Earth and Sky Healing
~Jaki's Healing Practice~
Jaki’s healing practice has changed considerably over the 20 years that she has been offering her services. Her unexpected venture into shamanic work and spiritual practice (described in her first book, Heeding the Call) had an enormous effect on the type of healing she was able to offer. Today, she would describe the nature of her practice to be in keeping with the tradition of the ‘medicine woman’, meaning a practitioner that combines both physical skills and remedies with the gift of inner sight, allowing her to tap into the nature of the invisible ills which plague so many, such as anxiety, depression, feelings of unworthiness etc.
This healing work is truly based on the principles of holistic health care. These address improving current levels of health and well being by being able to offer healing treatments/education/therapy to all levels where illness/dis-ease can prevail, in body, mind and/or spirit. As a healing modality, shamanism offers many ‘medicines’ that reach into our essence, the deepest layers of who we are, and can resolve many conflicts that are otherwise considered un-treatable.
- Body -
Our physical bodies require optimal raw materials and proper functioning of organ systems to maintain health. If there is a breakdown in the quality and quantity of new materials supplied to the body (food, nutrients, supplements etc.) or if any area of our body is compromised in its ability to function, then symptoms can arise.
These symptoms and distress, on this level, are addressed using Jaki's background as a Master Herbalist (since 1988), Certified Aromatherapist (since 1997), Natural Foods Consultant (since 1993) and with the use of Plant Spirit Medicine. She is also trained in Iridology, Kinesiology, and Touch for Health.
- Mind -
Several factors lead to our mental health and wellness. Our physical body's ability to function and nourish is important as well as how we feel 'inside' ourselves. Our ability to feel good, be excited about life, goals and social relationships and gain benefit from our day to day interactions, can greatly effect our health in all aspects (body, mind and spirit).
Distress illness at this level can either be addressed using physical healing and support (nutrition and identifying food/other substances that can effect the mind/mood/behavior) or through spiritual healing and support (depression, feelings of isolation and dissociation, etc.).
- Spirit -
Our spirit is that part of our being which holds our self esteem and provides the foundation for how we relate to others and our environments. It is the seat of our joy and creativity and when our spirit is full, we feel a sense of belonging in the world, and know that our lives have a meaning and purpose. By being in touch with the nature of our own spirit, we can offer compassion and understanding to other people and situations and do not feel threatened by changes. Many people today are alienated from their own spirit and do not realize that the resulting sadness, depression and feelings of isolation can be relieved.
Jaki uses shamanic methods to explore spiritual illness and to offer healing. Shamanism is the original healing modality of mankind, used in one form or another by all indigenous peoples. It involves methods of exploring the invisible spiritual realms to receive understanding regarding a person's illness or distress and this can be used to effect a change here in the physical realm. Many people are surprised to discover that there are ‘medicines’ available for this level of our being, which can account for remarkable shifts in a person’s well being.
Jaki has been using shamanic methods of healing in her practice since 2000 and is currently teaching several courses on Shamanism (see Workshops Schedules).
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