Transformational Ceremonies

About Us

Danny Rojas "The Desert Shaman"
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.
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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.
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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.

Genevieve Gonzales
A licensed Holistic Psychotherapist, Board Certified Hypnotherapist, Neuro Shamanic Medicine Practitioner and the founder of Modern Mind Medicine. She specializes in resolving the painful effects of trauma, heartbreak and grief through utilizing the power of intention, transformational speech and gentle hypnotic processes that activate the subconscious and restorative nervous system. Through her sessions she creates a safe and comfortable space for people to connect with the healing potential of their own body and mind through bridging the medicine of ancient wisdom with the power of modern day emotional healing. Genevieve's credentials include:
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Master’s Degree in Social Work
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Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Board Certified Hypnotherapist and Fellow Member of National Board for Clinical Hypnotherapists
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Practitioner of Rapid Resolution Therapy
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Certified in Hypnotherapy for Trauma Resolution
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Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP)
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Current PhD student at the University of Metaphysical Sciences
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Certification in Foundational Shamanic Studies
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Genevieve has studied and trained with Alberto Villoldo, Sandra Ingerman, Kate Vrmeer, Michael Harner at the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Grandmother Flordemayo and the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers and Traditional Guatemalan Mayan Teachers

Zachary Plummer
In my own life, I struggled with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sexual abuse, and family trauma, as well as debilitating OCD & ADHD. Of all the modalities I worked with, plant medicine healed me the most to get to the root of my pain, so that I could hold, heal it, and transmute it into power.
Zach is honored to serve and support you in ceremony. His greatest joy is to create a safe space in which you may find your way home to your own true nature- full of unconditional love & connected to your soul's power and purpose.
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Zach was initiated into Bwiti medicine tradition by Maviango. After sitting with Danny in an Ayahausca ceremony, he felt a strong resonance with the spirit of Sacred Healing and was inspired to offer Iboga medicine in divine partnership and apprentice in serving Ayahuasca.
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Zach is a yogi, breath work coach, Kambo facilitator, Ayahausca apprentice, shadow work guide, and inner child therapist. He is available for Integration support post ceremonies.
He is from Austin, Texas, has traveled the country and the world and loves cats of all kinds! House and Big Jungle ones. His greatest joy is living in connection with his inner child who loves to play, laugh, make mischief, and dance!

Adelita Ocejo
Hello, my name is Adelita. I am a lover of plants, animals and humans. I have a passion for working with ancestral medicines. They have changed my life and given me perspective and purpose. I have been participating in plant medicine ceremonies for the last six years and have been apprenticing under Danny for approximately five years now. I have participated in numerous ceremonies with him and continue to learn with every experience no two ceremonies are the same. I wholeheartedly believe in the healing powers of plant medicine and Bufo has a special place in my heart. I am incredibly grateful for this medicine. I am honored to be able to help facilitate Ceremony with Danny, hold space, and assist in your healing journey. I thank you for your trust and look forward to serving you with love and reverence. ​

Elliot Malcolm
A practitioner on the medicine path, student of the beauty way, musician and ceremonial artist. I am passionate about the therapeutic container of the ceremony, about collective healing, and have studied with various lineages and plant teachers from around the world. Currently, I train in South America with masters in the Peruvian mestizo and Shipibo lineages.
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It’s an immense honor and joy to be of service to this work - to hold space, to carry water, and sing these songs of the heart.

Rene Rivera
My name is Rene Rivera,
As a massage therapist, I've dedicated my practice to the art of deep tissue massage. My educational foundation was laid at the American College of Healthcare , where I honed my skills in massage therapy.
My passion for healing extends beyond the physical realm. Since 2018, I've had the privilege of working with plant medicines, including ayahuasca and bufo, under the guidance of Danny. This journey has profoundly deepened my understanding of the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.
In my practice, I weave together the technical expertise of deep tissue massage with the wisdom and insights gained from my experiences with plant medicine. My intention is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can relax, release, and renew."