In Our Circle

Instructors, Facilitators, and Guides at Luminae

 

Erin Wilkins

Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Author

Erin Masako Wilkins is an Asian American herbalist, acupuncturist, and author who has treated patients for years and taught workshops for those seeking more information about herbal healing. Her book, “Asian American Herbalism” is at the intersection of North American folk herbalism and traditional Chinese Medicine. Remarkably, she is one of the first AAPI authors on this subject for a general audience and approaches this work from a deeply personal place. Erin trained and earned a master’s degree in East Asian Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA.

 

Eileen Cullen & Briana Waqa

Women’s Circle Facilitators

Eileen & Briana are the founders of Women’s Circle. Friends since childhood, two besties decided to offer a ritual of sisterhood together. Trained to lead Council, Eileen & Briana pride themselves in facilitating circles for women and girls since 2017. Over the last seven years, Eileen has completed multiple trainings to facilitate council, restorative justice, and communication circles for youth and adults alike. Eileen's commitment to community service is unwavering, and she is particularly passionate about empowering women and young girls. Briana has a deep interest in holistic healing, particularly in the realm of womb healing and understanding the natural cycle of women’s bodies. Women’s Circle is an extension of her journey of self discovery and education to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of women's health.

 

Shireen Jarrahian

Musician, Sound Healer

Hailing from the vibrant cultural tapestry of India, Shireen Jarrahian, a seasoned musician and sound healer, has called Southern California home for over two decades. With a profound commitment to facilitating transcendent experiences and fostering profound connections through music, Shireen is a true artisan in creating immersive soundscapes for healing environments. Drawing from a rich palette of musical instruments from around the world, Shireen orchestrates sonic journeys that intentionally nurture awareness and provide a sanctuary for inner reflection. Shireen’s musical artistry exudes a grounded, enduring brilliance that captivates the soul and elevates the spirit.

 

Sandra Orellana Sears

Energy Healer, Yoga & Meditation Instructor, Musician

Sandra Orellana Sears is an energy healer, yoga and meditation teacher, sound healing practitioner, and musician based in Mexico. She is also an initiated Reiki practitioner. When not immersed in her private practice, Sandra shares her passion for the healing arts and medicine music in retreats, community events, sacred rituals, and ceremonies rooted in earth-based wisdom. She has a Master’s Certification from the Academy of Intuition Medicine, and graduated from the Bhakti Nova and Santa Monica Yoga teacher's training programs in California.

 

Kaya Sattva

Hypnotherapist, QHHT Practitioner

Kaya Sattva is a transpersonal hypnotherapist specializing in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She has a practice based in Oakland, California where she serves by helping a diversity of seekers into hypnosis and altered states of consciousness. She guides journeys that lead to encoded vision quests through the quantum fields of time and space to access healing and empowering insights. She also supports seekers in their oracular channeling of Higher consciousness, Higher Self, and the Wisdom of Heart for greater clarity and direction. Kaya began learning about Dolores Cannon, a past life regression hypnotherapist and recorder of lost knowledge, over a decade ago and went on to complete extensive training and certification in QHHT. In 2018, Kaya launched her practice as a Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and later became certified in additional complementary methods of healing and hypnosis. Since then, she has facilitated over 6,000 session hours and has been witness to so many miraculous recoveries and great leaps in higher self awareness.

 

Ashley Frabasilio

Experience Designer, Sound Healer

Ashley Frabasilio (she/her) specializes in bringing people together to connect with purpose and delight in our ever-changing world! For the past 7+ years, Ashley has built experience in the tech space, focusing on a range of programs from IPOs & brand events to women's groups. Her superpower is creating spaces for community and sprinkling in moments of surprise and delight. As a certified sound healer, Ashley leads transformative sound baths, wellness workshops, and retreats. She combines her expertise in sound healing with her passion for fostering connection, guiding participants through immersive experiences that promote relaxation, mindfulness, and well-being. Whether facilitating a corporate retreat or a community wellness event, Ashley's unique blend of skills ensures that every gathering is a memorable and uplifting experience.

 

Veronica Ricksen

Fertility Method Awareness Instructor, Herbalist

Veronica Ricksen, certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Registered Herbalist, is a mentor who teaches women to chart their fertility signs for natural contraception, conception and more! Veronica has a private practice named Kapu, LLC and her 2nd edition of Menstrual Calendar Journal: Go with the Flow.

 

Megan Kamosi

Sound Therapist, Reiki Practitioner

Megan Kamosi is a sound therapist, Reiki practitioner, and the founder of Humxn Tuning. As a skilled musician and space holder, Megan uses a variety of healing instruments to produce resonant frequencies that energetically align the body and enhance well-being. She is passionate about guiding soulful journeys with the transformative powers of sound and Reiki, helping individuals connect with their truth and embrace their wholeness.

 

Tamu Mosley

Wholistic Wellness Facilitator

Tamu Mosley is an initiated Sacred Woman, a wholistic wellness facilitator, a teacher and a mama of 3, a kitchen alchemist, a home herbalist and herbal maker, and a budding flower essence practitioner. Tamu has intentionally nurtured a plant centered lifestyle for the past 27 years that has deeply informed her journey. Tamu is founder and CEO of Wholistic Shine (est in 2014) and Uchū Botanical (est in 2018). Tamu has been on an intentional, mindful menopausal journey, tending to her body, mind and spirit as she dances this space in between mother and crone, reproductive years and post menopause. In 2021, Tamu called together a circle of sister friends and created a space to share experiences and support each other through this journey called perimenopause. From this space 'Dancing The In Between' Womb Circle was born.

 

Dominique Cowling

Restorative Yoga Teacher, Somatic Healing Facilitator

Dominique Cowling (she, her) is a tender hearted Bay Area native who is dedicated to collective liberation and dreaming. For the past decade, she has been honored to learn and share tools for healing. Her former work supported queer and Trans survivors of intimate partner violence, hate violence and police violence through direct service and organizing. Currently, she teaches Restorative Yoga and facilitates somatic healing workshops / trainings. Her relationship to spirit and the natural world guides her life. As the founder of Black Seeds Project, she provides individual and group sessions in ritual with nature. Each program invites attunement to the seasonal changes and wisdom of the time.

 

Karah Charette

Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health Expert

Dr. Karah Charette is originally from Buffalo, NY and received a B.A. in Biology and Dance from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University. A dancer for more than 20 years, Karah believes in the power of movement and its connection to expression and the human experience. Karah is also a 200 hour registered yoga teacher after training in Ashtanga Vinyasa style in Thailand. She is certified in classic and contemporary mat and reformer Pilates techniques. Karah is currently studying Body-Mind Centering® and Authentic Movement with Mary Lou Seereiter. She focuses on embodied anatomy, physiology, and embryology to help bring a balance of cerebral and somatic. She believes somatics helps us create capacity in our inner world so that we can bring more presence and authenticity to our outer world.