The Team

Nora, Facilitator

Nora is a facilitator deeply committed to creating a compassionate and safe space.

As a trauma therapist trained in Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry method, she completed a master’s thesis on psilocybin-assisted therapy for childhood trauma. Drawing from her experiences with Shipibo traditions, she is immersed in an online doctoral program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. There, she connects indigenous and shamanic wisdom, psychedelic research, transpersonal psychology, and spirituality.

Nora is grateful to be involved in this meaningful work. She is dedicated to holding a safe space for transformation, personal growth, and healing.

David, Facilitator

David is a curious and compassionate facilitator, motivated by the desire to understand and explore the transformative potential within each individual.

After a pivotal experience with psychedelics at the age of 20 that helped him through a difficult period, he immediately knew he wanted to dedicate his life to the world of plant medicines. He left the field of cognitive neuroscience and pursued studies in clinical psychology. He then immersed himself in the shamanic traditions of Costa Rica and Peru to learn about ayahuasca.

Within Tangerine Retreat, David guides participants in the preparation, process, and integration of psychedelic experiences. David also utilizes the power of sound in ceremonies, using gongs, flutes, and singing bowls to create resonant spaces conducive to inner exploration.

Leo, Facilitator

Leo dedicates his life to the Amazon rainforest and the Indigenous peoples who protect it. And, of course, to psychedelic substances like psilocybin.

Convinced of the importance of traditional knowledge and its complementary value to modern medicine, he has been carrying out solidarity and ecological projects with Indigenous communities for the past five years. He also hosts groups of volunteers in the villages to support their way of life while exploring their culture and rituals.

For years, he has been facilitating retreats, guiding participants through the experience. As part of Tangerine Retreat, Leo shares “medicine songs,” which he learned during his travels in the rainforest.

Hanneke, Facilitator

Hanneke’s experience is rooted in applied psychology, somatic practice, and natural methods. She is currently pursuing a master’s program in spiritual care.

Throughout her life, she has been passionate about discovering what life is, existential questions… Who are we? and What do we call “being human”? This quest has led her to explore both inner worlds and study different cultures, views of existence, and spiritual practices. Hanneke practices psychology and coaching tailored to everyday life and burnout, and has been working with psychedelics since 2012.

Since then, she has worked with individuals and groups in ceremonies and retreats to foster alignment and synchronization.

Tessa, Facilitator

Tessa is an intuitive guide and creative facilitator with extensive personal and professional experience ranging from complex introspective work, expanded states of consciousness and observing subtle layers of energy.

Her path is one of experiential learning and for almost a decade she underwent deep journeys with psychedelic compounds and received wisdom teachings in traditional shamanic (Amazonian, Mexican and African) and modern western settings. As a facilitator, she guided over 50+ international group retreats.

Within Tangerine Retreat, she provides preparation & integration coaching, somatic workshops and guidance during the breathwork and psilocybin truffle ceremonies.

Mourad, Facilitator

Mourad is a mind explorer, passionate about the hidden treasures within each individual. He enjoys experiencing and facilitating change and its energy. He provides support during times of questioning and awakening.

A connoisseur of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and active listening, Mourad approaches guidance by creating a space of Presence, allowing each individual the freedom to express themselves. Trained as a hypnotherapist, he has practiced for several years in Paris.

Approachable, sensitive, and jovial, the psychedelic retreat is, for him, a grand adventure that should be as meaningful for the organizers as it is for the participants.

Magalie, Facilitator

Magalie approaches life as an endless learning experience with a humble and highly attentive attitude. Passionate about freedom and simplicity, she has a very strong connection with nature, particularly the plant world. For her, plants hold a raw truth capable of inspiring our personal explorations.

Trained in Sylvotherapy (the benefits of the forest on our health) and Sensory Resource (body listening), Magalie is an experienced facilitator who has developed her own breathwork protocol. The newest member of the team, she is seen as a very rejuvenating presence during retreats.