I had been considering attending a plant medicine ceremony for awhile, but was not particularly interested in the time and expense involved in traveling overseas. Then, I came across Emeline on IG and was immediately struck by the quality of her presence in her posts. I watched several of her videos, did my due diligence to vet her and her sources for the medicines, and after speaking with her on the phone, felt very confident that I could trust her. I was not wrong. I attended her July 2024 three-day Somatic Healing and Sacred Plant Medicine retreat in California and was blown away. First of all, I like that she keeps the number of participants small so that everyone gets the time and attention they need. Secondly, the vegetarian meals were amazing, and she went out of her way to customize the menu to accommodate my very strict dietary requirements. Also, there is plenty of time to spend on your own in your room or outside. But what I most loved about the experience and what I think is unique about the Tree of Life ceremonies is the incorporation of bodywork. Having trained as a massage therapist myself, I already understand the power of deep tissue and myofascial techniques for releasing stored trauma in the body, but I never would have guessed that combining somatic work with the technology of the medicines would have such a profound effect on me, particularly post-retreat. As I write this, I am still deep in the integration phase and truly appreciating the amazing support she offers for this most important part of the process, including 1:1 consultation, group Zoom calls and links to embodiment exercises. It is obvious that this work is a calling for Emeline, and I love how available she is and how connected I feel to her whether she is in front of me or miles away. I recommend Emeline, her co-facilitator, Sonia, and the Tree of Life Temple wholeheartedly.