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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.
— David Abram, Becoming Animal, 2010

We are The Wildhearted.

We sit in Silence, so we may listen with our whole being and respond from a bodily sense of 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, beat drums, speak with plants, and read signs in nature.

We hold sacred space for people to grow up and down and through, to break down and crack open, to heal, and to remember.

…so tell me, wild heart, who are you?


About You

Are you are already on a path and doing the work? Maybe you’re looking to dive deeper or take the first steps into your soul’s expansion? Perhaps you want to learn more about how to listen to your body, connect with Nature, or are you searching for that missing ‘something’? I know from experience how difficult it can be to choose someone to step into this kind of work with, having signed up for such offerings myself (with varying degrees of success). To help alleviate some of that anxiety, I’ve tried to make the decision a little easier.

If any of these words hold energy, pull you in, spark an idea, are how you see yourself, or how you want to see yourself, then I think we’d be a great fit. Click the button below to book an intake call and dive in!

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.

*Ideally you are also currently engaged in other healing modalities, such a meditation, therapy, or even a consistent and meaningful yoga practice. Essentially, you are “doing the work” in some way in addition to this offering. If you’re uncertain what I mean, please reach out and we can discuss further.


 
 
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Work With Me

So, Wildheart - are you ready to dive in? Whether you’re looking for a 1:1 container, or perhaps a more community-focused experience of retreat, read on to learn about current offerings and opportunities to work with me one-to-one.

** These sessions are NOT a replacement for traditional psychotherapy. I am not a medical doctor and cannot diagnose, treat or prescribe medication for any medical or mental health concerns or conditions. I am not a licensed therapist and cannot assist people in crisis. This offering does not replace traditional therapy, medical treatment or health advice from qualified, registered practitioners.


Tea Journey™ + Deep Listening™ Sessions

NEW - Autumn 2024: Distance Deep Listening 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.

Together we will focus on deepening self-knowledge, connection, and the tender work of a soul’s expansion. We may explore sacred ways of listening, means of connecting with the earth, somatic practices, dreamwork or the process of soul initiation. I’ll draw from my own background as a nature guide, yoga Nidra teacher, somatic practitioner, dreamer, mystic and Tea Ceremonialist. We may drum or dance, practice breathing techniques or work with somatic exercises, there may be homework practices or readings I ask you to do, there may also be simply sitting in space with silence and listening to what arises. Everyone is unique, and so each session will be as well.

The container of these Deep Listening™ Sessions is an extension of my Tea Journey™️ offering. I wanted to give guests the opportunity to work with me one-on-one directly following Tea. Our silent Tea Ceremony will be followed by a Deep Listening Session™️ to hold space for whatever feels present and is holding energy for you in that moment. By entuning ourselves with nature, the elements, and the medicine of Tea, we can begin to open to the natural rhythms of our environment and begin to heal our connection to the earth. 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.

** While the Tea Ceremony portion of my sessions will always remain free, the Deep Listening portion of this offering has a cost associated with it. A note explaining why can be found here. I am in my final semester of my graduate degree in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies with an additional certificate in Spiritual Counseling. I am a registered student member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, but my program is non-clinical. This does mean that I am not currently able to accept any form of insurance as payment. Sliding scale pricing is available for those to whom cost is a barrier. Tea and the Tea Ceremony part of my offerings will always be offered free of charge.


Retreats

Retreats offer space away from the hustle, bustle, noise and chaos of daily living. They are a way to tune in - to the rhythms of our bodie, the rhythms of nature, and the deeper thrum of the cosmos that connects all life everywhere. I aim to hold space on retreat at least once a year, and regularly co-host retreats with others, as Tea Ceremony is a beautiful complementary offering to movement practices like Qi Gong and Yoga, as well as meditation and silence.

2025 offerings will be posted below.


 
 

A Silent Qigong and Tea Retreat: June 13-18th 2025

with Stephanie Nosco + Cat Reynolds at Hollyhock Retreat Center, Cortes Island, Canada

Experience the medicine of Nature, Qigong and Tea on a transformative journey home to your self. Join us for a silent retreat focused on the practice of Qigong and the mindful art of Tea Ceremony. Our retreat will be hosted by the world renowned Hollyhock Retreat Centre, located on the picturesque Cortes Island in British Columbia, Canada.

The silence and time away from social stimulation and urban noise will help you return from the commotion of daily life, into a home of deeper, listening presence. Your time at the Hollyhock will combine the ancient healing arts of Qigong, Yin Yoga practices, Meditation and Tea Ceremony, to enhance your connection to yourself and to Nature. The practices and teachings that will be offered are intended to not only inform your time on retreat, but also impact your life post-retreat. 

With a maximum of 18 guests, this retreat is also intended to offer an intimate boutique experience between the land, the guides, and the guests. Accommodation, 3 plant-based meals per day, one Tea Ceremony a day, use of the sauna and hot tub and access to both the beach and hiking trails are all included in the cost of this retreat. While social silence will be held throughout the retreat, intentional speech, Qigong healing sounds, chanting, music and Alchemy Crystal bowls will be incorporated to encourage the movement of energy through voice and vibration.

Registration opens December 2025 and is expected to fill up quickly.

 
 

 
 

 

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