Sacred Ceremony

Peaceful Ascension Ceremony

Ceremonial Plant

Medicine Work

This work is dear to me and deeply connected to my heart

The Spiritual field of life is where most issues are rooted and where challenges begin.

Deep self-enquiry can lead to healing trauma, removing blockages, resolving inner & outer conflicts & bringing clarity to your life.

I have frequently seen people become neurotic when they content themselves with inadequate or wrong answers to the questions of life. They seek position, marriage, reputation, outward success of money, and remain unhappy and neurotic even when they have attained what they were seeking. Such people are usually confined within too narrow a spiritual horizon. Their life has not sufficient content, sufficient meaning. If they are enabled to develop into more spacious personalities, the neurosis generally disappears.”

-Dr. Carl G Jung

Deep in my heart, I feel this sacred work is not just important: it’s essential medicine for our time.

One ceremony at a time, one opened heart at a time, it quietly heals…and through the butterfly effect, ripples outward to touch families, communities, ancestral lines, and the collective field we all share.

These journeys follow the living guidelines of Amazonian indigenous traditions, carried with deep respect for the Shipibo, Quechua, and other wisdom keepers who have guarded this relationship with Mother Earth, her sacred plant allies, and the spirit realm for thousands of years.

This is a path of profound, whole-being transformation, touching every layer of who you are: physical, emotional, mental, energetic, ancestral, spiritual.

When you arrive with a truly open heart and a willingness to surrender, the medicines meet you exactly where you stand… and then guide you far beyond what the thinking mind alone could ever reach.

A single ceremony often unfolds for about 6–12 hours, shaped by the specific plant allies present and the unique intelligence of the container. The rhythm is never pushed; it is alive, responsive and intelligently connected to us all.

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If you choose to join in Ceremony, know that: Every person who says “yes” is already part of a divinely orchestrated circle.

From the instant you commit, the entire process; the preparation, the travel, the synchronicities, the challenges that arise before you even arrive, is already working for you. Nothing is random nor coincidence.

The deeper you allow yourself to open; body, emotions, mind, spirit, the more the medicine can move through you and do what it has done for countless generations: dissolve what no longer serves, reveal what has always been true, and restore you to wholeness.

This is for those that know real healing is not about adding more techniques, it’s about courageous surrender to something vastly wiser than the personal self.

If that quiet knowing is stirring in you right now…trust it. The plants are waiting, and your place in healing is already being held.

THE OFFER:

True transformation does not happen in a single night. It happens in the preparation before and the integration after. We do not offer “one-off” ceremonies as a fix-all. We offer a comprehensive container designed to ensure you don’t just have a peak experience, but a lasting shift in your life trajectory.

Phase 1: The Preparation (The Soil)

We begin weeks before we meet. You will receive a protocol to prepare your physical vessel and align your intentions. This includes dietary guidance (the Dieta) to quiet the mind, calm your energy and sensitize the body to receive the subtle energies & medicine of the plants. Honoring the traditional sacred containers and maintaining reverence for the process of whatever unfolds throughout Ceremony is paramount. Everything prior to, during and after Ceremony is part of the healing process and is an opportunity for growth. The plants work in this Divine way of supporting us through our entire process with unconditional love, opportunity for growth and compassion. They also support us by orchestrating the details around our entire process to unfold with grace, even if it’s challenging to experience or acknowledge at times. There may be tests to your commitment showing up as challenges or noise. Be mindful that any tests are signs to show you that you are on the right path. I invite you to view these tests as markers for your growth and to root deeper into the process.

Phase 2: The Initiation (The Ceremony)

A small, intimate group setting ensures you receive individual attention and care. We gather to commune deeply with the energies of the sacraments we will be working with and to open ourselves up to experience true healing, connection & transformation. Guided by icaros (healing medicine songs) and reverential silence, you will journey into the depths of your own being to clear what is stagnant and fully reclaim your light.

Phase 3: The Integration (The Growth)

The work truly begins when the ceremony ends. I provide structured integration support to help you weave the insights from the ceremony into your daily life, relationships, and purpose. This is how a vision becomes a virtue.

DEEP WORK ON CORE ISSUES

The scars you share become lighthouses for people who are headed for the same rocks you hit.”

In our zeitgeist, addiction is much more common than acknowledged and correlates directly to our traumas, our patterns and our habits.

According to the Cambridge dictionary addiction is “an inability to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful. For people with OCD, cleaning can become an addiction.” Addictions are a mechanism of the mind to have control over past situations through our present reality. They are a hard-wired illusion that we have the power to see through.

Our challenge in self-growth and self-improvement is seeing our own addictions & challenges through a clear lens of what serves us and what does not. What is healthy and building us up rather than what detracts from our well-being. Supporting what lights our hearts up will energize our ability to thrive, be at peace and cultivate a fulfilling life. 

Addiction & Mental Illness

Mental Illness is a Spiritual Malady

 

Addiction is a sign of yearning for True freedom.

We have a need for True connection; connection to self, to others and a higher power. When we are disconnected this creates a void and addictive patterns & behaviors seem to fill this void, albeit temporarily. The more this cycle is fed, the deeper the groove becomes engraved into our Being and the more challenging it can be to overcome.

Alcohol is well-known as ‘spirits’ because it is a medium for spirit. This is why ‘sacred water’ is made with alcohol. It can protect and call in good spirits, if blessed and energized to do so, or negative spirits if not positively energized and imbibed. Other recreational and prescription drugs have the same potential for addiction as they alter the perception of the user and can ‘fill the void’ fleetingly.

addiction

I believe people are addictively drawn to alcohol, drugs etc. because they are seeking healing. Which is why it is relatively common to come to entheogens (plant medicines taken for spiritual purposes) because what has been sought is healing ultimately. When numbing or avoiding the pain is no longer desired, entheogens may be the solution. Although Sacred plant medicines have a spirit and heal from a higher dimension, other entheogens like DMT do not. There is no chemical solution to a spiritual problem. This is why Integration is crucial after any plant medicine or deep work.

“Addiction is an adaptation. It’s not you – it’s the cage you live in.”

The most powerful remedy I have ever come across for addiction and trauma is entheogens.

Entheogens (as used in my work): plant medicines taken for deeper connection to self & Source/Creator/God/The Universe. Entheogens can facilitate shifts in our awareness & consciousness and expand our horizons & shift our paradigms on every level of our Being. They typically allow us to see and experience beyond our limited perception. Entheogens, when used in a sacred ceremonial manner, heal and reshape our foundations on a deep cellular and energetic level. They help make space for a wider understanding & a new way to experience the world.

Ceremony can be done solo or in a group. You must have the desire & willingness to do the work as it is offered to you in real-time. Ceremony may be helpful to combine with other modalities of healing & working through these patterns. Purgatives can be incredibly helpful in flushing out the root of the addiction with permanence and work well with Ceremony. The energy of addiction must be cleansed thoroughly out of your body first & foremost, while also cleansing it from your mind & heart. This is a delicate process that we will navigate together and I will be here to support you through the entire process.

Purgatives are very helpful in working through addiction as they help to physically & energetically purify.

A detoxification protocol will be incorporated to aid the body in this transition. We will also work on channeling the energetic cause into constructive areas for your life.

As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world…
as in being able to remake ourselves.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

Potential Modalities

  • Sacred Sacraments potentially include: Grandmother, Mushrooms, sacred Tobacco, Cacao, Hapé, Sananga, Sacha Mango (brain defragmenter & excess mucous cleanser), Chilcuagué

  • Kambo or Purgative(s)
  • Aura Cleansing & Grounding
  • Mapacho & Agua Florida Purification, Protection & Sealing
  • Removal of Entities
  • Exorcism
  • Meditation

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Lauren Parkinson

"I ended up coming out of the ceremony sober; 3 years now. I had no idea that was the problem... but the energy reset knew."

Tony Awesome

"I'm a 57-year-old divorced man from Indiana; not someone wired for mystic mumbo jumbo. What I found was someone willing to stand still when things turned loud inside me."

Tammy

“If you ever have a moments hesitation as to whether this experiential journey is right for you, just do it. You will never be sorry. As for who you should choose to guide you through this experience. Hands down, choose Shaun, I trust him emphatically, and I personally endorse him as a healer, mind, body, and soul."

Heather Mack

"I feel blessed to have a wonderful experience working with Shaun...The experience felt like I was like a sponge being wrung of all the baggage that was weighing me down...It took me out of the cycle of negativity and showed a different perspective on what life is all about...The work with Shaun is like a giant hug for your body and soul with lasting effects.”

Keri Parsons

"Shaun provided me with the warmth, respect and trust I yearned for in a sacred space. I am grateful for waiting to experience such an impactful transformation in my spiritual journey with the right source of guidance and light. Checking in on my wellness to this day, he continues to be someone in whom I can confide.” 

Evan Hanson

"Shaun is incredibly warm and friendly, nothing means more to him than motivating & inspiring his clients to step into their highest selves... I attribute my personal success to feeling safe enough to put my guard down & let Shaun help me address aspects of myself that had been hidden from me..."

Gene Hew

"Shaun did a great job holding the container for my ceremony. From the beginning opening statement where he guided the energy to be peaceful and intentional to being there and making sure that the ceremony unfolded in a beautiful way it was a great experience."

Rachel Morihiro

"Shaun is one of the most loving healers I have ever worked with.
He has such a beautiful balance of yin and yang that holds an expansive space for healing.”

Nathan Moris

"Shaun is truly gifted...he blends this technical expertise with a mastery of the ceremonial space, creating an environment that feels profoundly safe & supportive. I am eternally grateful to Shaun for this life-transforming experience and highly recommend him to anyone seeking deeper answers."

Trey Yarborough

"I had decided on an expiration date for my life. It was mid October. After this past Thursday it makes me physically sick to even think about that being my plan. I attribute this to Shaun purging this demonic thing out of me. Experiencing the pure soul, endless love, total commitment that Shaun wrapped me in."

Catherine Arne

"When other people were working with heavy energy, I was impressed by his ability to shepherd them through that with compassion and skill. I had complete peace and confidence they were in good hands, and that enabled me to stay in my own experience."

Melinda Hotho

"I don't believe I have never met a more authentic and beautiful soul. He has such integrity and his heart is true, which are two things needed for this sacred work."

Rich Rotella

"...Shaun helped me confront my insecurities, challenges with addictions & trauma...I'm more whole, peaceful & content with who I am today & more than I ever have been before.”

Joe Sommerich

"...Ranko Meraya is very skilled, compassionate & holds a beautiful container...much of my journey was filled with witnessing his love & attention...while still providing a supportive & attentive space for the rest of us...Shaun is the real deal.”

Steve Eudy

"After 50 years of seeking...it’s all coming together...My consciousness has moved into a full bloom with the aid of plant medicines &... Shaun. If you are serious & ready for the next step...this is the real thing.”

Danelle Dominguez

"...Shaun's masterful ability to hold space made this ceremony one of the most profound & healing experiences of my life...This wasn’t just a trip, it was a soul-level recalibration. If you’re considering working with Shaun: trust the call. He’s the real deal.”

Vivian Tu

"I’ve never experienced the level of safety, attentiveness, care, and integrity that Shaun brings to his work. He holds space with such warmth & presence, and you can feel how deeply committed he is to every detail...If you feel called to work with him, I wholeheartedly recommend him!"

Gertie

"...17 years of therapy, trained as a monk... grandmother ceremonies... drumming...dancing... chanting. All of it went into ceremony with Shaun. I did deeper work than I have ever done."

Condora

"Finding the right healing modality is one thing. Finding the right healer is another, but when you find both, you can enter the ceremony in a space of calm reassurance."

Michael C Perez

"...I discovered a level of clarity, peace, & lightness that I honestly didn’t know I was capable of feeling. The retreat helped me slow down, step outside of old patterns...I would recommend this retreat to anyone seeking clarity, healing & a deeper appreciation for life."

Vicki Johnson

"The changes I have made and the expansion in my awareness & consciousness are immeasurable. He's lovingly held space for my growth & presented challenges that helped to break me open & let go of decades of blocked energy & old patterns. I’ve lost count of the breakthroughs that have come while sitting in ceremony with Shaun...if I can do this, anyone can."

Lori Jester

"I’m deeply grateful to Shaun for facilitating such a safe, supportive, and beautiful experience. His presence allowed me to surrender to what the medicine had for me, and what I received will stay with me always.

Susan Mcgivaren

"This retreat was life changing, my outlook on life & everything I was going through completely changed. I can’t express how thankful I am for this group & how they impacted my life. Do yourself a favor and book with them they helped/ guided me to work through so much. I’m forever grateful!!

Debra Birtwistle

"It was grueling for  me but so worth it. Shaun saw through the issuehad always had with my stomach. He preformed an Ancestral Clearing and to my amazement it worked! His team is just as kind and protective as he. Worth it."

Melissa S

"Shaun is the most purest, loving soul I have ever met. His angelic power & healing he brings is beyond words...He saw me. Understood me. The love from him pouring out into my heart was so strong. If you need healing. Release. A tune up. Sick. In pain. Grieving. Feeling like giving up or just lost. Please do yourself a favor, go to him."

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