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SHAMANIC JOURNEYING

Retrievals, Cord Cutting & More

Shamanic journeying retrieves what was lost during trauma, cuts energetic cords & unravels curses that keep you tethered to the past, and restores your power so you can finally move forward.

Recover the aspects of self that split off for survival, release energetic bonds that perpetuate painful dynamics, and restore your core power

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This Is For You If...

Part of you Feels Absent

Behind, in the abusive relationship, the traumatic event, the moment everything shattered

From a past relationship, even though you want to—you feel tethered, energetically bound

You Can't

Move On

You've Lost Your

Sense of Self

Your voice, confidence, creativity, joy...

and don't know how

to get it back

You Feel

Powerless

Like life happens

TO you instead

of WITH you

You're Stuck In Patterns

Despite insight,

therapy, or

willpower

You Want A Deeper Spiritual Connection

But feel cut off from guidance, intuition, or sacred practice

WHAT IS SHAMANIC JOURNEYING?

In moments of overwhelming trauma, grief, or shock, parts of your soul leave ... And don't

come back on their own.

Not metaphorically. Actually.

Your psyche does what it needs to survive—it fragments. The most vulnerable parts of you peace out to avoid experiencing the unbearable or the extreme.

Shamanic journeying is the practice of traveling into non-ordinary reality (the spiritual realm) to:

Retrieve soul parts that left during trauma (soul retrieval)
Reclaim personal power that was stolen, given away, or lost (power retrieval)
Cut energetic cords that keep you bound to people, places, or experiences (cord cutting)
Connect with spirit allies (power animals, guides, ancestors) for ongoing support
Receive spiritual guidance for your path forward
Perform more advanced shamanic work

ADVANCED SHAMANIC WORK

For those experiencing more complex spiritual or energetic disturbances, I offer advanced shamanic practices that address what often gets overlooked in conventional healing approaches.

Curse & Hex Unraveling
This work traces energetic imprints back to their source, whether from this lifetime, ancestral lines, or cultural/collective trauma, and carefully unwinds what's been bound. It's not about believing in "magic" in a Hollywood sense; it's about acknowledging that intention, especially harmful intention, can leave energetic residue that impacts your field.

Compassionate Depossession
This is some of the most misunderstood work in shamanic practice. Compassionate depossession isn't about "demons" or religion It's about addressing intrusive energies (which can be fragments of other people's trauma, disembodied suffering, or aspects of your own psyche that have become autonomous) with care, respect, and the intention of healing for all involved.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION?

Before the Session:

We'll have a brief conversation (via WhatsApp, Facebook video, email, or in person) to understand:

What you're experiencing
What you sense is missing or stuck
Your intention for the journey

I may ask questions like:

"When did you first notice this feeling of being incomplete?"
"Is there a specific event or relationship that feels unfinished?"
"What would 'wholeness' feel like for you?"

During the Session:

You'll lie down comfortably (on a treatment table if in-person, or in your own space if virtual).

I'll enter a shamanic trance state using drumming, rattling, or other techniques to journey into non-ordinary reality on your behalf.

What I Do in the Journey:

Travel to the spiritual realm to locate your lost soul parts or power
Negotiate with any energies holding them
Retrieve what's ready to return
Cut cords that no longer serve you
Receive messages from your spirit allies

What you Might Experience:

Deep relaxation or altered states
Visions, colors, or sensations
Emotional releases (tears, trembling, warmth)
A felt sense of something returning or shifting

Or... you might just feel peaceful and not "experience" much

After the journey is complete:

I'll share a Healing Journey of my finding. We'll discuss:

What soul part(s) returned and what they need from you
What power was reclaimed (and how to embody it)
What cords were cut (and how to prevent re-attachment)
Any messages from your guides or power animals

After the Session:

You'll likely feel

Deeply relaxed (like after a deep massage, but deeper)
Spacious in your body (areas that were tight now feel open)
Emotional (you might cry or laugh for "no reason"—this is integration)
Tired (your nervous system just did a LOT of work)

I'll give you:

Integration practices to continue at home
Guidance on what to expect in the days following
Tools to self-regulate if emotions continue surfacing

This work doesn't happen in your mind. It happens in the spiritual dimension while the effects show up in your body, emotions, & life.

Most clients need 3-7 days to integrate. Some feel immediate shifts. Others notice changes unfolding over weeks depending on the nature of the work.

You don't need to do anything except rest & remain open & curious about the experience.

Some clients sleep HARD after a session. Your body is recalibrating.

WHAT SHAMANIC JOURNEYING HELPS WITH

Soul Retrieval is Helpful for:

Feeling disconnected from yourself
like you're watching your life from the outside)
Loss of joy, creativity, or vitality after trauma
Dissociation or "checking out" during stress
Inability to access certain emotions
(especially positive ones)
Sense that you "left yourself" in a past relationship
or traumatic event
Loss of body parts due to accident or surgery

Power Retrieval is Helpful for:

Feeling powerless, voiceless, or small
Chronic fatigue or lack of vitality
Loss of confidence or agency
Feeling like you're always the victim
Inability to set boundaries or
stand up for yourself

Spirit Ally Work is Helpful for:

Feeling spiritually disconnected or lost
Seeking guidance for major life decisions
Wanting to deepen your spiritual practice
Needing ongoing support from the unseen world

Cord Cutting is Helpful for:

Can't stop thinking about an ex
(even years later)
Feeling energetically drained by someone (even when they're not physically present)
Unhealthy attachments (to people, places, substances, patterns)
Feeling "haunted" by past relationships
Inability to move on despite
wanting to

ADVANCED WORK

Curse & Hex Unraveling is Helpful for:

Chronic bad luck or patterns of misfortune that feel "attached"
to you or your family line
Feeling like something is actively blocking your success, health,
or relationships (beyond normal obstacles)
Ancestral patterns of suffering that repeat across generations
(poverty, illness, violence, abandonment)
Cultural or collective trauma imprints
(persecution, genocide, colonization wounds in your lineage)
Physical symptoms or life disruptions that don't respond to
conventional healing
Sensing harmful intention directed at you or your bloodline
Breaking cycles that feel "cursed" rather than just learned

Compassionate Depossession is Helpful for:

Feeling like "something else" takes over during anger, panic,
or dissociation
Intrusive thoughts or impulses that don't feel like "you"
Sudden personality shifts or loss of control
Feeling energetically "invaded" or like you're carrying
something that isn't yours
Chronic exhaustion that feels like something is "feeding"
on your energy
Addiction patterns that feel autonomous or externalized
Sensing a "presence" or feeling haunted (in a felt-sense way)
Parts of yourself that have become split off and autonomous
after severe trauma

WHEN TO USE THIS TOOL

Things are Not Just Psychological

You sense something is spiritually missing or blocked. and you're navigating a spiritual crisis or awakening

You understand the story but things still
feel incomplete

Talk Therapy

Has Helped, But

You Feel Tied /
Bound

You feel energetically tethered to someone or something

Combine With Somatic Work When

To help your body that is stuck in survival mode to integrate the returned soul part

Combine With EFT When

Limiting beliefs are blocking you from embodying your reclaimed power

Combine With Ancestral Work When:

The soul loss is tied to generational trauma (e.g., your grandmother's
war trauma)

THE TRADITION & SCIENCE BEHIND IT

Shamanic practices are ancient practices found across indigenous cultures worldwide

(As an example, by Anthropologist Michael Harner's work from studying shamanic techniques across 70+ cultures (Foundation for Shamanic Studies)

Shamanic journeying activates altered brain states similar to meditation and EMDR, both well-researched for trauma treatment. The mechanisms: theta wave activation, reduced amygdala reactivity, and ritual-based meaning-making are supported by neuroscience and trauma recovery literature.

WHY WORK WITH ME

My work blends these lineages with deep presence, integrity, and intuitive guidance.

I come from a many-generations-long lineage of intuitive practitioners and have been initiated in ANDEAN SHAMANISM—receiving the Hatun Karpay rites twice—and in traditions rooted in my own EUROPEAN and NORDIC ANCESTRY.

I've been trained in CORE SHAMANIC practices including Soul Retrieval, Power Retrieval, Extraction, Psychopomp Work (helping the dead cross over), Deposession, and Curse Unraveling. But I'm not JUST a shamanic practitioner.

I'm also trauma-informed.

I understand dissociation, freeze responses, and survival mechanisms. I know how to hold space for difficult emotions without forcing or rushing. I won't bypass your pain. And I'm integrative.

I know when shamanic work alone isn't enough. If your nervous system is too dysregulated to hold the retrieved soul part, I'll recommend somatic work. If there's an ancestral layer, we'll address that as well.

I see patterns. I see layers. And I use the RIGHT TOOL for the RIGHT MOMENT.

FAQs

Q: Do I need to "believe" in shamanic work for it to be effective?

A: No. You just need to be open and willing to engage with the process. Think of it as a powerful metaphor if that's easier. What matters is whether you're willing to see what shifts.

Q: Is this safe?

A: Yes. I'm trained in trauma-informed shamanic practice. I work at the pace your system can handle, and I won't force anything. If at any point you feel unsafe, we pause.

Q: What if nothing comes back? What if there's no soul part to retrieve?

A: Sometimes the journey reveals something different than expected. Maybe you need power retrieval instead of soul retrieval, or maybe a cord needs cutting first. I follow what Spirit shows me. You'll receive what you need, even if it's not what you expected.

Q: Can this be done remotely, or does it have to be in-person?

A: Both are equally effective. Shamanic work happens in non-ordinary reality, which transcends physical location. I've worked with clients all over the world via WhatsApp/Facebook video..

Q: Can I bring someone with me (partner, friend) for support?

A:For in-person sessions, yes (though they'll wait outside the treatment room). For virtual sessions, it's better if you're alone so you can fully relax into the experience..

Q: How many sessions will I need?

A: Some clients experience profound shifts in one session. Others need multiple journeys (especially if there are multiple traumas or layers). Most clients start with one session, then decide if they want more support via a program.

Q: What's the difference between this and therapy?

A: Therapy works with the mind and narrative. Shamanic work also works with narrative but in the spiritual non-ordinary realm and the ordinary realm too. l

Q: How is soul retrieval different from parts work in therapy (IFS)?

A: Internal Family Systems (IFS) works with parts of your psyche that are still present but exiled or suppressed. Soul retrieval addresses parts that actually left during trauma—they're not just hidden, they're gone from your energetic field and need to be brought back from non-ordinary reality. Both are valid; they work on different layers.

Q: What should I do to prepare for a session?

A: Come hydrated and well-rested. Wear comfortable clothing. Set an intention for what you want to heal or retrieve. Avoid alcohol or recreational drugs for 24 hours before. Clear your schedule for the rest of the day after if you can as you'll need integration time.

Q: Can shamanic work help with addiction?

A: Often, yes. Addiction can be a response to soul loss as the system tries to fill the void where your wholeness used to be. I often like Gabor Mate's take on addiction as well... it's not why the drug, but why the pain... And, in that way, shamanic work can help bring back the parts that left in trauma and assist with the underlying emptiness. Addiction can also be an inherited family pattern or generational trauma of the ancestral line that shamanic work can help with. However, this works best alongside addiction treatment, not as a replacement.

Q: What if I've had multiple traumas? Do we address them all at once?

A: Usually we work with what's for your highest good as determined by information gleaned in the intake or from your soul / spirit. Sometimes, it's the most present or accessible things first. One session might retrieve a soul part from childhood; another from a recent trauma. The work unfolds in layers. Your system will only release, unravel, or call back, what it's ready to integrate..