Time Portals Retreat: Egypt

Ariela Milstein is a psychologist committed to integral healing and personal development, whose career has focused on the integration of contemporary therapeutic approaches with ancestral practices. Her training includes a Master's degree in Community Development from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she specialized in community intervention strategies that address the mental health and well-being of vulnerable groups. In addition, she has completed studies at the Humanistic Institute of Gestalt Psychology, where she has been trained in a therapeutic approach that promotes self-exploration and self-knowledge. Ariela is currently in the process of completing her master's and doctorate degrees in Therapeutic Accompaniment with Ancestral Medicines and Entheogens through the Q Protocol, where she delves deeper into the applications of these medicines in the context of modern therapy. This training has provided her with a deep understanding of how experiences with entheogens can facilitate emotional healing and the integration of past traumas, which is fundamental in her work as a therapist. In addition, Ariela has furthered her training in the Existential Circle, where she specialized in the therapeutic integration of expanded states of consciousness, allowing her to accompany participants in their healing process from a conscious and respectful approach. Her private practice of holistic psychotherapy allows her to use various tools, such as medicinal plants and mushrooms, essential oils, and energy healing techniques, providing a personal approach tailored to the needs of each individual. Ariela has also worked with the Waorani Women's Association of the Ecuadorian Amazon, where she designed and implemented workshops focused on the conservation of the Amazon and the mental health of Waorani women. This experience not only reflects her commitment to community well-being, but has also allowed her to understand the importance of connection with nature in the healing process. Ariela will offers her extensive experience and skills to guide participants in a deep process of self-knowledge and transformation. Her specialty in somatic trauma work and dream work will be invaluable to those seeking to integrate past experiences and release repressed emotions. By fostering a safe and welcoming space, Ariela will allow each participant to dive into their own healing process, providing individualized support and accompaniment throughout the journey. As a temazcal apprentice and Sun Dancer, Ariela incorporates ancestral practices that invite reflection and connection with the spiritual environment. Through ceremonies and rituals, participants will be able to experience collective healing and the power of community, promoting a sense of belonging and connection with their roots. Ariela's interest in ancestral medicines adds a unique dimension to her work as a guide. Her passion for learning and exploring consciousness translates into an empathetic and compassionate approach, where each participant will be able to connect with their inner self and with others in an authentic way. Participants on the trip will greatly benefit from her holistic approach and her ability to facilitate moments of introspection and personal growth. At the end of this transformative experience, each person will return home with new tools for their emotional and spiritual well-being, as well as a renewed connection with their soul and a deeper understanding of their place in the world. With Ariela’s accompaniment, this trip will become an opportunity to explore not only the stunning landscapes and rich culture of Egypt and Jordan, but also to embark on an inner journey toward healing and self-realization.

Oscar O'Farrill is a dedicated psychologist who strives to merge ancestral wisdom with contemporary knowledge. Throughout his career, he has focused on the intricate connections between psyche, mind, body, spirit, and soul. He graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico and pursued further studies in Cognitive and Learning Psychology at FLACSO Argentina and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. This educational background has enabled Oscar to create a multidisciplinary and holistic approach that intertwines modern science with traditional insights. As a certified Forensic Psychologist Expert by the CNPP, he specializes in cases involving custody and intra-family abuse for both children and adults. His expertise has allowed him to delve into the complexities of human behavior within legal frameworks, assisting in uncovering profound psychological elements in court cases. This forensic training has equipped him with a distinctive viewpoint to tackle intricate psychological challenges and formulate effective intervention strategies. His fascination with the enigmas of the brain and human behavior inspired him to pursue training as a Neuroscience Researcher at the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (INNN). There, he explored the biological foundations of behavior and consciousness. Over the course of his career, he has worked alongside universities such as Newcastle University, UNAM, and FLACSO Argentina, engaging in research on neurocognition, educational technologies, expanded states of consciousness, and their connection to emotional well-being. As the founder of the Ecosystem for Human Development and Consciousness Studies, as well as The Future Academy: Disruptive Education, Oscar has created a platform that merges traditional medicine, technology, and innovative education, fostering a holistic therapeutic and educational approach that addresses all dimensions of human existence. Certified as an executive coach and consultant by Metacoaching Systems and The International Society of Neurosemantics, he has empowered individuals and organizations to realize their full potential through innovative approaches in organizational psychology and human talent development. His corporate wellness strategy addresses both mental well-being and the cultivation of high-performance skills. He integrates practices from sports coaching, leveraging his experience as a player and coach for national and state ice hockey and rugby teams. Additionally, he combines his extensive background in human talent development with expertise in human resources consulting.His passion for space exploration has inspired him to delve into research in psychology and aerospace education. By collaborating with global industries, he has made significant contributions to initiatives such as the Human Space Program and The Overview Round Table. His research centers on understanding how microgravity impacts brain function and behavior during prolonged space missions, as well as exploring humanity's potential to inhabit multiple planets, with the goal of preventing emotional disorders in isolated settings. His extensive understanding of ancestral medicines, gained over 18 years of researching entheogens like Psilocybin, Peyote, Bufo, Ayahuasca, and Temazcal, has played a crucial role in his clinical practice. This knowledge is particularly significant in addressing complex conditions such as major depression, anxiety disorders, complex trauma, addictions, and suicide prevention. Through his experience in crisis prevention and care, Oscar has helped many people overcome critical moments, offering therapeutic interventions that combine ancestral practices with modern methodologies. His work in neuroscience has led him to explore how expanded states of consciousness, induced by meditation and ancestral medicines, are a powerful tool for emotional healing and psychological integration. Oscar is also a Sun Dancer and Fire Eagle, which has allowed him to immerse himself in the ceremonial healing practices of various indigenous cultures. These experiences have played a crucial role in his growth as a therapist, enabling him to tap into the healing potential of community and rituals to address psycho-socio-emotional issues in his patients. Incorporating sound therapy and music therapy into his interventions, he assists individuals in reaching mental flow and emotional well-being through his unique approach known as "consciousness music." He has had the privilege of presenting and sharing this work at both national and international events. He has participated in numerous international conferences, sharing his vision on psychology, disruptive education, mental health in long-distance space travel, talent development in companies and organizations, and the integration of traditional medicines into modern therapy. His approach combines academic experience with spiritual practices, generating a profound impact in the treatment of complex psychological disorders. Oscar's current research interests include: - Neurocognition and its relationship to emotional well-being. - The integration of ancient medicines into modern psychotherapy. - Emotional healing through artistic expression and altered states of consciousness. - Mental health and performance in extreme contexts, such as space travel. - Educational innovation and the use of emerging technologies such as AI and virtual reality in teaching and learning. Oscar is a lifelong learner and educator, consistently broadening his understanding while sharing his insights on holistic healing and both personal and collective transformation.

Alyson Sullivan is a certified Gut Health Coach and modern day medicine woman. After enduring Lyme Disease, she went on to explore natural ways to heal. She started working a protocol using food as medicine to start to heal herself from the inside out. Within months of shifting her eating, her chronic illness went away and she has coached over 4,000 clients through this protocol to empower and educate them on becoming their own best healer/doctor. This opened her exploration into herbs and plants and she has done many self dietas with dreaming herbs, Blue Lotus, and other plants such as Cacao. She has taken courses under the Herbal Academy and Ayurvedic studies blending the knowledge of different systems to use for self exploration. Alyson is Reiki Level 2 certified and has run international retreats for 2+ years. It was a retreat in Mexico that shifted her life - plant medicine gave her visions and within months she left her apartment and car and became nomadic. The plants started calling her and she began a deep journey with many plants including Ayahuasca, Kambo, Hapé, Acacia, and Cacao. Alyson spent months in Central America- Costa Rica and Guatemala and worked with the Mayan women -and womb healing. They used temezcals and rituals such as yoni steams to support deep ancestral work. Alyson answered a call to Egypt in July 2023 to the desert of Sinai- disconnected from anything she had known. She spent many months slowing down where she was called to an Acacia tree in the desert. For two months, she had visions of holding ceremonies around the tree. The Acacia has called her into deeper purpose on the land- to hold nurturing ceremonies to help activate the power within each of us and she has recently completed a mission with a group of female medicine women on the land following her 12 Week Course- Acacia Arcana. This course takes women deeper into journeying with Acacia while empowering them and educating our sisters on how we can together co create more structures to better facilitate transformative experiences for our clients.

Perri Heller is a Licensed Educator, Reiki Master, Retreat Leader, Medicine Woman, and founder of Sacred Free Spirit, an entheogenic Acacia Church. Perri and her team create life-changing retreats and safe ceremonial containers to allow people to explore deep within themselves to remember their own wisdom and unique gifts for healing and leading. Perri believes each individual is their own best healer, so she aims to create spaces that educate and empower. Through intuitive healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, coaching, international retreats, and facilitator training programs, Perri empowers people to harness the magic within them for deep healing and authentic expression to realize their full potential and highest purpose. While traveling the world, Perri found a variety of mentors, from Colombian shamans to a Russian medicine woman who introduced her to Acacia, the Egyptian Tree of Life. From her first ceremony with Acacia, Perri felt a deep remembrance of her work with this plant spirit in previous lifetimes, and recognition of her destiny to serve this medicine once again. Building a deep relationship with Acacia by exploring her roots in Egypt, Perri has had the honor of spreading the lost wisdom of Acacia to others called to serve in Sacred Free Spirit’s facilitator training program. Rather than coming from one specific lineage or tradition, this lost wisdom is being remembered through divine communion and shared in a co-created community of unity consciousness. Living as a digital nomad and entrepreneur, Perri values the freedom to live authentically, and loves leading others into a lifestyle of purpose and fulfillment. She has hosted retreats and ceremonies in Guatemala, Colombia, Mexico, Egypt, the US and Spain, and has only just begun.