WHat I stand for
Erika Casasola is a passionate and dedicated advocate, a queer Curandera, committed to championing immigrant rights, environmental conservation, healing practices, and the LGBTQIA+ community. With a profound belief in the power of holistic wellness and social justice, Erika Casasola has made a significant impact through their various initiatives and collaborations.
As the Co-founder of LezRideSA, a non-profit organization, Erika Casasola has been instrumental in providing essential resources and support to promote health and wellness within the LGBTQIA+ community. Through innovative programs and initiatives, LezRideSA aims to create a safe and inclusive space, fostering empowerment and solidarity. Erika Casasola 's visionary leadership and unwavering dedication have helped make LezRideSA a vital platform for fostering positive change.
Additionally, Erika Casasola is a highly skilled interpreter and translator, proficient in English and Spanish. This invaluable skillset allows them to facilitate effective communication and bridge cultural divides within diverse communities. Through their linguistic expertise, Erika Casasola strives to ensure that language does not serve as a barrier but rather as a means of connection and understanding.
Moreover, Erika Casasola has played an influential role in the establishment of Tierrita Grande, a spiritual and natural healing retreat space, in the works. This comes out of Erika Casasola's deep-rooted connection with the healing arts, provides individuals with a nurturing environment for self-discovery and restoration. Collaborating closely with esteemed organizations such as the Sanarte Healing Community of San Antonio, The Pride Center, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, Centro Cultural Aztlan among other organizations.
Erika Casasola actively works towards bridging the gap between spirituality, healing, and social activism.
By intertweaving their passions for healing, environmental consciousness, and LGBTQIA+ rights, Erika Casasola continues to make a profound impact, inspiring others and creating a more inclusive and compassionate world.
With Gratitude, a las maestras
Rita Navarette, Curandera (Traditional Healer), Temazcalera (Mexican Sweat lodge Guide), Sobadora (Energetic and Physical hands on healing), Consejera (Counselor), Yerbera(Herbalist), Nutricionista (Nutritionist), Quiropraxia (Traditional Chiropractor) Orador Motivacional (Motivational Speaker). Rita has been practicing Traditional Heali
Rita Navarette, Curandera (Traditional Healer), Temazcalera (Mexican Sweat lodge Guide), Sobadora (Energetic and Physical hands on healing), Consejera (Counselor), Yerbera(Herbalist), Nutricionista (Nutritionist), Quiropraxia (Traditional Chiropractor) Orador Motivacional (Motivational Speaker). Rita has been practicing Traditional Healing for over 28 years. Rita started her practice in Mexico City, and has continued her practice in Cuernavaca, and Jilotepec. Rita is also the director of Kapulli Mexico, La Cultura Cura, a school and clinic of Traditional Medicine in Jilotepec México. The school’s goal is to empower survivors of domestic violence to first heal then learn to heal others. Her specialty is working with individuals with chronic illness, and life coaching. She will tell her patients, “Curanderismo is not magic, I cannot heal you, but I will teach you to heal yourself.” Rita is internationally know as an educator of Rizaterapia (Laugh Therapy), and Temazcal (Mexica sweat lodge). She is a professor at Centro de Desarollo Hacia La Comunidad, at the University of México, Morelos. She teaches classes in Temazcal, Massage, and Medicinal Plants. Her motto is that she would like to implant a seed of knowledge in as many people that cross her path. Her belief is teaching others will allow her to help preserve traditional medicine.
Rose Two Feathers Hernandez has over 34 years practice/experience in Crystal & Stone Therapy, and designing/creating Native American themed art, jewelry, adornments, bags and other item. Their work can be found on their etsy store, in gift shops in San Antonio and Austin, or directly through their social media. She was an Independent Cont
Rose Two Feathers Hernandez has over 34 years practice/experience in Crystal & Stone Therapy, and designing/creating Native American themed art, jewelry, adornments, bags and other item. Their work can be found on their etsy store, in gift shops in San Antonio and Austin, or directly through their social media. She was an Independent Contractor for indie film "DreamTime"; for Masala Film Works; Native American Artist and Consultant for set and production work, contributing as for Wardrobe & Set props and visual continuity for ceremonial scenes. Two Feathers teaches classes for the community either locally or for organizations in the West Coast. These classes include: Dream Catchers, Medicine Bags, Feather Medicine, Jewelry, Gourd Rattles, and Stone and Crystal Allies. She enjoys donating her healing skills to others in need and to the underserved communities, as well as in sacred ceremonies.
Reverend Virginia Marie Rincón serves as a sacred officiant and celebrant for weddings, births, home blessings, celebration of life and funeral rites. LGBTQ-friendly and inclusive of all spiritualities. Your ceremony is your own. She brings a diverse background to draw on, including being an Episcopal priest and traditional curandera. Ri
Reverend Virginia Marie Rincón serves as a sacred officiant and celebrant for weddings, births, home blessings, celebration of life and funeral rites. LGBTQ-friendly and inclusive of all spiritualities. Your ceremony is your own. She brings a diverse background to draw on, including being an Episcopal priest and traditional curandera. Rincon's grandmother, María Nestora, was her first maestra. She would greet her after school with a taquito or a bit of pan dulce, and use a broom made out of herbs to brush and clear away the day's inequities. Through her loving example, Rincon learned about the necessity and benefits of spiritual healing in the world. After 20 years as a nurse in the public sector, they went on to receive their BLS in Social Work from St. Edward's University in Austin, TX. In 1997, she received her Master's in Divinity from The Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA and was ordained as an Episcopal Priest in 2003. Their years in ministry focused on liberation, spirituality, and the healing of mind, body, and soul; and went on to found Tengo Voz, a nonprofit dedicated to the empowerment and leadership of Latina women in Maine. Later she returned to the path her grandmother initially prepared her for, as a curandera. Her spirituality encompasses all faiths. She lives and works in Los Angeles, California and feels most whole when she supports people on their spiritual path.