Cacao Ceremonies

Cacao Ceremonies with Cha Cha are one-of-a-kind, channeled experiences. She curates a sacred space to connect with ceremonial cacao, open your heart, awaken your soul, experience healing, and foster community connections. During this ceremony, you'll have an opportunity to set intentions, meditate, experience sound + energy healing, and share in community.

What is a Cacao Ceremony?

A cacao ceremony is a sacred and intentional space created to connect with the spirit of Mama Cacao. In this space, you can set powerful intentions, heal from within, and open yourself to connection with other spiritual beings. Cacao holds ancient wisdom that supports the healing of both body and soul, offering nourishment and clarity to the mind, while also providing a gentle, sustaining energy. It is a profound ritual for deep transformation and spiritual growth.

Cacao Ceremony

What to expect?

When you join the ceremony, you will be invited to sit around the altar. I will share the sacred wisdom of cacao and offer you a cup of ceremonial cacao, allowing you to connect deeply with its spirit.

You will be guided into a meditation, and I will offer sound activation and energy healing as the cacao softly lifts you into a deeper state of awareness. After your shamanic journey with Mama Cacao, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experience with the group before we close our circle in gratitude.

What’s Included:

◆ Cup of Ceremonial Cacao 

◆ One card drawing

◆ Guided meditation 

◆ Sound Activation

◆ Energy healing

◆ Community of high-vibe individuals

Testimonials

“I had always been connected to spirit and I had always had different abilities, but I never felt like I was quite enough. I found the confidence and I found that connection to spirit to give me the confidence to be able to move forward embracing my gifts and now I am actively helping others. I am using my gifts, which is not something that I ever thought that I would be doing. From day one, I've always felt calm and safe in Jessica’s presence. And I think that that is a very important thing when you're choosing somebody to work with. Working with Jessica has been fun. If you are thinking of working with Jessica, take the leap. It is an investment in yourself and you're so worth it.”

-Christina Buckman

“Today ended up being a great day. Honestly, maybe the best day I’ve had in many years. The cobwebs in my brain were almost non-existent compared to before the journey. Just felt a lot of calm, clarity and was thinking reasonably and logically which isn’t always the case. And on top of that, usually if I have a good day, I usually start self sabotaging my own happiness, but I’m not doing that right now. I feel happy and content, at least for today. If I feel sadness or stress tomorrow, I have confidence that I’m going to be okay. I did feel a sense of peace today, and that’s a win for me.”

-John

“I met with you about 2.5 years ago (2022). I literally just changed jobs and my soon to be daughter was supposed to be born 33 days later. You informed me of many things that may happen in life. Before I left, I asked you if you could give me a range of when my daughter would be born and you said 13-14 days. She was born 13.5 days later. You said even after all the trials we had trying to have our daughter, that my wife would get pregnant again easily and we would have a boy. My wife did get pregnant instantly and we literally just received a phone call that the genetic testing said we will have a boy in 6 months. Everything you said has happened. I wanted to let you know that our meeting has changed me for the better and I’m excited for what the universe will bring.”

-Chris Paul

“I want you to know how transformational your retreat that I attended CONTINUES to be for me. I received A LOT of divine information that my human ego could not comprehend that I’m continuing to integrate over a year later. Having been a part of other ceremonies before yours, I really appreciate and see the magic of the Shamanic elements you incorporate and the sacred container you provide. The love and protection is palpable. I deeply appreciate the work you do.”

-Brandi Wimsatt

“I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jessica. She is upbeat, friendly, FUNNY, + exudes positive vibes. Plus basically everything you’d want from a spiritual guru.”

-Cristina G.

“Jessica is such an amazing soul. I started working with her at a point in my life where I had completely shut down. It was pretty severe and I was not able to speak in some situations. Jessica is so kind and compassionate. She worked with me to create a custom mix of private sessions, community ceremonies, and spiritual retreats to help me get to the root of my trauma and start to forge a beautiful path forward. Going from a point where I was not able to speak to singing at the top of my lungs…I am so grateful for Jessica and her approach.”

~Shelly J

“Jessica’s Ability to hold space for me created safety. I felt comfortable coming to her with all of my trauma. With No judgment. Jessica’s own personal work helped me feel comfortable that her ego wasn’t involved and helped create a space of safety and love. She’s really a holistic practitioner bringing all of her modalities to the table. The ability to deliver messages in a compassionate way as a channel. She really knew what would nourish my body and soul.”

~Jessica S

“I feel very lucky and blessed to have been able to be a part of a spiritual retreat with Jessica. In one weekend I learned so much about myself and the way that I interact with the world. I am more confident than I have ever been and I believe with my whole heart that I am a better person because of all of the magical women that I met over that weekend. I am excited for when I get the opportunity to work with Jessica again!”

-Melissa

“Jessica Tanselle is your girl! She's a Medium and helped me through grieving my dad. I had such a heaviness on my heart after he passed with cancer, I can't explain it, but I had to do something. We did a phone call and I got so many answers and answers to things I didn't know I had questions about. If you feel like it will help you heal and move forward, I would reach out to her.”

~Laurie D

“Jessica is profoundly intuitive, extraordinarily skillful, and a compassionate and caring teacher that has everyone's best interest at heart. Not only is she a real pleasure to work with, she's an absolute master of her craft. Our world is lucky to have her.”

~Ryan Graves

“This was by far the most spiritual experience that I have ever had. Jessica was spot on about everything. Not only that... But she was also very personable and kind. Whoever reads this... book a appointment. You won’t regret it.”

-Jessica Gutierrez

“I had the absolute honor to have a spiritual reading by The Jessica Tanselle yesterday. She was able to deliver very specific messages from my parents that I absolutely know they're with me now. It was absolutely everything I needed and more - closure, clarity, reassurance, etc. If you have been considering getting a reading, I highly recommend meeting with Jessica.”

~Katie Sharp

“Working with you has been probably the best decision I've ever made for myself. If not one of the most important to transform. And the most interesting work I've ever done. Connecting with spirit, learning how to become intuitive, and feel in my body. Everyone should do this! I would not have understood this fully without you supporting and showing me what a new healing life can look like. 3 months ago I was a completely different person with so much baggage and trauma to release. I’m so excited to see how life unfolds and totally trust your words of encouragement and shamanic healing. I know it’s hard work and I’m ready for more, more, more! Love, love, love.”

~Erin Whaley

“Starting in 2021 I noticed a lot of new things were being placed right in my path, Jessica's healing work being one of those things. I didn't know what to expect or how to navigate this modality of healing. Jessica and her community took my hand and held it lovingly as I entered this space. Jessica is a gentle, attentive, respectful, discreet, knowledgeable, patient and reliable healer. Working with Jessica has been so effective and rewarding!“

-Kate Engle

“I am currently taking her Mediumship for the Intuitive Course, as well as her Reiki Certification Class. Who would have thought 6 months ago this is where I would be today? My whole life has changed! I am not even close to the person I was before I started working with Jessica. I will be forever grateful to her and all that she has done for me, not only for myself but the positive affects it has made for my whole family. We are stronger, happier and closer than we ever have been! I will be forever grateful!”

-Kelly Banaski

“In grand reverence of your work and what you do and why you are an amazing teacher. You + your medicine taught me how to rise. Other plant medicines brought my awareness to it, connected me to spirit. The medicine you hold taught me how to rise up out of it hand in hand with one of my favorite people, ChaChaMama. It showed me how to handle the heat of expansion, how to handle the heat of activation, and the light codes that we are needing from the sun that our bodies are designed for. I felt so hand in hand with you that, Here’s the shit and it’s okay and we can laugh about it, here’s the shit we can cry about it. You are so fucking Brave.”

~Chelsey H.

“I recently did an overnight journey with Jessica and let me tell you - IT WAS LIFE CHANGING. I have had many layers of trauma in my life and have been to years of therapy but was still having the same issues come up. It was like 10 years of therapy in one night and more. Since my journey I haven’t had anxiety, depression, or any feelings of shame or guilt. I have been more deeply connected to my partner and it has helped us in more places than one. It answered so many questions and gave me knowledge that I’m honestly even still processing but what I do know is I feel so much more peace in my life and… NO FEAR.”

~Chelsey H

“Jessica was so in tune with exactly what I needed and when I needed it. I felt held, supported, and safe to really feel and face what I needed to as it came up. I felt Jessica’s heart and intention poured into every piece of the ceremony. She held space for me in ways I have so desperately searched for, but more importantly, she allowed enough space for me to practice doing that for myself. Everything she has to offer is absolutely profound, powerful, and so very real. If you’re ready to truly heal from your core and feel empowered to continue to step into your best self and your life’s purpose, she is absolutely who you should trust for your journey.”

~Kayla R.

“Jessica is a haven of nurturing, loving support with inspired goddess energy, and yet also down to earth. Authenticity and sovereignty rolled into one. Her gifts allowed me to “see” the unseen support from beyond this world, for which there is no greater comfort. I now welcome my vulnerability and know that it’s actually strength. I learned to TRUST my intuition and how to cultivate it. I gained tools and rituals that helped heal my witch wound and be a source of comfort. Jessica lit the path back to my authentic self! I am stepping back into my power, experiencing my own magic with open eyes, and trustingly standing firm in my self reliance. My light has been unearthed and fiercely shines again.”

~Sunnye Paris

“When I tell you that I went back and listened to our reading from a little over a year ago and 4 of the things she predicted happened I mean that. It’s crazy and I’m definitely coming back. Her predictions have come to pass. I’m absolutely blown away when I listened to that recording again.”

~Kaitlyn Hess

“The Sacred Wild Retreat space is beyond words. If you are questioning it, take this as your yes! I can not share my experience enough. Once I began my journey of finding community, finding myself, finding joy again, it lead me here. I was able to receive self love and now I’m able to give with open arms. This space asks you to be vulnerable with yourself. You don’t have to do this life alone. The people I have met through ceremony have become my family. We created bonds of friendship I never dreamed possible. Join in community and sit with the old ways of coming home to ourselves. It allowed me to see what traditional therapy couldn’t. While I recommend both hand in hand. This could be your first step. Your validation, your big jump, the beginning of your expansion!!!”

~Cassie C

“I have spent this past week reflecting on my recent, Reiki Practitioner certification training. There are so many reflections I have and continue to have. I am overcome with gratitude for this experience and continue to feel this gratitude flow and grow. I wasn't sure what this experience would be like or what it will bring, but I did KNOW it was the natural next step in my life's journey. It was exactly the right time (even though EVERYTHING in my life said it wasn't ), the most right instructor, and the mostest most right group of women to share this experience with. It's truly divine what can happen when you show up for yourself even though…...all the things.”

~Sarah A

“…rounding out my tour with a private ceremony and education. It was a deep-dive into esoteric and intuitive art of plant spirit medicine and it's symbiotic relationship to our world and its healing. The relationship and frequency with that of the earth is a beautiful science and practice that reaches into the darkest corners of the soul, shining in a light of self discovery and knowledge. I felt like I had 10 years of therapy in 2 days.”

~Mindy Stamulis

“Her healing abilities are insane, y'all. The tension and trauma that has been clouding my heart chakra for years was at least partially let go. Through the sound bowl, the energy shifted from release to empowerment. I felt an intense feeling in my gut, one that felt proud and becoming. I felt more connected to my womanhood, and the women around me, in that moment than ever. I am so grateful to Jessica for giving us a safe and magickal space to do this, and I will definitely be back.”

~Harlan Dawkins

“My experiences with Jessica have changed my life in every aspect! I first came for a reading after my grandparents passed away in 2016, and boy did she deliver the messages I needed to hear! Since then I’ve had more readings with her, became a Reiki practitioner, sat for a Cacao ceremony, mediumship practice circles & courses, and recently went to a Spiritual Goddess Retreat. Working with her, I was able to release so many fears I’ve been holding onto and have learned to embrace myself just as I am… with grace and ease! Even weeks after I am still learning more about myself and loving myself more and more every day through it all! I’ve also made so many new friendships that I cherish so much!! All of this has been made possible because of my friend and mentor Jessica Tanselle: Medium!”

~Cyndi Meraz

“When I say that my first cacao ceremony was the most profound experience of my entire life, I am not lying. I went into it with no expectations, and kept myself from trying to find our what I would experience while I'm there. What I DID experience was one of a kind, truly beautiful, and painful- but in the best way. While I only had a couple sips of the plant medicine Cacao, the effects of the heart-opener did a number on me. We were guided into a long period of meditation. This is the first time I feel that I've trulv meditated, I've tried in the past but resigned myself to "it's not for me." But it is!”

~Harlan Dawkins

“I went on the Spiritual Goddess retreat wanting to know more about myself and very curious of what all the hype was about. I was skeptical, even when knowing Jessica’s abilities. I was desperate, but mostly with the attitude “why not?”. This retreat is now a significant turning point in my life. I saw the source of two issues I went to explore. The intention I set, was fulfilled. I’m not sure how to explain how it happened beyond magic and spirit. My experience was deep; spiritually and mindfully. The journey explained the source of my subconscious beliefs that controlled my conscious behaviors, perspectives, and attitude. I softened and I love more freely without the pain of my past. I get a new start in how I want to love, not what I learned from pain. Myself and my family are so grateful for this retreat. I can’t wait to do my next one! This will be part of my life in healing from this point moving forward.”

-Katie Gangler

“Before working with Jessica, I was experiencing a lot of confusion about experiences that I was having. I was feeling lost and overwhelmed during the process of discovering my gifts. My experience with Jessica has been full of insight and acceptance. She really listened to what I was experiencing and took the time to talk me through some things without expecting anything in return. Her classes are full of joy and wisdom and are a safe place free of judgement as you gain experience in working with your gifts.”

-Kelsi Dennis

“I’m feeling so grateful to have shared space with the most beautiful humans tonight to celebrate Beltaine. I was extremely excited, seeing as this was my first experience with Cacao. Thank you from the bottom of my open + blissfully happy heart to Jessica for your guidance, love, and support. I've been feeling so lost so I asked the Universe for a new community to help me in my journeys. This is what I've been needing!”

-Katie Swain

“Jessica's Spiritual Retreats have changed my life for the better. I have done therapy and EMDR but nothing has helped me as much as these retreats. I invested in myself, Jessica's care and my healing and it was one thousand percent worth it. Since the retreat, I now have better self-confidence, support from a sisterhood, trust in my intuition and body, mental and emotional clarity, and knowledge and strength to move forward in my life. I can't thank Jessica enough for creating a safe and loving environment to heal and grow! “

-Kate Engle

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Are you ready to try Cacao?

FAQ

How do I book?

Find an upcoming Ceremony HERE

How much is it?

Each ceremony ranges from $55-111.

How long is the ceremony?

Each ceremony about 2.5-3 hours

Where is it located?

Louisville, Kentucky + other select locations. Find more info on upcoming events + ceremonies HERE.

Can I attend virtually?

Virtual Ceremonies are available. Click HERE to see when the next virtual ceremony offering is taking place.

Do I need to bring something?

Bring items to be seated comfortably on the floor, a reusable water bottle, a journal, and a pen. You can also bring any spiritual tools or items that you would like to have with you or to place on the altar.

What do I wear?

Clothes you feel comfortable in

Who is this for?

This is for anyone wanting to expand their spiritual connection, to heal their heart, and to connect to other like-minded spiritual people in community.

Where can I learn more about Cacao and how to use it in my own ritual?

You can download Cha Cha's Cacao Ritual Guide HERE.

What is Ceremonial Cacao?

Cacao is an ancient plant medicine that holds the deep wisdom of the Earth. While not a psychedelic, she is a powerful ally, capable of awakening the spirit in our hearts and allowing us to enter meditation with grace and ease. Through her consciousness, we are connected to the Earth beneath us and the cosmos above. The medicine of Cacao is here to heal the land, ourselves, and our communities. She is meant to be shared, passed from one heart to another. Find out more about Cacao HERE.

Do I have to drink the cacao?

No you do not. You may choose to hold the cacao, ingest the cacao, or smear the cacao on your body.

What is in the cacao?

Ceremonial Cacao, organic maple syrup, reiki infused spring water, and sea salt.

DISCLAIMER: The Jessica Tanselle is not responsible for any allergic reactions to the cacao.

Are there any contraindications?

Individuals currently taking any SSRIs medication, antidepressants, low blood pressure medication, or those undergoing chemotherapy treatment should not drink more than a meditation dose. The combination of medication and Cacao can cause nausea when consumed in higher doses. Women who are pregnant should not drink more than 15-20g of pure Cacao to prevent any issues. Cha Cha will make sure to guide you with this in ceremony.

Does Ceremonial Cacao contain caffeine?

The main stimulating ingredient in Cacao is Theobromine. Theobromine is in the same family as caffeine, however it’s much more gentle on the adrenal glands, nervous system. It is also more alkalizing. Some strains of Cacao contain caffeine as well. Land-raised strains from Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize have little to no caffeine.

What will cacao do for my body?

Cacao will stimulate the heart, relax the blood vessels, + provide many nuritients for the body.

Where do I get the cacao?

I use a few different brands of cacao that are ethically sourced. Cacao Laboratory is the one I use most.

Where can I order cacao?

You can order through Cacao Lab and use the code JESSICAT10 for a 10% discount.