# Alma Healing Center

> Safe, small-group ayahuasca and plant-medicine retreats in Ecuador, led by experienced female shamans. Founded by Sandra ten Zijthoff with over 12 years of plant-medicine experience.

Alma Healing Center offers traditional plant-medicine ceremonies and multi-day retreats in two natural settings near Quito, Ecuador: the Pintag Andes and the Mindo cloudforest. All ceremonies are led by medicine women with over 23 years of combined experience. Groups are kept small (typically 2–15 people) to ensure safety and personal attention. The center is women-run, LGBTQ-friendly, and provides preparation and integration support for every participant.

## Services and Pricing

- Overnight ayahuasca ceremony (Pintag, near Quito): $200 per person
- 4-day ayahuasca retreat (Mindo cloudforest): $700 per person
- Ayahuasca ceremony — private, 1 person (outside retreat dates): $350 per person
- Ayahuasca ceremony — small group, 2–4 people (outside retreat dates): $250 per person
- 7-day women's healing retreat (Mindo cloudforest): $1,500 per person
- Psilocybin mushroom ceremony / day experience (2–5 people, Pintag): $140 per person
- San Pedro nighttime ceremony (2–5 people, Mindo cloudforest): $200 per person
- San Pedro day hike and thermal-baths experience (1–3 people, Tumbaco area): $300 per person

## Locations

- Pintag, Ecuador — Andes highlands, near Quito
- Tumbaco, Ecuador — Andes valley, near Quito
- Mindo, Ecuador — cloud forest

## Contact

- Website: https://almahealingcenter.com
- Phone: +593 98 5271478
- Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Ecuador time)

## Service Area

Quito, Pintag, Tumbaco, Mindo, Papallacta, Baños de Agua Santa, and surrounding areas in Pichincha and Tungurahua provinces, Ecuador.

## Key Facts

- Founded and led by Sandra ten Zijthoff, 12+ years of plant-medicine experience
- Medicine women facilitators with 23+ years of combined experience
- Women-run, inclusive, LGBTQ-friendly
- Small group sizes (typically under 15 people)
- Ceremonies held in nature — Andes highlands and Mindo cloudforest
- Combines traditional practices with modern therapeutic integration support
- Main group events held in English; Spanish-language accommodation available on request

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does a 4-day ayahuasca retreat cost?
A: $700 per person for the 4-day retreat in the Mindo cloudforest.

Q: Do you offer private ayahuasca ceremonies?
A: Yes. $350 for 1 person; $250 per person for groups of 2–4, outside of scheduled retreat dates.

Q: Are retreats only for women?
A: No. Most retreats are open to all genders. The 7-day women's healing retreat is women-only.

Q: Are retreats held in English or Spanish?
A: Main group events are in English. Spanish-speaking guests can be accommodated on request.

Q: Is transportation included?
A: Some retreats include transport between specific partner locations (e.g., Tumbaco–Mindo–Tumbaco for the women's retreat). Airport transfers are typically extra.

Q: Are there health or age restrictions?
A: Participants complete a brief health and intention screening form. Certain conditions — including pregnancy, heavy psychiatric medication, or recent heart issues — may exclude someone from participating.

Q: How many people are in a ceremony?
A: Typically 2–15 people, depending on the event type.

Q: Is integration support provided?
A: Yes. Preparation and integration guidance is included, and referrals to follow-up facilitators or therapists are available.