I am a Lifelong Learner

I am a 'Cacaoista'; a practitioner of the plant medicine that is Cacao, having studied with Rebekah Shaman, in 2017. In February 2020, I travelled to Guatemala to enhance my Cacao knowledge, spending a week in retreat with Keith Wilson (aka The Chocolate Shaman).

Working History

I have worked in the corporate world for the past 30 years and during this time I studied Shamanism. I completed my first Shamanic Practitioner course in 2014 (studying with Lynne Sibley). I went on to study for a further 2 years with Chris Waters (Spirit of The Inca) and 2 years with Nicky Mott (Everyday Shaman), both of whom studied and taught under Alberto Villoldo.

Additional Certifications

I am a registered Homeopath, working from a clinic in Cirencester, and online for clients all over the UK and Ireland. I studied at The River School of Homeopathy with Helen Johnson and Hilary Fairclough. I hold a Certificate in Craniosacral Therapy, having been trained by Jonathan Lawrence. I also hold a Level One Certificate in Bach’s Flower Remedies having studied with Amber Kelly. I am also a Facial Reflexologist.

cacao ceremony holding cacao

My Love of Travel

I love to travel and this has taken me to Peru to enhance my studies in Andean Shamanism, to Ibiza to learn the art of facilitating Cacao Ceremonies and to Guatemala to enhance my knowledge. I’ve been to Argentina to learn to Tango and to India to experience the cultures and temples. I’ve trekked to Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and cycled in Cuba. The places that hold my heart are Barbados and The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts.

My other loves are music, food, dancing, and watching motorbike racing. Four years ago, I started Kickboxing lessons and so far, have achieved 5 belts (White, Yellow, Orange, Green and Blue).