Meet The Teachers
Empowered, Grounded, Transformative, Bold.
The Portal Experience teachers are dedicated to the transformational journey of both personal and collective evolution. With Diverse backgrounds and life experiences, they are committed to sourcing wisdom from within and showing up for our shared responsibility to foster greater freedom, authenticity, and real change in the world. THeir work is both profound and challenging, rooted in the ongoing process of deep, conscious transformation.
Brandon ParkHurst
Certified Core Energetics Practitioner | Somatic Therapy Coach | Emotional Intelligence & Trauma Specialist | Nervous System Regulation Expert | Recovery & Healing Guide
Brandon Parkhurst is a Certified Core Energetics Practitioner and Somatic Therapy Coach with a decade and a half of experience working with individuals and groups to enhance emotional intelligence through deep process work. He has a unique ability to foster connection and create opportunities for individuals to work through challenges such as addiction, trauma, fear, grief, burnout, anxiety, and anger. His approach helps individuals break through barriers and unlock a deeper, more authentic version of themselves.
Brandon specializes in trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy, focusing on emotional intelligence, nervous system regulation, and creating safe, connected spaces for clients to navigate their challenges. Brandon has worked with a wide range of individuals, from military personnel and first responders to clients in both high-end and county-run treatment centers. By integrating somatic psychotherapy techniques, Brandon empowers individuals to reconnect with their bodies, release stored emotions, and experience a profound sense of aliveness.
Brandon has facilitated somatic-based workshops globally, from Costa Rica to Bali, often incorporating music, movement, and expressive techniques to support a fully embodied healing process. He has extensive experience leading somatic groups designed to foster deep emotional release and healing.
Having navigated his own journey through addiction and recovery, he believes that true healing occurs when we fully feel and process our emotions in a safe, supportive environment. Brandon has seen firsthand how somatic work enhances traditional therapeutic modalities, helping individuals access deeper levels of transformation.
Somatic Integration Expert | Transformational Coach | Human Design & Gene Keys Guide | Neuroscience-Informed Healer | Life and Wellness Coach
Elli Richter is a subconscious and somatic integration wizard, teacher, and coach with 25 years of experience in the field of personal transformation. Born in Germany and having moved to the United States at age 23, Elli’s professional foundation is built on a strong educational background, combining both Western and Eastern approaches to health and healing.
She holds a German degree in Physiotherapy and an American BS in Health Education and Exercise Science from the College of Charleston. In addition, Elli earned a micro bachelor in Neuroscience from Harvard Online and has certifications in Yoga, Ayurveda, Life Coaching, various fitness modalities, and PSYCH-K. These formal qualifications have empowered her to create a method that blends scientific research with embodied practices.
For the last five years, Elli has pioneered subconscious and somatic integrative coaching, using these modalities along with frameworks like Human Design, Gene Keys, and spiritual laws. Her work helps clients identify and clear subconscious blocks, release trauma, and rewire limiting beliefs so they can step into their highest potential and live aligned, purpose-driven lives.
As the co-author of WTF is Human Design, Elli also brings a deep understanding of how to navigate life transitions and align one's energy with their true nature. She loves to bring play and laughter to healing and growth, and is committed to personal growth—learning through mistakes, embracing challenges, and continually evolving. Her personal experiences allow her to offer a grounded, compassionate approach to transformation, helping others clear obstacles and co-create the lives they are meant to live.
elli Richter
Frankie SALAzar
Intuitive Artist | Breathwork Faciliator | Reiki Master | Transformative Healing Guide | Meditation & Consciousness Coach | Kambo Practitioner | Ceremonial Guide
Frankie Salazar is a highly intuitive artist and healer with over a decade of experience offering supportive environments in various capacities. He holds certifications in multiple modalities including: Breathwork Healer training levels 1-5, Greenlight Bursary Award through the International Association of Kambo Practitioners, 200-hour RYT (Yoga), Reiki Master, Trancendental Meditation facilitator, and Intuitive Artist.
Frankie has led breathwork sessions for inmates in the California prison system through the Prison Yoga Project, and has supported over 30,000 clients in group settings at various mental health, and drug and alcohol facilities throughout Southern California. He is also the co-founder of Behind The Lids Healing Collective in Costa Mesa, California which remains active today.
His one-on-one healing sessions combine intuitive dialogue with energy movement using breathwork, tuning forks, sound bowls, and essential oils. Frankie understands that his role is not to heal others, but to create a safe, non-judgemental space that allows individuals to activate the healer within themselves.
Patricia Parkhurst
Energy Healer | Intuitive Guide | Meditation & Consciousness Coach
Patricia Parkhurst is an energy healer, intuitive guide, and coach dedicated to helping others reconnect with their true selves through meditation, energy work, and conscious healing. After navigating addiction and codependency recovery, Patricia creates a nurturing space for individuals to heal, release limiting patterns, and embrace self-love.
A Southern California native, Patricia graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Elementary Education, driven by her passion to uplift families and youth, while nurturing her love for education and teaching. Her personal journey laid the foundation for her work, and a transformative near-death experience awakened her intuitive, psychic, and healing gifts, guiding her to explore Reiki, Kundalini Yoga, frequency healing, and somatic therapy. Through these practices, Patricia released unconscious patterns and elevated her consciousness, aligning with her deeper purpose.
Today, Patricia has manifested a beautiful life. She is a mother, wife, and healer, co-creating sacred spaces for transformation alongside her husband, Brandon. Together, they offer healing environments where others can explore their own potential.
“We all have natural healing abilities,” Patricia says. “My mission is to guide you back to your true self, where healing, peace, and love are waiting to unfold.”
