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Ancestral Therapies is a holistic approach to healing that integrates ancient wisdom and traditional practices to restore balance and harmony to the whole mind, body, and spirit. By honoring the knowledge passed down through generations, these therapies address deep-seated emotional, physical, and spiritual imbalances. Through practices such as massage, meditation, traditional remedies, and energy work, individuals are guided to release stored trauma, reduce stress, and reconnect with their inner selves. The benefits of whole mind and body therapy include improved mental clarity, emotional resilience, physical vitality, and a deeper connection to one’s roots and purpose. This comprehensive approach empowers individuals to heal, transform, and live a life of balance and well-being.

Veronica De Alba

Traditional Mushroom Therapy Specialist | Ancestral Therapies

Veronica de Alba is a dedicated practitioner of traditional mushroom therapy, drawing from ancient Mesoamerican wisdom and the healing power of sacred fungi. With deep roots in indigenous practices and a heart-centered approach, Veronica guides individuals through transformative journeys that reconnect the body, mind, and spirit to the earth and ancestral knowledge.

At Ancestral Therapies, she holds sacred space for healing ceremonies that honor the lineage of curanderismo and the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms in safe, intentional, and culturally respectful settings. Her work integrates ritual, breathwork, and integration support to help clients awaken inner truths, release emotional blockages, and experience profound spiritual insight.

Veronica’s path is one of reverence, humility, and deep listening—to the land, the medicine, and the stories of those she serves.

Susan Timney

Soul Nourishment & Therapeutic Guide | Ancestral Therapies

Susan Timney is a compassionate healer and intuitive guide who specializes in “Food for Your Soul”—a holistic approach that blends therapeutic support, mindful nourishment, and ancestral wisdom. At Ancestral Therapies, Susan creates sacred spaces where emotional healing and soulful nourishment go hand in hand.

Her work is rooted in the belief that true wellness begins with feeding the spirit. Through integrative practices that include soul-centered counseling, ritual, and ancestral connection, Susan helps individuals return to themselves—reclaiming joy, clarity, and a sense of belonging. Whether through storytelling, sacred meals, or gentle therapeutic dialogue, she invites each person to find the nourishment their soul has been craving.

With warmth, intuition, and deep reverence for tradition, Susan walks beside her clients on a journey of remembering, healing, and coming home.

Lynda Kretlow

Healing Hospitality & Therapeutic Support | Ancestral Therapies

Lynda Kretlow brings the heart of hospitality into the sacred work of healing. As a specialist in therapeutic hospitality at Ancestral Therapies, Lynda weaves comfort, care, and grounded presence into every experience she offers. Her gift lies in creating nurturing environments where individuals feel safe, seen, and held—essential conditions for deep ancestral healing.

Drawing on her background in wellness and intuitive therapy, Lynda supports guests before, during, and after their journeys with kindness, clarity, and grace. Whether she’s preparing a healing space, offering gentle guidance, or tending to the details that make a retreat feel like home, her presence is steady, soothing, and deeply nourishing.

For Lynda, hospitality is not just service—it is ceremony. Through her work, she honors the sacred act of welcoming others into a space of transformation, connection, and remembrance.

Indulge in our exquisite cuisine, crafted from local, seasonal ingredients, offering an authentic taste of Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. From hearty breakfasts to intimate dinners, every meal is a culinary delight designed to nourish your body and soul.

For those seeking deeper relaxation, our range of therapeutic services is designed to melt away stress. Enjoy a variety of wellness treatments, including massages and holistic therapies, all aimed at restoring your inner balance and promoting peace of mind.

Whether you are looking for a peaceful getaway or a complete mind-body rejuvenation, Ancestral Therapies is your perfect retreat in Guadalajara. Experience comfort, culinary delights, and tranquility like never before.