Danilo Bruni
Founder & Facilitator
Danilo, 32 of age, was born in Switzerland in the region of Zurich with his Italian parents.
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He has always been a passionate athlete and ambitious person. In his path he started struggling at a young age with addiction issues. Which initiated a long and intense healing process.
Besides learning a lot in the classical clinical therapy he connected deeply with the world of meditation and buddhism. He has done several Vipassana 10 days retreats as a participant as well as a servant. Besides that he lived 1 month in a buddhist monastery. After that he connected with the work with plant medicines combined with psychotherapeutic integration.
He dedicated his life the last years exclusively to that and carries a tremendous amount of practical experience and has also spent a few weeks in the jungle working with the indigenous people.
He developed the skill to speak 6 languages today without putting a particular effort in that. Communication and deep listening from the heart are strengths he can share with people. Besides that he is an amazing cook and passionate musician.
Danilo Bruni
Founder & Facilitator
Danilo founded From Gaia for you to offer deep healing retreats in his personal family home, creating a warm and supportive space. His transformative journey began with early life challenges, leading him to intense self-discovery and healing.
His path includes classical clinical therapy, Vipassana meditation, time in a Buddhist monastery, and years as a high-performance athlete. He has spent over eight years studying plant medicines in Europe, integrating psychotherapeutic approaches, and months in the jungle learning from indigenous traditions.
Danilo embodies a strong, healthy masculine energy that transmits safety, authority, and guidance. His innate shamanic qualities allow him to see people at their core and support them with honesty and love. Through deep listening and heart-centered communication, he creates a space of trust and transformation.
A passionate and creative musician, he weaves the power of sound into his work, using music as a tool for healing and connection.
Ilse Cecile Bos
Co-founder & Facilitator
Ilse, co-founder of From Gaia for You, brings its vision to life with her boundless creativity, nurturing motherly energy, and deep cultural richness. She began traveling the world at 18, living in many countries, immersing herself in diverse traditions and cultures.
A gifted artist, she creates warm, intimate spaces where every detail is infused with care. She prepares nourishing, love-filled meals that support the healing process.
With an angelic voice that resonates from the heart, Ilse touches those around her through song, often accompanied by piano, guitar, or shamanic drum. Through her own healing journey and deep connection with plant medicines, she offers compassionate and loving support.
Her personal journey with plant medicine began during her first pregnancy with their daughter Gaia, leading to incredibly deep and touching experiences that she now shares with others.
Dumar Dario Santa Gomez, Traditional Doctor, Taita Tupac Katari
Spiritual Guide & Mentor - From Gaia for you
Dumar Dario Santa Gomez, Traditional Doctor, Taita Tupac Katari trained with the Inga tribe and is a certified Traditional Doctor from Putumayo, Colombia. With 30 years of experience, he has devoted his life to healing and ancestral wisdom. He has lived deep in the jungle, apprenticing under the guidance of Abuelo Guaman Eloy.
His approach integrates indigenous wisdom with a broader academic perspective, offering a deeply rooted and holistic vision of healing.
Currently, he serves as the spiritual guide and mentor for From Gaia for you, supporting Danilo on his journey to becoming a Traditional Doctor and ensuring the authentic transmission of this sacred knowledge.
He is supporting us from a distance (Colombia) & will sometimes accompany us during our retreats with his presence throughout the year.
