Tamika’s journey with plants brought her back to herself - beyond addiction, beyond doubt, into creativity and wholeness. That experience deepened her commitment to helping others explore these approaches with care and intention. She is an advocate for expanding awareness and access, particularly within Black, queer, and addiction recovery communities. As a Beckley alum, Tamika understands the mix of curiosity and emotion that can arise when considering this work. She approaches each conversation with compassion and intention, creating space to listen, answer questions, and support others on their wellness path.

Crystal C. Romero is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant and proud Beckley alum whose healing journey inspired her to help others find their own transformation. As part of the Beckley Retreats team, she supports veterans and first responders in reconnecting with purpose, wholeness, and community. Crystal bridges heart, service, and science, creating spaces where transformation becomes a path forward and every story a catalyst for change.

Ben is a Lead Facilitator at Beckley Retreats, where he supports group processes with grounded presence and embodied wisdom. A trained Biodynamic Therapist, he integrates mindfulness, body psychotherapy, and somatic practices to help guests reconnect with their innate wholeness. Since 2014, Ben has held sacred spaces that honor individual expression and the unfolding of personal truth. His journey began with a deep recognition of the healing power of shared presence and has evolved through years of study at the Centre for Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy.

Mandi is a Facilitator and Integration Co-Lead at Beckley Retreats, where she supports transformative experiences with compassion and depth. A registered Holistic Counsellor and Tantra Coach, she specializes in female sexual health and relational restoration. With a background in spirituality, ceremony, and self-development coaching, Mandi blends diverse traditions to guide heart-centered growth. She believes in the powerful synergy of meditation and therapeutic practices as catalysts for deep personal transformation.