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Lisa Martinez
Lisa’s family roots are from Arroyo Seco in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado where curanderismo was and is still very much alive. Lisa’s grandmothers were her biggest influences, each of them providing her with teachings that she has used throughout her life. Her fondest memories always take her to the high desert mountains of New Mexico where there are hidden water falls and the pueblos of not so distant ancestors can be seen on the horizon. She also remembers the smell of the rich black soils of the San Juan’s reminding her of walks with one her grandmothers. On these walks Lisa’s grandmothers would introduce her to the plants that were used as folk remedios. Each of these walks lead to the development and connections with plants, stones and ultimately a spiritual way of life that has always been a source of guiding strength.
As a young mother, Lisa was blessed with the privilege of sharing her teachings with her son and together they have walked a journey of learning, teaching and working in community.
Lisa is board certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, an unlicensed Psychotherapist registered with the State of Colorado and a certified NADA Acu-Detox Specialist. She is a student of La Maestra Clarissa Pinkola Estés and has attended many years of her trainings via the Archetypal and Cross-Cultural Studies Institute.
Lisa offers classes on various topics of curanderismo, obsidian work and other teachings via RitualCravt School.
For more details on classes you can follow Lisa on Instagram @Itzpapalotl74
Samuel Nez
Samuel was born and raised near Shiprock, New Mexico on the Navajo Reservation. He incorporates the healing traditions from both sides of his family. Samuel grew up in the traditions of curanderismo that came through his mothers lineage. He was fortunate enough to have spent a lot of time with his “Grandma Great” when he was younger and experienced first hand the beauty she brought to the lives of all whom she loved.
When spending time on the reservation with his paternal grandparents he listened intently to their stories while his grandmother pointed out the varieties of plant medicine that grows on the sacred lands of the high desert where his family has lived for generations. Samuel’s natural artistic gifts draws from his great grandparents and other family members some of which were silversmiths and Two Grey Hills weavers.
When Samuel was in high school he embarked on a more formal apprenticeship in curanderismo walking along side his mother. They pieced together the missing pieces of traditions they had been walking with since birth.
When he committed to this path, he was given many opportunities to learn from traditional healers, curanderos/curanderas, and medicine people in the Southwestern United States and in Mexico.With some of these teachers he experienced first hand the building of a temazcal as well as many modalities he utilizes to this day.
Samuel has an associates degree in massage therapy and body work, is a board-certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, a certified NADA Acu-Detox Specialist and an unlicensed psychotherapist registered with the State of Colorado. He is a long time student of La Maestra Clarissa Pinkola Estés and has attended many years of her trainings via the Archetypal and Cross-Cultural Studies Institute.
Samuel offers classes including Sacred Feather Medicine, Herbal Smoke as a Spiritual Practice and more. You can find his offerings through RitualCravt School.
For more details on classes and other interesting things about Samuel, follow him on Instagram @samzen812