Mystic Gardens Collective Leaders

Our diverse team of healing artists collaborate to design the program curriculum. We offer you additional optional personal healing services at the retreat.

We are not just here to lead, we are welcoming you into a tribe of conscious women. 

If you are a business owner or healing artist, this retreat program is an excellent opportunity for you to expand your entrepreneurial pursuits by fostering new deeply meaningful connections.


If you are interested in leading future Mystic Gardens events, please contact Francisca at mysticgardenshealing@gmail.com. 

Balance & Bliss Retreat Leaders

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    Francisca Crutchfield (her/she)

    CO-FOUNDER & FACILITATOR

    Has helped dozens of women collapse their healing timeline through retreats & educational programming. Curates immersive experiences that are accessible for diverse perspectives and demystify the world of Yoga, energy work, and feminine wellness practices.

    E-RYT 200, MA ED

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    Kyle Jason Leitzke (he/they)

    Kyle is a Spiritual Life Coach, 1,000 hr certified Ayurvedic Counselor, and Men's Facilitator with 15 years professional experience in personal development. Kyle is trained in life exploration, career advising, trauma-informed emotional regulation, compassionate communication, conscious manifestation, Ayurvedic pranayama, Vedic meditation, mantra, mudra, chakras, and more.

    Kyle's approach is holistic, transformational, trauma-informed, and intuitive. It mixes modern coaching with ancient wisdoms of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta to help you take control of your life from the inside out and lead a fulfilling life.

    AHC 1,000, MS Coaching

    www.kylejasonleitzke.com

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    Kawana Barbosa

    PROGRAM LEADER

    Originally from Brazil, a Yogini, doula, entrepreneur, circle facilitator, empowerment educator, and intuitive vegetarian chef.

    Certified in Traditional Hatha Yoga and Pre & Post Natal yoga I specializes in women's vitality and well-being as a Yoga therapist and full-spectrum doula with an emphasis on the BIPOC communities.

    Kawa’s approach involves comprehensive support through attentive listening, nurturing touch, nourishing food, and therapeutic movement practice.

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    John Hatanaka

    PROGRAM LEADER

    John Hatanaka grew up in Aspen, Colorado. He’s a songwriter and guitarist, but in the last ten years the spiritual path has been a way for him to heal and be healed. He has spent four years living in Japan and has also lived briefly in Sedona as well.

    John is a Gendai Reiki Master, Licensed Massage Therapist, meditation facilitator and soon to be a certified yoga instructor.

Radiant Woman Program & Retreat Leaders

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    Francisca Crutchfield

    FOUNDER & FACILITATOR

    Has helped dozens of women collapse their healing timeline through retreats & educational programming. Curates immersive experiences that are accessible for diverse perspectives and demystify the world of Yoga, energy work, and feminine wellness practices.

    E-RYT 200, MA ED

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    Monique Riofrio

    PROGRAM LEADER

    Has empowered dozens of women for the past 7 years, awakening their innate strength and wisdom. Crafts practices that activate self-discovery, familial healing, and helps women unlock the body’s inherent intelligence for holistic well-being.

    E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP

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    Nicole Durant

    PROGRAM LEADER

    Has taught over 5,000 hours of Yoga classes and is trained in Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa, and Iyengar Yoga.

    Nicole has expert knowledge in Yoga philosophy, the Chakra system, meditation, in teaching Yoga in the virtual realm! E-RYT 500, YACEP

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    Jess Lofton

    PROGRAM LEADER

    Expert in guiding women through the practical and spiritual realms of herbalism, astral awareness, and human design. Teaches returning to a more simple way of being through nervous system regulation. Certified herbalist through Jane Bothwell and Rosemary Gladstar. E-RYT 200, Reiki attuned & shamanic apprentice.

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    Heather Murphy

    PROGRAM LEADER

    Expert in helping women and mothers deal with food, body, anxiety, & depression challenges. Through somatic practices, she guides women to master emotional and energetic states, enabling them to resource themselves effectively. Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Certified Embodiment Coach, MA Expressive Art Therapy.

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    Zenith Hilliard

    RETREAT CHEF

    Zenith Rose is passionate about creating and serving plant based meals using organically and locally grown produce. She is dedicated to supporting local farms and local businesses. Her mission is providing clients with fresh and delicious plant based meals in tune with the seasons with joy and grace.

Women's Wilderness Retreat
Leaders

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    Francisca Crutchfield

    Founder & Facilitator

    Francisca leads with a deep personal purpose to help women shift the trajectory of their energy to live more in alignment with their unique innate powers. She is a Yoga teacher, holistic educator, conscious business coach, and healing arts events facilitator.  Francisca helps others to clear blockages, spread healing wisdom, and access high-quality wellness, beauty, and personal success tools. She curates experiences for women to integrate their shadow and light parts, find bliss, and fuel their higher purpose.

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    Cerise Lovely

    Yoga & Sound Healing Instructor

    Cerise Lovely is an expert in evoking an alternative perception and appreciation of internal and external wellness. She offers Yoga as a tool that grants you the opportunity and space to tap into your own mental and physical capabilities. Her ministry is called Collective Light.

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    Candice Brunlinger

    Herbalism & Energy Work Instructor​

    Candice Brunlinger is a certified EFT Practitioner, Mindfulness Coach, Herbalist, Fermentationist, Tai Chi Instructor and Heath Coach who is passionate about supporting others on their journey of emotional, physical, and spiritual healing using nutrition, mindset, and neuroscience. She helps guide others in their self-exploration, inner child healing, removing limiting beliefs, and strengthening healthy connections and relationships. 

    www.herballivingandhealing.com

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    Brianna Boyd

    Yin & Restorative Yoga Instructor​

    Brianna finds purpose in using the knowledge and application of holistic practices such as yoga, herbalism, and nutrition to instruct, support, and create a safe environment for individuals  to build, grow, and maintain healthy habits for their health and well-being. She is a RYT 200 with a focus on styles and breathwork that shepard feelings of ease, security, acceptance, love, gratitude,  relaxation and rejuvenation. Brianna loves to be of service to those who are curious and willing to walk down the path of Attunement to craft a life dedicated to overall growth and healing for their highest good.

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    Annalise DiSalvo

    Ayurvedic Teacher & Retreat Dinner Chef

    Annalise is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Chef who studied at Mount Madonna Institute in the Santa Cruz Mountains. With a deep passion in supporting bodies with food as medicine in transformational spaces, she is honored to serve your body temple with the highest quality, deeply nourishing food to support your journey into your whole self. She infuses each step of the process of making a meal with intention and love.

    www.elementsofhealing.org