Our Healers Bio’s
Our Healers
Celia Panduro, Huayta
Maestra Celia, born in 1966 in Canaan de Cachicayu, Peru, is not only a devoted mother of five but also a revered practitioner of traditional Ayahuasca medicinal ceremonies. Her foray into the world of healing plants began in childhood, shaped by the knowledge and customs of her parents and grandparents. By the age of 29, Maestra Celia had already stepped into her role as a ceremonial leader at various Ayahuasca healing retreats across Peru, honoring and perpetuating her rich ancestral heritage.
Guided by esteemed mentors such as Javier Arévalo, Manuel Maynas, and Pedro Esteban, Maestra Celia Panduro has refined her expertise. She has spent many years deepening her bond with nature and broadening her understanding through the practice of spiritual diets, engaging with a diverse array of medicinal master plants.
Her expertise encompasses a variety of plants such as Camalonga, known for its rejuvenating effects on the body; White Pine, used for cleansing internal organs; and Huayracaspi, which fosters a deep connection with the cosmos. The revered Shihuahuaco is noted for its strong analgesic properties and its ability to alleviate stomach issues. Bobinsana, Huayusa, and Ayahuma are venerated for their ability to fortify the soul, heart, and spirit, respectively. Furthermore, Niwe Rao, often visualized as a radiant spirit light, is a master plant associated with visionary experiences, the attraction of positive energies, and mental lucidity. This plant reaches its full potential when combined with a fasting diet and practiced in solitude.
With over twenty-five years of expertise in shamanism and the application of ancestral medicine, Maestra Celia has shared her profound knowledge and healing abilities internationally, aiding countless individuals in achieving significant improvements in their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her unwavering commitment and service make her a guiding light in the realm of traditional healing, profoundly impacting those in search of enlightenment and recovery.
Juan Gabriel Isamani Romayna
Juan Gabriel was born in the city of Pucallpa on April 3, 1995. He is currently 24 years old. He is the son of Mrs. Juanita Romayna Valles maestra Ayahuasquera and he began to take ayahuasca at an early age and was also trained by his mother maestra Juanita at the age of 12 already dieting different medicinal plants. His maestro ayahuasquero practices included ayahuma, tobacco, amarías,bonbinsana, garlic, red pine nut, chuchuwasi,white pine nut among other plants. He has participated and lead in more than two hundred Ayahuasca ceremonies. He has a privileged voice that he offers us with his icaros in the Shipibo language. Gabriel is of ancestral lineages of maestros ayahuasqueros and is also very connected to nature as well as love of human beings. He has been married to Mrs. Mirna López for four years and they have a 2 year old daughter named Sol Gabriela.
Alfredo Picota Panduro
Alfredo was born in Canaan de Cachiyacu, located in the Ucayali region of Loreto, Peru. As the descendant of the revered Maestra Ayahuasquera, Celia Panduro Huayta, Alfredo is deeply ingrained in the ancestral traditions of the Shipibo Ayahuasquero lineage. From a young age, he demonstrated a profound understanding of the spiritual aspects of medicinal plants. Now at the age of 39, he devotes his life to sharing this rich ancestral knowledge with both compassion and deep insight.
At 23, Alfredo began leading Ayahuasca ceremonies to enhance the connection between the participants and the vast realms of plants, animals, and nature. His natural inclination to help those in distress formed the foundation for his life’s mission. Alfredo recognized the urgent need to assist individuals suffering from mental, spiritual, and physical ailments, many of whom were seeking significant improvements in their well-being.
In addition to his spiritual practices, Alfredo has completed numerous diets and fasts with master medicinal plants. His academic achievements include earning a degree as a graduate professor of Social Sciences from the Universidad Los Ángeles (ULADECH) in Chimbote, Peru.
Maestro Alfredo has spent years dieting with Noa Rao and has gained specialized knowledge in the use of master plants such as Shiric Sanango, Bobinsana, Ayahuma, and Noa Rao. His expertise and steadfast dedication to the healing properties of these plants have made him a highly respected figure within his community and an essential guide for those seeking holistic healing in Peru.
Lucy Alvarado Picota
Our dear Maestra is 49 years old and mother of 4 wonderful children. She was born in the native community of Tupac Amaru, Ucayali in Loreto.
She began her journey of medicinal plants at the age of 19 . Her parents taught her the path of natural medicine when they saw her gifts as a natural healer and psychic.
She has done many diets of medicinal plants and her favorites are Noa Rao, Shihuahuaco, Machinga, Renaco, Bobinsana, as well as other medicinal plants.
For maestra Lucy, every disease is curable, if you put your will and trust in spiritual strength, everything is possible.