04 Jan Jen V. Benitez
Unearthed her indigenous name, Gat Kawan Pastol (Shepard of the Flock) in 2023 Naming Ceremony led by Apu Adman, Jen V. Benitez has been called forth as first generation ancestral & sound healer under Diwata Sa Kagubatan. She comes from a lineage of midwives, albularyo’s (herbalists) & manghihilot’s (high priestess / shaman) on her paternal side from Alaminos, Pangasinan, Philippines. Her work is at the intersection of sacred art / adornment & ancestral remembering. She began her healing journey over 10 years ago through sound & meditation, which then inspired her to share with her community. She began her own practice in 2019, UMAKYAT Sound & Energy Healing, facilitating women’s circles & offering 1:1 sound healing sessions. Jen is also Founder / Executive Director of Filipina creative nonprofit, PINAYSPHERE, where she aims to amplify youth creative voices using decolonial frameworks.
Jen will be sharing ‘How to Materialize Your Gifts’ during Moon Session!