About Ela

In the heart of a snow-enshrouded Polish village, where temperatures plummeted to a chilling -30*C (-22*F), my journey began. Wrapped in the warmth of my small home, I watched over my mother, her body wracked with bronchitis and fever, as I carefully placed fire cuppings along her back. At just 5 years old, under her watchful eye, I was entrusted with a practice that had been passed down through generations. "Just watch the fire so you don’t burn your fingers," she cautioned, her voice a blend of warmth and weariness.

My roots are deeply embedded in the fertile soil of my homeland, where I was nurtured by the wisdom of my great-grandmother, Franciszka Szmigiel Monka (1907-2003). A beacon of resilience and healing, she emerged from the shadows of both World Wars, her spirit unbroken. She was the matriarch of our large farm, a custodian of nature's gifts, and a healer whose hands brought solace to many. With eyes that saw clearly even in the dimmest light, she read her Bible without glasses, sipped on the tinctures she crafted with precision, and lived free from the chains of modern medication. Her life, spanning nearly a century, was a testament to the power of natural healing and unwavering faith. Her legacy came to an abrupt end at 96, not through the failings of her body, but a simple accident – a fall from a chair while reaching for plates, a final act of service for the grandchildren she raised with love and strength.

For years, I wandered far from the path laid out by my ancestors, my heritage fading into the background as I sought a different life. Yet, destiny has a way of reclaiming its own. Lying in a hospital bed, on the brink between life and death, I experienced a moment of clarity that transcended the physical world. In that instant of profound awakening, I remembered who I was meant to be – a HEALER.

Embracing this calling is more than a choice; it's a return to my roots, an homage to the incredible legacy of my great-grandmother, Franciszka. It is with immense honor and deep humility that I follow in her footsteps, dedicating my life to serving others through the power of holistic healing. My journey is a bridge between past and present, a fusion of ancestral wisdom and my own personal transformation. I am here to share this gift, to guide others on their path to wellness, and to continue a legacy that transcends time.