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Our Story
Rythmia Life Advancement Center was founded in 2016 by Gerard (Gerry) Powell and is the largest all-inclusive, medically licensed luxury resort and wellness retreat in the world offering plant medicine and metaphysical teachings. Over 98% of guests who participate in the Rythmia Way Program report experiencing a life-changing miracle.
How I made $91 million and lost my soul then spent a few thousand dollars to get it back.
In 2004, Gerry was the personification of the American businessman: rich, powerful, and unhappy. He had recently sold his company for $89 million and all the material luxuries in the world couldn’t fill the despair and layers of addiction that controlled his life. His life spiraled from grief into suicidal longing until a friend introduced him to a shortcut to truth in plant medicine. It was this life-altering experience with plant medicine that catalyzed his healing journey and inspired the creation of Rythmia Life Advancement Center.
Although plant medicine transformed Gerry’s life, he realized that journeying into the jungle unprepared, without medical support or guidance for processing his experience, was far from ideal. To change lives on a wider scale through the power of plant medicine, Gerry envisioned that a safe, accessible, and comprehensive approach, equipped with the conveniences of modern amenities, would be essential for reaching and helping the broader population.
Unparalleled Healing Experience
The Rythmia Way Program is underscored by a commitment to helping each guest experience a miracle. Over 200 individuals—including skilled healers, shamans, medical professionals, and renowned guest speakers and instructors are all dedicated to providing supportive, one-on-one attention and care.
Unmatched Staff and Guest Support
Ceremony Guidance and Expertise
Our Chief of Ceremony meticulously orchestrates the Rythmia Way Program and all the practical and logistical elements of the ceremony, ensuring that our stringent safety protocols are upheld at all times. Our Chief Healer and Teacher ensures understanding and respect for Indigenous practices and knowledge and trains and mentors our team of healers following the Rythmia Way. Our Chief Spiritual Officer holds the essential role of protecting and caring for the wellness of our team.
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The Best of Modern Psychology Merged with Ancient Traditions
In the classroom, our instructional leaders include our founders (Gerry often delivers the “About Your Miracle” class and Dr. Jeff delivers the “Nuheart/AfterGlow After Grow” class) and a team of carefully selected certified experts in their area. For example, “The Answer is You” course was designed especially for Rythmia by Michael Beckwith, NYT bestselling author and Founder and CEO of Agape International Spiritual Center.
Each guest is prepared spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally to effectively work with ayahuasca and experience a miracle.
Safest Place in the World to Drink Ayahuasca - 24/7 On-Site Medical Support
The ceremonial medicine team is highly experienced with decades of history leading ayahuasca ceremonies and supporting people as they sit with the medicine.
Meet our Board of Directors
Our Spiritual Partners
We've carefully selected a handful of Spiritual Partners who are like-minded and share our vision of serving others so they can live their healthiest, best lives.
Transform Depression with Ayahuasca
Watch this educational webinar to explore the therapeutic potential of Ayahuasca in treating depression with Dr. Jeff McNairy and Dr. Mariana Rojas.
Here's what you'll learn in this discussion:
- How people and their brains get stuck in depression
- How Ayahuasca resets the brain of people dealing with depression
- How the Rythmia Way Program helps people reset their lives