Working with a shaman
The work of shamanism, also known as Earth Medicine, is one of the most ancient approaches to spirituality and spans many traditions. The practices used in shamanism have the potential to bring huge energetic and heart openings, which is why it’s very important to carefully choose who you decide to work with. If you’re new to shamanism, we recently interviewed Angela Prider to bring you a 411 on what shamanism is and how it can support you. The shamanic lens is one of interconnection, meaning that every human being is innately connected with our ancestral lineage – the healing we come to do in this lifetime, is linked to inherited ancestral patterns – including healing ancestral trauma. With this, the understanding of soul loss is key to helping each of us connect with our most whole and unified selves in this lifetime. Whether you’re curious about exploring a workshop, a private session, a plant medicine ceremony or a plant medicine retreat, below are a few of the recommended shamans and shamanic practitioners.
Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta
Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta is a traditional Andean Wisdomkeeper, Teacher and Guide based in North Vancouver, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Rooted in Indigenous Andean teachings, his work includes personal recalibration sessions and foundational Andean wisdom teachings, as well as sacred pilgrimages to Peru.
Amelie St. Pierre
Amelie at Liberate Your True Self, located in Port Moody, BC, offers a range of energy healing and shamanic journeying experiences. Amelie provides both energy healing and personal energy readings that help to clear old emotional patterns and release blockages. She uses earth medicine (shamanism) to support this work.
Melanie O’Leary
Melanie O’Leary works 1:1 with individuals looking for ancestral healing, and soul medicine. Her soul medicine sessions help to clear what no longer serves you and connect you deeper with yourself & your spirit helpers. If you’re ready to deepen your relationship with yourself, your spirit helpers, Mother Earth, and your ancestors Melanie is a gifted guide.
Angela Prider
Angela Prider (LittleBird) is a Spiritual Teacher, initiated Spiritual Healer, and Somatic Practitioner based in Vancouver, BC. As Bean Feasa (Wise Woman) she has been immersed for over 20 years in training and initiation with her Irish ancestors, sacred plant teachers, and indigenous wisdom-keepers from the Peruvian Andes, Blackfeet Nation, Australian First Nations, and Curanderismo lineages. This article on shamanism provides deeper insights into her work. Here signature offer is this shamanic apprenticeship, which is open to anyone.
Amber at Ancient Fire
Amber West at Ancient Fire offers shamanic sound journeys and shamanic breathwork journeys, and is available for 1:1 Shamanic Breathwork healing. Amber and her husband Jessie run healing shamanic retreats on Salt Spring Island that we’ve heard great things about.
If you’re looking for more options, this is a list of energy healing guides we’ve worked with and recommend. Many of these weave shamanic healing into their work. If you’re open to working with a virtual healer, we also recommend Halifax-based shamanic energy healer, Corrina Choe, who offers virtual spirit guide translations and energy healing.