“To be held / by the light / was what I wanted, / to be a tree drinking the rain, / no longer parched in this hot land. / To be roots in a tunnel growing / but also to be sheltering the inborn leaves / and the green slide of mineral / down the immense distances / into infinite comfort / and the land here, only clay, / still contains and consumes / the thirsty need / the way a tree always shelters the unborn life / waiting for the healing / after the storm / which has been our life. ”
Connected By Nature
A different Approach to Therapy
Have you noticed? People seem to be openly and actively seeking alternatives to our current cultural ways of being in the world - maybe that’s why you’re here. The Soul Work portion of my practice blends together the elements and experiences that I have used along my own path of soul expansion and growth. I call it a Practitioner’s Practice. The elements I draw from are where I found meaning and value along my own path.
Soul Work weaves together Ceremonial Tea, Eco-Somatics, Mysticism, and Psychology, tying in practices and beliefs drawn from Animism, Taoism, and Yoga. I chose not to become a registered psychologist or a clinical counselor because I have found those boxes to be too small for the values I hold and the practices I aim to live my life by. Maybe your own experience within them has also left you wanting more…
The container of Soul Work is an extension of my Tea Journey™ offering. Each session will begin with a Silent Tea Ceremony. Together we will drop into the present moment and allow space for whatever feels present and is holding energy to rise to the surface. Ideally at least three of these sessions will be booked at once, to allow for proper development of the of the container, the relationship and the work to unfold.
To be as clear as possible: I am not offering any secret knowledge, I am merely holding a quiet space for the wisdom of Nature inherent within every one and every thing to be able to come to the surface. I am not the magic, the messenger nor the teacher. I am here to curate the container, pour the water, and be of service as a listener. Nothing beyond that is within my control, nor should it be.
NEW - Distance Deep Listening™ and Integration Work Sessions: The same intentionally held container, but virtually (by video call) for those not located in Calgary. Due to the digital nature of this offering, a Tea Ceremony is not able to be integrated into these sessions. We will do a somatic practice of body awareness and connection instead, to create a similar state of consciousness and ease.
Tea Journey™ + Deep Listening™
*This offering is for anyone who’s struggled to find a good fit within more traditional therapy or counselling practices*
I like to think of this offering as an alternative to modern therapy. It is a safe space for deep self-inquiry, connection, and transformation. The medicine we seek is already within us; our work is to remember, listen, and integrate. This is an invitation to explore the messages and lessons woven into your current life experiences, especially if you’re feeling "in it" (overwhelmed, unsettled, or on the edge of something new). Together, we will process and alchemize these experiences, distilling insights into meaningful transformation.
Our time together may include deep listening, somatic practices, dreamwork, artistic expression, or the sacred process of soul initiation. We may explore ways of connecting with the Earth - through movement, breathwork, nature immersion, or silence. I’ll draw from my background in East-West Psychology, Yoga Nidra, eco-somatic practices, dreamwork, and Tea Ceremony. We may drum, dance, or sit with stillness. There may be readings or practices for you to explore between sessions.
Each journey is unique, and so is this work. Every session will be tailored to you, unfolding organically in response to what is present.
While I hold a Master’s Degree in East-West Psychology with an additional certificate in Spiritual Counseling, these sessions are NOT a replacement for traditional psychotherapy, they are an ALTERNATIVE. I am not a medical doctor or registered psychologist and cannot diagnose, treat or prescribe medication for any medical or mental health concerns or conditions. These offerings do not replace traditional therapy, medical treatment or health advice from qualified, registered practitioners, but they can complement and support them.
Money is Energy.
While I deeply believe that the Medicine of Nature should be free to all who come seeking it, it is also important to recognise that we all currently reside within the system of Capitalism and its structures are deeply embedded in our current societal paradigm.
While I am open to discussing options for trade (as would have been standard in the more traditional and reciprocal gift-economy approach) the currency that is “the dollar” is still required to pay for things like rent, groceries, gas and increasingly, Tea. The following tiers reflect this awareness while also maintaining the integrity of the practices we are offering. Please select the appropriate tier when booking. All prices are in CAD an include tax.
$250.00
Trunk
This rate helps us make our work accessible to those at lower income levels. This rate applies if you have investments, a retirement plan, access to economic abundance and/or generational wealth.
$200.00
Branch
Our standard rate allows us to sustain our work. This rate applies if you’re employed in the Global North, and you are able to provide for your needs in a consistent way.
$150.00
Leaf
This rate applies if you’re relatively less economically advantaged in the ways listed under our “standard rate” or if our base cost is simply and honestly out of reach for you.
If none of these rates are accessible to you and you’re feeling called to this work, we offer a limited number of partial scholarships. These are made possible by those who have more financial resources available to them and have willingly shared from that place of abundance. Contact us here.