About me

I was raised in the forest and always held a connection to mystery and spirits of nature. Wanting to ground my connection to spirit, I explored more clinical methods of healing through the study of psychology, resulting in 20 years of practice as a clinical counsellor and psychologist. I live my practice and integrate my values into a way of life, focusing on the relationships both with the seen and unseen. I use ritual and practices to support an ongoing deeper connection to my relationships including that of the natural world. My orientation to spiritual practice is inclusive, safe, practical, and rooted in respect for the natural world.

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Red Rowan healing is based on this combination of twenty years of clinical experience with my lifelong passion and study of spiritual, body-centered, and energetic practices to provide a trauma sensitive approach to deep inner work and transformation. A large focus of this work is transforming trauma within our current lives as well as cultural wounding, ancestral attachments, and releasing karmic patterns. In addition to healing work, I help individuals develop healthy relationships with spirits and ancestors to access alignment with their true nature and developing their own self-healing practices.

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My professional training includes:

• Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology with a focus on somatic trauma therapy through mindfulness and nature

• Two-year comprehensive training in Hakomi Method, a body-oriented approach to psychological healing.

• Initiations and training with the Foundation of Shamanic Studies

• Extensive study with Betsy Bergstrom specialising in Compassionate Depossession, curse unravelling, and Seidr.

• Certified  Depth Hypnotherapist with extensive study integrating Buddhist Psychology, Shamanic Practices, and Energy Medicine through the Sacred Stream Foundation

• Study with family constellations method and Ancestral Medicine

• Master Reiki Practitioner and 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT500)

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I was raised on my ancestral lands in Western Canada. My heritage also extends to Scotland, England, and Finland. With extensive study in Buddhist, Hindu, Celtic, and Nordic traditions, I extend my knowledge of diverse ritual practices. I also hold a deep soul connection to India and Fiji as both countries captured my heart over the years of study and travel. I spend my free time balancing many hobbies including exploring our beautiful natural world, discovering the magic of myths and fairy tales, and finding inspiration from spirit through the ancient practice of fibre arts.

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I currently live between two places and spend my time on the lands of Scotland and Canada.

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