About Us

Drew and Annel Matthews are dedicated guides, helping individuals navigate their personal healing journeys through ancestral practices and holistic therapies. With over 16 years of experience, they empower clients to reconnect with their inner selves and the wisdom of nature, facilitating profound transformations.

 

Certifications & Training

• Both Drew and Annel are certified Kambo practitioners: Drew through the International Association of Kambo Practitioners (IAKP), and Annel through direct training with indigenous healers in the Peruvian jungle.

• Drew is a certified Holistic Nutritionist, Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition), and practitioner of Cross-Cultural Shamanism (Pachakuti Mesa Tradition).

• Annel holds certifications in Mexican Traditional Medicine (MTMM), specializing in Herbalism, Postpartum & Pre-Pregnancy Care, and Perimenopause & Premenopause Coaching. She is trained in specialized techniques such as rebozo massage, herb-based therapies, and other ancestral methods.

• Annel is also an Ancestral Chef, blending her culinary expertise with the philosophy of food as medicine, and a Sound Healing Practitioner, using sound to restore energetic balance.

 

A Sustainable Journey

Three years ago, Drew and Annel started their homesteading journey on in the serene hills of Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico. Over this time, they have transitioned to a complete off-grid lifestyle, officially living off-grid for the past year and a half. Their homesteading journey has allowed them to deepen their connection to nature and learn sustainable practices such as permaculture, natural material construction, rainwater harvesting, and solar energy.

 

They are currently building their retreat center, which will serve as a sanctuary for personalized healing experiences. In the meantime, they offer sessions and therapies in this tranquil environment, surrounded by the wisdom of nature.

 

Ancestral Therapies

Annel’s expertise in Mexican Traditional Medicine includes a variety of ancestral therapies designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit, such as:

•⁠ Intuitive clearing and healing to release blockages, stagnant energy, and old patterns through traditional Mexican techniques

• Traditional hot stone massage for protection and clearing stagnant energy

• Postpartum, pre-pregnancy, and pregnancy care using rebozo massage, herbs, and ancestral techniques

• Body adjustments rooted in Mexican Traditional Medicine, combined with massage for holistic alignment

• Customized herb-based treatments, including tinctures, oils, serums, and other natural remedies tailored to individual needs

 

These therapies are deeply rooted in ancestral traditions and tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

 

Offerings

Drew and Annel’s services include:

• Kambo ceremonies

• Sweat lodges (Temazcales)

• Cacao circles, incorporating one of their primary medicines

• Workshops on healthy eating, food as medicine, and off-grid sustainable living

• Personalized retreats, designed to focus on the unique needs of each client

 

They also collaborate with expert teachers to host workshops and events that bring diverse ancestral and sustainable practices to their community.

 

Guiding Philosophy

Drew and Annel believe in empowering individuals to heal themselves, serving as compassionate guides on their journeys. Their philosophy is grounded in respect for ancestral traditions, the teachings of elders, and the wisdom of plants and nature.

 

Their work embraces slow living, food as medicine, and the interconnectedness of all life. They welcome clients to experience healing through a blend of ancient knowledge and sustainable modern practices, whether through private sessions, remote guidance, or personalized retreats in their evolving sanctuary.