Curanderismo is an ancient, indigenous, wellness system that has been alive for thousands of years, passed down orally from one generation to the next, in mesoamerican cultures. Curanderismo is a compassionate, heart-centered, holistic approach to wellness, well-being, and intentional living. Practices include: ceremony, rituals, heart-strengthening talks, affirmations/prayers, and more. 

The practices of curanderismo address the physical, spiritual, psychological, and emotional wellness of people who use it. The Spanish verb curar means to heal. Curanderismo is a system of healing.

It is believed that disharmony of mind, body and spirit is caused by social, psychological, environmental and physical factors. This includes the impact of white supremacy and systemic experiences such as racism, transphobia, heterosexism, and all forms of systemic injustice. This also includes generational trauma, as well as individual experiences in the body. 

Curanderismo works with all that sustains life: the universe, the earth, the plants, the animals, as well as the four elements of life ~  earth, fire, air, and water ~ to restore harmony, as well as re-establish personal and social equilibrium.

Curanderismo is not a religion. 

Curanderismo is a way of living life. It is compatible and can be integrated with any religion or spiritual path. The practices of curanderismo may help aid in developing a higher spirituality, and/or may deepen your experiences with your own religion.

All of You is welcome in the practices of curanderismo. I would love to hear about your spiritual/religious practices and how we might use this connection as a source for our work together. 

A curanderx is a traditional native healer. They are a specialist in traditional medicine whose practice can either contrast with or supplement that of a practitioner of Western medicine. A curanderx can administer spiritual remedies for different forms of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual illnesses. 

Curandero describes healers who identify as a man, trans-man, trans-masc, male, etc..

Curandera describes healers who identify as a woman, trans-woman, femme, female, etc. 

Curanderx describes healers who identify as nonbinary or gender fluid in some way.

Limpia is the Spanish word for clean or cleanse. Limpias are a practice of energy medicine. This type of energy medicine is used to cleanse the energetic body of old and stagnant energies, foreign entities, and illness. Limpias are individualized to the person’s needs. Limpias may be done on individuals (ages 14+), homes, or offices. They may be done using plants, crystals, egg, rattle, drum, ointments, tuning fork, spirit waters, or any other medicine the practitioner feels called to during the ceremony. 

There is typically a platica before and after a limpia, so that both the practitioner and the community member are on the same page for the purpose of the work. 

Platica is the Spanish word for talk. Platica’s are meant to be heart-strengthening in nature. They are corazón-a-corazón, heart-to-heart, talks. Platica’s are a form of a limpia, as talking and speaking are formed by air medicine. 

Herbal remedies are individualized to the person’s needs. This might include a tea, water infusion, tincture, incorporating into meals, essential oil diffusers, topical, or other variation. 

Restorative yoga is a gentle style of yoga designed to relax, restore, and rejuvenate the body, mind, spirit, and nervous system. 

Yoga is an ancient practice from India. It is a tradition that has been passed down from one generation to the next, near rivers and streams, for thousands of years.  The word yoga means to yoke, to unite, or,  to bring together. The intention of yoga is to unite the mind, heart, and body. To unite the Self, to unite the Self with others, and to unite the Self with the universe. 

Typically one to two hours. If Ari feels an appointment might take longer than two hours, they will let you know before any ceremony begins. 

Yes, services are open to all.

Ari encourages all folks seeking a session to prepare by taking as many of the following actions as possible.

• Abstaining from mind-altering substances the day of the session. If possible, up to three days before the session.

• Physically clean your space, so that after the energy clearing session you have a physically clean space to return to. This might mean your home, personal room in a home, your vehicle, office space, or other. 

• Taking time to think about the intentions of the session. 

  • What energy would you like to release/let go of?

  • What energy are you inviting in?

• Dress comfortably for the session. There might be moving around, sitting, laying, standing, or restorative yoga at different points of the session. If moving in any way is difficult for you, whether chronic or temporary, please let Ari know. 

• Bring a journal to session with you. 

• If possible, take time to notice/journal your dreams leading to the day of session and for about a week afterwards. Sometimes our dreams bring messages to help us understand something about our healing process. 

Yes. Please talk to Ari about your ideas, wants, and needs for a community circulo. Circulo is Spanish for circle.

During Ari’s apprenticeship (Jan 2024-Dec 2024) fee’s are: 

Sliding Scale $45-$145

No one turned away for lack of funds.

Cash or Venmo: @ari_curanderx

One can call, text, or email. Please provide at least 24 hour notice for any cancellations or reschedule requests. 

If you have any symptoms of illness (cold, flu, COVID, etc.) please ask to reschedule. Ari can provide support by offering herbal remedies that may help with these symptoms so that your body and immune system can stay strong and healthy. 

Call or text: (916) 715-7715

Email: ari.curanderx@gmail.com

Ari is currently an apprentice of curanderismo with Tereza Iñiguez-Flores, Curandera/Holistic Life Coach. Ari began their studies with Maestra Tereza in 2021. 

Ari studied Hatha Yoga with Susanna Barkataki, M.Ed., Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500 and Indian yoga culture and inclusivity consultant. Susanna is the founder of Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute. Ari graduated as a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher (YTT 500) from Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute in 2021.

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Si! Soy bilingüe.