“Shamanism is not a religion. It’s a method. And when this method is practiced with humility, reverence and self-discipline, the shaman’s path can become a way of life.” - Hank Wesselman

     Shamans have healed people and nurtured the spiritual life of their communities for centuries, in every known culture. The principles of core shamanism, what I practice, are simple. 

     First, empower the soul. Because life is challenging, nearly every person experiences a level of power depletion just by living. It’s even more true for us in modern times because we are exposed to a variety of media, technology and “low vibe” interference. Every session I do begins with some form of soul empowerment to help you receive healing.

     Second, put things back where they belong. Under stress, we become susceptible to harmful elements in the environment. We may receive “arrows” of harsh words and negative thoughts. These intrusions are a sort of spiritual “infection” that drains our power and may even cause illness. 

     Some life events cause a higher level of disempowerment in the form of soul loss - when the soul protects itself from trauma by fragmenting and retreating to safety. Soul loss may be experienced as depression, addiction or personality disruption. Therapy can help us identify the source of traumatic experiences, but it may not address the soul power depletion that results. As such, treating the mind and body may never feel “complete.”

     Shamanic healing involves me connecting in the spirit realm with compassionate helping spirits who can put spiritual elements and entities back where they belong, clearing harmful influences and restoring your personal power. 

     If a soul has received an unwanted intrusion, the spirits will work through me to remove the element and send it home (or to a place where it cannot cause harm). If a soul has fragmented due to trauma or negative life experience, the spirits will guide me to retrieve that soul part and bring it back to you, restoring you to full vitality. 

     The results of shamanic healing are often felt immediately, with complete healing over time (days or weeks). Sometimes more than one session is helpful or recommended by the spirits. This can depend on a client’s level of empowerment or depletion, their desire and ability to complete the work, and the degree of intrusion or loss. 

     You always remain in control. Everything is done with your explicit permission, and nothing is done without it.

     My spirit team does the healing work. They are powerful beyond measure and know exactly what you need to be healed. My role is to prepare myself to fully to hold their power here for you, to manage the “ordinary reality” aspects of the healing (such as maintaining a trance state and my connection to the spirits, managing your comfort, and carrying out the physical tasks). 

     Your job is simply to state your desire for healing, and then, to receive it.