The Journey
"The only journey is the one within." ~ Rainer Marie Rilke
As a seeker on a path of heart and wholeness, I have always sought to take my cues from the Great Mystery, letting my inner compass guide me towards purpose. This quest is ongoing. It is a living expression of a journey through the many evolutions and awakenings of life. My passion is for this journey.........embracing each moment, discovering the deepest of human nature, connecting authentically with others, and rooting into the soul of nature.
Along the way, I have gathered gems to share..... skills, talents, gifts. It is my honor to share them wholeheartedly. Please explore this website, which hopefully conveys the essence of my work at this time. There are many aspects of what I have been called to do, and my goal is to see my work evolve..... to grow and flower, to be pruned and regenerate, to change and to flow in form. An acorn must become none other than an oak tree, though it takes time to reach its full glory. It is my desire and longing to share with the world that which only I can, my unique soul gifts, which are still unfolding, day by day.
My belief is that for our world to move towards balance and harmony, each person must embark upon this quest..... an inner quest which reveals one's true nature of being and unique form of creative expression in this lifetime. Only then can one truly be at peace and contribute authentically to the greater whole. As Martha Graham has said:
"There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it.
It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open."
Along the way, I have gathered gems to share..... skills, talents, gifts. It is my honor to share them wholeheartedly. Please explore this website, which hopefully conveys the essence of my work at this time. There are many aspects of what I have been called to do, and my goal is to see my work evolve..... to grow and flower, to be pruned and regenerate, to change and to flow in form. An acorn must become none other than an oak tree, though it takes time to reach its full glory. It is my desire and longing to share with the world that which only I can, my unique soul gifts, which are still unfolding, day by day.
My belief is that for our world to move towards balance and harmony, each person must embark upon this quest..... an inner quest which reveals one's true nature of being and unique form of creative expression in this lifetime. Only then can one truly be at peace and contribute authentically to the greater whole. As Martha Graham has said:
"There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it.
It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open."
Mission & VisionMy mission is to support others on their journeys, while continuing to discover the inner workings of Soul and Mystery. I do this by creating opportunities for meaningful and soul-centered connections.
My vision is an ever expanding community of healers, dreamers, artists, storytellers, and creators who, guided by the whisperings of Inner Spirit, support each other and the community at large in the awakening of humanity to its divine nature. |
"Embark on the journey of love. It takes you from yourself to Yourself." ~ Rumi
Training & Experience
Massage & Bodywork Therapy ~
Advanced Energy Healing ~ AEH, Advanced Energy Healer ~ Graduated in 2004 from Inner Focus School ~ A mystery school and healing arts training spanning 4 years that offers an in-depth journey into consciousness and healing. The focus is on "healing the healer" and "healing the heart of humanity."
Shamanic Healing ~
Doula Training ~
Dances of Universal Peace ~ Certified Dance Leader since 2001 through Dances of Universal Peace International ~ Dance leader since 1995 ~ Leadership of this practice is based on personal transmission from teachers, ongoing mentoring, and the deepening of one's own spiritual path
SoulCollage® ~ Trained as a SoulCollage® Facilitator since 2015. This process uses images to create personal card decks which can be used as tools for deeper understanding of self. These collaged cards often represent both internal and external voices or influences which may be directing our lives consciously or unconsciously.
Movement Arts ~ I have studied and been inspired by many different teachers and modalities of movement including the Dances of Universal Peace, 5Rhythms, Ecstatic Dance, Continuum Movement, Afro~Brazilian Dance, Capoeira, Kundalini Yoga, Trance Dance, Osho Movement Meditations, Chi-Lel Qigong, and others. Movement is at the heart of my practice and informs my understanding of the body as an instrument of efficient function, as a form of creative expression, as a data bank of experience, and as an ever-evolving strand in the web of life.
Ordained Minister ~ Ordained through Universal Life Church Monastery ~ A ministerial credential that gives self-empowering individuals the legal right to perform ministerial services for their communities.
Sufism ~ A student of Sufism since 1998, I have learned from many teachers of heart awakening practices from various lineages of modern and ancient Sufism. Sacred sound, prayer, movement, and meditation are some of the core practices this path brings. I belong to Sufi Order International and am closely associated with Sufi Ruhaniat International.
- Graduated from East-West Healing Arts Institute (2008, Madison, WI), a massage therapy school dedicated to the blending of western medical knowledge and eastern wisdom.
- LMT, Wisconsin Licensed Massage Therapist, Lic.#12541-146
Advanced Energy Healing ~ AEH, Advanced Energy Healer ~ Graduated in 2004 from Inner Focus School ~ A mystery school and healing arts training spanning 4 years that offers an in-depth journey into consciousness and healing. The focus is on "healing the healer" and "healing the heart of humanity."
Shamanic Healing ~
- Apprenticeship Training ~ I have completed a basic and advanced 3 year apprenticeship with Jaes Seis, a teacher of Peruvian and other forms of Shamanism. Jaes is a masterful teacher, guide, and healer. Through apprenticing with her, I have been initiated as a mesa carrier in the Peruvian Inkan tradition and use the mesa as a tool for healing and service to the community.
- My experience includes 20 years of exploration and participation in nature based and indigenous healing practices, healing rituals, ceremony, and sacred circle.
Doula Training ~
- DONA International trained birth doula
Dances of Universal Peace ~ Certified Dance Leader since 2001 through Dances of Universal Peace International ~ Dance leader since 1995 ~ Leadership of this practice is based on personal transmission from teachers, ongoing mentoring, and the deepening of one's own spiritual path
SoulCollage® ~ Trained as a SoulCollage® Facilitator since 2015. This process uses images to create personal card decks which can be used as tools for deeper understanding of self. These collaged cards often represent both internal and external voices or influences which may be directing our lives consciously or unconsciously.
Movement Arts ~ I have studied and been inspired by many different teachers and modalities of movement including the Dances of Universal Peace, 5Rhythms, Ecstatic Dance, Continuum Movement, Afro~Brazilian Dance, Capoeira, Kundalini Yoga, Trance Dance, Osho Movement Meditations, Chi-Lel Qigong, and others. Movement is at the heart of my practice and informs my understanding of the body as an instrument of efficient function, as a form of creative expression, as a data bank of experience, and as an ever-evolving strand in the web of life.
Ordained Minister ~ Ordained through Universal Life Church Monastery ~ A ministerial credential that gives self-empowering individuals the legal right to perform ministerial services for their communities.
Sufism ~ A student of Sufism since 1998, I have learned from many teachers of heart awakening practices from various lineages of modern and ancient Sufism. Sacred sound, prayer, movement, and meditation are some of the core practices this path brings. I belong to Sufi Order International and am closely associated with Sufi Ruhaniat International.