What is shamanism?
Shamanism is an ancient energy healing tradition that can be found in indigenous cultures all over the world. The lineage that I am a part of comes from the Q’ero Indians of the high Andes of Peru, the last descendants of the Incas. While shamanism may sound new and ‘out there’ to people in the US, other cultures have been using these approaches for thousands of years to heal their people from mental and emotional problems.
I love shamanism because it helps us move beyond the level of mind and personal stories to address trauma where it is really stored - in the body and in the energy field. Come to a shamanic practitioner with an issue in your life and we will help to follow it back to the source, heal it on the energetic level, and open a doorway for you to step into a new way of being. Shamanism is considered a rapid spiritual path, the path of fire, and it’s amazing to see how fast someone’s life can change after just a couple of sessions.
What can I expect from a shamanic healing session?
Shamanic energy healing sessions last about an hour. For the first part of the session we’ll chat about your intention, or what brought you in to see me. For the remainder of the session we’ll work in sacred healing space to move energy and address the root cause of the issue. When working with a new client, it’s recommended that we start with three sessions:
Illumination
In an illumination, we identify where an issue lives in your energy field and remove it through directed energy flow and guided meditation techniques in order to bring the system back into balance.
Extraction
Just as you would remove a physical splinter or toxin to prevent infection or disease, we extract harmful energies or attachments that prevent you from embodying your true self.
Soul Retrieval
Sometimes when you experience trauma, a piece of you breaks off in order to keep you safe. In a soul retrieval, I go on a journey to retrieve that soul piece for you and reintegrate it back into the whole.
Of course you could choose to do just one session, or many sessions - everyone needs something different. I also tend to mix in some techniques from somatic psychotherapy, Hakomi and Internal Family Systems as the need arises. I have three beautiful tarot decks and will pull cards for any clients who are interested.
