Shamanism

A Shaman is a healer, a medicine man or woman

Found in every indigenous culture in the world, regardless of their title, Shamans meld the mind, body, spirit and emotions.  Shamanism is not a religion, it's a philosophy - a way of life that can be traced to everyone's ancestry, no matter where your family came from in this world. 

It is a philosophy of connections - to yourself, to your community and to the world around you.  In Shamanism, the plants and animals are as connected to us as we are to each other - everything has an honored place in this world.  Over thousands of years, Shamans individually found what were the most healing practices and continued to deepen their abilities because there's always more to heal and more to learn.  Anthropologists brought the methods of Shamanism into the Western world, embracing them as something of true healing value.  Shamanism carries with it a respect and appreciation for all living things, including your own self.

We are trained in Shamanic healing techniques and are both certified Shamanic Healing Arts Facilitators and Shamanic Breathwork Facilitators through the Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts. Dr. Molly is also an ordained Shamanic Pastoral Therapist through the Association for the Integration of the Whole Person (AIWP) and an ordained Interfaith Minister through the Madonna Ministry .  Both Drs. Bruce and Molly are now undergoing additional training in Incan shamanism and energy medicine through Alberto Villoldo's Four Winds program.

We don't pretend to know all there is to know about Shamanism and we will be learning for the rest of our lives.  Saying you are an expert on Shamanism is somewhat like saying you are an expert on life, and we recognize in all humility our continued apprentice status.  However, we can teach what we have learned and we pledge our commitment to continue our search for understanding. 

 

Powerful healing

Shamanism uses powerful healing techniques that bring together your mind, body and spirit in a beautiful way – finding the harmony between your shadow and your light in order to become more whole and embodied.  The shadow is any part of you that has been shut down and denied expression.  Often, what is in the shadow is your greatest light.  Shamanism helps you shine the light on the shadows in your life and illuminate the darkness. The profound healing that comes from bringing both the shadow and the light forward is powerful and life-changing. As they say, the darkness and the light - no difference.

 

Do you treat your body and yourself with reverence?

If not, why not?

These are questions that we often ask of the people we see- What would be your answer? This is one area where Shamanic principles can help. Reverence implies not only respect but something deeper, an appreciation that we are all connected in some way that is larger than ourselves yet with a recognition of the vital part we each play.  By exploring spiritual and physical bypasses, you'll find your own way to healing and spiritual connection and recognize that you are worthy of the best of care.

 

Our goal is to help you get in touch with
and awaken your own inner wisdom and intuition
- your own inner Shaman -
that which can sustain you in the worst of times,
celebrate with you in the best of times
and cherish you always. 

 

Shamanism honors and blends the timeless wisdom of ancient traditions with the emerging new paradigm methods of healing, bringing together the best of both worlds while creating a bridge for body, mind, heart and spirit.  With this specialized combination of spiritual and physical methods, you'll find healing as you become centered and connected with the world.

 

 

 

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