The Family
Experienced taitas and facilitators dedicated to your safe, transformative journey
Our Taitas
Traditional healers carrying generations of ancestral wisdom
Taita Diego Marmolejo
Lead Taita
I am Diego, a traditional healer from Puerto Asís, Putumayo. I specialize in developing remedies for all types of illnesses and providing spiritual counseling. For more than 25 years, I’ve received teachings and ancestral wisdom from the elders of the Lower Putumayo region. I’m a husband and father of two children who are also on the path of yagé medicine.
Taita Carlos Marmolejo
Senior Taita
I am Carlos, a traditional healer from the forests of Putumayo, Colombia. My path has been guided by ancestral teachings, sacred ceremonies, and years of service to my community. I am also a musician, photographer and artist, using sound and image as tools for healing. I’m a father and grandfather, living in devotion to the yagé tradition.
Our taitas prefer to let their work speak for itself. Out of respect for their traditions, we share only basic information here. You will have the opportunity to meet them personally during your retreat.
Our Facilitators
Trained professionals who support your journey before, during, and after ceremony
Samuel Vélez
Lead Facilitator
Background: Apprentice & Practitioner
Languages: Spanish, English
I’m Samuel Vélez Arismendy, husband, father, and lifelong student on the medicine path. As an apprentice and practitioner, I accompany those who seek to grow, heal, and live with greater purpose. Above all, I’m a human learning how to truly live.
Andrea Diaz
Facilitator & Ancestral Therapist
Background: Ancestral Medicine, Holistic Care
Languages: Spanish
I am a woman, wife, mother, and community leader, dedicated to ancestral medicine. My work focuses on the holistic care of families and children, guided by sacred and medicinal plants. For over 25 years, I have practiced ancestral therapies such as body massage, herbal baths, specialized treatments for women, and group workshops.
Dr. Marta Turpin
Medical Advisor & Facilitator
Background: Medicine, Psychosomatic Safety
Languages: Spanish, English, Swedish, Polish
Website: www.drholistica.com
Dr. Marta Turpin brings extensive medical expertise to Camino al Sol as our Medical Advisor. She specializes in medical oversight, health screening, and risk management, ensuring the highest standards of care and physical wellbeing for all participants during their journey.
Camilo Campo
Musician
Background: Medicine Music, Sound Healing
Languages: Spanish
Instagram: @camilocampomusic
Spotify: Artist Profile
I am Camilo, a musician and sound therapist dedicated to the sacred language of vibration. With a background in audio production and a heart in medicine music, I use traditional flutes, Tibetan bowls, and subtle electronic textures to create ceremonial soundscapes. My work focuses on guiding the spirit toward presence, harmony, and deep introspection.
Working Together
Our taitas and facilitators work as a unified team. The taitas lead ceremony with the medicine, while facilitators provide translation, physical support, and emotional care. This collaboration ensures you receive the full depth of traditional practice with the safety and communication you need.
Ready to Begin?
Take the first step on your journey. Apply for an upcoming retreat or reach out with any questions.