Welcome, I’m glad you’re here.
Take a Deep breath and find yourself in the present moment.
I’m Catherine (Cat)
I am here to tend to the tenders, to act as a guide for those who guide; lamplighting pathways of return, to heal the wild heart in each of us.
I am a Tea Ceremonialist and Eco-Somatic practitioner devoted to deep listening and communion with the living world. As an Animist and follower of the Tao, I also walk the path of a Mystic, seeing the Sacred in the ordinary and honoring the interconnection and animacy of all beings.
I interlace these practices with a non-traditional approach to psychology, weaving the living philosophies of ancient traditions into modern life. My work is an invitation to become re-enchanted by and re-entangled with the natural world. It is an opportunity to remember our place (and our responsibilities) within the living web of existence.
I am not claiming to hold any special power or skills, or to have knowledge that isn’t available to others. I have simply spent most of my life cultivating the ability to listen to and engage with Nature through the many languages in which she speaks. This is what I am here to offer - a way to return to this Way of Being.
My practice isn’t magic, but it can feel like it when the practices you’re used to experiencing aren’t working, and haven’t been for a long time.
“Magic doesn’t sweep you away; it gathers you up into the body of the present moment so thoroughly that all your explanations fall away: the ordinary, in all its plain and simple outrageousness, begins to shine — to become luminously, impossibly so. Every facet of the world is awake, and you within it.”
Has modern therapy left you wanting? Do you feel like something is missing, but you’re not sure what? Read on wild Heart…
Are you searching for a deeper, more meaningful approach to healing beyond what you’ve experienced so far in modern therapy ? You’re in the right place! Are you a mental health or wellness practitioner who holds space for others, seeking someone who can hold similar space for you? You are not alone.
I understand how tough it can be to choose the right person to support you in this kind of work. I have been there myself - many times - trying on and sampling different offerings from different people with mixed (often disappointing) results. To help ease this process, I aim to be as clear as possible. If any of the words below resonate with you, spark something inside, or reflect how you see yourself (or how you want to), then I believe we’d be a great fit.
We are The Wildhearted…
We sit in Silence, so we can listen with our whole being and respond from a place of Somatic (bodily) Knowing.
We serve Tea in Ceremony, as a Medicine of Nature, of the Earth, and of the Heart.
We commune with the Mystery, discuss dreams, play drums, speak with plants, and read signs in nature.
We are Entangled, with Nature, with the Cosmos, with everything that has ever been and everything that ever will be.
We hold Sacred Space for all kinds of people to grow up and out and through, to break down and crack open, to heal their relationship with the Earth and to begin to remember their place in the cosmic web.
…so tell me, Wild Heart, who are you?…
you are…
You are a seeker; of connection, of wisdom, of experiences, of that something-more that makes life that much sweeter and that much more worth living... or you want to be.
You are conscious and aware; of your body and its signals, of your environment and your place in it, of your human and your more-than-human communities…or you want to be.
You are intensely curious; about how things work, about how things are connected, about where we come from, why we are here, and how to heal, remember, and grow…or you want to be.
You are deeply connected; to Nature, to Self, to Spirit and Soul, to practices and rituals, to your place on this earth, and to your body, your heart, and your mind…or you want to be.
You are deliriously in love; with your one precious life, with your wildly beating heart, with your soul’s divine purpose, and with this exquisite planet and all her inhabitants…or you want to be.
“I didn’t know what to expect the first time I sat down for tea with Catherine. I honestly didn’t know if it would be somewhat of a meditation or more similar to a tea leaf reading. This experience was beyond my wildest dreams.
Catherine was present with her whole self and held space for whatever came up for me. To sit with Catherine in ceremony felt like a deeply spiritual experience and I feel incredibly blessed to have met this person, who has become not only a friend, but also an integral part of my healing journey.”
Testimonials
“Looking back I didn’t know what to expect from my first sit with Tea, I certainly didn’t anticipate the profound impact it would have on my life.
I’ve been sitting for about 2 years now and each time is a new experience, everything from tears to unexplainable joy. The connection moves me like nothing else and always has something important to bring to my attention, even if it’s just a reminder to be present through the ebb and flow of this wild life. ”
“In the midst of our chaotic modern lives, finding authentic moments of stillness is rare. This is exactly what Cat offers through tea ceremony - by dedicating herself to this ancient tradition she is able to gift us a profound journey inward.
What sets Cat apart is her extraordinary gift for deep listening. During her ceremonies, I’ve been surprised at how unconscious thoughts and emotions naturally rise to the surface, and Cat’s attentive, compassionate guidance has been invaluable in helping me process these insights afterwards.
If you are someone who is uncomfortable with silence, I highly recommend sitting with Cat. Her presence creates a sacred container where genuine reflection becomes possible.
I am profoundly grateful for Cat’s practice and the opportunity for contemplation she provides. For anyone seeking deeper connection, clarity, or simply a moment of peace, I cannot recommend Cat’s tea ceremonies highly enough.”
