It is important to note that while she has studied with several traditions that work with Shamanism,  Nadia's work does not follow one tradition, but pieces of many.  She believes that tradition means limitation and that nothing should be done the same way indefinitely.   Just as in life, we are constantly in a state of change and Shamanic Medicine Work is no different, it needs to change with the time and current need of our planet/collective.  What does not change however, is the respect and reverence for working with all forms of Medicine and with the plant spirits.  She believes the best way to practice Shamanism is to connect directly to your higher self, the plants, and the ancestors who want to teach you about their unique set of Shamanic practices.  

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Outside of Plant Medicine work, Nadia continues to offer laying of hands, Shamanic counseling, and other Ceremony services.  She has been extensively trained in several energy healing modalities as well as in entity removal, land and space clearing, personality disorder unraveling, and craniosacral therapy.  She really loves to work with veterans, law enforcement, couples seeking to balance the Masculine/Feminine energy in relationships, and those with CPTSD.  You can read more about her 1:1 work at www.sacredheartshaman.com.

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Nadia's vision

 

Nadia's vision is much larger than what you have read here on the site.  She hopes to be able to travel with this work, so she can reach pockets of people who are unable to come to Washington to work with her.   She also has her mind and heart set on reforesting land just outside of Vancouver, as the land is asking for this reforestation of old farmland.  She will be providing a community center-style facility, as many churches do, where other healers and practitioners can gather and share their gifts with others.  She also wants to educate those who are interested in Plant Medicine work and share Shamanic teachings with the Community.   Nadia has learned a great deal from Elder Shamans of several backgrounds as well as teachings directly from the plants.  These teachings want to be shared and passed on as the world continues to change and evolve.  Without the previous way of tribal life and community-style living, these teachings are harder to find by the day.

 

With regard to the long-term plan, Nadia would like to collaborate with mental healthcare providers to address cases of more complex mental illness and addiction recovery through the practice of Shamanism and Ceremony.   She has a strong desire to bridge Western Mental Healthcare with intensive Shamanic healing techniques, Ceremony, psychotropic and non-psychotropic Plant Medicine, and other holistic modalities to support mental health healing in a spiritual (non-clinical) setting. 

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As a great man once said, "we gotta do much more than believe if we want to see the world change."   (Dave Matthews) 

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Nadia's "Official" Credentials:

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Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church​​​

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Graduate from Central Florida School of Massage Therapy

Bodywork for PTSD Training

Advanced Craniosacral Therapy  Training 

Shadow Work Practitioner Certification

Reiki Master Certification

Animal Reiki Certification

Pranic Healing Certification

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Real World Experience:

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Working 1:1 with thousands of people in Plant Medicine Ceremony Space

 Volunteering with Ayahuasca Retreat Center with 80+ participants every other weekend

Guidance with Shipibo Maestro on working with Ayahuasca and other spirit plants

Mentorship with an Armenian Shaman 

Advanced training with Core Shamanism 

Lifetimes of self-study and healing

Coordinating and hosting 4-6 donation-based community events every month  since 2018

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Just for fun:

Previous volunteer at the Human Society for Southwest Washington - Dog Enrichment & Dog Walking

Actively seeking volunteer opportunities with Hospice patients