

The hearts thathold the journey
Each member of our team brings deep wisdom, genuine care, and years of dedicated practice to support your journey.
Maestros
The Ones who Shape the Spirit of the Ceremony
Carrying a lineage of Shipibo wisdom. Offering personalized healing through Icaros, attuned to your unique journey.


Maestro
Rober Vasquez Rios
Rober
the master plants have shown him that his purpose as a man and as a maestro is to continually work on having a good heart, and that a good heart will always be his guide for his healing knowledge and capacity.

Maestra
Mary Julliana Vasquez Rios
Mary
She believes in life, in peace, harmony, tranquility when one heals and in connection with mother earth through plants and the spirit of the jungle.

Maestro
Moises Vasquez Nunta
Moises
His mission is to guide the medicine into the guests to support their healing and bring light into their lives.

Maestro
Soi Ochavano Lopez
Soi
He wants to serve those who look to find peace and harmony within themselves.

Maestra
Karina Garcia Rios
Karina
Her philosophy of healing is deeply rooted in the traditions of her people.

Maestro
Javier Vasquez Gomez
Javier
His profound connection to his heritage and the spiritual guidance he provides are cornerstones of his practice

Anita Perez Sinacay
Anita
Maestra Anita brings her gentle yet powerful approach to healing, facilitating guests’ connections to the healing spirits of the plants and the natural world.

Silvia Marin Garcia
Silvia
She passionately devotes her life to preserving and sharing the ancestral Shipibo tradition so it can continue to heal the world.

Francisco Huayta
Francisco
Maestro Francisco is delighted to share his wisdom and healing with people from all around the world here at Soltara together with his wife Maestra Maricela.

Maestra
Clemencia Perez Sinacay
Clemencia
Maestra Clemencia has an infectious laugh and a light heartedness which is part of her medicine. She asks guests to come ready to focus and do their part for their healing, because healing with Ayahuasca is not a passive activity.

Maestro
Ruben Barbaran Gomez
Ruben
Maestro Ruben see's each person’s healing path as unique and sacred, and is dedicated to help and accompany guests with respect, humility, and a big heart.
Advisors
The Voices Who Help Shape our Vision
They offer perspective, wisdom, and direction that continually strengthen our mission.

Dr
Gabor Mate, M.D
Gabor
Gabor Maté is a Canadian physician, speaker, and bestselling author known for his work on trauma, addiction, stress, child development, and the mind-body connection

Dr
Dennis McKenna
Dennis
Dennis McKenna is an American ethnopharmacologist, research pharmacognosist, lecturer and author - with deep passion and lifelong devotion to plant teachers and the study of ecosystems and the cultures within them.

Dr
Bia Labate, PhD
Bia
Anthropologist, educator, author, speaker, and activist, committed to the protection of sacred plants while amplifying the voices of marginalized communities in the psychedelic science field.

Dr
Clancy Cavnar, PsyD
Clancy
Clancy Cavnar has a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) and is Co-Founder and a member of the Board of Directors of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines.

Dr
Dan Engle, MD
Dan
Integrative psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, spiritual mysticism, and peak performance.
Facilitators
Here to Support, Guide, and Hold Space
Devoted to your thriving. Holding space with presence, experience, and compassion.

Vivana Vignola
Vivana
For me, plant medicine is a tool to return to the heart’s core, clearing away the noise that disconnects us from our true essence. I see it as a way to clean the mirror through which we view ourselves and the world.

Blagomira Kostova
Blagomira
I am in love with life and the potential that lies within human nature

Paola Evelina Gallarato
Paola
I consider it a great honor to walk hand in hand with all who choose to embark on this path

Jessica Francis
Jessica
The path is not easy, but my hope is that together we can find a way through, and that you will come to discover that tending to your own wellbeing is the most generous, compassionate, and important work there is.

Frida Stavenow
Frida
One ceremony didn’t take away my anxiety for all time, but it gave me a glimpse of what life could be; a North Star of connectedness that’s been guiding me ever since

Erin Langley
Erin
My journey eventually led me to where I am now, fully devoted to these plant medicines and being in service to others who come to these ways.

Nicholas Boyea
Nicholas
I take a less ethereal approach, focusing instead on practical and effective preparation and integration practices that people can truly apply in their daily lives.

Christina Klassen
Christina
Preparing for your Ayahuasca retreat is not simply a checklist; it is an invitation into self-awareness, self-love, and a deepening presence with yourself.

Caren White
Caren
My intention is to guide and empower others as they tend the inner garden of their healing and growth with presence, compassion, and care for their unfolding journey.

Robert Yexley
Robert
My path with Ayahuasca has been a deep journey of self-discovery, healing, and learning to live with greater authenticity and self-acceptance.

Camelia Jitaru
Camelia
I began my journey on the Path of Service, with the guidance of wonderful mentors I met along the way.

Tatiana Caravaca
Tatiana
I continue on the deep path, honoring from my soul what I have learned and sharing it with Love, devotion humility and confidence.

Mbalia
Mbalia
I came to understand healing as a return to the body, to presence, and to a more authentic relationship with oneself.

Leah Light
Leah
I believe that every person has a purpose and innate gifts to share as well as the courage to face their own challenges and find their own solutions.

Nathan James
Nathan
With a belief that healing is an innate human capability, my intention is to help provide support to others as they remember the wisdom, strength and wholeness that already exists within them
Guest Journey Support
The Team Behind the Experience
Tending to every detail behind the scenes, ensuring safety, clarity, and easeful logistics.

Omi
Omi
I am still walking my own healing path, and I meet guests with the understanding that comes from being on that journey myself

Richard Willis
Richard
My experiential knowing has been well-earned throughout my own journey of healing and awakening.

Nicole Bartzak
Nicole
I find healing through movement, expression, presence, breath and connection and have dedicated my path to help guide others seeking the same.
Management
The Team Behind the Experience
Caring for the people who care for you

Melissa Stangl
Melissa
Her mission is to integrate healing paradigms, in service to our collective thriving.

Kali Slate
Kali
I believe there are beautiful connections between the work of traditional therapy, the healing potential of plant medicines, as well as human’s innate capacity to heal themselves.

Ilan Goldenblatt
Ilan
I believe that humanity is at the stage of “Transformation of Consciousness or Bust”, and it was time for me to focus on human transformation of consciousness.

Ezio Cabalceta
Ezio
I love working at Soltara because I feel it is the type of work that really represents who I am, and that is making the people around me feel happy and well cared.

Sylvia Bringas
Sylvia
My interests, connection, and natural aptitude in nature, art, and myths captivated me. They imprinted within me perception and felt understanding that there is more to life than what we perceive with our mind.

Massiel Obando Garcia
Massiel
I pour my heart into each dish and have helped our kitchen become a space for gathering, nourishment, community, and delicious, ayahuasca-friendly food which complements the medicine work

Jesse Radford
Jesse
Without even realizing it, my culinary passion began at a very young age in my Grandfather’s kitchen baking homemade bread and discovering how putting time and love into my food can make all the difference in the flavor.

Mayela Nunez Matarrita
Mayela
I bring a warm smile and dedication to my job, and take pride in ensuring that our beautiful rooms and grounds are sparkling clean for our beloved guests!