9-Day Plant Medicine Program
July 14 - 22, 2022
Group Size: 10 - 16
About this event
COMMUNITY · LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS · EXCLUSIVE LOCATION
This program has been designed for professional black women living in racialized contexts who are seeking new insights, personal growth, and a deeper connection to other Black women and all human beings.
In this program, we seek to provide an expanded understanding, love, and appreciation of the strength, beauty, brilliance, and complexity of the Black woman.
“Remember that you are a healthy, complete, and perfect being. There is no danger when you connect with the ancient memory of your inner strength.
You are health“.
Dr. Johnathan Flores
What you will gain
A deeper connection to your heritage and roots.
A celebration of collectivism and mutual connection.
Acceptance of personal limitations and vulnerabilities.
New priorities around self-care.
New appreciation of the beauty of Black women at all stages of life.
Disengagement from racialized expectations from self and others.
What’s included
- 9 Days Lodging in a scenic natural location
- 1 San Pedro Ceremony
- 2 Ayahuasca Ceremonies
- Phone and Screen Device Detox
- Workshop Self-Care and Inner Wellness – Casting Off Shackles.
- Workshop: “The cycle of life, the womb and female wisdom."
- Holistic Organic Cuisine
- On-Site Integration
- Tai Chi Stretching Exercises
- Outdoor Integration Day
- Accountability
- Teas, Water
- Three Wholesome Meals a day
- Fresh Fruit Bar
- Transportation to and from the retreat location
- Luxury amenities on the Pacific coast of Ecuador. Beach and Rainforest view location.
- Every ceremony will be guided by Dr. Johnathan Flores, Physician and Shaman. Our ceremonies are developed respecting the original design of and wisdom of indigenous communities. (For women of all faiths.)
- During the 9 days we will enjoy a social media and screen devices detox, by limiting internet use.
- Dr. Monnica Williams, prominent Black psychologist, will be leading a self-care workshop, offering tools and insights for the development of health and personal care.
- Sofía Vizziano, H.C, invites us to discover and celebrate the qualities of the four feminine archetypes within you (The Maid, The Mother, The Enchantress, and The Crone) to revalue what it means to be a woman and the cycles and seasons of life.
- All the meals are designed to help your body to find harmony and comfort.
- Workshops and session circles with Dr. Johnathan Flores
- Every morning we start with a Chi Kung practice to activate and detox your chi.
- Spend a day at the Machalilla National Preserve, Palo Santo forest + Bathe in a medicinal volcanic lagoon + Tour the native archaeological museum.
- As the days go by you will receive guidance and journaling activities to increase your awareness.
- We´ll keep you hydrated by providing you with ample water and herbal teas 24/7
- All meals crafted in our holistic health kitchen. Prepared with local, fresh ingredients, mostly organic.
- During the whole retreat you will have an open fresh fruit bar available.
- Pick-up and drop-off transportation to the airport and tours transportation is included.
✺ ITINERARY ✺
LANDING
- Arriving day- up to 2 pm
- Lunch
- Welcome Circle. Introduction to the process. Q&A with organizers.
- Stretching Exercises (Chi Alignment).
- Reception of the Journals and rest.
- Dinner
DIVING INTO SELF
- Ceremonial Meal Sharing.
- Stretching Exercises (Chi Alignment)
- Sharing Circle with Dr. Flores. Intention settings.
- Lunch
- Workshop The Circle of life and the Female wisdom .
- Time for self Journaling + Intensions setting
- San Pedro Ceremony
RECOVERY TIME / JOURNALING
- Recovering time
- Brunch
- Stretching Exercises (Chi Alignment)
- Lunch
- Grounding time to be in nature, journaling, or just be in the present moment enjoying your rest day.
- Dinner
SHEDDING LIGHT
- Breakfast
- Stretching Exercises (Chi Alignment)
- Integration Circle with Dr. Flores
- Lunch
- Selfcare Workshop with Dr. Monnica Williams.
- Rest and preparation
- Ayahuasca Ceremony
EMBRACING THE KNOWLEDGE
- Recovering time
- Brunch
- Stretching Exercises (Chi Alignment)
- Grounding time to be in nature, journaling, or just be in the present moment enjoying your rest day
- Dinner
OUTDOOR INTEGRATION + CULTURAL EXCURSION
- Breakfast
- Stretching Exercise (Chi Alignment)
- Visit to Agua Blanca National Preserve, Palo Santo forest.
- Snack time in the Preserve.
- Bathe in a medicinal volcanic lagoon + tour of the native archaeological museum.
- Dinner at the beach.
CLOSING THE CIRCLE
- Breakfast
- Stretching Exercises
- Selfcare Workshop w/ Dr. Monnica Williams.
- Lunch
- Journaling and intentions settings for the ceremony.
- Ayahuasca Ceremony.
FINAL INTEGRATION / FAREWELL
- Recovery time
- Brunch
- Stretching Exercises (Chi Alignment)
- Grounding time to be in nature, journaling, or just rest in the present moment enjoying your day.
- Farewell Dinner
BACK HOME
- Breakfast
- Stretching Exercise (Chi Alignment)
- Share Circle / Final Integration Session with Dr. Flores.
- Closure of the retreat.
Return to the Airport
NOTE:
We are 100% committed to providing everything offered here. However, the order of the activities as shown in this itinerary may vary according to the requirements and the indications of the professionals providing oversight of the event.
MEET YOUR GUIDES IN THIS JOURNEY
Medical experts · Community of care · Real results
Dr. Monnica Williams, Ph.D
Guest Hostess and Clinical Psychologist
Board-certified, licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapies and approaches focused on human connection.
She is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Disparities, and Director of the Laboratory for Culture and Mental Health Disparities. She is also the Clinical Director of the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, LLC in Tolland, Connecticut, and she has founded clinics in Kentucky, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. African American woman. Mother of five.
Dr. Johnathan Flores
Licensed Physician and Expert Traditional Healer - Host
Physician. Homeopath. Shaman. Addiction therapist. Music therapist. Neural Therapist. He also comes from a tradition of healers by indigenous family lineage. Working with Ancestral Medicine for over 17 years. Founder of CET Method. Co-Founder and Clinical Director at Nina Wasi Ancestral Medicine Clinic. Advisory Board Member at Dimensions Health Center, Canada. Practitioner of TAO and martial arts. Dad. Family man.
Sofía Vizziano
Integrative Nutrition and Facilitator - Hostess
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (IIN). Holistic cook (Crudo Studio, Argentina). Co-Founder at Nina Wasi Ancestral Medicine Clinic. Ancestral Practices and Plant Medicine Advocate. Specialist in creative communication and development of wellness projects. TAO and martial arts practitioner. Mother. Family woman.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The retreat house is located in Olón, at the Ecuadorian Pacific Shore.
Our suites offer spacious and beautiful accommodations for up to 2 or 3 guests or a couple per room. You can book with a friend, or, if booking as a single passenger, you will be assigned a roommate.
Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a private shower, daily housekeeping service, laundry (by request), and fresh towels. Guest services are available from 7 am – 11 pm daily.
Each room has either an imposing view of the Pacific Ocean or the exuberant vegetation of the Ecuadorian tropical forest.
MENU / CUISINE:
You will enjoy healthy Ecuadorian and international dishes prepared on site with fresh and local ingredients that are 100% gluten-free and mostly organic.
All meals are designed to be in harmony with your Ancestral Medicine process.
The whole menu is specially designed by our specialist in Integrative Nutrition.
• Organic • Dairy-free • Gluten-free • Vegetarian • Vegan • Carnivore •
Cost & Payment FACILITIES
Special Launch Price
SAVE $700 BY BOOKING BEFORE JUNE 1ST-
9 Days Lodging on Exclusive location
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1 San Pedro Ceremony
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2 Ayahuasca Ceremonies
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Self-Care Workshop
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On-site integration circles
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Tai Chi Stretching Exercises
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Outdoor integration day
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Accountability- Journaling + Tasks
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Three meals a day
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Transportation (Airport + Tours)
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Phone and Screen Device Detox
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Holistic Organic Cuisine
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The following requirements are the only exclusions, with no exceptions:
- If you are pregnant on the date of the retreat.
- You are not willing to sign our Legal & Medical Form.
If you find yourself in any of these situations you will not be able to attend the event.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The following requirements are the only excluding, with no exceptions:
- If you are pregnant on the date of the retreat.
- You are not willing to sign our Legal & Medical Form.
If you find yourself in any of these situations you will not be able to attend the event.
F.A.Q
You have two options:
· Bank Wire to Ecuador (May require transaction fees)
· Credit Card (May require transaction fees)
If you book now, before June 1, you can access the exclusive discount of US$700.
Price before June 1: US$ 5,900
Price after June 1: US$ 6,600
Deposit are non refundable, should you not be able to make it we will happily accommodate you for the next available retreat date.
If the event is canceled due to COVID or force majeure situations it will be rescheduled automatically for the period from November 1 to 9.
Once you save your spot at the Program you will receive a complete guide with detailed information about: Travel and Health Insurance / Border Protocols in Ecuador / Legal & Medical Form / Essentials for a comfortable stay / Baggage Tips …
If you are currently taking psychiatric medication, it will be necessary for you to see your treating physician in order to establish a detoxification and medication cessation plan 2 weeks before the event.
You may also elect to have a virtual medical consultation in advance with Dr. Flores for an additional fee to ensure you are a good candidate for the plant medicines.
Do you still have questions?
Contact us. We will be happy to hear from you.
