Our Teachers

About our Ceremonial Leaders

Angela Mae Love

A headshot of Angela Mae Love. A teacher at Pachama Sanctuary.

Angela is an energy worker, ceremonialist, and facilitator of earth medicines, devoted to guiding others through deep transformation with integrity, reverence, and presence. Her spiritual awakening in 2013 opened...

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Derek Januszewski

A photo of the visionary founder and Lead Pastor of Pachamama Sanctuary.

Derek Januszewski is the visionary founder and Lead Pastor of Pachamama Sanctuary, a transformative ayahuasca retreat center devoted to spiritual healing, emotional mastery, and raising collective consciousness. A survivor...

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Haru Kuntanawa

Haru Kuntanawa A teacher at Pachama Sanctuary.

Haru Kuntanawa, also known as Prince, stands as a guiding light among indigenous communities in Brazil, celebrated for his transformative leadership in revitalizing the rich cultural heritage of his...

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Hayra Kuntanawa

Dr. Hayra Kuntanawa A teacher at Pachama Sanctuary.

Dr. Hayra Kuntanawa: Co-Leader of the Kuntanawa

Hayra Kuntanawa is an internationally recognized medicine woman, Chinese Medicine doctor, teacher in various healing arts,  musical artist and holds the distinguished...

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JC Arkawa

A headshot of Juan Carlos Arkawa. A teacher at Pachama Sanctuary.

Juan Carlos Arkawa has worked with Ayahuasca for 22 years. He trained in Colombia and serves the sacrament with the highest respect and honor.

JC is a multi-instrumentalist...

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Leandro

Leandro a teacher at Pachama Sanctuary.

Leandro, originally from Brazil, brings a wealth of life experience and a deep commitment to healing and transformation to Pachamama Sanctuary. Now 35 years old, he is the proud...

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Leydi Johanka Ramirez Lopez

Leydi Johanka Ramirez Lopez a teacher at Pachama Sanctuary.

Medicine woman 10 years ago, born in Colombia, mother, walker of the red road in service with fire, for sacred altars as they are, Temazcales of medicines and awakolla....

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Maima María Manesita Queta & Taita Luis Alberto Queta

Maima María Manesita Queta & Taita Luis Alberto Queta teachers at Pachama Sanctuary.

Maima María Manesita Queta is the sister of Taita Mayor Querubín Queta Alvarado 108 year old Chief of the Cofan tribe from the south of Colombia. She will be...

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Marco Gonzalez

Marco Gonzalez a teacher at Pachama Sanctuary.

Marco’s communion with Ayahuasca began 19 years ago. He was initiated by a Huichol Medicine Man on a pilgrimage to Wirikuta, followed by vision quests for 4 years under...

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Melissa

Melissa a teacher at Pachama Sanctuary.

“The Whole World is waiting for you to shine your Light, and I am here to support this process”

INTEGRATION COACH SPECIALIST:  Melissa’s mission is to support your...

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