Our Team

We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.

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Josh Perkins

With a passion for all creative endeavors and a military veteran, Josh found an avenue of healing through the arts and plant medicines. He has travelled the world and has lived with the Kichwa people in Ecuadors amazon jungle to learn about their medicines and their potential for healing PTSD, depression and addiction. Seeing a need for integration after these experiences he set out to create the WACKY Insititute. With 25 years experience guiding and mentoring others he now works as a spiritual life coach helping others turn their pain into power.

Founder

Ed Brazeal

With 45 years as a blacksmith, Ed has traveled all over teaching and perfecting his craft. Ed has been a guest demonstrator for numerous ABANA affiliated conferences and has a passion for building teaching facilities so that our craft continues to grow and expand.

Resident Instructor

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With a long career in construction, Jeremy helps build new spaces and keeps the existing ones running and in shape so that they are ready for use. A talented artist and budding musician, he helps wherever he is needed. He found sobriety through the arts and enjoys helping others find theirs.

Facilities Manager

Jeremy Perkins

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