Heal Thyself, Know Thyself

Cura te ipsum, translated as “physician heal thyself” and the concept of ‘know thyself’ are both concepts attributed to Hippocrates, a Greek physician and one of the most famous figures in medical history. These concepts have always resonated with me, especially in a time where when we get sick or hurt, we go to a doctor who we see for maybe five minutes, who then writes a prescription, and then sends us on our way. At this point we have to hope that the prescription helps and that it doesn’t cause too many side effects. There are several problems with this scenario. One is the responsibility and power to heal lies with the doctor and not with the patient. Another problem is the doctor is addressing only one problem or symptom, which may ignore other related issues and certainly ignores the holistic nature of disease. These philosophies from Hippocrates gives us back our own power and responsibility to heal. A power I started to take back over 10 years ago and have worked to own ever since. I got into herbalism originally to help heal myself at a time when western medicine was only addressing some of the symptoms and not the actual problem. This eventually led me even further down the healer path into flower essences and shamanism. Shamanism has enabled me to take back my own power and heal the mental and emotional trauma that I had faced in my life. It has allowed me to connect with our world beyond the physical plane to access the wisdom, guidance, and healing that Spirit has for us. Using these modalities has enabled me to be healthier and happier than I have ever been. It is because of my own experience that I am so passionate about helping others to also take their own power back and to truly heal. I look forward to walking this path with you.

These healing modalities compliment western medicine and can be used alongside it, working in partnership to heal the whole self.

What is OwlLight?

The phrase “owl light” is another term for twilight, a time of change, a balance between light and dark. A magical, transitional time. This time of day has always felt special to me, this start or the end of the day. Often times we push the feelings and experiences we can’t or don’t want to face into the shadows, into the dark. To heal we must shine the light on those experiences and feelings, examine our shadow selves and work through the things that we stored there. Owllight is the middle ground between dark and light, that line in the sand that we have to choose to actively cross. By shining light on our shadows, they are no longer in the shadow, they become owllight. A place of healing, of transition, and of evolution. A powerful place to be.

Training

While I have a Ph.D. in Integrated and Applied Science that is related to my ‘day’ job, I also have had a variety of training related to healing. I believe in being a lifelong learner and will always be seeking knowledge. I also believe that just because something is natural, doesn’t mean that it can’t be harmful. I think it’s important to treat mother nature with the respect she deserves and ensure that I am providing you with an experience that is safe and supported.

Traditional Herbalism: I trained under Rosemary Gladstar in the U.S., completing her training program The Science and Art of Herbalism. I am currently a student in the clinical herbalism program at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London.

Bach Flower Remedies: I have completed the Level 1 and 2 training programs with the Bach Centre. I have completed the Level 3 coursework and am currently going through the assessment and consultation period, after which I will apply to be a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner (BFRP).

Shamanic Practitioner: I trained with Leandro D’Andrea, who apprenticed in Peruvian Shamanism to Maestro of San Pedro, Rueben Orellana (PhD), as well as studied Classical Shamanism with Simon Buxton of The Sacred Trust.