Our Teachers

 Esther Miriam Jenkins- Founder & Director 

Our Visionary Founder and principal teacher Esther Miriam Jenkins started teaching the Metaphysical and Occult Arts in 1965.  During the 1990’s, she traveled to Peru where she met and studied with indigenous spiritual leaders, the “ Pacos" who are the carriers of the ancient Andean wisdom.  She discovered that the Andean tradition of shamanism was a healing path that was practical, inclusive, and powerfully transformative. Most importantly Peruvian shamanism contained universal mystical teachings found all over the world, that provide a solid foundation for a healing or teaching practice.  Esther was so powerfully impacted by these experiences,  that she turned her full attention to teaching Peruvian Shamanism so that others could experience the deep healing and sense of purpose it provides.

After 10 years of successfully teaching Shamanic Workshops to hundreds of people, The School for the Shamanic Arts was founded in the year 2000.

Judeann Bodell - Co-Teacher

Judeann has been initiated in the Mesayoq Rites along with Hatun Karpay, Kawak Ayni Karpy, and Kausay Cumpi Rites through the School of Shamanic Arts, and has completed the Pompamesayoq and Altomesayoq level work there as well.  She is also the recipient of the Golden Condor Healer certification through the Orange County Healing Center, and has completed a Masterclass in shadow work through the 4 Winds Society.  She has completed intensive courses in Inner Child Work and Voice Dialogue, and received a certification in House and Space Clearing.  She is also a Reverend.

In addition to practicing and teaching Andean Shamanism, Judeann has been has been an energy worker since 2007, earning certifications from Healing Touch International and Healing Touch Spiritual Ministries.  She interned at St Jude Medical Center, where she worked with hundreds of patients to help ease their pain and stress levels and bring their bodies into balance so they could heal more quickly. 

​Judeann has an extensive background in adult learning, having successfully lead a training and development department for nearly 20 years at a prominent national company.  She successfully completed Franklin Covey courses in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Habits of Highly Effective Managers, and The 6 Practices of Great Leaders.   She is degreed in Human Services and Counseling/Psychology.   Judeann's private practice, Soul Intention Healing, is located in Laguna Ca, where she helps her clients step out of the shadows of the past and into the promise of their future and life purpose.   She can be reached at Soulintentionhealing@gmail.com

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Suzette Riveros - Assistant Teacher

Suzette is a spiritual advisor, healer, empath, psychic, medium, Reiki master, Advanced Certified Crystal Healer, and a high priestess/witch. She has been in touch with spirit from a very young age. Since she can remember she had been seeing spirits and entities on a regular basis. When she was little, they would always come to her bedside, but now they are everywhere.

She’s always been extremely sensitive to energy and has been able to pick up on people’s thoughts, vibes, and overall well-being. She can easily see solutions to problems and this allows her to guide people on a better path. She uses divination cards, crystals, sound, and the pendulum to communicate with spirit. She conducts sessions using these tools to help people find answers and reach true healing. She believes that her mom is a witch as well and that she gets her gifts from her.

​She has been working with Divine energy since she was 11 years old. She is clairvoyant, clairaudient, clairsentient, as well as a medium/channeler and a psychic empath who works with angels and light beings to bring healing to others as well as to the world.

​She holds the following memberships and certifications:

• Certified Usui Reiki Master
• Member of IARP (International Association of Reiki Practitioners)
• Advanced Certified Crystal Healer
• Certified Metatronia Therapy Master
• MTFL (Metatronia Therapy Foundation of Light)
• IICT (International Institute for Contemporary Therapists)

​She is also the founder and creator of Magically Divine, a spiritual healing brand, which mainly focuses on bringing healing on all levels to the mind, body, and soul via her manifested products and services.

She has been initiated in the Mesayoq Rites, and has received the Hatun Karpay (the Great Transmission) through the School for the Shamanic Arts. She is currently completing the Pompamesayoq Ayllu and will be subsequently joining the Altomesayoq Allyu. She has a passion for Andian Shamanism and looks forward to assisting students on their journey.​

    

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Cristina Sim - Co-Teacher

Cristina Sim is a high school teacher based in Orange County and is currently training to become a certified yoga instructor RYT 200. She has a passion for the Andean culture and shamanism and has studied under Esther Jenkins at the School for the Shamanic Arts. She is part of the Altomesayoq Allyu and recently completed the Pompamesayoq Ayllu. She is a Mesayoq (Mesa Carrier) and has received the Hatun Karpay (the Great Transmission).

She is also a Selenite Sword of Light Carrier, which carries the energy vibration of Archangel Michael and is used to activate the light body by accessing the 5th dimensional light field. Her studies also include Numerology and Reiki. She is delighted to support students on their path of learning and practicing Peruvian Shamanism.