It was then that shamanism came into my life—almost by accident. Listening to a podcast in my car on my way to yet another meeting, I was introduced to the concept of a deeper, more meaningful journey: the inner journey. A journey that had nothing to do with success or accolades but everything to do with healing my soul.

My path took me to Peru, to the sacred practices of Peruvian curanderismo. It wasn’t an instant fix—it was a long, arduous journey that required me to leave behind the safety of what I knew and step into the unknown. My travels back and forth to Peru became a regular pilgrimage, seeking the healing I had longed for, guided by two extraordinary maestros: Maestro Don Howard Lawler and Don Rober Acho Jarama.

These men didn’t just show me the way—they became my family. They saw me at my worst, helped me rise, and eventually took me under their wings. For years, I sat beside them in ceremony, learning the ancient wisdom of the Andes and the Amazon. Under their guidance, I healed myself, and in time, they commanded me to carry the torch forward, to share this sacred work with others. It was not a choice, but a calling—one I could not ignore.

Carrying the Tradition Forward

The path of Peruvian curanderismo became the center of my life. Under Maestro Don Howard, I learned the sacred practices of the Chavín Huachuma mesa, a 3,500-year-old tradition rooted in the Andes. After years of apprenticeship and dedication, I received his blessing to carry on this work. His words, “March on, hermano,” still echo in my heart, urging me to continue this journey of service.

At Ancient Ceremonies, I’ve committed myself to honoring these ancient traditions. Our ceremonies are small, intimate gatherings, where each participant is given the individual attention they deserve. Unlike many modernized ceremonies with large crowds, we return to the original ways, focusing on deep, personal healing. This is not about ego or status—it’s about guiding each person through their own transformation, just as I was guided.

My role is to help others find what I found—a reconnection with their true self. It’s a sacred responsibility, one I carry with humility and gratitude for the wisdom my teachers shared with me. At Ancient Ceremonies, we don’t care about titles or appearances. We care about the person who arrives in front of us, with all their gifts and struggles, and we honor their journey with the utmost integrity and respect.

This is why I founded Ancient Ceremonies—to offer a space where healing, growth, and transformation can happen, just as it did for me. It’s a place where the ancient ways are honored, where transparency and integrity guide everything we do, and where every participant becomes part of our family.