.At Bwiti Life, we don't just offer retreats; we provide a sanctuary for transformation. Our passion fuels this journey, guided by teachings from the most influential healers worldwide. It's not just a job; it's a heartfelt commitment to inspire and be inspired. We breathe life into the principles of Bwiti, fostering respect for all and empowering individuals to embrace their highest selves. Join us in unlocking your fullest potential – it's not just a service; it's a profound experience crafted with love and purpose.
Welcoming You Home
Founder & Lead Provider
Michael (Mboma) Cassidy
Michael stands as a preeminent figure in the realm of Bwiti N’ganga, mentored by the venerable Moughenda, a 10th generation Nima or esteemed high shaman. Renowned internationally, Michael's profound expertise extends over a decade, marked by his leadership and guidance in over a thousand Iboga Ceremonies and retreats across diverse locations, including Gabon, Africa, Costa Rica, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, Nicaragua and across Canada.
Teacher, Mentor, Spiritual Father, & Chief Consultant
Moughenda Mikela
10th Generation Missoko Bwiti Shaman
Moughenda is a 10th generation Missoko Bwiti Shaman. He started ingesting Iboga while in utero during his mother’s pregnancy, and started apprenticing as a shaman under his Maternal Grandfather while he was still a child. After decades of intensive training, apprenticeship, and going through many initiations, Moughenda took the role of lead shaman in his community.
Support
Monica Black
Admissions / Administration Support
Monica loves communicating with you (even at odd hours!) and supporting you in this important part of your journey. She is based in Toronto, Canada, but as a Bwiti initiate, she enjoys creating space in her schedule to assist hands-on and face-to-face during retreats as well.
Donna Bogar
Registered Practical Nurse & Consultant
Awesome Donna, as she is typically referred to, has been working in this field for over five years. Her professional and relaxed bedside manner and positive attitude builds people up and encourages them to believe in themselves.
Guest Facilitators
Lucrecia Rivera
Medicine Woman / Tamazcal Facilitator
She has always had a passion in the healing arts. For more than 15 years she has been practicing Reiki and massage and recently began assisting in first nations ceremonies and rituals of various types.
Protector of the Temazcal &
Head of Communications with the Spirit World
Tigre Gattito
“Killer”
Provides animal therapy for guests and hangs out during ceremony.