Mariah Makalapua
Artist .:. Channel .:. Navigator
Mariah Makalapua is a liberation navigator, artist, and mother. She is the founder of Medicine Collective, a sanctuary space for community wellness rooted in ancestral wisdoms, deep folk medicine, and creative therapies nestled into the intersection of radical social justice and belonging.
She is the medicine maker of a small apothecary line and other supportive goods, as well as holding a private practice for counsel and oracle work. Over the past 2 decades, Mariah has devoted herself to extensive studies and service in indigenous healing traditions, while living in Central, South America, and Northern Africa, later attending Marylhurst University pursuing a degree in Art Therapy. She offers 1-on-1 sessions, workshops, and retreats to help others heal themselves and beyond. She honors a mixed lineage of Kānanka Maoli, Celtic, and Cherokee people and was raised in the rural Pacific NW on the traditional territories of the Kalapuya and Molala Tribes.
Makalapua's devotion to this work is evident in her sessions where she combines the wisdom of plants, story, and creative expression to nurture transformation and integration.
“I cultivate medicinal goods and services to support our collective healing by sparking and tending the reconnection to self, land, and lineage so that we can co-create with coherence on our great mother earth.”
Vero Boza
holistic esthetician .:. Intuitive healer
Vero’s journey began at an early age when she found a strong connection to spirituality and natural healing. Growing up in her native Peru, her childhood was influenced by her elders from whom she was thought about her ancestors and the ancient culture of the Inca civilization. She was enlighten by the way they were in tune with the Pachamama and their approach to use plants, food and herbs as medicine.
As years passed she began experimenting with different techniques and ingredients as well as communicating with her spiritual guides to treat family and friends. Later on this would become a way of life, specially after moving to the States and becoming a mother. She sensed an urge to pursue her passion in wellness and beauty and became a licensed skin therapist as well as a Reiki practitioner.
With over 6 years of experience working as an esthetician and Spa director in Miami, Vero became really passionate about helping and educating people on their journey to heal from the inside out. Her ultimate goal is for us to start being mindful about how we care and talk to our skin as well as our bodies. As a holistic esthetician, Vero helps you navigate to the root causes of skin issues and energy imbalances. Combining her intuition and love for natural ingredients, she uses an array of different treatments, modalities and techniques such as traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, lymphatic drainage massage, facial massage, cupping, gua sha, despacho rituals, crystals and energy work. She continues to study to deepen her knowledge and finds the most joy when helping others heal.
Available Mondays 9am-4pm. Email to set up an appointment at info@deraizholisticwellness.com
Connie reed
Herbalist .:. Elder .:. rune reader
Honored to have herbalist and grandmother Connie sharing her many years experience of Plant Listener, specializing in herbalism and folk medicine. She has spent her life working with the Plants, creating seasonal tinctures and elixirs that align with the earthly and celestial cycles. Find her magic touch on many of our offerings in the Shop.