Ananda’s CARE Team

KIMBERLY

As an empathic medicine woman, Kimberly brings 20 years of experience in healing, coaching, and working with plants. Experiencing the depths of corporate burnout, she turned to ancient healing traditions and plant medicine for soul reconnection and transformation.

Guided by indigenous wisdom, she learned to listen to nature’s whispers and harness its healing energies. Now, Kimberly shares her gifts, guiding others on their paths of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.

On her journey, Kimberly uncovered the sacred healing power of medicinal mushrooms. Now, she guides clients in crafting personalized microdose protocols and guided journeys. She’s a trauma-informed plant medicine coach, certified sound healing therapist, and is training as a curandera and herbalist with the Shipibo-Konibo lineage.

SHANNON

Shannon is a dedicated somatic practitioner and plant medicine integration coach, committed to creating safe and trauma-informed spaces for individuals on their plant medicine journeys. With over 25 years of experience working with entheogens in ceremonial settings, she specializes in trauma resolution and nervous system regulation through body-mind-oriented practices and somatic inquiry. Shannon’s work at Ananda Lodge Healing Center, where she serves as a lead CARE team member, ensures that individuals receive personalized care and guidance tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.

Her unwavering commitment, extensive knowledge, and experience empower individuals to reconnect with their inner wisdom, heal profound wounds, and embrace their authentic selves. Shannon’s approach fosters a deep sense of self-discovery and holistic wellness, inspiring and motivating individuals as they navigate their healing paths with confidence, ease, and grace. 

Shannon’s work is deeply rooted in respect for indigenous knowledge and practices. As an Earth Wisdom Apprentice and Indigenous Ally, she integrates traditional wisdom from the cultures she collaborates with into her practice. This culturally sensitive framework not only enriches her work but also enhances the healing experience for her clients, fostering a deeper connection to their healing journey and a greater sense of cultural understanding and respect.

NADIA

Nadia is originally from the U.S. and lives in Costa Rica. Her life is inspired by nature, creativity, community, and helping people to connect with their inner healer. She has been working with and studying mind-body and energy for over 25 yrs. Her modalities include: breathwork, meditation, yoga, reiki, and earth ritual. Nadia’s plant medicine journey began in Mexico in the late 90’s, she has formally been holding space in plant ceremonies for 8 years, and has worked with 100’s of guests. 

Her own healing journey deepened her passion to help others, and her therapeutic approach includes compassionate inquiry, somatic guidance & integration, counseling, and trauma-informed support. She has studied with healers of European, Mexican & Colombian traditions, and weaves with their common threads. Nadia also hosts somatic tide pool experiences and intuitive readings. When she’s not with guests at Ananda or on the beach, she’s playing music with her son, hiking with her dogs and in the garden.

RACHAEL

Rachael is an advocate of sacred plant medicines, an energy healer, a creator of sacred containers, and a holder of safe spaces. In 2017, she began her personal journey with plant medicine learning healing modalities and working with psilocybin and a therapist to start healing herself.

Rachael is passionate about guiding sacred circles where participants experience healing and growth through the ancient medicine of cacao and also loves to work with small groups to support them in experiencing the connective gift of psilocybin medicine. She has expanded her expertise as a healer, acquiring certifications as an integration coach, yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, cacao facilitator, and is currently on a journey of discovery with the 13 Moon Mystery School’s Enter the Mystery program. 

With reverence for each person’s healing potential, Rachael supports self-discovery and personal growth. She invites you to join her on a transformative journey towards wholeness and alignment.