Bria and Theresa are lovers of world travel and indigenous cultures. They first bonded when Bria was 22 and in a frenzy preparing for her first long-term trip to South America. Theresa was called over by Bria’s beloved mom, Ellen, to help Bria with her packing crisis. Theresa, a seasoned vagabond traveler, convinced Bria that, even though she’d be gone several months, she didn’t need twenty pairs of panties. She managed to talk her down to seven pairs and they’ve been friends ever since!
Bria and Theresa share a sisterhood grounded in mutual interest in natural health approaches and solutions, pilates, self-healing and empowerment.
Samay Soul Retreats was conceived with the desire for women to support other women, to have fun and embrace indigenous female cultures. Mostly importantly, it’s founded on the knowing that with genuine loving guidance, every woman can tap into her wisdom and become her own best healer.
About
Our Team
Theresa Gaffney
Retreat Co Host | Pilates Instructor | Energy Healing Guide Theresa leads individuals and groups in movement, mainly pilates, and energy healing modalities. Her guidance incorporates keen observation and intuition, coaching and counseling, and nearly three decades of experience with continual learning. She has traveled to over forty countries and loves to dance, write, watch soccer, and be in nature.
Bria Schlossmann
Bria is a citizen of the US and a resident of Cuzco, Peru. She fell in love with its culture when traveling here after college and established an expat life now seven years strong. She continues to grow in sharing her love of the Sacred Valley through her travel business. When Bria isn’t teaching ESL, she is deepening her love of the Quechua culture, honing her bilingual language skills, caring for her dog and fiancée, and absorbing all she can of Peruvian healing traditions, breath work coaching, and the natural world.
Retreat Co Host | Breath Work Instructor