Discover Shamanism
Healing Wisdom
Core Principles:
~ Everything is Alive and Interconnected (Animism): The world is a vast web of energy and spirit. Not just humans, but animals, plants, rocks, rivers and the elements all possess spirit and wisdom. Illness is often a sign of being out of harmony with this greater web.
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~ Healing is the Restoration of Balance: The primary goal is to restore power, harmony, and wholeness to the soul, spirit, and body. This often involves retrieving a lost soul essence (soul retrieval) or removing unwanted energies (extraction).
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~The Shamanic Practitioner is a Bridge, Not the Source: The practitioner acts as a connection between the client and the spirit world, seeking guidance and healing from helping spirits, power animals, and ancestors. They do not generate the healing themselves; rather, they support the process. The clients own spirit – together with the helping spirits – creates the true healing in transformation..
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~ Illness Has a Spiritual Root: Physical, emotional, or mental distress is often understood as a symptom of a deeper spiritual imbalance, a loss of power, or an intrusion of foreign energy. Healing the spirit mends the rest.
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What is core shamanism?
What is the hollow bone?
Why choose a shamanic healing session?
What to expect?
Is shamanic healing only for individuals?
Does shamanic healing replace therapy or medical care?
Is shamanism a religion?
Why must I give permission before a shamanic session begins?
Core shamanism is a modern, inclusive approach to ancient Shamanic practices, developed by anthropologist Michael Harner through his research with indigenous cultures around the world. Rather than belonging to one specific tradition, it draws from universal principles found in many shamanic lines - practices that have existed across time and culture. At its heart, core shamanism teaches methods that allow individuals to enter an altered state of consciousness - often through rhythmic drumming or other natural techniques - to connect directly with compassionate helping spirits for guidance and healing. This approach focuses on restoring harmony between the spiritual and physical aspects of life. It emphasizes respect, intention, and partnership with spirit, while remaining accessible to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. In a healing setting, core shamanism provides a framework for spiritual restoration - helping to clear energies, recover lost vitality, and bring balance to body, mind, and soul.
A central principle in shamanic practice is the idea of becoming the "hollow bone." this teaching, reminds the practitioner to set aside the ego, personal agenda, and expectations so that the healing energy and wisdom of spirit can move through them freely. To become the hollow bone is to become a clear vessel – grounded, humble, and open – allowing the power of spirit to flow through for the highest good of the person receiving the healing. The practice is rooted in deep trust, surrender, and alignment, where the practitioner listens rather than directs, honoring the guidance of spirits with respect and compassion.
People are often drawn to core shamanic healing when they feel a need for balance, clarity, or reconnection-whether that's within themselves, with others, or with the natural world. Core shamanic healing is rooted in ancient spiritual practices, adapted for the modern world in a way that focuses on direct, personal experience and connection with compassionate helping spirits. A person may feel called to a session when they are: ~Feeling stuck or disconnected from their purpose, vitality, or intuition. ~ Recovering from emotional or physical challenges and seeking deeper integration or wholeness. ~ Processing loss, grief, or major life transitions that have left them feeling fragmented or uncertain. ~ Repeating unhelpful patterns or struggling to let go of old energies, relationships, or memories. ~Seeking insight or guidance from a spiritual perspective. ~Wanting to deepen self awareness and their connection to the unseen world in a safe, grounded way.
During a session, I work in collaboration with compassionate helping spirits to help restore balance and harmony by addressing the deeper, spiritual layers of your being. It recognizes that challenges in life, whether emotional, physical, or energetic, often have roots beyond what is seen on the surface. Each session is guided by spirit and approached with respect, compassion, and integrity. Through the sacred partnership, the healing that unfolds is uniquely aligned with your individual needs and where you are on your path. Depending on what it's called for, your session may include: ~ Extraction - Clearing and releasing energy that doesn't belong to you - such as stagnant, heavy, or intrusive energies - so your natural vitality and balance can return. ~Reconnection with Helping Spirits (Power Animal Retrieval)- Reuniting you with a personal spiritual ally who offers ongoing guidance, healing and support. ~ Soul Retrieval - Returning aspects of your life force or essence that may have been lost through trauma or challenge, bringing renewal and vitality. ~ Releasing and Returning Spirits - Assisting any lost or attached energies to return to their rightful place with compassion and respect. ~ Empowerment work - Strengthening your connection to your own inner light and spiritual resources. Every session is a collaborative process - a sacred space for Healing, insight, and renewal - where the wisdom of spirit meet your readiness to heal and grow.
Shamanic Healing extends far beyond the individual. This work can support children, relationships, animals, homes, businesses, land, and even the ancestral lines we carry within us. Each of these spaces holds its own energy, history, and story, and shamanic healing helps bring balance, clarity, and restoration wherever it is needed.
Shamanic healing is not a replacement for therapy, medical care, or psychological treatment. It does not provide a "cure" in the conventional sense. Instead, it works alongside these forms of care, offering a complementary approach that supports emotional, spiritual, and energetic well-being. Think of it as an additional layer of healing that can enhance your overall journey toward balance and wholeness.
Shamanism is a spiritual practice, not a religion. It doesn't require you to follow a set of beliefs or subscribe to a doctrine. Instead, it offers a direct experiential way of connecting with your inner world, the natural world, and the supportive energies around you. Because it isn't tied to any one faith or culture, shamanic healing is accessible to anyone who feels ready to explore their own healing and intuition. It meets you exactly where you are and supports you in a grounded, practical way – no matter your background or belief system.
Shamanic healing is a collaborative process, rooted in respect, consent, and clear intention. No session is ever initiated without your explicit permission. Your agreement creates the ethical and energetic doorway that allows the work to unfold in a safe, aligned, and honoring way. In this practice, your sovereignty matters. Your permission signals that you are ready to engage with the healing, guidance, and insight that may arise. It ensures the work is done with you, not to you-supporting your sense of agency, emotional safety, and spiritual integrity. This intentional consent also helps establish a strong energetic container for the session. When you choose to step into the work willingly, it creates clarity, trust, and a grounded foundation for meaningful transformation. Shamanic healing begins with your "yes," and that yes is the heart of the work we do together.