Miyari Kena Manawa!

Hello And Welcome!

Asaka'ni'no aba'toma (Greetings everyone!) My name is Kalichi, Taino for "fountain of the high mountain," my birthname given by my parents. I am from the island of Borikén where my roots are tied to my name and my connection to nature.

I have an M.S. and M.A. degree in Psychology and Arts in Medicine, (art as a holistic modality for mind/body wellness) and have worked professionally with cancer patients, the elderly, patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and movement disorders. I entered this career from personal experience with illness when my father passed from Pancreatic cancer, when I was a co-caregiver for my grandmother with dementia, and when I faced my own health matters. Creativity is what helped me cope through those difficult times.​

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As an artist, I run this small shop where I create woodburnings and laser cut/engraved wooden pieces for your home and sacred spaces. Each piece is a representation of repurposing and alchemizing nature - a connection to roots.

As a healing arts practitioner, I provide creative wellness sessions for individuals experiencing grief and loss, as well as to promote relaxation and mindfulness through the creative process. Please visit my other site www.raizcreativewellness.com for more information!

​​I have experience collaborating with fellow Taino artisans and organizing creative wellness sessions for clientele of a local small business and university organizations. Additionally, I was featured in VoyageMIA, ShoutOut Miami, and Bold Journey, as well as the chosen cover artist for the Spring 2021 issue of Yellow Arrow Publishing Journal.

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May viewers and collectors of my work be inspired to examine their relationship to earth and cultivate ways to connect with their own roots, nature, and spirit.

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Ahan Katu

(So be it)