The Spirit of the Andes
Greetings from the Sacred Valley of Peru. I’m writing this from my family’s wellness retreat center, Willka T’ika—a place rooted in Quechua traditions, ancient mountains, and the slow, intelligent rhythms of nature. Being here has offered a much-needed pause and an embodied reminder to soften, to listen, and to return to what matters most.
It’s the last month of spring here in the Andes, and the gardens are in full bloom—an absolutely stunning sight. Click the video below to catch a glimpse of the gardens and grounds, which were intentionally created for self-healing, yoga, and rejuvenation. For those called to visit Peru, Willka T’ika welcomes guests from around the world for private stays, yoga and leadership retreats, and meaningful cultural explorations to the Sacred Valley’s nearby sacred sites.
Read on to explore Willka T’ika offerings and see what’s new at Romi Cumes Somatic Therapy, P.C. Wishing you a blessed holiday season. 💜
Willka T’ika Children’s Fund
In the spirit of the Quechua principle of ayni—“today for you, tomorrow for me”—the Willka T’ika Children’s Fund supports education, community resources, and opportunities for students in the high-mountain Quechua communities it serves. Founded by my mother, Carol Cumes, in 1994, the fund supports Quechua children and families in remote Andean villages by providing essential school buildings, supplies, warm clothing, and community spaces. It also offers scholarships for Quechua young adults pursuing university studies in Cusco. If you feel called to support this work, you can learn more or donate here.
Andean school supported by the Willka T’ika Children’s Fund
Conscious Leadership Retreat
The Conscious Leadership Retreat offers a unique opportunity to reflect, reconnect with your core values and life goals, and realign your outward path with your deepest truths. Explore the possibilities for creating an unforgettable journey. This exclusive program will be co-led by Executive Coach Shaw Thomas along with Willka T’ika Directors Terry Cumes and Tristen Langley.
Somatic Therapy & Telehealth Across California
Associate Therapist Mimi Kuehn, AMFT, APCC, is currently accepting
new clients for telehealth therapy and is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross.
Mimi brings warmth, curiosity, and a commitment to person-centered psychotherapy. She supports clients in cultivating self-compassion, acceptance, and embodied awareness as pathways to healing and empowerment.
Drawing from ten years of yoga experience, her holistic therapeutic approach integrates body-centered awareness with cognitive-behavioral therapy, guided imagery, and mindfulness.
Renew, Restore & Reset
The BrainTap system includes both an app program and headset, blending light–sound therapy with mindfulness and neuroscience to help guide the brain into deeply restorative states. Designed to support stress relief, sleep, focus, and nervous system regulation, it’s one of my favorite tools for cultivating inner balance and somatic healing.
The Power Bundle includes the BrainTap headset along with a one-year subscription to the app, offering a complete system for mind–body restoration. You can purchase your own Power Bundle, or try it out by booking an in-person session.
Romi Cumes Somatic Therapy P.C. provides somatic psychotherapy, mental health support, and integrative wellness services— including intuitive healing, bodywork, and yoga— in Santa Barbara and throughout California via secure telehealth. We are in-network with Anthem Blue Cross (behavioral health only).
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