Welcome to Pacha●noi Herbal Arts.
Pachanoi holds deep meaning for us as not only is it the latin name for the San Pedro cactus (a heart opening teacher of the Sonoran Desert) but its translation means NEW(noi) WORLD/EARTH(pacha). We are ushering in a new world where plants and their wisdom are celebrated and combined with artistic expression to offer all peoples greater peace and knowledge.
We are a Mother and Daughter team who is passionate about ‘whole’istic healing through creative outlets and vital knowledge. Together we offer unique experiences through a mash up of Earth based practices and artistic exploration. We host supportive spaces of creative learning, consultations, herbal products and aim to always bring commUNITY together.
Daughter
Brenna Membrila
Brenna Membrila is a Vitalist Herbalist who has been creating relationships in her craft through understanding plants through a ‘whole’istic lense for over 5 years. From teaching classes, hearing others through 1 on 1 consultations, crafting herbal medicines, working in herbal apothecaries, diving deeper into personal healing, and gathering deeper understanding of physiological biology, Brenna whole heartedly trusts the wisdom of the plants and humans innate biological process.
The Vitalist tradition of herbalism honors the innate knowing that we are the microcosm of the macrocosm and works with the whole human and whole plant (mindbodyspirit). Knowing that the same energy and elements that reside in humans also are mirrored through the plants. Brenna works with you in a ‘whole’istic way in getting to the root cause.
Brenna is a sovereign mother who practices autonomy in her containers of working with plants and people along with in her own life. Trust, acceptance and intuitive listening is a vital part of her offerings.
Brenna loves working together with her partner, Connor, creating meaningful relationships from their family to others.
Connor has spent the past 10+ years as a community herbalist and mycologist, creating lasting relationships with the plants, fungi and people. He aims to genuinely connect with those he works with and is always down to talk in depth about the plants and alternative healing methods (sometimes for hours on end haha). With a science/engineering background he sees through a more logical lens making his partnership with Brenna well rounded as they create a ‘whole’istic space for those to feel comfortable in. Connor has so much love for his community and seeing others happy and well. He does his best to find healing connections between plants, fungi and people and always gives 100% in anything he is a part of. Connor puts thought and effort into his parenting, relationships and healing practice and is a gift to work with. He holds space for herbal/mycological consultations and teaches classes alone and alongside Brenna.
Mother
Alyssa Membrila
Alyssa Membrila is a long time artist and educator dedicated to making creativity and art an activity for anyone wanting to connect deeper to themself. Her personal slogan, and fondest wish for her painters, is “Don’t Critique - Just Create!!”
The combination of bringing Earth based practices and joy to the creative process is a unique and exciting opportunity. The roles of mother, grandmother, artist, teacher and partner have magnified her understanding of the importance of encouragement, honesty and generosity in her community. In her own art practice, she focuses on the gorgeous Arizona landscape and expressive portraits in both acrylic and oil.
Alyssa teaches group and private classes and takes painting commissions. Being a former elementary school teacher, she offers 1 on 1 and group kid’s painting classes (ESA approved). Her love for art and one's unique creative exploration is mirrored in the spaces she holds.
