies, nutrition, detoxification, and more. She is a passionate teacher, counsellor, and health consultant with an unwavering belief in the holistic nature of life. She is a trained and experienced practitioner of Ama-Deus, Reiki, ThetaHealing, Psych-K, Mayan Therapies and other shamanic therapies. Silvana is one of less than twenty instructors in the world for the healing art of the indigenous Guarani people of South America (a powerful 6000 year-old tradition known as Ama-Deus). Silvana believes in merging heart and knowledge to create the solutions our world needs today.
WORKSHOP
Exploring Plant Medicine Safely: A Holistic Seminar for the Uninitiated Westerner
This is an updated, summarized version of a full 1-day seminar Silvana designed and has taught in Ecuador for many years starting in 2012 — when South America became very popular as a destination for exploring plant medicine. Silvana´s own personal experience with plants and other Nature elements spans over 20 years. All this time, she’s been consciously straddling the border between academic studies and first-hand ethnographic work in holistic health and healing. In this workshop, Silvana is ready to share insights learned along the way that relate to the traditions, context and practices of plant shamanism to help make your explorations safer and more beneficial to your overall well being. Workshop length: half-day.
Testimonials
Prem Anubuddha
Prem Anubuddha
Doctor of Meditation & Touch-based Healing. Founder of ARUN Conscious Touch, DM
Ancestral Work, Lifestyle Expert, Physical Body Work, Psychological, Spiritual Work
You can meet Prem Anubuddha for:
Workshop
Prem Anubuddha (or just Buddha, as he’s affectionately called) grew up in California where he specialized in athletics (Basketball scholarship to USD) and studied yoga. In 1976, he traveled to India to be with the Enlightened Mystic Osho… he lived and worked in Osho’s Ashram and Communes daily for the next 20 years. Under Osho’s direct guidance, he began teaching Osho Neo-Yoga and Active Meditations in the late 1970’s to international seekers. In 1980, he became one of the “founding lights” of Osho Rebalancing and trained over 1500 students in this revolutionary approach to Healing the Body-Mind. In the 1980’s, he began teaching “CranioSacral Sensitivity” and “Hara Awareness”, also under Osho’s guidance. In 1988 Osho chose Anubuddha to be his personal “Touch-based Doctor”, and he was with him for over 150 individual sessions. Anubuddha and Anasha (from France) have been living together intimately since 1985 (they met in Osho’s Communes). In 1994, they created “ARUN Conscious Touch” together… every year they travel the world teaching this amazing healing and meditative approach to the “Vibrating Electromagnetic Energy Field” and Consciousness as an Organic Unity… A & A presently live in their Healing Sanctuary and Food-forest in the sacred valley of Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Have been doing this “Sacred Inner Healing Work” consistently since 1976. There are so many beautiful stories and insights from people from all the world, of all ages… hundreds of Anubuddha’s students have gone on to be very successful bodyworkers, yoga and meditation teachers, and teachers of teachers.
WORKSHOP
Fundamentals of Conscious Touch & The Human Body as a Vibrating Electromagnetic Energy Field
A deeply immersive and hands-on experiential workshop that teaches ARUN conscious touch based healing that can be applied to yourself and others. This is a 30-year old technique that has been taught around the world to thousands of people. Demonstration and touch meditation exchanges focusing on neck, 3rd Eye, Heart Chakra area, and Hara Center. Learn further Touch-Based Healing Principles that focus on the sacral, pelvic, hip joint, and feet area. Live demonstration of discovering the “Energy Line” awareness of the body. Workshop length: two (2) half-days; it is recommended to attend both half-days for full benefit, but not mandatory.
Testimonials
MiraMichelle
MiraMichelle
Quantum Shamanic Coach, Energy Psychology, Medicine Woman & Author
Ancestral Work, Practitioner, Private Sessions, Psychological, Spiritual Work
You can meet Miramichelle for:
Private Sessions
Workshop
It is an honor to have MiraMichelle be a strategic partner and spiritual advisor to this Health Retreat in Vilcabamba. Here Mira Michelle will be providing a map of the ‘Nature Medicine Design’ (NMD). An NMD consciously connects the living web of life in that particular location with the activities, intentions, and intra-personal process of the individual and group organism. Thereby, co-creating a resonant and coherent environment that is more consciously aligned with the intelligence of nature, human intuition, and the vibration of reverence.
MiraMichelle is the founder and director of the Sacred Female Rising Institute, the Cleanse Site Project, and author of “”Sacred-ize Your Life – The Ancient Art of Ceremony meets the Contemporary Age“”. Mira feels that for humanity to truly establish peace it is necessary to restore and bolster the innate worth and core values of the Sacred feminine and embrace Earth Medicine. MiraMichelle works as a Quantum Shamanic Coach for all genders, Speaker, Writer and Facilitator of Sacred Ceremony with over 25 years experience. She is available for Quantum Shamanic Healing Sessions, Rite of Passage and Healing Ceremonies, and facilitates Workshops, Retreats, Moon Circles and an annual Medicine Women Training. MiraMichelle has worked on numerous global projects that support unity consciousness such as: World Unity Week, The Up Convergence, Peace Week, Humanity Rising at Ubiquity University, Codes for a Healthy Earth, 7 Days of Rest and Eco-Governance. She has produced and co-produced over 70 content rich videos for these venues. Mira is the daughter of an English/Irish mother and an African/Native American father who was raised in distinctly different cultures and this reality has given her a great ability to connect with different people and to be a living bridge of cultural experience. She holds a B.A., Communications/Psychology-minor from Sacramento State University and Saint Mary’s College in California.
WORKSHOP
Earth Medicine & Your Inherent Connection
This workshop invites you to experience a relaxed and profound connection to the Earth’s Medicine. We will explore the 4 Elements, 4 Directions and your own organic and original connection to Nature and all of Life.
Workshop Includes
- Nature meditations: sense your present connection with the Earth & upgrade: X2 Quantum/Medicine Tools for Earthing.
- Mountain Medicine and how it enriches your body/mind: Mountain to Human experience
- How to speak with Nature and Nature responds: direct resonant Exchange
- Nature’s rhythm: Deep relaxation and spontaneous ease of mind:
- Drum/Organic movement/Befriending a Tree person
- Ceremony of Nature Connection & Celebration