As I begin the New Year with a sense of renewed enthusiasm and passion for the work I do, I reflect with deep gratitude on what has passed.

I feel I am extremely blessed, to have worked for over 30 years in the world of Herbal Medicine and Shamanic Healing. So much wisdom and nature-based medicine methods have been passed down to me by my teachers and shamanic guides. Their teachings were almost always taught to me by word of mouth, nothing written down, in the traditional way of teaching and transmitting wisdom. As I have a dyslexic mind, I find it very helpful to take these teachings and write them in my own words, reorganise them in a way that makes sense to my mind. And although I didn't know it at the time of writing them, these writings have become the essence of how I now teach others.

I also find that having at least 3 sources of wisdom on any subject helps me to make a foundation of knowledge that remains solid, after all they say the triangle is the strongest shape, and this learning and teaching method has become my way. As I integrate Northern Native American medicine teachings, with Southern and Central American Mayan and Toltec wisdom with my own indigenous Celtic and Northern European shamanic wisdom, with an occasional smattering of Siberian Shamanism and Australian Aboriginal wisdom too.

The truth is there is no one right answer, no one right path for you or me. There are many ways to reach the top of the mountain. I offer a ‘path of grace’, the easiest and gentlest route I know, to healing, self-discovery, spiritual connection and empowerment.

This year I am offering this ‘path of grace’ in several ways, with a few short courses over 2 days, a 3-month training and a one-year pathway.

The longer paths include 2 versions of the Shaman’s Way training for those looking for a deep dive into shamanic healing for themselves, or to integrate into their healing practice.