Hi, my name is Isabel Santis. And I am your guide for the duration of the program starting August 18th.

I have guided over 350 journeyers through group integration programs and I have dedicated my life to supporting people like you in making tangible and lasting changes in their lives. I am trauma-informed and trained in psychology, internal family systems, somatic therapy, breathwork, ecopsychology, dreamwork, and harm reduction practices.

Since 1995, I have been honored to learn from many distinguished and generous teachers from all walks of life. In particular, I would like to honor the teachers who have mentored me in Mayan spirituality, the Shipibo Ayahuasca tradition, and the practice of Qi Gong. Everything I know I owe to them, and to my ancestors who have passed down their knowledge to me.

I have always been a natural mystic, which brought me to a deep practice of Kundalini Yoga from the age of 19, creating a strong foundation that feeds me to this day. As my path evolved, it brought me to the realms of Plant Medicine, Sufism, Meditation, and Shamanic Arts.

My journey with plant medicine and ceremony began in 2008 when I sought a deeper connection with myself and the Earth. I encountered the Camino Rojo in Chile and Mexico. The community, ceremonies, and Grandfather Peyote opened the door to my heart and an unshakable connection with the Earth which I am eternally grateful for.

In 2009, I had the honour of meeting Ayahuasca and have been a devoted student ever since. I have been blessed to work with teachers in the Don Selon Tello Mestizo lineage, and the Shipibo Mahua Lineage. I have also worked with the Sacred Valley Tribe members, both in Peru and other locations. Since 2013, I have been working with Huachuma and feel incredibly grateful for the integrative and heart-opening support this medicine has brought into my life.

Through my travels in Peru and my training in the Packakuti Mesa tradition, I have cultivated a deep connection with the Sacred Valley and am honoured to be a carrier of Andean wisdom teachings. At the core of my being, I am a lover of sacred sound, and am honoured to be a song carrier of many medicine songs. I love inspiring people to discover their voices and the joy of singing.

I’m joining the Nectara team with over 14 years of experience as a student of the medicine path and Plant Medicine Counselling Support. In the last 10 years, I have supported and co-facilitated retreats with teachers and other facilitators in Canada and abroad. My areas of focus include Plant Medicine Integration, Divine Feminine Embodiment, Dieta Support, and Microdosing Support. I also have over a decade of experience nourishing people as a retreat chef when working with plant medicines, and offer guidance to people navigating restricted diets on this path. As a Registered Counsellor, I weave a therapeutic lens into my practice that is informed with the healing modalities of Somatic Therapy, Pre and Perinatal Studies, and Inquiry-Based Coaching.