About Us
“our mission… to help us to evolve by recognising what we have become and how we have become this… by learning the value of true forgiveness, humbleness, and gratitude.
Only then can we truly awaken and make a change for ourselves and our future”.
Maq Umaqe
Maq Umaqe
Coming from humble beginnings Maq has always been an outsider to conformity and social rules that people set and adhere to. This step back as an outsider gave him an understanding of what we as humans will do and the lengths we will go to, to create and manifest our intentions.
Observing the quality of life and the state of society around him, he started to question the meaning of life, he felt somewhere there was more to life than this current existence, that there was a greater purpose for not just for himself but for us all.
There came a profound time in his 20’s when he surrendered to the universe and asked for help and guidance, this lead him to a path where he met his now late wife and plant medicine, both of which guide his path and ceremonial work to this day.
It has left him with the absolute belief and conviction of the power of consciousness, plant medicines, their technology, their ability to heal and… their magic!
“Plant medicines are the understated miracle workers that have always been here. They will heal us mentally, physically and spiritually, they will bring to us to both peace and the purpose that we search for, they will bring us healing cures that modern medicine promises and cannot deliver, they bring us the missing pieces of our souls that complete us.” – Maq Umaqe
Artwork – Into The Truth – Maq Umaqe
Karoline
Karoline has been on a life journey of discovering the capability of the mind and its power to override and hold on to belief. Through powerful and deep understandings such as these she has been able to profoundly bring a course of dramatic change to her life. Her plant medicine journey started early in her 20’s and she is an avid supporter of a symbiotic way of life for all humans, and she practices this unreservedly through her life.
She is shy… She is fun… She is tranquil… She is also a deep ocean of wisdom.
Suraiya
Suraiya has always been a strong medicine woman who has always brought to ceremony her direct and sincere method of healing as well as her flow and dance. After her recent passing, she still enjoys to part-take in ceremony and her energy is still greatly felt within it.
If any of the above information resonates with you, then please see one of our group retreats or private retreats or contact us to know more about what is the right way forward for you.
Shamanic Couples
To find a male shamanic healer is relatively easy, to find a female healer can be much harder, but to find a shamanic couple is a much harder thing to find indeed.
The balance they have in daily life is reflected within ceremony, they are able to complement each other and respect each other’s roles and strengths within ceremony also, therefore there is a sacredness to medicine healing couples and to sit in such a ceremony can lead to a very healing and transformational process.
The woman is the direct representation of nature. She is the guardian of the entrance to mother earth, her greatest strength is her connection to the earth, with the plants and their spirits, the creator of life, and provider of nature. They will listen and resonate with their energy to her will and intention. She is a nourisher of love.
The man is the warrior, the protector, the hunter, he respects the order of things. He provides shelter, security, and harmony, one of his greatest powers is the connection with spirit animals, who he can call upon in ceremony to bring in their particular strength and energy.
When you find a medicine couple leading and directing a ceremony or ritual by working together, it completely changes the energy of the space and everything that’s happening inside the place, you sit in a safe place for the presence of man (the warrior), in a beautiful place, due to the delicacy of the woman (the guardian) in the decoration, the atmosphere of the enclosure, we can say that we are at home, a place where our mind, body, and spirit relaxes to start the journey in knowing who we are, where we come from and where we are going.
If any of this information resonates with you, then please see our group retreats or private retreats or contact us to know more.
Testimonials
“Very grateful to be part of this retreat. ????
It’s brought me a certain level of consciousness that makes me want to weep with so much love and joy. What an amazing gift, humbled by it all.
Beautiful couple, Maq and Suraiya took really good care of everyone in our group. (Maq is a great communicator with a fine taste in music and Suraiya has loving, healing hands whom also creates the best ever vegan meals. ???)
Love, love, love!”
Asela – March 2019
“I have had the pleasure of participating in both ceremonies with Maq as provider, facilitator and integrator. He provides safe space in the sessions allowing the participants to work through their experiences with the power medicines at play in the human body. He work with the sacred plants with his own artistic style, knowledge and openness and I experienced that he can take part of the energy experienced within the participants ( such as me ) supporting me to explore and discover aspects of myself and the very nature of life. His multi cultural background, combination of humour and depth, understanding of music as vibrational energy and his drum playing makes a ceremony with Maq a true possibility to benefit . Both for the experienced etheongen traveller and individuals that is new to the medicines.
Harmony, humour , openness and the ability to move with the medicine in the manifested dimension of the participant and with the group as whole is a great gift he is allowing to flow through him. I hold him as a genuine lightworker.”
Stig – Norway
“Maq and Suraiya’s retreats are amazing!… They are truly knowledgeable and respectful with their craft. They provide a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment from which to relax, explore, and grow. They are excellent guides and in addition, they superb home-cooked vegan food throughout the entire retreat!…
*Their retreats are truly a gift for the mind, body, and soul.
*It will leave you glowing and growing! ???
*Highly recommend!”
Asare – February 2019
“I had the biggest heart opening experience with Maq and Suraiya. I can’t put into words what I experienced in my inner journey, except that it was deep and profound and extremely cathartic. It’s truly years of therapy in a day 🙂
You will feel absolutely safe and well cared for by Maq and Suraiya. Plus they curate the event so beautifully, with amazing, amazing music and fantastic energy.
I couldn’t recommend them more and can’t wait for another life-changing experience with them!”
Eli – June 2020
“I can’t express enough of how amazing Suraiya & Maq are!
From the moment I met these beautiful souls I felt strongly blessed and entirely grateful to the universe for guiding me to their presence. The love, joy, effort & work that goes into healing is really something else and I’m glad to call them my family along with all those who I’ve met on my journey. The retreats really are something special!
If you’re searching for inner growth, expansion & healing in the most safest hands then I highly recommend SuMaq healing!
Peace & Love”
Bups – February 2019
“Maq and Suraya bring a very special quality to the work they do. Genuine love, compassion and kindness. Inspiring and heart and soul warming. Highly recommended.”
Hester – August 2019
“How truly wonderful to have such special loving people care and look after you when you are in a truly vulnerable state. What a spiritual experience!. Would highly recommend Maq and Suraiya and have the utmost confidence in them. Love love love”
Mary – Zimbabwe
“Have been with Maq and Suiraya many times in England and Norway, they have been so patient with me and non-judgemental, giving me a safe space to really look at issues and work things out for the better.
My life is very much different I seem to get new challenges every time I come to retreats but I also move to new heights.
I am very grateful to these two and would wholeheartedly recommend them both unreservedly.?????????”
Maria – February 2019
“Ahhh, what can I say man… I am single, I am proud, I am confident, I am lovable, I am energetic, I am in flow, I trust the universe and it proves itself all the time, I am in balance, I love myself, I flirt, I laugh, I smile, I cry, I dance, I dream, I sleep like a rock, I am doing business, I help others to succeed, I am excited, present, open and healthily sceptical. All because of Grandma and you guys.
Blessed are we the who are granted a chance to live like this in this moment.”
Alexander – Norway
“Maq and Soraya are lovely people, good fun to be with and highly qualified for the work they do. Food is also lovely :). I have done several workshops with them. And will be happy to join again.”
Anita – April 2020
“They are lovely people, holding space and healing in a lovely, safe way. I appreciate le lightness, the humor, the devotion to their work, and the love and interest in the development of the participants. I recommend them highly and am looking forward to meet them again soon. ??”
Jeanette – June 2020
“Each ceremony is like 10 years of therapy and new lessons. This couple is mindblowing in the way they are working and how they step aside for the medicine to work through. Absolutely amazing deep healing and teachings. I felt 24/7 support at the retreat, especially when it’s most voulnerable and open moments.
I can recommend SuMaq Healing with all my heart! ??”
Maria – February 2019
“So my journey with plant medicine has taking me on many retreats with Maq & Suraiya, and one of the most important thing I learned after my first retreat is that, to take this amazing medicine, you got to be with shamans that has a pure, open and a loving heart/soul and that they are there for the wholeness, is soooo important!
So this is what my heart has to say to this two beautiful souls, THANK YOU SO MUCH MAQ & SURAIYA FOR EVERYTHING, for all that you have done and all that you are doing, you two are so amazing in so many ways, love you both! ???”
Karoline – March 2019
“Maq and Suraya are an amazing and inspiring medecine couple, they was here for me when I needed it and for this I am truly grateful.”
Tristan – February 2020
“Unbelievable and unforgettable. It has change my life completely and showed me how to live in true love with myself ??and it really open my heart for love. I am looking forward to my next retreat with SuMaq Healing”
Helle – April 2019
“Picking SuMaq Healing for my first ever retreat was the best decision. They host events all around the world bringing medicine ceremonies to as many people they can.
The care and support you recieve whilst there is wonderful. They guide you with their expert knowledge and make sure everyone is safe and well. I can’t recommend them enough.
If you are interested in doing the work for personal healing I highly recommend starting your journey here and getting in touch with them!
Thanks for your hard work Maq and Suraiya. I can’t wait to come back to another retreat and continue this healing work. Much love xx”
Allie – June 2020
“From the moment I interviewed with Maq and Suraiya prior to my first retreat with them a year ago my life began to transform rapidly. Through their loving guidance and pure intention when working with the medicine I began to trust myself, the universe and the process of doing the work.
Maq and Suraiya also guided me through a private ceremony while I was pregnant where I journeyed to meet myself as a child and then our baby. This experience was truly humbling and would not have been possible without the care and love they shared to hold the space and gently guide and help me see what the medicine was showing me.
They are both wonderful, loving souls on a journey to help others heal. Thank you Maq and Suraiya ???”
Kate Worswick – February 2019
“I have been to 1 retreat with Suraiya and Maq. They created a loving enviroment, so I felt safe to explore my spiritual path. These days I am preparing for a new journey with my favorite Shamans.”
Hege – February 2019
“Unbelievable and unforgettable. It has change my life completely and showed me how to live in true love with myself ??and it really open my heart for love. I am looking forward to my next retreat with SuMaq Healing”
Helle – April 2019
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Maq and the team for the work that they do. They have helped to open my heart and the hearts of many others. When I see and experience them at work it is with great awe, love and profound thanks for the pure love that flows through them.
If you really want to cut through the bullshit then put yourself in the safe hands of these people. They will see you, there is no hiding, and then If you let them, they will heal you and guide you towards your authentic self. You are the light.
I look forward to journeying further with these wise Shamans, to deepening my knowing and expanding my capacity to help heal the world. Big Big love.”
Rosie – England
“I felt so blessed to be able to meet Maq and Suraiya. I am deeply humble to God – to the universe for letting us cross our paths. ??
I had an amazing journey with the sacred medicines with them. They handle the space well. They took care of me during my hardest moment and encourages me. And I am grateful beyond words to these beautiful couple. ??
And they are both amazing and strong healer, you will feel it the way they handle the ceremony.
The work I did with them opens me up to my life calling and they also shared with me an amazing gift. ???
Its such a beautiful present to be able to share the medicine with them. So much love and light these two ignites. I highly recommend them! ??”
Leah – February 2019
“How truly wonderful to have such special loving people care and look after you when you are in a truly vulnerable state. What a spiritual experience!. Would highly recommend Maq and Suraiya and have the utmost confidence in them. Love love love ??”
Maryann – February 2019
“I highly recommend healing with Maq and Suraiya. They take extremely good care of their guests and know their stuff inside out. They are second to none.
I would go on every single retreat if I could, they have been absolutely invaluable to me and everyone else who I have shared them with ??????”
Yvonne – February 2019
“Maq & Suraiya are a dream team, working together in such unique ways, each bringing very different elements to the healing circles they hold. Their medicine is cooked with love and intention and is of the highest vibration. I have felt safe and protected through out the many ceremonies we have shared together. Beyond the retreats they help with integration, something that can be more difficult than the ceremonies themselves. There is absolute genuine love and care from these two incredibly powerful, beautiful Souls. Thank you for all you do. ??”
Leighann – February 2019
“If you are ready to make all your dreams come true, or you need a helping had to put your past behind you then SuMaq Healing offers an extraordinary path to the brand new You.
I have had the privilege of knowing Maq and Suraiya for a couple of years now and have taken part in many ceremonies, working with and retreating with these unique individuals has changed my life and my path.
If it weren’t for their genuine love, guidance and limitless knowledge on plant medicines and their shear determination to welcome and embrace every soul they meet with open arms, then it would be just another ordinary retreat. However, there is nothing ordinary about these two, Maq and Suraiya go beyond the call of duty, with love, light, professionalism and humor being their main ingredients in every retreat.
There is no doubt in my mind that I would highly recommend SuMaq to anybody embarking on the their path to healing, to “Make a Change”
Our country remains their home, our hearts are full and our arms are open, we cannot wait for your return.
Thank you for your healing.”
Craig – February 2019
“My experience with Maq and Suraiya has been life changing and I wouldn’t dream of doing this plant medicine with anyone else. You feel completely protected, loved, guided and safe whilst working with them. Truly two amazing Earth Angels!! Thank you, thank you, thank you xx”
Lianne – February 2019
“Maq and Suraiya’s energy and love moved me beyond words. I came seeking healing and I found more than I hoped for, their love and commitment and care for the participants is selfless. Thank you for standing in your truth of the medicine and opening the door to others.”
Shay – February 2019
“Maq & Suraiya truly care for their clients – on all levels, from providing physically comfortable surroundings (thank you for the hot water), to delicious food and of course quality medicine and a safe, supported environment to do your own interior work.
They take only small groups and Maq communicates beautifully in advance to smooth logistical details.
Despite have ceremonies within 100 miles of my home last fall, I chose to travel ½ way around the planet to sit with them. I think that speaks highly of respect I have for them!”
Megan Mitchell – February 2019
“I have so much love and respect for Maq and Suraiya. I was so lucky and blessed to somehow find them when I needed them most.
My life has completely changed since I attended the retreat with them. We were in an amazing location with a group a beautiful souls brought together. The ceremonies were full of love and incredibly beautiful.
I was supported the whole time. I feel like I found a family who understood me and supported me all the way. In such a short time I formed the most beautiful bond with everyone there and especially with Maq and Suraiya.
I can’t thank them enough for everything they do. They are an inspiration. Big Love.”
Audrey – February 2019
“The 6 day retreat with you guys gave me a Magic journey beyond words. Not just during the cermonies, but the whole reatret was a transforming cermony. With beatyfull souls which i thankfully respect today within all my heart.”
Erik – February 2019
“Maq and Suraiya are golden lights that carry the purest intention for you and the group before, throughout and after your journey. You are in the safest hands to deeply surrender into your heart and know that you are protected, held and loved. Good food and great humour are the icing on the cake of the magical journeys that they bake. I would highly recommend them.”
Peta – February 2019
“Perhaps, in fact almost certainly, the most important five days of my life. Maq and Suraiya are both exceptional beings, and their love, dedication and generosity are unquestionable. You know you are in the most capable and safe hands and that your healing is always their utmost priority. I have worked with many people over the last twenty years, and now have no desire to work with anyone else. I cannot recommend SuMaq Healing enough.”
Will – February 2019
“I had my most life changing experience with Maq and Suraiya. I was kind of worried and skeptical because it was my first ceremony. But they made it so great! They are dedicated and treated every single person with all their love. The ceremony contained respect, compassion and humor?? And great food made by love! They choose places for their ceremonies that is comfortable and clean. The whole package makes it easy for me to recomand their ceremonies with all my heart??”
Irene – February 2019
“This is going to be a big journey – one that demands the most nurturing, personal, and honest environment available. There is no one more perfect to fulfill these roles and create such a space than Maq and Suraiya. Their work is truly a blessing to witness and I am grateful to them every. single. day.”
Mireya – February 2019
“To say that the experience with Maq and Suraiya was life changing would be an understatement. Words cannot describe the love, integrity and care these two beautiful souls put into their work. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have my first (but certainly not last) retreat with them and would whole heartedly recommend them to anyone. Love and peace to you all ??”
Alja – February 2019
“I did my second retreat with Suraiya and Maq last November (2018) and I cannot recommend them enough… very beautiful and challenging ceremonies, and exactly what I needed. Their relationship with the medicines is really quite something, I have undertaken ceremonies in Peru with other healers, and from these experiences I know that Suraiya and Maq are the genuine article. They work intuitively with the medicine, and I felt very safe in their care. Will definitely be returning to work with them. ??”
Dave – February 2019
“Whether you are experienced or a first timer, Sumaq Healing provide the most important things for your journey into the medicine:
A professional and protected space
Back up support – round the clock if needed.
Top quality medicine made themselves from start to end product
Humor and care along with great food and venues. You’re in good hands.”
Jeremy – February 2019
“I have been on 3 retreats with SuMaq, the last 2 private. I will recommend to try a private ceremony with maximun 5-6 people.
The support, trust and love you get from SuMaq is amazing and give you strength to work tru whatever you need!”
Jan – February 2019
If you would like to know more about our retreats or taking part in one, then please see our group retreats or private retreats or contact us for more information.
Testimonials
“Very grateful to be part of this retreat. ????
It’s brought me a certain level of consciousness that makes me want to weep with so much love and joy. What an amazing gift, humbled by it all.
Beautiful couple, Maq and Suraiya took really good care of everyone in our group. (Maq is a great communicator with a fine taste in music and Suraiya has loving, healing hands whom also creates the best ever vegan meals. ???)
Love, love, love!”
Asela – March 2019
“I have had the pleasure of participating in both ceremonies with Maq as provider, facilitator and integrator. He provides safe space in the sessions allowing the participants to work through their experiences with the power medicines at play in the human body. He work with the sacred plants with his own artistic style, knowledge and openness and I experienced that he can take part of the energy experienced within the participants ( such as me ) supporting me to explore and discover aspects of myself and the very nature of life. His multi cultural background, combination of humour and depth, understanding of music as vibrational energy and his drum playing makes a ceremony with Maq a true possibility to benefit . Both for the experienced etheongen traveller and individuals that is new to the medicines.
Harmony, humour , openness and the ability to move with the medicine in the manifested dimension of the participant and with the group as whole is a great gift he is allowing to flow through him. I hold him as a genuine lightworker.”
Stig – Norway
“Maq and Suraiya’s retreats are amazing!… They are truly knowledgeable and respectful with their craft. They provide a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment from which to relax, explore, and grow. They are excellent guides and in addition, they superb home-cooked vegan food throughout the entire retreat!…
*Their retreats are truly a gift for the mind, body, and soul.
*It will leave you glowing and growing! ???
*Highly recommend!”
Asare – February 2019
“I had the biggest heart opening experience with Maq and Suraiya. I can’t put into words what I experienced in my inner journey, except that it was deep and profound and extremely cathartic. It’s truly years of therapy in a day 🙂
You will feel absolutely safe and well cared for by Maq and Suraiya. Plus they curate the event so beautifully, with amazing, amazing music and fantastic energy.
I couldn’t recommend them more and can’t wait for another life-changing experience with them!”
Eli – June 2020
“I can’t express enough of how amazing Suraiya & Maq are!
From the moment I met these beautiful souls I felt strongly blessed and entirely grateful to the universe for guiding me to their presence. The love, joy, effort & work that goes into healing is really something else and I’m glad to call them my family along with all those who I’ve met on my journey. The retreats really are something special!
If you’re searching for inner growth, expansion & healing in the most safest hands then I highly recommend SuMaq healing!
Peace & Love”
Bups – February 2019
“Maq and Suraya bring a very special quality to the work they do. Genuine love, compassion and kindness. Inspiring and heart and soul warming. Highly recommended.”
Hester – August 2019
“How truly wonderful to have such special loving people care and look after you when you are in a truly vulnerable state. What a spiritual experience!. Would highly recommend Maq and Suraiya and have the utmost confidence in them. Love love love”
Mary – Zimbabwe
“Have been with Maq and Suiraya many times in England and Norway, they have been so patient with me and non-judgemental, giving me a safe space to really look at issues and work things out for the better.
My life is very much different I seem to get new challenges every time I come to retreats but I also move to new heights.
I am very grateful to these two and would wholeheartedly recommend them both unreservedly.?????????”
Maria – February 2019
“Ahhh, what can I say man… I am single, I am proud, I am confident, I am lovable, I am energetic, I am in flow, I trust the universe and it proves itself all the time, I am in balance, I love myself, I flirt, I laugh, I smile, I cry, I dance, I dream, I sleep like a rock, I am doing business, I help others to succeed, I am excited, present, open and healthily sceptical. All because of Grandma and you guys.
Blessed are we the who are granted a chance to live like this in this moment.”
Alexander – Norway
“Maq and Soraya are lovely people, good fun to be with and highly qualified for the work they do. Food is also lovely :). I have done several workshops with them. And will be happy to join again.”
Anita – April 2020
“They are lovely people, holding space and healing in a lovely, safe way. I appreciate le lightness, the humor, the devotion to their work, and the love and interest in the development of the participants. I recommend them highly and am looking forward to meet them again soon. ??”
Jeanette – June 2020
“Each ceremony is like 10 years of therapy and new lessons. This couple is mindblowing in the way they are working and how they step aside for the medicine to work through. Absolutely amazing deep healing and teachings. I felt 24/7 support at the retreat, especially when it’s most voulnerable and open moments.
I can recommend SuMaq Healing with all my heart! ??”
Maria – February 2019
“So my journey with plant medicine has taking me on many retreats with Maq & Suraiya, and one of the most important thing I learned after my first retreat is that, to take this amazing medicine, you got to be with shamans that has a pure, open and a loving heart/soul and that they are there for the wholeness, is soooo important!
So this is what my heart has to say to this two beautiful souls, THANK YOU SO MUCH MAQ & SURAIYA FOR EVERYTHING, for all that you have done and all that you are doing, you two are so amazing in so many ways, love you both! ???”
Karoline – March 2019
“Maq and Suraya are an amazing and inspiring medecine couple, they was here for me when I needed it and for this I am truly grateful.”
Tristan – February 2020
“Unbelievable and unforgettable. It has change my life completely and showed me how to live in true love with myself ??and it really open my heart for love. I am looking forward to my next retreat with SuMaq Healing”
Helle – April 2019
“Picking SuMaq Healing for my first ever retreat was the best decision. They host events all around the world bringing medicine ceremonies to as many people they can.
The care and support you recieve whilst there is wonderful. They guide you with their expert knowledge and make sure everyone is safe and well. I can’t recommend them enough.
If you are interested in doing the work for personal healing I highly recommend starting your journey here and getting in touch with them!
Thanks for your hard work Maq and Suraiya. I can’t wait to come back to another retreat and continue this healing work. Much love xx”
Allie – June 2020
“From the moment I interviewed with Maq and Suraiya prior to my first retreat with them a year ago my life began to transform rapidly. Through their loving guidance and pure intention when working with the medicine I began to trust myself, the universe and the process of doing the work.
Maq and Suraiya also guided me through a private ceremony while I was pregnant where I journeyed to meet myself as a child and then our baby. This experience was truly humbling and would not have been possible without the care and love they shared to hold the space and gently guide and help me see what the medicine was showing me.
They are both wonderful, loving souls on a journey to help others heal. Thank you Maq and Suraiya ???”
Kate Worswick – February 2019
“I have been to 1 retreat with Suraiya and Maq. They created a loving enviroment, so I felt safe to explore my spiritual path. These days I am preparing for a new journey with my favorite Shamans.”
Hege – February 2019
“Unbelievable and unforgettable. It has change my life completely and showed me how to live in true love with myself ??and it really open my heart for love. I am looking forward to my next retreat with SuMaq Healing”
Helle – April 2019
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Maq and the team for the work that they do. They have helped to open my heart and the hearts of many others. When I see and experience them at work it is with great awe, love and profound thanks for the pure love that flows through them.
If you really want to cut through the bullshit then put yourself in the safe hands of these people. They will see you, there is no hiding, and then If you let them, they will heal you and guide you towards your authentic self. You are the light.
I look forward to journeying further with these wise Shamans, to deepening my knowing and expanding my capacity to help heal the world. Big Big love.”
Rosie – England
“I felt so blessed to be able to meet Maq and Suraiya. I am deeply humble to God – to the universe for letting us cross our paths. ??
I had an amazing journey with the sacred medicines with them. They handle the space well. They took care of me during my hardest moment and encourages me. And I am grateful beyond words to these beautiful couple. ??
And they are both amazing and strong healer, you will feel it the way they handle the ceremony.
The work I did with them opens me up to my life calling and they also shared with me an amazing gift. ???
Its such a beautiful present to be able to share the medicine with them. So much love and light these two ignites. I highly recommend them! ??”
Leah – February 2019
“How truly wonderful to have such special loving people care and look after you when you are in a truly vulnerable state. What a spiritual experience!. Would highly recommend Maq and Suraiya and have the utmost confidence in them. Love love love ??”
Maryann – February 2019
“I highly recommend healing with Maq and Suraiya. They take extremely good care of their guests and know their stuff inside out. They are second to none.
I would go on every single retreat if I could, they have been absolutely invaluable to me and everyone else who I have shared them with ??????”
Yvonne – February 2019
“Maq & Suraiya are a dream team, working together in such unique ways, each bringing very different elements to the healing circles they hold. Their medicine is cooked with love and intention and is of the highest vibration. I have felt safe and protected through out the many ceremonies we have shared together. Beyond the retreats they help with integration, something that can be more difficult than the ceremonies themselves. There is absolute genuine love and care from these two incredibly powerful, beautiful Souls. Thank you for all you do. ??”
Leighann – February 2019
“If you are ready to make all your dreams come true, or you need a helping had to put your past behind you then SuMaq Healing offers an extraordinary path to the brand new You.
I have had the privilege of knowing Maq and Suraiya for a couple of years now and have taken part in many ceremonies, working with and retreating with these unique individuals has changed my life and my path.
If it weren’t for their genuine love, guidance and limitless knowledge on plant medicines and their shear determination to welcome and embrace every soul they meet with open arms, then it would be just another ordinary retreat. However, there is nothing ordinary about these two, Maq and Suraiya go beyond the call of duty, with love, light, professionalism and humor being their main ingredients in every retreat.
There is no doubt in my mind that I would highly recommend SuMaq to anybody embarking on the their path to healing, to “Make a Change”
Our country remains their home, our hearts are full and our arms are open, we cannot wait for your return.
Thank you for your healing.”
Craig – February 2019
“My experience with Maq and Suraiya has been life changing and I wouldn’t dream of doing this plant medicine with anyone else. You feel completely protected, loved, guided and safe whilst working with them. Truly two amazing Earth Angels!! Thank you, thank you, thank you xx”
Lianne – February 2019
“Maq and Suraiya’s energy and love moved me beyond words. I came seeking healing and I found more than I hoped for, their love and commitment and care for the participants is selfless. Thank you for standing in your truth of the medicine and opening the door to others.”
Shay – February 2019
“Maq & Suraiya truly care for their clients – on all levels, from providing physically comfortable surroundings (thank you for the hot water), to delicious food and of course quality medicine and a safe, supported environment to do your own interior work.
They take only small groups and Maq communicates beautifully in advance to smooth logistical details.
Despite have ceremonies within 100 miles of my home last fall, I chose to travel ½ way around the planet to sit with them. I think that speaks highly of respect I have for them!”
Megan Mitchell – February 2019
“I have so much love and respect for Maq and Suraiya. I was so lucky and blessed to somehow find them when I needed them most.
My life has completely changed since I attended the retreat with them. We were in an amazing location with a group a beautiful souls brought together. The ceremonies were full of love and incredibly beautiful.
I was supported the whole time. I feel like I found a family who understood me and supported me all the way. In such a short time I formed the most beautiful bond with everyone there and especially with Maq and Suraiya.
I can’t thank them enough for everything they do. They are an inspiration. Big Love.”
Audrey – February 2019
“The 6 day retreat with you guys gave me a Magic journey beyond words. Not just during the cermonies, but the whole reatret was a transforming cermony. With beatyfull souls which i thankfully respect today within all my heart.”
Erik – February 2019
“Maq and Suraiya are golden lights that carry the purest intention for you and the group before, throughout and after your journey. You are in the safest hands to deeply surrender into your heart and know that you are protected, held and loved. Good food and great humour are the icing on the cake of the magical journeys that they bake. I would highly recommend them.”
Peta – February 2019
“Perhaps, in fact almost certainly, the most important five days of my life. Maq and Suraiya are both exceptional beings, and their love, dedication and generosity are unquestionable. You know you are in the most capable and safe hands and that your healing is always their utmost priority. I have worked with many people over the last twenty years, and now have no desire to work with anyone else. I cannot recommend SuMaq Healing enough.”
Will – February 2019
“I had my most life changing experience with Maq and Suraiya. I was kind of worried and skeptical because it was my first ceremony. But they made it so great! They are dedicated and treated every single person with all their love. The ceremony contained respect, compassion and humor?? And great food made by love! They choose places for their ceremonies that is comfortable and clean. The whole package makes it easy for me to recomand their ceremonies with all my heart??”
Irene – February 2019
“This is going to be a big journey – one that demands the most nurturing, personal, and honest environment available. There is no one more perfect to fulfill these roles and create such a space than Maq and Suraiya. Their work is truly a blessing to witness and I am grateful to them every. single. day.”
Mireya – February 2019
“To say that the experience with Maq and Suraiya was life changing would be an understatement. Words cannot describe the love, integrity and care these two beautiful souls put into their work. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have my first (but certainly not last) retreat with them and would whole heartedly recommend them to anyone. Love and peace to you all ??”
Alja – February 2019
“I did my second retreat with Suraiya and Maq last November (2018) and I cannot recommend them enough… very beautiful and challenging ceremonies, and exactly what I needed. Their relationship with the medicines is really quite something, I have undertaken ceremonies in Peru with other healers, and from these experiences I know that Suraiya and Maq are the genuine article. They work intuitively with the medicine, and I felt very safe in their care. Will definitely be returning to work with them. ??”
Dave – February 2019
“Whether you are experienced or a first timer, Sumaq Healing provide the most important things for your journey into the medicine:
A professional and protected space
Back up support – round the clock if needed.
Top quality medicine made themselves from start to end product
Humor and care along with great food and venues. You’re in good hands.”
Jeremy – February 2019
“I have been on 3 retreats with SuMaq, the last 2 private. I will recommend to try a private ceremony with maximun 5-6 people.
The support, trust and love you get from SuMaq is amazing and give you strength to work tru whatever you need!”
Jan – February 2019
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