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Written Testimonials
Selest A
Introducing yourself to Ayahuasca is certainly a journey that one has to be ready for on levels that are not only hard to put into words but equally difficult to steward through.
Chelsea’s gentle guidance and feminine grace, have guided me through three extremely transformative experiences that otherwise would have been a disaster.
Her beautiful intimate understanding of Ayahuasca allowed me to fully embody, embrace, and cocreate with such a spectacular medicine because I could feel her devotion not only to the journey but to everyone’s safety.
Parker S
The first experience for me was almost like opening up a big door. I had a lot of trauma built up in me, bad habits, and just in a very dark place.
The minute I got to the retreat and saw Chelsea I could feel a very strong motherly energy. Which made me feel very safe. And coming into this retreat I was a bit hesitant but she made the space feel very protected and she explained the whole process of the retreat in extreme detail which allowed me to know that everyone participating was in good hands.
As things were coming up for me in the medicines she always knew how to guide me and knew exactly what to say in order for me to understand something that wasn’t making sense to me.
A big habit I had coming into this was my use of marijuana. And one of the things she told me when I was in the medicine was that it wasn’t serving me anymore. Which deep down I knew but hearing it from someone else made something click because I then went on to not smoke for a little over a year after that.
Through all the retreats I’ve done there hasn’t been a single time where I didn’t feel safe or protected with Chelsea. And the way she serves and talks about the medicine is truly beautiful. A big thing I learned in the ceremony which has been my favorite moment was learning that I am God! We are all parts and different aspects of God and everyone in this life is simply just a mirror. Knowing that and experiencing that has brought me a lot of peace because I can now understand things on a deeper level and understand that everything and everyone is teaching me something.
And I would not have understood that if it wasn’t for Chelsea. I am beyond grateful for her and all of her wisdom and I know she loves sharing that with the world.
Sarah X
I came to the retreat because I was always curious about plant medicine. Like everyone else, when we go online, it seems like you have to go to some Costa Rica to have the ceremony, which is too challenging for me. So, I was looking for a place closer to home, and that’s when I came across Chelsea’s website. It was my first experience there, and I have to say, the entire experience was so profound. It was a life-changing event. Later, I went to another ceremony with a different facilitator, but the medicine was not as potent, and it was just okay.
The most impactful moment for me was the music. I was just so touched by the chanting during the ceremony, I couldn’t help crying. It felt like I had found a treasure that had been missing in my life for so long.
What also stayed with me was Chelsea’s love and calmness. I was fascinated by her energy. She had a glow on her face that felt like real love, a motherly love that I never had with my biological mother.
Over on the ceremony—the morning yoga, the place, the food—everything felt so surreal.
The space felt so healing. I often find myself visualizing the morning pool mist. It just takes me back to that special healing space.
The work was an awakening experience. I definitely feel the power inside of me that wants to come out. I’m no longer the timid little girl I used to be. I am a warrior.
After I returned home, I kept thinking about everything. I still felt the high for about a week afterward. I kept listening to the plant medicine music. It’s like I wanted to hang onto the ceremony as long as I could.
The retreat also brought my relationship to a new level because I’m breaking out of the mold I had for years.
If someone I love was feeling called to this work, I’d just say, “Do it.” It was a gift if they feel the call.
I can’t stop raving about how amazing the retreat was. I recommend it to everyone. Chelsea is doing a great job. Most importantly, she found her calling 🥰🥰🥰
Pablo
I went to the retreat in order to have a conversation with Mama Ayahuasca. I had multiple questions on my mind about life, emotions, and relationships. My experience was great, lucid, and powerful. I felt love, compassion, and understanding. Not only my questions were asked but also demonstrated.
One of my best moments during the ceremony was when I saw Chelsea in the middle of the universe holding something in her hands while blessing the worlds around her. I was able to see peace and love in her face which reflected to all of us.
I remember that I was going through a hard time with my relationship with my wife before the ceremony. After the ceremony, I was full of love, compassion, and understanding with me and with my wife which helped me to develop a stronger relationship.
The space felt comfortable, familiar, compassionate, trustworthy, and comfortable, and the ceremony impacted my way to see the world. I was able to see myself in a different way, which helped me to understand myself and others. It was powerful and vivid.
The ceremonies are for everyone but not everyone is for the ceremony. This work is a blessing and a wake-up call to a different way of life. This is one way, of many ways, to wake up and see how beautiful can be to live and how short it is.
As I usually say to other people, the Ayahuasca experience is difficult to describe in words, it is better to experience it personally because it is a life-changing experience.
I feel privileged to be part of the people who have sat with you at ceremonies. It has always been a great experience.
Bill S
What a blessing Chelsea is. I truly feel that my son and I were spiritually guided to her for this life changing experience. From the minute we arrived, we felt this heightened energy of love, acceptance, and protection as the staff greeted us with open arms and heartfelt hugs.
I initially came to support my son who was having a very difficult time in his life. Chelsea immediately reminded me that this was about me and my journey, and that my son was to forge his own path for healing. From that point forward my experience on that beautiful mountain top was profound.
Saturday’s day of medicine was an experience I will never forget. Chelsea’s guidance throughout that day helped me to separate all the negative self-talk in my brain from my loving heart that I know is truly who I am. I was forever changed from that day. The closeness I felt to source was intense and my relationship with myself seemed to shift. I was noticeably more loving and forgiving of myself, and the guilt, shame and regret that I had been feeling for so long, seemed to have a little less grip on me.
Each of the ceremonies gave me unique and sometimes very different perspectives on my challenges which then provided some clarity on adjustments I wanted to make to my focused intentions to heal. Sharing my experience with Chelsea, the staff and the others who attended, in a safe and loving space was refreshing. Listening to others in the group opening up with their stories and challenges, showing their honesty and vulnerability brought intense emotions, and a feeling of unconditional love and support for each of them. These sessions bonded our group so much more, and brought a real sense of family to the Experience
My heartfelt gratitude to Chelsea. She was brought to this earth for this very reason. Through her knowledge and understanding of the medicine, her love of the human condition and her commitment to helping us all reach our highest potential IS HER CALLING. She just happen to be that angel we all can visualize but she is here in physical form. Yay for all those who are lucky enough to experience her energy.
Anna L
My first Ayahuasca ceremony took place in September 2023. I remember that day clearly because after it, my life and I were never the same…
I must honestly say that the choice of shaman/facilitator wasn’t mine. Ayahuasca made that decision for me. Aya was the one who called me to my first ceremony, where Chelsea was the facilitator.
At that point, my life had hit rock bottom, so putting my trust in Ayahuasca was essentially my last chance to survive. I felt it was my time to drink the Medicine. Nothing else mattered. Nothing else helped.
Chelsea turned out to be a wonderful shaman. She guided our entire group through each step of the ceremony with care and clarity. She radiated a strong and deep energy that I could fully trust, and I felt completely safe and comfortable in her presence.
As I write this, I have sat in ceremony with Chelsea several times over the past two years and plan to continue in the future. Not once have I doubted the purity of her intentions. She knows how to hold a safe, supportive space and gives her full attention to every participant
I’m truly grateful to recommend Chelsea and her organization to anyone who is stepping onto the path of Plant Medicine.
Since beginning this journey, I now understand how important it is to find a community that resonates with your values and beliefs. And Chelsea has the ability to magnetize wonderful people around her, so the whole vibe is safe, peaceful, and harmless.
As I continue walking this path, I can say that Ayahuasca (the Universe itself) continues to teach me every day. I feel how my spirituality is growing deeper. The inner work doesn’t stop with the ceremonies – it keeps going after.
The ceremonies themselves are difficult to describe in 3D words. Each one is a life-changing experience, a new level of understanding of both self and the Universe. It feels like moving into the next layer of awareness and truth.
Some people say there is birth, there is death, and Ayahuasca is in the middle. Now, I fully understand and accept that expression.
To anyone just beginning this journey, my love and support are with you. Let’s add something good to the collective consciousness together
Shiba A
I’ve worked with Chelsea in a private container twice, both times after going through one of the hardest seasons of my life. In 2023, I was involved in a plant medicine cult that shattered my trust and left me deeply wounded—especially around sitting in a ceremony with others. The people I had once entrusted with my healing had completely violated that trust, and it made the idea of ever returning to this work feel almost impossible.
But the call to medicine never left. I just didn’t know how I’d ever find the courage to trust again… until I came across Chelsea. I couldn’t even explain it at first—but something about her energy, her presence, just clicked. I knew I could trust her. I knew she was the real deal—embodied in her teachings and deeply committed to the integrity of this work.
I chose to sit with her in a private ceremony with Aya—twice now—and both times have been life-changing.
Chelsea holds ceremony with such grace, reverence, and deep respect for the medicine. She is so in tune. I felt seen, held, and safe every step of the way. That safety allowed me to finally open up and express parts of myself that had long been shut down—parts I had felt were “too much” for others to hold.
In her space, I released the deep anger and grief that I had been carrying from the cult experience. During my first ceremony with her, I felt like someone had stabbed me in the heart with a knife. That’s how much pain I was holding. But with her guidance, I finally tapped into the anger I hadn’t been able to access on my own. I let it move through me. I took my power back. That night, something shifted in my heart. I could breathe again. I could forgive. I could finally let go.
Chelsea doesn’t just hold space—she walks with you in it. She cares deeply about integration and ensures you leave not just with an experience, but with true healing.
If someone I love felt called to this work, I’d tell them: You are safe with Chelsea. She is trauma-informed, grounded, intuitive, and deeply trustworthy. In this kind of work, the facilitator makes all the difference—and I would trust Chelsea with my life.
She gave me my trust back. And for that, I am forever grateful. She has CHANGED my life in so many ways!!
Shashank K
I recently had the profound honor of participating in my first-ever Mother Aya ceremony in the breathtaking hills of Murieta, San Diego — an experience that became truly life-changing, thanks to the incredible guidance of Chelsea.
Chelsea embodies a rare combination of deep wisdom, gentle strength, and unwavering presence. Throughout the weekend, she anchored the entire space with such grace and compassion, creating a sacred container where true healing and understanding could unfold. Her ability to deeply listen, to intuitively understand the unseen layers of my experience, and to guide with humility and care was extraordinary.
During the ceremony, I came to a powerful realization: that we, as humans, are nothing but a vast storehouse — a living library — of every interaction we’ve had through our five senses, weaving patterns that shape our identities and lives. Some of these patterns uplift us, while others trap us in cycles of suffering. It was through her loving guidance that I could see so clearly that the path to true freedom is in consciously breaking the patterns that no longer serve us.
Chelsea was the steady hand and open heart that supported me as I navigated this awakening. I cannot imagine a more perfect guide for this sacred journey. Her work is a gift to anyone seeking to truly see themselves and to begin the journey toward a more fulfilling, liberated life. I am forever grateful.
Bill S
What a blessing Chelsea is. I truly feel that my son and I were spiritually guided to her for this life changing experience. From the minute we arrived, we felt this heightened energy of love, acceptance, and protection as the staff greeted us with open arms and heartfelt hugs.
I initially came to support my son who was having a very difficult time in his life. Chelsea immediately reminded me that this was about me and my journey, and that my son was to forge his own path for healing. From that point forward my experience on that beautiful mountain top was profound.
Saturday’s day of medicine was an experience I will never forget. Chelsea’s guidance throughout that day helped me to separate all the negative self-talk in my brain from my loving heart that I know is truly who I am. I was forever changed from that day. The closeness I felt to source was intense and my relationship with myself seemed to shift. I was noticeably more loving and forgiving of myself, and the guilt, shame and regret that I had been feeling for so long, seemed to have a little less grip on me.
Each of the ceremonies gave me unique and sometimes very different perspectives on my challenges which then provided some clarity on adjustments I wanted to make to my focused intentions to heal. Sharing my experience with Chelsea, the staff and the others who attended, in a safe and loving space was refreshing. Listening to others in the group opening up with their stories and challenges, showing their honesty and vulnerability brought intense emotions, and a feeling of unconditional love and support for each of them. These sessions bonded our group so much more, and brought a real sense of family to the Experience
My heartfelt gratitude to Chelsea. She was brought to this earth for this very reason. Through her knowledge and understanding of the medicine, her love of the human condition and her commitment to helping us all reach our highest potential IS HER CALLING. She just happen to be that angel we all can visualize but she is here in physical form. Yay for all those who are lucky enough to experience her energy.
Anna L
My first Ayahuasca ceremony took place in September 2023. I remember that day clearly because after it, my life and I were never the same…
I must honestly say that the choice of shaman/facilitator wasn’t mine. Ayahuasca made that decision for me. Aya was the one who called me to my first ceremony, where Chelsea was the facilitator.
At that point, my life had hit rock bottom, so putting my trust in Ayahuasca was essentially my last chance to survive. I felt it was my time to drink the Medicine. Nothing else mattered. Nothing else helped.
Chelsea turned out to be a wonderful shaman. She guided our entire group through each step of the ceremony with care and clarity. She radiated a strong and deep energy that I could fully trust, and I felt completely safe and comfortable in her presence.
As I write this, I have sat in ceremony with Chelsea several times over the past two years and plan to continue in the future. Not once have I doubted the purity of her intentions. She knows how to hold a safe, supportive space and gives her full attention to every participant
I’m truly grateful to recommend Chelsea and her organization to anyone who is stepping onto the path of Plant Medicine.
Since beginning this journey, I now understand how important it is to find a community that resonates with your values and beliefs. And Chelsea has the ability to magnetize wonderful people around her, so the whole vibe is safe, peaceful, and harmless.
As I continue walking this path, I can say that Ayahuasca (the Universe itself) continues to teach me every day. I feel how my spirituality is growing deeper. The inner work doesn’t stop with the ceremonies – it keeps going after.
The ceremonies themselves are difficult to describe in 3D words. Each one is a life-changing experience, a new level of understanding of both self and the Universe. It feels like moving into the next layer of awareness and truth.
Some people say there is birth, there is death, and Ayahuasca is in the middle. Now, I fully understand and accept that expression.
To anyone just beginning this journey, my love and support are with you. Let’s add something good to the collective consciousness together
Shiba A
I’ve worked with Chelsea in a private container twice, both times after going through one of the hardest seasons of my life. In 2023, I was involved in a plant medicine cult that shattered my trust and left me deeply wounded—especially around sitting in a ceremony with others. The people I had once entrusted with my healing had completely violated that trust, and it made the idea of ever returning to this work feel almost impossible.
But the call to medicine never left. I just didn’t know how I’d ever find the courage to trust again… until I came across Chelsea. I couldn’t even explain it at first—but something about her energy, her presence, just clicked. I knew I could trust her. I knew she was the real deal—embodied in her teachings and deeply committed to the integrity of this work.
I chose to sit with her in a private ceremony with Aya—twice now—and both times have been life-changing.
Chelsea holds ceremony with such grace, reverence, and deep respect for the medicine. She is so in tune. I felt seen, held, and safe every step of the way. That safety allowed me to finally open up and express parts of myself that had long been shut down—parts I had felt were “too much” for others to hold.
In her space, I released the deep anger and grief that I had been carrying from the cult experience. During my first ceremony with her, I felt like someone had stabbed me in the heart with a knife. That’s how much pain I was holding. But with her guidance, I finally tapped into the anger I hadn’t been able to access on my own. I let it move through me. I took my power back. That night, something shifted in my heart. I could breathe again. I could forgive. I could finally let go.
Chelsea doesn’t just hold space—she walks with you in it. She cares deeply about integration and ensures you leave not just with an experience, but with true healing.
If someone I love felt called to this work, I’d tell them: You are safe with Chelsea. She is trauma-informed, grounded, intuitive, and deeply trustworthy. In this kind of work, the facilitator makes all the difference—and I would trust Chelsea with my life.
She gave me my trust back. And for that, I am forever grateful. She has CHANGED my life in so many ways!!
Shashank K
I recently had the profound honor of participating in my first-ever Mother Aya ceremony in the breathtaking hills of Murieta, San Diego — an experience that became truly life-changing, thanks to the incredible guidance of Chelsea.
Chelsea embodies a rare combination of deep wisdom, gentle strength, and unwavering presence. Throughout the weekend, she anchored the entire space with such grace and compassion, creating a sacred container where true healing and understanding could unfold. Her ability to deeply listen, to intuitively understand the unseen layers of my experience, and to guide with humility and care was extraordinary.
During the ceremony, I came to a powerful realization: that we, as humans, are nothing but a vast storehouse — a living library — of every interaction we’ve had through our five senses, weaving patterns that shape our identities and lives. Some of these patterns uplift us, while others trap us in cycles of suffering. It was through her loving guidance that I could see so clearly that the path to true freedom is in consciously breaking the patterns that no longer serve us.
Chelsea was the steady hand and open heart that supported me as I navigated this awakening. I cannot imagine a more perfect guide for this sacred journey. Her work is a gift to anyone seeking to truly see themselves and to begin the journey toward a more fulfilling, liberated life. I am forever grateful.
Ginet
My name is Ginet, and I’m from Venezuela. A distant friend encouraged me to experience Ayahuasca. I remember not yet feeling ready to try this form of healing, which would be completely new to me. Although he told me he’d been healing for years, I felt it wasn’t the right time yet. But the Universe and God definitely have other plans that you can’t ignore. Then, I went through difficult times and felt motivated to look for a ceremony close to my home that was financially accessible to me. You won’t believe me, but doors opened in such magical ways that today I can say it was God’s plan.
My experience with Ayahuasca was incredible. It’s hard to describe every moment in detail, but I can say now that I felt a complete liberation from many things I carried with me, things that often don’t belong to you, but you do. While I was there, I remember seeing an Angel, with a golden halo that passed by me and the other people dancing. I remember seeing Chelsea’s wings, and I remember saying to her, “Are you an Angel?” Wow, that moment will remain etched in my memory forever, and above all, I felt much more secure and confident in the place I was in and my experience there. I know that each person has a very personal experience and will heal whatever they need to heal. I could talk for hours about everything I went through; it was wonderful. Also, my experience with the holy children was incredible. What I can conclude is that when we finished the ceremony, my heart was completely open. I felt so light, unburdened, even thinner, and my ego had vanished a bit. I’m still in my healing process; it’s something we can’t abandon. The work is personal, but when we count on people like Chelsea in this life, who are instruments used by God and his angels, the work becomes safer and easier. Thank you, Chelsea, for your support and absolute love. God bless you!!!
Mitch
My name is Mitch. I am writing you to give you some insight on a beautiful retreat that I attended in late 2024.
Chelsea was the master of ceremonies at this retreat and she was fantastic. She is well versed in all types of Shamanic languages, meditations, medicines etc. Chelsea guided the group perfectly throughout the 3 days.
I went to this retreat because I had some issues with PTSD that I wanted to bring to the surface, and look straight in the eye. Even though it was only an 3 Day Retreat, it was very memorable.
Listening to other people’s life stories with similar situations as mine, (and also for me to personally speak about mine) was very therapeutic.
The space was very comfortable. Sitting with a complete group of strangers, wanting the same thing I did (which was answers to my questions), was very helpful for me.
I did feel more connected during and after this retreat for the simple fact that I have not expressed these thoughts ever in a group setting; doing that was very relieving.
I did meet some new friends at this retreat and what has stayed with me is I want to go to another one, and another one…(and another one). I came back home with a natural high of excitement.
I have felt more confident after the retreat in being OK to discuss some of this trauma. I kept it in for over a decade so getting it out felt liberating.