Tyler Rivenbark is a humble and respected ceremonial leader, committed to the healing power of plant medicines since 2006. His journey began at a young age, learning about healing with plants from a Chinese Medicine doctor and then beginning the practice of yoga at 12. These early influences opened his senses to the wisdom of master plants, guiding him on a path of healing and awakening.

Tyler has lived in places that resonate with the rhythms of nature—Hawaii, Bali, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Mexico, and now Peru—where he has immersed himself in Earth-based healing traditions. When he was 25, a vivid re-occurring dream connected him with a 10th Generation Iboga Medicine man from Gabon. This sacred encounter initiated Tyler into the deeper ways of doctoring with the plants, as he watched and experienced the Iboga medicine heal severe addictions and traumas, his path clarified and opened. Since then, Tyler has embarked on several plant diets, both in the heart of the jungle and the U.S. He has received deep teachings and the blessings to work with the Huachuma and the Peyote medicines. His intensive work with Toad medicine in Mexico has been highly informative, and as a dedicated Sundancer on the Rosebud reservation, Tyler carries the honor of upholding the Lakota traditions.

Tyler’s deep connection to indigenous teachings has allowed him to cultivate lasting, trusting relationships with elders, making him a bridge between worlds. His guidance creates safe, sacred spaces for personal and collective healing, where participants can feel seen, heard, and held with great care.

Beyond Medicine Ceremonies, Tyler offers ongoing Medicine Counsel & Integration, as well as Business Consulting, with a focus on helping people awaken their gifts, and reconnect with their innate potential. His holistic approach ensures that each individual’s path is well lit with gentle guidance toward their truest self, feeling supported every step of the way. Whether you are seeking personal growth or looking to heal deeply held emotional wounds, Tyler’s compassionate wisdom and experience offer the trust and safety needed to embark on life’s changing journey.

Credentials & Commitments:

Tyler’s experience spans numerous disciplines, reflecting his commitment to holistic growth and development:

- Plant Medicine Facilitator, blessed by multiple indigenous medicine elders
- Sundancer, honoring sacred traditions
- Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), trauma-informed practice
- Systemic Family Constellations practitioner, based on the work of Virginia Satir & Bert Hellinger
- Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours) in Bali, 2012
- Alpha One: Neurofeedback Brain Training at the Biocybernaut Institute in Sedona
- Certified Sports Performance & Olympic Weight Lifting Coach

Academic Background:

- MBA in Strategic Foresight
- MFA in Collaborative Design
- BS in Molecular Cell Biology (Pre-Med)

Tyler is also the founder of **Beauty Way Center**, the **Institute for Human Creativity**, and **Plato’s Academy**, all of which reflect his passion for creativity, personal development, and community building.

Join Tyler on this retreat and trust that you are in the care of someone who has dedicated his life to facilitating deep, meaningful transformations. Together, we’ll embark on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and connection to sacred traditions that have the power to guide you toward becoming your truest self.