Barbara Wastart
After a long career in the world of corporate America, Barbara walked away to pursue her dream of building a wellness retreat. Upachaya is the fruit of that dream.

Her path through life has led her to a more holistic lifestyle first becoming Reiki II attuned in 2005. This then led Barbara to pursue and finalize her certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner through the Global College of Natural Medicine. Her interests in the four arms of Hindu Science introduced her to Jyotish Astrol...

Duane Thoresen
Co-Owner, Co-Creator and Builder of Upachaya. You will find Duane offering Reiki Treatments here at Upachaya.

After nearly 30 years in the business of building custom homes for others, Duane walked away to the tranquility of living on an island.

It is Duane's knowledge, expertise, skill and attention to detail, that has brought Upachaya to the current state of being. Duane has managed the entire construction project, holding tightly on his standards insuring Upachaya is eco-friendly an...

Christina Morrow Director Feel Good
Christina Morrow has traveled extensively all over the world these last 11 years, discovering new cultures, enjoying amazing experiences, and searching for a paradise to call home. She has been on Roatan, Honduras since December of 2008, and she is certain that she has finally found her paradise.

Christina became intrigued with alternative healing while visiting New Zealand in 2001, where she became attuned to Reiki. Through out the years since that experience, her dedication grew and she...