Meet the Team

SoulCentro founder “Chor Boogie” aka Gnyangou is an internationally recognized visionary artist and an ordained Ngnanga (healer and seer) of the Bwiti tradition after completing a decade of study and service, the rite of passage, and multiple advanced initiations. His Bwiti name, Gnyangou, means the sun. Gnyangou brings his profound dedication to the Iboga medicine, the Bwiti tradition, and speaking truth. Gnyangou leads guests on annual journeys to Gabon.
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Coounder Elizabeth Bast experienced the Missoko Bwiti initiation, rite of passage, and immersive traditional Iboga provider training. She is a twice-certified, trauma-informed yoga teacher and a certified transformational coach for psychedelic medicine integration and addiction recovery. Along with her husband Gnyangou, she traveled to Gabon numerous times to study the traditional ways of knowing. Her Bwiti name is Mbeye, which means the river. Her Maboundi (women’s tradition) name is Moughessi, the mermaid spirit. Elizabeth brings attentive listening, compassion, and deep presence to guests.

Dr Douglas Rosales brings rich experience with 15 years of service supporting over 2000 people in traditional Bwiti Iboga plant medicine ceremonies with an excellent safety record. He has researched the medicine at length and is uniquely qualified to support healing with Iboga. His background in university psychology studies is an added gift. Douglas brings a sensitive and responsive presence to the work, ever available to support physically, mentally, and spiritually. His personal relationship with the sacred medicine shines through.