"AmaTierra Redefines the Three Rs: Relax, Renew, Rejuvenate"
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Owners, Bob and Jill Ruttenberg
Bob and Jill, the owners of AmaTierra, are from Tucson Arizona and live on the premises.
Jill is a registered herbalist (AHG) who specializes in Chinese and western herbal medicine. Jill is a colleague of Dr. Andrew Weil and participated in weekly patient conferences at the program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona Medical Center. She has also had the good fortune to study with some of the best herbalists and OMD's in the world, including Dr. Michael Tierra and Dr. Joel Penner. Jill is also a certified massage therapist who practices many modalities, a Hatha Yoga instructor, and writer of articles for U.S. alternative health publications. Nutritional consulting, massage and yoga classes are all available on the premises at AmaTierra.
Bob Ruttenberg comes from a career of 40 years in the music business which began the day he returned to Chicago from the Woodstock Festival of 1969. He owned two record stores in the mountains of Colorado in the 70's & 80s and since then has helped hundreds of artists become known and respected, especially in the world of jazz music. Bob's friendly and enthusiastic nature and his passion for music will ignite your love of the arts. Ask Bob to turn you on to a special CD of your favorite kind of music. You will like it.
The Ruttenbergs have two grown daughters, Amanda, a visual artist currently living in Connecticut, and Tara, a recent graduate of the Master’s program at University for Peace in Costa Rica.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve the whole person and provide an oasis of tranquility and rejuvenation through yoga, meditation, mind/body awareness, healthful food, fresh spring water, herbal medicine and bodywork.
We wish our guests to relax and have fun in a friendly atmosphere, to let nature be the primary healer, and to touch in with the local culture of rural Costa Rica. Please join us at AmaTierra and experience a truly unique retreat.
Owner/Partner Investment Opportunities
AmaTierra, LLC is a community of investors who believe in the vision of a peaceful haven for rest and rejuvenation which has as its foundation the beauty of the tropics and builds upon that magnificence with the tenets of natural health and healing. Together, these exceptional people form the backbone of this very special place called AmaTierra.
If you wish to join our investment community, there are still a few spots available. Please direct serious inquiries to Bob or Jill Ruttenberg by emailing us at amatierra@gmail.com.
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Our Staff
Psychotherapists & Horse Reflection Experts, Mark & Marsha Friedman
AmaTierra is a holistic center which firmly believes in addressing all aspects of a person. The inclusion of professional psychotherapists Mark & Marsha Friedman to our staff offers guests a new dimension of healing. Mark and Marsha, who have been married for 35 years, work together in creative, experiential and joyful ways to help clients create powerful and lasting change in their lives.
Mark and Marsha are available for group sessions or private sessions with individuals, couples or families during their stay at AmaTierra. They help people re-frame negative thinking and learn better communication skills to deepen relationships and transform engrained patterns. The end result is a healthier self image and more joyful interactions with others. Guests feel comfortable in the presence of this nurturing couple, and much is accomplished in a very short time.
In addition to providing private sessions, the Friedmans also offer an Equine Experience at their picturesque ranch. Here people and horses come together for a unique experience to learn more about the deeper levels of one’s true self, and to manage life’s challenges in new and different ways.
Yoga Instructor and Massage Therapist, Laura Jiménez
Laura's experience as a Healer and Bodyworker started with Hatha Yoga teacher training. Simultaneously, she studied Holistic Medicine & GaiaYoga, for four years learning several techniques such us: Breema, Yogassage, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Acupressure Chivu Dai Hai, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular massage, Kum Nye, Swedish-Californian Massage, Holistic Hypnotherapy, Shaman Healing, Hopi Ear Candling and Holotropic Breathing.
As a Reiki Master she evokes this hands-on therapy in all of her treatments. During the past years, she has studied the benefits of Aquatic Body Work and trained on Watsu and Aquadynamics. She is currently finishing her Bachelor of Philosophy at the National University of Costa Rica.
AmaTierra is pleased to have Laura, "LahLah" on our staff. She brings a richness and levity that is refreshing and invigorating for all.
"Breathtaking scenery, wonderful people, great food. Never before have I had such an amazing experience."