Paloma Cervantes lifting a smoking copal burner in ceremony

Curanderismo · Mexican Shamanism · Fresno, California

Medicine that walks between worlds.

I am the kind of Curandera that works with love and compassion above everything. Born and raised in the tradition in Mexico, working full time since the 1980s.

Paloma Cervantes outdoors in a hat, holding a rose quartz

Meet Paloma

The one who walks among worlds.

I do not like to talk about myself, but I imagine you are curious to know who is Ixtoii Paloma Cervantes.

The Spiritual Path was not my calling, although I come from a spiritual family. Not only was I born and raised in the Mexican Tradition or Curanderismo. Since I was very little, my mother pushed me in this direction, and also into her appetite for learning about other traditions.

From my mother, my family and my teachers, I learned all sorts of ceremonies, rituals, spiritual practices, and spiritual healings related to our own tradition, Mexican Curanderismo. When I was old enough to have my own choices in the spiritual tradition I became the apprentice of Emilio Canche, a very well known Mexican Curandero in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

One day, a Mayan Indian came and asked me to remove a spell that someone put on him. At first, I said no. Next day I had a line of Mayan Indians at my door asking for services and I started officially working as a Professional Mexican Curandera. Now you know how it all began.

So, this is me, as my mentor calls me: the one who walks among worlds. He says that I walk in the ancient, modern and spirit world at the same time.
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The Work

Traditional Curandera's services.

The first thing a Curandera does is remove negative energy around and within you. Then you are ready to receive spiritual healing, or another ceremony. Our services and ceremonies are divided into five kinds.

01

Guidance & Answers

Looking for guidance and answers. Traveling in spirit to bring back what you need to know.

02

Releasing Heavy Emotion

Helping with dealing with or removing anxiety, depression, fear and other negative emotions.

03

Healing & Empowering

Healing and empowering the body, emotions, mind, and soul. Re-establishing and balancing your energy.

04

Ceremony for Anxiety, Depression & Fear

A traditional Curanderismo ceremony held specifically for anxiety, depression, and fear.

05

Other

When something does not fit the other kinds. Each situation is approached individually.

Not sure where to begin?

An Energy Cleansing or Limpia Ceremony is the traditional way to remove negative energies and emotions we carry.

For any service the payment is made in advance, because for me your ceremony starts before you arrive. I take the time to spiritually prepare my healing room, my altar and myself before you come.

The Institute

A school for the spiritual path.

I created the Ixtoii Institute of Shamanism and Curanderismo many years ago with the purpose of maintaining our beautiful tradition. It was being swallowed by modernization. To merge the knowledge of the past with modern life is what I teach in our classes.

  • Stand-alone workshops. No prerequisite, no special gift. Only an open heart.
  • The Spiritual Foundation Program, and Shamanism, Curanderismo & Mother Earth, leading to the Curanderismo Initiation.
  • Certificate programs for practitioners, healers, and massage therapists adding to their work.
  • Spiritual retreats held in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
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Paloma Cervantes seated with a rattle and shaman drum

Stories

In their own words.

Traditionally the testimonials come from the students or the people receiving a service, not from me. So let us keep it traditional.

I first started working with Paloma back in 2014. This was a very dark time in my life. I was very depressed, lost and extremely unhappy. After our email consult, Paloma suggested a soul retrieval. I was raised Catholic, and I had never participated in a soul retrieval. Paloma took the time to explain everything.

My gratitude for Paloma is limitless. Thanks to her spiritual leadership, wisdom, and compassion, I engage in a daily practice of gratitude that keeps me centered with tranquility, fortified by resilience, and immersed in love. When I first met Paloma, I experienced strange physical symptoms that modern medicine could not, and still cannot, explain.

In the year 2000, I reached out for Paloma when I was going through a difficult time with my divorce. I couldn't figure out what to do. She helped me to get back on my feet. We did ceremonies to regain my strength and to release my negative feelings and depression. Since then, I keep going back.

The first time I talked to Paloma was a few years ago when she responded to my call. I wasn't sure what I was looking for. All I knew was that I wanted to learn how to protect myself and my family against negative energies. I researched online for a spiritual guide and came across her.

A friend and I drove from LA to Fresno to have a cleansing session with Paloma in 2018. I did not expect it to be as spiritually profound as it was. I released a lot of negative energy that day and felt that my path of healing had opened up.

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Reach Paloma.

Call or Text559-593-8766
IISC Center2377 W. Shaw Ave, Suite 206
Fresno, CA 93711
Please notePlease include your phone number. We respond within 48 hours. On weekends we are in workshops.

An open heart is the only thing required.

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