TESTIMONIALS
“Working with Roland and attending his sweat lodges over many years has been one of the most wonderful gifts on my healing journey. Over time the sweat lodge became a beautiful sanctuary and refuge in which I could feel held and do some profound and deeply transformative inner work. Roland holds space in a deeply loving and supportive manner and his years of experience in the tradition of Maya medicine is very obvious. I will be eternally grateful for all of his guidance back home to a place of healing and happiness.”
Lucy McCarthy
Yoga teacher
Madrid
“Roland is truly one of a kind. He was recommended to me in the spring of 2023 and the moment I met him I knew I was in the right place. His vibrant energy and pragmatic, grounded positivity gave me the hope and direction I needed at that time to heal. Roland is remarkable in his ability to combine incredible insight, skill and wisdom with a practical approach that empowers you to take control of your own healing journey. He also creates a wonderful community through the sweat lodges and retreats where you can heal at your own pace, surrounded by other people who are going on a similar journey. I’ve come to really cherish this community, which has become a rich source of support and inspiration for me this last year. Whilst I started seeing Roland and coming to lodges with a view to healing from one traumatic incident, I’m now here for the longer journey of becoming the strongest, most authentic version of myself. I am so grateful to have found him and I can’t recommend him and the lodges he runs enough.”
Georgina
Product manager
London
“I was initially hesitant and not a fan of heat experiences, but Roland’s incredible realism and gentle approach made the healing process so tangible and comforting. Now, I eagerly include his sweat lodges in my self-care routine whenever he’s in Mexico. Roland’s deep understanding of the Maya philosophy—viewing physical health and spiritual well-being as one—creates a nurturing and transformative experience. His personalized techniques, like pulsing and egg reading, have genuinely touched my heart and brought a new level of holistic healing to my life. I encourage everyone I know to give themselves this special gift of personal challenge and allow for the transformation and letting go that can occur from the experience. Roland is a truly special healer and speaks to the simple and profound elements of a life journey. Each session is tailored to the group and has its own unique impact. Roland’s loving presence and expertise make every session a truly magical journey.”
Amber Risucci
Business development professional
San Miguel de Allende
“Roland has had a profound impact on my life. It’s really as simple as that. Years of unmanageable, almost daily panic attacks and acute long-term anxiety are, as a result of the work I have done with Roland the last 3 years, now infrequent and largely under control. He has managed to amass an incredible community of likeminded clients around him and I am always looking forward to our sweat lodges and who will be attending. I am eternally grateful to have found Roland and I couldn’t recommend him enough for 1:1 consultations, house cleansings, sweat lodges and retreats.”
Neil Bridgeman
Nutritionist
Somerset
“From the very first moment that I met Roland I was struck by his presence and the way he was able to quickly see into the heart of a situation. As a therapist he will never pander to anyone’s ego, his directness is refreshing and he will tell you exactly as it is.
At the Temazcal Roland has a very light touch and is able to facilitate extremely challenging and transformative ceremonies. His presence in the temazcal can help you to work through your fears in a grounded and honest way, giving everyone the opportunity to grow in a safe and nurturing environment.
As a teacher Roland is an inspiration and he has inspired me over the last 25 years with his presence, bravery, honesty and dedication. Working with Roland over this time has helped me transform my life on many levels, both in my working life, and, more importantly, in my personal and family life, giving me the courage and clarity to face many extremely difficult and challenging situations with honesty, love and compassion.
Thank you Roland, I feel honoured to be able to call you a friend.”
Jason Sewell
Holistic health practitioner
Nottingham
“I always felt like I had a hard ball deep down inside of me that I couldn’t reach. I’d worked with therapists and other practitioners but I still never got there. Working with Roland has been a process of unravelling everything that had been caught and tightened into forming that ball deep down, which I could never reach. I decided to commit and stick with it for as long as it took, which wasn’t easy at times, but I got there, and the ball unravelled! I feel like I’m now the person I was born to be. I have space inside of me and I feel such joy and happiness for life. Roland comes with such unconditional love and acceptance for where you are at that moment, and doesn’t pretend anything is what it’s not. Somehow he makes things simple, and brings you right back to your body and breath, and is completely with you. It’s hard to describe. He gives so generously in terms of time and space to allow you to surface things when you’re ready. He helps to move these experiences or events through. I’ve also found that I don’t necessarily think of ‘things that happened to me’ anymore, or find myself fixating on ‘oh I’m like this because of x that happened.’ I am just able to see myself as I am, and be so much kinder and more loving to myself than I used to be. I feel like I can move through situations and things in my life without getting caught up in the spider’s web anymore.”
Sarah
Business Development Consultant
London
“I have known Roland for 10 years and his holistic approach to healing has been instrumental in helping me work through anxious, neurotic and possessive energies that blighted my life and conventional therapies could not soothe.
His relaxed, friendly and informal consultations encourage openness and offer comfort.
The simple spiritual and energetic perspectives he offers are a breath of fresh air in this world of nuanced psychotherapy and complex diagnosis.
Whether it be a one on one consultation, a sweat lodge or other ceremony his powerful, healing energy and warm loving compassion provide a safe space for experiencing and releasing negative energies and replenishing yourself with something new.
Maya medicine is a special practice and Roland is a special human being and I’m privileged to have him as a guide and friend.”
Chris Murphy
Commercial Manager
London
“Roland, es una bendición tenerte en nuestras vidas, mía y de mi familia, eres un ser iluminado, que nos compartes tus conocimientos ancestrales por medio de la sanación, Gracias por atender a mi hijo Emiliano y ayudar en su maravillosa transformación, tus temazcales son toda una experiencia de amor y sanación, después de tomarlo, me siento ligera, con una extraordinaria energía, feliz y agradecida.”
“Roland, it’s a blessing to have you in our lives; mine and my family. You are a luminous being sharing your ancestral wisdom through the medium of healing. Thank you for helping my son Emiliano, and facilitating his marvellous transformation. Your sweat lodges are full of love and healing. Afterwards I feel light, happy and grateful, and filled with an extraordinary energy. “
Elizabeth Bravo
Founder, La Sirena Gorda
San Miguel de Allende
“Experiencias únicas los retiros en Bali y Oaxaca han transformado mi vida”
The unique experiences of the Bali and Oaxaca retreats have transformed my life.”
Jorge Pedrero
Arquitecto
Queretaro, México
“I can honestly say that the time I spent having treatments with Roland was totally life changing. It is something I will treasure forever and feel incredibly lucky to have experienced.
It is quite a journey, but one you will not regret. You will work through emotions you didn’t realise you were holding onto, but you will come out the other side a much stronger and happier person.
I would really recommend seeing Roland and attending his sweat lodges.”
Gilly Hughes
Fashion designer
London
“Simply put, working with Roland has been life changing.
I found the lodge at a time where I felt something was missing in my life.It found me when I was anxious, grieving, heartbroken – traumatised from bereavement and loss. Unable to find a deep place of peace within myself despite a concerted attempt to manage my lifestyle habits, which, at times, included more than the odd twist of self sabotage. Coping mechanisms. I was beginning a journey of inner exploration that I had been terrified to face before. Peace was fleeting. Living through long periods with the total absence of the feeling that everything would be alright.
Rolands teachings and wisdom have been nothing less than transformational.
He brings a simplicity and groundedness to his teachings that only a lifetime dedicated to helping people through real life situations could bring.
Over the last four years I have discovered a world of possibilities I thought not possible before. Consistency of daily practice, of one-on-one sessions, and attendance to ceremonial gatherings (Temazcales, or Sweat Lodges) has provided a structure which, I believe, we are all capable of building into our lives in order to not only heal our traumas, but also to ignite our dreams. Instead of hiding our dreams away and being consumed by fear; we can work with our wounds and we can grow.
From the ruins I have rebuilt and continue to build a meaningful life.
Most importantly, I’m enjoying the journey.
Nick Ruff
Change is possible.”
Quantity Surveyor,
London/Essex
“Come prepared, Roland takes no prisoners. But he will shine a light on where you are not working well with yourself.
Being a part of the lodge experience can become a healing way of life for you. It is certainly challenging but equally and deeply rewarding.
No regrets.”
Kate McKinnon,
Garden Designer
Shropshire
“I met Roland for the first time 25 years ago. I was suffering from childhood trauma. Previous psychotherapy did help me in some aspects but Roland’s work is much more deep and healing. I am not the same person, I am at peace with my past and my life and relationships have evolved because of it.”
Delphine Pinaudeau
Osteopath
Bali
“Roland has helped me to work through relationship wounds and childhood trauma. It has created space for abundance to come into my life and I am so grateful for his wisdom and care throughout the process.”
Elaine
Artist
London
“Roland is the most exceptionally powerful, nurturing and transformational healer I have ever had the privilege to heal with. He’s a true gift to have on your path through life. His wealth of expertise extends beyond just shamanism meaning he creates a super safe environment where he brings you back to your true authentic self. He effortlessly bridges the gap of complex shamanic energetic healing so you can focus on how to deal with it from a human perspective. He lives and breathes heart-centred love and compassion through his practices teaching you the tools to help you feel through every moment of life and be in your heart space yielding powerful results in your life daily. Over the past 7 years I have been healing with him, he has literally changed my life on multiple occasions helping me to release heavy deep rooted childhood trauma that was making me very sick (helping me to heal two incurable diseases into remission), grief (he helps you move forward when feeling complete sensory and emotional overload and dysregulated nervous system) , deep rooted belief patterns, behaviours and help me connect to my true soul self. His 1:1 sessions coach and mentor you through the energetic work to get to the root cause of what you need to work on. His accurate insights challenge you to delve and heal more deeply. Through Roland’s sweat lodge he holds a beautiful safe space where he helps you let go, release and transmute all that no longer serves you. With his space clearing he creates a beautiful ambient environment that helps you heal in your personal space further tailored to your needs at the stage of your journey that you are. Roland provides safe, nurturing, grounded energy throughout your time with him, he really cares and is always that trusted, safe pair of hands that helps you take the next step forward through the rollercoaster of life particularly when during your darkest moments. I am grateful for his pure light, he is a pure soul who embodies all he teaches and really cares about helping to get you to be your best version of yourself. He’s a true inspiration and the world is a much better place for all that he does for those through his healing and I’m grateful for all that he has done for me through our healing time together.”
Naomi
Creative Director
London