Keith Anderson

Aquatic Body Work Expert

I love what I do! My passion to assist and nurture comes from an authentic place where my heart meets my gifts. I believe it is simply my role to remind your Self that It knows how to heal You. I am grateful to be of service.

I have studied sound healing with the dolphins (the original sound healers), Joan Ocean and Patricia Cramer on the Big Island of Hawai’i; BioTuning with Jeffrey Thompson (neuroacoustic.com); didjeridoo, toning, and whale song recording with Amber Leiv Monaghan and Sam David; and Holographic Sound Healing with the Hathors and Paul Hubbert. I have certificates in BioTuning and Holographic Sound Healing.

I received my Masterbodyworker certification at the World School of Massage and Holistic Healing Arts in 1997. This includes certificates in Holistic Massage Therapy, Advanced Massage Therapy and Holistic Health Counseling. I am licensed with the California Massage Therapy Council as a Certified Massage Therapist. Certificate #33840. I am a Licensed Professional Watsu® Practitioner. I received my Masters in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, and am a Transformational Recovery Coach certified by Being True to You.

I have been doing aquatic bodywork intuitively since 1997. In 2011, I was offered an opportunity to work at Rancho la Puerta doing Watsu® where I served for 6 years. This has been the perfect synthesis for me: healing arts in the water. I studied Watsu®, Aquatherics, Water Dance, and Aquatic Integration with Peggy Shoedinger, Theri Thomas, Richard Bock, Shantam Lanz, Kim Hartz, and Cameron West. My lifetime of riding waves and doing bodywork have all led me to this point where aquatic bodywork has floated to the forefront of my passions and practice.

My voice, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, didjeridoos, high-tech sound table, far infrared & negative ion amethyst crystal Biomat, warm water bodywork, and conscious loving intention all work synergistically to remind your bodymindspirit that it knows how to heal You!

Love informs everything I do. It is the energy that can heal the world. May all beings know Love!

Alana Pierce

Yoga Instructor

We are so thrilled to introduce you to the lovely Alana Pierce.

Alana is a seasoned yoga instructor, women’s health practitioner, and (retired) vegan chef, bringing a wealth of experience and heart to her practice.

She teaches yoga from a place of deep love and intention, blending traditional yoga philosophy with a modern understanding of anatomy. Her classes feature intelligent and creative sequencing, a focus on the breath as a tool for energetic transformation, and an abiding connection to nature, all living beings, and the universe.

An E-RYT 500 teacher with over 1,000 hours of training, Alana also specializes in mobility, pelvic floor health, and women’s wellness.

This spring, Alana will join us as our primary yoga instructor, guiding morning Vinyasa Flow and evening Yin Yoga sessions to create a balance of invigorating and calming experiences. In addition to teaching, she will bring her culinary expertise as our assistant chef, adding a special touch to our retreat.

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Naomi Pareja

Medicine Woman

Naomi is a fifth-generation Mayan-descended Medicine Woman, deeply honored to carry the sacred wisdom of her lineage. Her formal training weaves together teachings from Peruvian, Egyptian, and Seneca Wolf Clan traditions, creating a unique blend of ancient practices that guide her work.

During this retreat, Naomi will lead daily Opening Ceremonies inspired by the chakras and nature’s elements.

These ceremonies are designed to support healing, exploration, and self-discovery, providing a sacred space for participants to connect more deeply with themselves and the natural world.

Naomi’s practice includes rituals such as chakra illumination, shamanic journeying, soul retrieval, extraction, mediumship, intuitive channeling, and Oracle readings. She combines these ceremonies with shamanic counseling to help individuals navigate life’s transformations, uncover their inner truth, and restore balance in their lives.

With deep respect for the natural world and spiritual realms, Naomi is dedicated to guiding others on a journey of healing and empowerment. Together with her, participants will co-create a sacred space for growth, self-discovery, and alignment of body, mind, and spirit.

We are so thrilled to have Naomi with us for this very special Mexico retreat!

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