A Ceremonial Conversation with our Ancestors

During this time, the veils between the worlds of life and death are thin and communications with our loved ones is made easier. It’s a time that provides beautiful opportunity to acknowledge, honor, and listen to the messages of those who walked the earth before us
Before engaging in a guided journey to connect with our Ancestors, we will discuss the value of ancestral work and clear and release any layers of fear or influence that the modern world may have painted over these ancient traditions. Together, we will prepare the sacred space and setting of the altar as a learning opportunity. This allows for a better connection and understanding of the tools and offerings on the altar. This learning/ceremony is meant to make introductions and connections that are personal and beautiful and will be especially helpful to anyone who has never done ancestral work but, will also be beneficial to those who experienced but are longing for a sacred container to be held for them as they journey between worlds.
The connections will be clearly guided, and you will be given an appropriate amount of time for your special engagement in a sacred and fully protected space. You will have time to write down your experience and given guidance as to how to continue to honor the connection moving forward.

*Please bring a yoga mat or blanket & head covering* 

Lisa Martinez is a board-certified Doctor of Natural Medicine who walks the traditional healing and spiritual path of Curanderismo. This path can be described as a multifaceted blend of healing practices from the past and present that include indigenous folk medicine modalities from Mesoamerica to Africa and it strongly influenced by Spanish Spiritualism and Judaism. Her family roots are from Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado where curanderismo was and still is an enriching and common way of life. Lisa’s grandmothers were her biggest influences providing her a lifelong apprenticeship. These teachings lead to the development of sacred connections with plants, stones and spiritual practices that are used to help others in their journey to emotional, mental, physical and spiritual healing.

Private sessions with Lisa are holistic and intuitive in nature and are personalized to include the body-mind-spirit connection in conjunction with the cosmic energies, ancestors, santos, angels, and guides. Her therapies and modalities utilize a variety of traditional techniques such as platica (heart to heart conversation), body work, sacred plants, aromatherapy, dream analysis and use of obsidian to encourage and engage the body’s innate healing response. Her practice also includes limpias (spiritual cleansings) and end of life transitions.

Lisa is a registered Psychotherapist with the State of Colorado. 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. She is also a participant of The International Collaboration of Indigenous Healers, Curanderos, Sanadores y Shamans which originated in the sacred mountains of the Tepoztlan Valley in Mexico.

When able, Lisa supports clinical sites and community outreach operations in collaboration with others in the Denver Metro area providing culturally based services and education. You can follow Lisa on Instagram @Itzpapalotl74