It all began just before the world changed, on the eve of the global pandemic.

A dear friend returned from a pilgrimage to South India, his bags filled with rare, exotic absolute oils collected from sacred sites.

The very first bottle he handed me was Blue Lotus.The moment I inhaled its scent, I was transported—an ancient memory flickered awake, and it felt as if the crown of my head was gently lifting, opening to something vast and timeless.

At that very moment, I had just completed my training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. My friend, seeking relief from a long history of depression, was open to new paths of healing. Through Journey Clinical, my partner organization, he received a medical assessment and was prescribed a series of low-dose ketamine lozenges.

Together, we decided to weave Blue Lotus oil into his therapeutic journey. The combination of these two medicines left a lasting imprint—he later told me it was the second most profound experience of his life, surpassed only by the birth of his daughter.

That moment became the catalyst for six years (and counting) of deep exploration—refining these oils, learning their power both alone and in altered states, and sharing them in community.

I soon began creating group sound journeys, pairing the oils and lotus flower tea for a more accessible, collective experience. Thus, the “Sacred Sound Ceremony” was born—a signature offering, and my invitation to all who seek deep healing through ritual, resonance, and the wisdom of sacred plants.