1-day (& night) Healing Retreat in Okinawa, Japan

After welcoming my most recent clients, a lovely couple from Seattle, Washington (who took this photo of a rainbow right after their couples' session), I felt inspired to share a little more about this in-person offering for those interested in traveling to Okinawa for healing.

I've traveled a lot over the years following my heart and soul all over the world, including and perhaps most especially, to Okinawa. Among the varied places I've visited each meeting of land and people helped shaped me as a healer and also as an artist who creates experiences, and hopefully memories, of healing and warmth for others. Some treasured memories of my own include sleeping in mosquito nets in the jungle in Peru to sharing a room with 15 other women in a farm house in England, to being generously cared and looked after by a family in India, all in the springtime of my 30's. Each a healing memory that continues to nurture me as I carry on my journey.

After arriving to Okinawa I was honestly unsure what would be in store for me here, not to mention how long I'd be permitted to stay as an American citizen. I simply trusted Reiki to guide me and I took things one step at a time. When I began receiving requests for sessions from those wanting to visit from other countries I got work organizing a space to meet them in. While I was in NYC, the space was always as important as the treatment itself. I know I could have given sessions anywhere, but to be held in a space that also communicated and reflected the beauty and healing of the treatment itself was a rare treat and felt so special and what I wanted to provide as a healer, space holder, and artist.

I began to dream about the perfect warm and welcoming experience for those visiting Okinawa for healing, especially for the first time. I traveled throughout the main island and rented a number of houses and stayed in a variety of hotels in hopes of finding the just right space. I took this search seriously with the primary goal in mind being that if my students and/or clients from NYC visited it would care for and nourish them wholeheartedly (so high standards!) Ultimately after a couple of years of focused searching I felt that the space should feel like being welcomed into an Okinawan home, be surrounded by Okinawa's natural beauty, and be near the ocean. As my vision became clearer I was at last led to a wonderful local inn, or guesthouse, in a small village located in the middle of the island. The location wasn't too far from the airport, surrounded by natural beauty, and with tasty food options within walking distance. To add, there's a breathtaking ocean view from each room and it's within walking distance to a special hidden beach revered by locals.

The house was carefully designed and intentionally built by a lovely husband and wife couple from Japan. Their dream was to offer a place for people to come and be healed by the natural surroundings and be refreshed or brought back to life by the 'many winds' from the neighboring ocean. In fact they named the house "Muchos Vientos" which means many winds in Spanish. I loved this Spanish touch as it reminded me of my shamanic family who I learned from in Peru. Everything felt like a divine match. The home is impeccably designed as well and the owners' love for Okinawa is felt in every corner, it's simply beautiful!

They live on the first floor and offer 3 unique rooms for guests on the second floor, each with its own design aesthetic. I also wanted my clients to feel protected and cared for, especially after their treatment, but still have the feeling and freedom of being in a nice Okinawan hotel. This space provides both including being surrounded by artful design and the natural healing energies of Okinawa.

When I visited for the first time and introduced myself in Japanese, as they didn't know English, I was nervous because I wanted to make a good first impression. I knew I'd been guided to this place but my Japanese (especially at the time) wasn't very good and I certainly didn't want to mess anything up. But the owners, Mitsuyo san and Mabu san who felt like artists and natural healers in their own ways, were so kind they let me meet their magical guardian tree in the backyard somehow understanding and seeing the strange creature that I am. ;P I carefully explained my needs and they were open to working with me. About a year later when I was energetically ready, I was able to welcome my first clients/guests, a mother and daughter pair, to the space. They loved the house and the hosts very much and commented that it was the best welcome to Okinawa they couldn't have dreamed of and even stayed an extra night which (as you can imagine) made me so happy!

This retreat experience is my crème de la crème offering with gentle attention and Reiki sent to you from the moment we schedule until the time you leave Okinawa -- not only during our time together. The cost includes one night's stay at the inn with a tea or coffee service served in the morning. Couples and group healings as well as additional nights' stay can be arranged. There's intentionally no wifi to help guests completely unplug for a moment (although there's a health food cafe with free wifi and healthy snacks just a 2 minute walk away and you're welcome to bring your own wifi router).

Our time together will begin in the afternoon with a Reiki Tea Ceremony where the mind and heart begins to open and the experience of receiving Reiki begins. Then we'll gently transition into a healing session which is my signature weaving of shamanic singing, Reiki, and aligning the body with love, aslo known as a Song Bath Ceremony. Afterwards I’ll share water medicine offerings I make personally with all grown in Okinawa ingredients and healing waters. We’ll end with a refreshing walk to the ocean for a simple closing water ritual with the sea.

Afterwards you'll be able to relax at your own pace, have a hearty dinner at a nearby Okinawan restaurant if you choose, and then return back to the inn to doze off into a restful slumber.

Everything has been chosen and offered with the intention that it be in service to your ultimate well-being and that you (hopefully) have warm and unforgettable memories of your time in Okinawa. : )

Even though this post is dedicated to an in-person healing experience in Okinawa, I understand it's a highly curated offering and may not suit the needs of everyone. If you're intersted in an abbreviated treatment for example without the overnight stay or tea ceremony that can be arranged and customized as well. Please reach out! Kindly fill out the contact form on my homepage for availability and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Serious inquiries only please, thank you!

Much Love and infinite blessings to your journey <3

Recent reviews ~

"Reiki with Olivea

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to articulate my gratitude to you. I have never met someone who is so connected to her spirit guides, the universe and ultimately herself. Her ability to hold space for me, and heal things that I didn’t even know I needed healing from was astounding. It wasn’t until the days after, that I could truly have the self reflective period to realize how light I finally felt. As if I was breathing for the first time after years. She went at my pace, and heard everything i had to say with no judgement. She has the kind of soul that is truly pure magic. She makes you feel safe, while holding your hand to a better reality. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to go to Okinawa and have her help me. I feel like it has resulted in a massive shift for me to go where I need to go in my life."

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"I met Olivea back in 2016 when we were both living in New York City. At that time, I began my personal awakening journey. I was desperately searching for answers about what was happening to me, and that journey led me to Olivea. Olivea is an incredibly gentle, loving, and caring soul.

Seven years later, Olivea and I met again in Okinawa. Okinawa is one of the five blue zones in the world. My boyfriend and I wanted to visit Okinawa to learn about its culture and people. I didn’t know Olivea was in Okinawa at that time. Before our trip, I received a newsletter update from Olivea. To be honest, I normally don't read them. But I read that newsletter. It was almost as if a higher force was guiding me to meet Olivea. Everything unfolded according to its own timing.

My boyfriend and I had an in-person Mystic Medicine Healing Ceremony with Olivea. We stayed at this lovely and peaceful inn called Muchos Vientos. Olivea took great care of us and guided each of us to release and heal what we were ready to let go of. Our in-person reiki healing ceremony was filled with love and acceptance. Olivea, in her gentlest and most loving way, made me realize certain key elements that were critically missing in my life in the US. She didn’t give me a to-do list of XYZ. I gained those insights by simply observing and interacting with her.

That evening, I found tears rolling down my cheek. Normally, I would hide and brush aside those feelings. I decided to share it with my boyfriend. I told my boyfriend that I felt sad, but I didn’t know what I was sad about. My conscious mind didn’t understand what was going on, but my heart remained open to feel the emotions that emerged. When we bid farewell to Olivea that evening, we saw a beautiful rainbow over the sea. It was mystic and beautiful.

It has been two weeks since I had the Mystic Medicine Healing Ceremony with Olivea. I am back in the US. Internally, I am continuing to process and heal a myriad of suppressed memories and emotions that are being released.

Olivea and Okinawa taught me what I needed to learn and incorporate into my life in the US to live more aligned with my being. I became more aware of my life; I can’t list out everything here because the list is too long, but I want to share some of them.

- I find myself cooking, eating, and enjoying mostly vegetable dishes effortlessly.

- I find myself having more patience in getting things done one thing at a time instead of rushing to get five things done at the same time. As a result, I can concentrate better and complete my tasks instead of leaving them open-ended.

- I notice myself more when I am not fully present in doing something.

- Everything in nature has an inherent healing energy. If we can understand that and treat what we have gently and with gratitude, we can tap into that innate healing energy effortlessly.

- All food either heals us or damages us.

- Being present means putting your thoughts, care, and love into what you are doing. When you really put care and love into whatever you do, others can feel that, and it's very healing."

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Il est difficile d'expliquer avec des mots normaux à quel point Olivea est extraordinaire, car mon expérience a été ineffable.

Je l'ai contactée à la dernière minute pour organiser une retraitre à Okinawa alors qu'elle ne savait rien de moi. Après avoir eu un bref appel de validation avec Olivea en moins de 48 heures, j'étais assis avec elle pour commencer mes premières séances organisées dans la maison de la chaleureuse Mitsuyo.

Son engouement à m'aider était sans failles et Olivea a dépassé toutes mes attentes possibles. Sa compréhension de la condition humaines est si profonde et son dévouement envers son client est bien au-dessus de tout ce que j'ai vu dans ma vie professionnelle ou personnelle. Je dirige une entreprise multinationale et je suis diplômé des meilleures universités de l'Ivy League aux États-Unis et en Europe, avec une solide formation scientifique et rigoureuse, mais ce qu'Olivea a fait résonner dans mon âme et mon corps est tout simplement hors de ce monde, si loin des valeurs de mon noyau traditionnel.

Sa pratique de l'utilisation simultanée du Reiki, de la guérison chamanique et intuitive m'a fait vivre des émotions que je ne pouvais même pas croire possibles. Son âme est pure d'amour inconditionnel, c'est une personne extrêmement sensible à plusieurs niveaux et saura trouver au plus profond de vous un moyen d'élever votre âme ou de soulager vos douleurs.

Si vous êtes honnête dans votre recherche d'amélioration de votre vie, avoir la chance de rencontrer Olivea la changera pour toujours. Elle peut être une déesse, une guérisseuse divine ou une princesse chamanique, mais pour moi, elle sera toujours ma charmante fée pour l'éternité et au-delà.

It is difficult to explain in normal words how extraordinary Olivea is as my experience was ineffable.

I contacted her last minute to organize a schedule in Okinawa while she knew nothing about me. After having a brief screening call with Olivea within less than 48hours I was sitting with her starting my first sessions hosted in the house of heartful Mitsuyo.

Her eagerness to assist me was limitless and she went far beyond any expectations possible to reach me. Her understanding about the human condition is so deep, and her dedication to her customer is far above anything I have seen in my professional or personal life. I run a multinational company and graduated from the top Ivy League universities in the US and Europe, having a strong scientific and rigorous education background, but what Olivea made resonate within my soul and body is just out of this world so far away from my traditional core values.

Her practice of simultaneous use of Reiki, shamanic and intuitive healing made me go through emotions that I could not even believe were possible. Her soul is pure with unconditional love, she is an extremely sensitive person at multiple levels and will find in your deep inner self a way to elevate your soul or ease your pains.

If you are honest with your search of improving your life having the chance to meet Olivea will change it forever. She may be a goddess, a divine healer or a shamanic princess but for me she will always be a sweet lovely fairy for eternity and beyond.