Lisa Lichtig and Patrick Hanaway exemplify a life devoted to holistic healing and community service. Married for over three decades, their enduring partnership harmoniously blends their professional endeavors with personal devotion. Together, they co-founded Family to Family: Your Home for Whole Health Care in Asheville, North Carolina, creating a sanc
tuary where holistic and traditional healing practices converge to nurture body, mind, and spirit.
In their Asheville home, Lisa and Patrick have cultivated a vibrant community by hosting monthly gatherings around Grandfather Fire. These events provide a space for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to come together in a spirit of respect and connection, offering opportunities for storytelling, song, and shared experience. Their commitment to this path has earned their hearth the designation of Sacred Fire’s East Coast Hearth by Tatewari, or Grandfather Fire.
Beyond their roles as healers and firekeepers, Lisa and Patrick’s collaborative efforts have significantly enriched their community. They have organized initiatives such as the “Healing the Healer” retreat, designed to help caregivers reconnect with their capacity to care and thrive. Their dedication extends to their professional endeavors, where they integrate traditional healing practices into their medical work, offering a unique and compassionate approach to healthcare.
Their unwavering devotion to service, healing, and community building stands as a testament to the profound impact of integrating traditional wisdom with modern practices, inspiring all who encounter their work.
Kawiterutsirri: Guardians of Ancestral Wisdom - The Kawiterutsirri are the council of elders of Grupo Tatewari, a group of dedicated Westerners walking the Wixárika medicine path under the guidance of Grandfather Fire, the first and original shaman. As initiated mara’akate (traditional healers and counselors), they ensure the integrity of this ancient tradition while making it accessible to modern seekers. Rooted in honor, respect, and spiritual responsibility, the Kawiterutsirri meet regularly to guide Grupo Tatewari’s work, holding ceremonies, leading pilgrimages, and supporting those called to the ancestral path. Their mission is to rekindle humanity’s lost connection to the sacred, bringing balance and healing to individuals and communities. Though they live in different parts of the world, they remain united through ongoing gatherings, both online and in person, ensuring that Grandfather Fire’s wisdom continues to illuminate the way forward.
Closed Mara’akate Training Gathering - A private, invitation-only gathering for those called to the sacred Wixárika path of the Mara’akame. Led by Don David Wiley, this event supports deep spiritual apprenticeship, traditional healing, and continued training within a living ancestral tradition.
Fire Speaks is a unique ceremonial gathering where participants seek guidance from Grandfather Fire, known as Tatewari among Mexico's Indigenous Huichol people. During these events, traditional healer Don David Wiley serves as a conduit for Grandfather Fire's wisdom, offering profound insights and teachings. Attendees have the opportunity to ask pressing questions about life's mysteries and deepen their connection with the sacred.
Recovery Day: Honoring the Sacrifice and Service of Don David Wiley
During Recovery Days, Don David Wiley is not available for sessions or events. These days are dedicated to his vital recovery after serving as a conduit for the God of Fire. Each time Grandfather Fire calls him into the ether, Don David endures intense physical strain as his temperature rises and he enters a deep trance-like state. This powerful process comes with great risk, as he channels sacred wisdom from Divine to share with others.
An In-Person Healing Day with Don David Wiley offers a profound opportunity for individuals to engage in deep, transformative healing rooted in ancient indigenous traditions. As an initiated healer in both the Nahua and Wixárika (Huichol) traditions of Mexico, Don David brings a wealth of ancestral wisdom to address the complexities of modern life. During […]
An In-Person Healing Day with Don David Wiley offers a profound opportunity for individuals to engage in deep, transformative healing rooted in ancient indigenous traditions. As an initiated healer in both the Nahua and Wixárika (Huichol) traditions of Mexico, Don David brings a wealth of ancestral wisdom to address the complexities of modern life. During […]
Fire Speaks is a unique ceremonial gathering where participants seek guidance from Grandfather Fire, known as Tatewari among Mexico's Indigenous Huichol people. During these events, traditional healer Don David Wiley serves as a conduit for Grandfather Fire's wisdom, offering profound insights and teachings. Attendees have the opportunity to ask pressing questions about life's mysteries and deepen their connection with the sacred.
