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About Us

At Sacred Healing, it is our deepest honor to walk beside you.

We are here in service—holding space with humility, care, and respect for every step of your journey. Whatever you are navigating, know this: you are not alone. Our facilitators bring both lived experience and grounded knowledge, offering support not just from the mind, but from the heart as well.

The Desert Shaman

Danny Rojas "The Desert Shaman" Founder of Sacred Healing

Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck in your current situation? I’ve been there too. My life took a downward spiral after experiencing a devastating divorce, a market crash that wiped out my properties and assets, and the collapse of my businesses. I found myself in a dark place, scared, miserable, and without a clear path forward. I had alienated my friends and family, and legal battles with business associates only added to my despair. I knew there was a good, intelligent person within me, but that person was buried under layers of trauma and unprocessed pain. I turned to toxic substances to numb my feelings, but that only left me feeling more trapped. I was stuck, and I didn’t know where to turn.

Then, one day, I saw a documentary about plant medicine. Desperate for change and open to anything, I decided to explore this ancient healing practice. I began saving money for a trip to Peru, convinced that I needed to travel far to find the healing I sought. But when I set this intention, something miraculous happened—I met a Shaman in California, right where I was living. It felt like the universe had heard my plea. I didn’t need to go to Peru after all; the medicine had found me because I had made the intention to heal.

Two weeks later, I found myself sitting in a ceremony in the mountains. That weekend was nothing short of magical. I remember crying by the fire, feeling a deep release as I let go of all the trauma and generational pain that had weighed me down for so long. For the first time in what felt like forever, I was realigned with my true self. I began to see my past not as a series of burdens but as a series of gifts—opportunities for growth and transformation. I realized that my life had fallen apart because I had been living from a place of fear and lack, conditioned by my upbringing and experiences. But now, I was ready to choose love, compassion, and the path of service.

With this newfound clarity, I decided to dive deeper into plant medicine. I began apprenticing with the intention of sharing this profound gift with others. Since then, I have facilitated hundreds of ceremonies and have been honored to be initiated as a Shaman through the Q’ero lineage of the Andes in Peru. Today, I serve this sacred medicine with love, humility, strength, and compassion, holding space for others to experience the same healing and transformation that saved my life.

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Genevieve Gonzales

Genevieve is a licensed Holistic Psychotherapist, Board-Certified Hypnotherapist, Neuro-Shamanic Medicine Practitioner, and the founder of Modern Mind Medicine. Her work centers on helping individuals heal from the deep wounds of trauma, heartbreak, and grief by harnessing the power of intention, transformational dialogue, and gentle hypnotic processes that awaken the subconscious and restore balance to the nervous system.

Blending ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic practices, Genevieve creates a safe, nurturing space where clients can reconnect with the innate healing intelligence of their body and mind. Her approach is both intuitive and grounded, guiding people toward profound emotional restoration and inner peace.

Credentials and Certifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Board-Certified Hypnotherapist and Fellow Member, National Board for Clinical Hypnotherapists

  • Practitioner of Rapid Resolution Therapy

  • Certified in Hypnotherapy for Trauma Resolution

  • Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP)

  • PhD Student, University of Metaphysical Sciences

  • Certified in Foundational Shamanic Studies

Genevieve has trained under many renowned teachers and wisdom keepers, including Alberto Villoldo, Sandra Ingerman, Kate Vrmeer, Michael Harner (Foundation for Shamanic Studies), Grandmother Flordemayo, the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, and traditional Guatemalan Mayan elders.

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Elliot Malcolm

Hello, my name is Elliot Malcolm. I walk the medicine path as a devoted practitioner, musician, and ceremonial artist, guided by a deep reverence for the beauty way and the healing power of sacred ritual.

My passion lies in the transformative space of ceremony—where individuals come together to heal, remember, and reconnect. I’ve had the privilege of studying with plant teachers and wisdom traditions from around the world, and I am currently continuing my training in South America with masters in the Peruvian mestizo and Shipibo lineages.

It is one of the greatest honors of my life to serve this work—to hold space with presence, to carry the water with humility, and to share the songs that rise from the heart. I’m grateful to walk this path and support others on their healing journeys

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Adelita Ocejo

Hello, my name is Adelita. I am deeply connected to the natural world—a devoted lover of plants, animals, and the human spirit. My path with ancestral medicines has profoundly transformed my life, offering me purpose, perspective, and healing.

For the past six years, I’ve been immersed in the sacred practice of plant medicine ceremonies, and for nearly five of those years, I’ve had the privilege of apprenticing under Danny. Each ceremony we hold together has been a unique teacher, reminding me that no two journeys are ever the same.

Plant medicines hold immense healing power, and Bufo, in particular, has touched my heart in the most meaningful way. I am endlessly grateful for this medicine and the opportunities it brings for deep transformation.

It is an honor to walk beside you, to hold space with care, and to support your healing journey. Thank you for your trust—I look forward to serving you with love and reverence.

Our Location

Our retreats are located in the Joshua Tree Desert and other select locations. Joshua Tree is very special because there is a unique energy that allows people to align and connect. We have held numerous ceremonies in Joshua Tree and all of our participants agree that there is a powerful energy that resides in this Desert.

Safety & Ethics

All of the information that is collected, talked about or experienced is strictly confidential. We do not allow film or pictures to be taken during our ceremonies unless consent is given. Our facilitators are experienced, compassionate and are first aid and CPR certified. Our top priority is your safety and wellbeing.

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