Meet the Soul Team
At Kubuda, transformation begins with connection — and it starts with the beautiful souls who hold space for your journey. Our Soul Team is a circle of heart-led guides, including founder Karin Wolfe, gifted healers, and intuitive chefs. Each brings unique gifts to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and seen. We are here not to lead, but to walk beside you — as you emerge, soften, and return home to yourself.
"We are all just walking each other home."
~ Ram Dass ~
Your Guides
Karin Wolfe
is the founder of Firefly Within, LLC and the visionary behind Kubuda.
A Certified Biofeedback Specialist and Reiki Master, Karin brings a deeply intuitive and integrative approach to your journey. Her toolkit blends modern science with ancient wisdom, including biofeedback, sound healing, essential oils, Reiki, HeartMath practices, and holistic wellness coaching. With every session and encounter, she invites others to reconnect with their inner light and awaken the healing power that already lives within them.
Isamar Gonzales
is an intuitive holistic therapist who listens deeply to the language of your body and soul.
Her healing sessions weave together bodywork with Tibetan bowls, deep organ massage, yoga, sound healing, breathwork, and authentic relating practices. At Kubuda, Isamar will guide the nightly meditations and crystal bowl sound healing, holding space for deep rest, integration, and renewal. With each offering, she invites you to return to presence and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
Shelby Tett and Joanne (Jo) Brookes
are the heart-centered culinary team behind your nourishing meals at Kubuda.
Full-time residents of Dominical since 2013, this Canadian husband and wife duo own two local favorites — Mono Congo and Phat Noodle. As our private chefs, they craft fresh, flavorful meals right at Royal Sabitha, with a focus on pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Shelby and Jo thoughtfully cater to individual dietary needs, making each meal a vibrant and nourishing part of your retreat journey.
Each member of the Soul Team brings their own unique gifts, wisdom, and presence to create a space of deep healing, connection, and joy. Together, we hold the intention of supporting your journey — not by changing who you are, but by helping you remember the wholeness that already lives within you. As you step into your Kubuda, know that you are seen, supported, and held by a team that truly cares. We can’t wait to walk beside you.