Meet the founders advancing modern alchemical and spagyric education.

Daniel Wiseman

Co-Founder, Director of Education & Research

Founder of Secret Fire Apothecary and registered clinical herbalist, Daniel has walked a path of natural medicine since his youth. His studies span multiple systems of holistic healthcare such as Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, Western herbal medicine and Spagyria. Eclectic in his clinical practice, he combines modern and traditional systems of natural medicine within an alchemical architecture.

Daniel is on the board of directors and is a professional member of the Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia and on the board of directors of the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations. He is also a member of the International Alchemy Guild, a faculty member of the Spagyricus School of Alchemy and a member of the Inner Garden Foundation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taylor Doretti

Co-Founder,Director of Business Operations

Taylor encountered Hermetic Alchemy in 2016 and began his studies, which led to deepening his path with Earth-based healing & esoteric spiritual traditions.

He started his entrepreneurial path at 19 and spent time as a VP & consultant in Corporate FinTech from 2020 to 2024. His work now entails helping entrepreneurs grow their online business and audiences, while following his apprenticeship in Indigenous medicine traditions. 

He is the host of the Mystic Business Podcast and writer of the Mysticpreneur Newsletter.

Words From Our Students

"I've studied alchemy through books and various online courses for years, but nothing compared to the clarity I found at Lumina. Every concept is explained with precision, and the laboratory demonstrations bridge philosophy with practical application in a way I hadn't experienced before."
— Daniel R., Research Student
"The workshops are intimate, focused, and refreshingly transparent. Instead of mystery for the sake of mystery, the teachings emphasize understanding, experimentation, and genuine inquiry. It's one of the few places where traditional wisdom is presented with modern clarity."
— Sophia M., Herbal Practitioner
"What impressed me most was the balance between historical foundations and contemporary scientific thinking. The instructors encourage questions, critical thinking, and hands-on learning, making every session intellectually engaging and deeply rewarding."
— Michael A., Independent Researcher

follow us @secretfirespagyria