Annie Bloom is a naturalist for humanity, seeking and tending that which is essentially wild and untamed in all of our hearts. A gifted wilderness guide, she has been taking people into places of extraordinary beauty for 13 years, opening them to the joy of living in soulful connection with Nature and as caretakers for Earth. At her home in Utah, she educates and supports people as a professional body worker and facilitator of ceremonial leadership practices.

Shai Lavie, MFT works as a therapist with adults, adolescents and children. A brilliant and creative group leader, Shai also teaches meditation and runs leadership retreats for teens. Combining ancient and cutting edge wisdom on youth development, Shai trains other therapists and speaks to parents about teen issues. He has led youth quests for five years and is trained as a Wilderness First Responder.

Amy Biesemeyer, MFT Intern has a passion for nature and personal growth work. As a quest guide, she weaves together her love for song, ritual and creative expression. In her ten years of wilderness guiding, she has learned to gently and skillfully help people navigate the territory between comfort and challenge. Amy is a certified Wilderness First Responder and a therapist with children, teens and adults.

Alice Treves, LCSW has worked with young people, especially adolescents, for many years, as a therapist and rites of passage guide. She utilizes a variety of approaches in this work, including storytelling, crafts, song and silent reflection. Alice has led youth quests for three years and is known as a strong, caring and inspired innovator. She is certified as a Wilderness First Responder.