A former psychologist, therapist, lecturer and trainer, Christa now works as a therapeutic shaman and shamanic teacher. Her training organization 'Bridging the Worlds' provides courses for therapeutic professionals, combining indigenous spiritual teaching with Western psychological approaches. Christa also facilitates shamanic workshops for lay people and is the co-founder of the 'Modern Medicine Woman Training School'. She is the author of three books about shamanism.

Itzhak Beery is a bestselling author of three books, leading shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist and trip leader. He is the founder of ShamanPortal.org and The Andes Summit, and co-founder of the New York Shamanic Circle. Itzhak is on the faculties of major spiritual centres worldwide. He received the Ambassador for Peace Award from The Universal Peace Federation and the UN. He lives in New York City.