About us
Grounded by Earth - Led by Heart - Powered by Spirit
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2 webinars: Empath’s ‘Protection’ and Ceremonies for Healing and Transformation
2 guided meditations: Reset to Reality and Infinity Walk
2 PDF’s: Colour Your Home and Plants that Produce Fresh Air
The Vision
We see the value of healing, awakening and community in the world. We love to work together, to continue to transform and awaken ourselves and support others on their healing journey and in developing their healing gifts.
‘Shaman?’ The word ‘shaman’ was first recorded in 1672 in Siberia as a Tungus word for ‘person of knowledge’. Since the 19th century, it became a cross-cultural anthropological term, for one who enters a different state of consciousness eg through a repetitive drumbeat, to commune with their teaching spirits and ancestors, often to perform healing or divination. However, we don’t call ourselves ‘shaman’, as that could be like calling ourselves ‘heroes’. We are simply shamanic practitioners.
Come as you are! We are passionate about being our true selves and welcome you to bring yours. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to facilitating sessions, you are welcome to join us. We start with solid foundation techniques that support you as you add to your skills.
Unity in diversity. We train people from diverse occupations: artists, workers, professionals & entrepreneurs of all descriptions. It is important to us that we are inclusive to people of all backgrounds, gender, race, class, sexuality or disability. We are united as multi-dimensional beings, showing up to fulfil our earth missions! Our community and the blessings of the work are growing and expanding exponentially.
THIS IS OUR SACRED TRINITY: EARTH – HEART – SPIRIT
If you resonate with the following values, and you are seeking training in the skills we offer, then come and join us!
Earth
Be grounded, healthy, present and embodied
Be in ‘right relationship’ with the earth, all life and sentient beings.
Build a thriving business doing what you love & live a beautiful life
Heart
Commit to personal wellbeing and self-care. Honour the unique, individual expression of who you truly are.
Facilitate powerful transformation for others, as a catalyst for more wellness, freedom, abundance, joy and peace in the world!
Belong to a global community in love, trust & unity
Spirit
Fulfil your destiny – your vocation – in divine service.
Be in ‘right relationship’ with spirit however you choose to pray.
‘Be the change you want to see’ – a conscious contribution to global awakening!
Founder & Principle
Sue Holmes is recognised by her industry peers as a ‘master healer and teacher’ through the strength of her experience, expertise and integrity.
She brings an alchemy of mystic, seer, shapeshifter & fool; combined with a grounded, warm and practical nature. She is dedicated to authenticity, professionalism and service.
As a catalyst for growth, her passion is facilitating transformation for others, supporting their healing journey and training people in these skills. With nearly 30 years experience, she has supported thousands of clients from around the world with professional consultations for every imaginable space, 1 to 1 healing sessions and certified training courses. Her services are more potent than ever and this is the transmission that she offers you.
As a teacher, Sue creates a supportive space where you have room to practice, gain confidence and enjoy your new skills, with her and her team leading and supervising you as your mentors and friends. Her courses also create a space where we wake up as individuals, step up as practitioners, and celebrate life and each other as tribe.
Sue’s wealth of experience, mastery of healing arts and clarity of communication, combined with grounded presence, humour and pragmatism allow her to offer a holistic, whole-hearted, exceptional experience to all of her clients and students.
Sue Holmes is your shortcut to becoming an excellent healer, space holder and ceremony facilitator.
The Team
Sue Holmes
Founder & Principle
Sue Holmes is world-renowned healer, teacher, ceremonialist & mentor. She brings the inspiration of her personal transformation; experience of countless healing ceremonies from several cultures, tribes and traditions from around the world and 30 years as a healer, teacher & consultant. Sue is known for her ability to weave shamanic skills and profound transformation with deep humanity, playfulness and humour. Originally from the Uk, Sue now lives in Sintra, Portugal. She is a seeker of truth, a singer-songwriter and best-selling author.
Mark Zian
Technical support
Mark is versatile and adventurous, with a passion for exploring the world and embracing practices like unconditional love, acceptance, and meditation. He values living in the moment and has a knack for connecting people. Originally from the Netherlands, he is a digital nomad, currently living in Lisbon. With significant experience in the digital realm, Mark is Sue’s technical assistant and is available to support our students when needed.
Jinty Smith
Personal Assistant
Jinty is a graphic designer, artist, shamanic practitioner & energy healer and facilitator of healing ceremonies. Jinty completed her shamanic training with Sue. She is a certified Kambo practitioner and full member of the International Association of Kambo Practitioners (I.A.K.P.) She has two decades of experience in higher education, teaching art and design. Jinty lives in a cabin on the west coast of Scotland. When at home she can be found making art or wandering in nature playing her ukulele, accompanied by her beloved dog Bodie.
Tristan Starling
Facilitator
Tristan works professionally as a healing practitioner where he blends multiple modalities of bodywork, energy healing and shamanic healing often with sound and music. He is also an experienced gong practitioner. He is trained in multiple styles and lineages from various countries including the UK, South East Asia and Peru. Tristan brings a very grounded perspective to the work, utilising many different skills and perspectives for a truly holistic approach to healing. Tristan also works professionally as a musician and music producer, based in Stroud, UK.
Sophie Austin
Facilitator
Sophie is a shamanic practitioner, energy healer and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner from the UK. She is a trained Dancing Freedom facilitator and DJ. Sophie dedicates her time to grounding and embodiment practices, through dance, ritual and healing. She works closely with a shamanic tradition from Africa called Bwiti, rooted in empowering individuals and supporting communities with natural medicine, dance and song. She loves weaving magical, musical journeys to uplift the heart and heal the soul. She currently lives in Goa.
Steph Suter
Facilitator
Steph is from Switzerland, where she has worked as a trained nurse for over 10 years. Following an inner calling, she graduated with the Academy of Modern Shamanism and is currently apprenticing to work deeply with plant medicine. Steph is studying to become a trauma therapist and in the middle of opening up her own healing practice. She holds a compassionate and safe space for people to connect with their inner wisdom and stand in their strength. At home, Steph is often found in nature and taking in the beauty of the Swiss alps.
Mike Freeman
Facilitator
Mike is an integrative counsellor and Shamanic practitioner & energy healer who has completed the advanced training with Sue.
Mike has had extensive careers in both business and education, and now runs his own private counselling practice specialising working with men.
Mike first became interested in Shamanism in 1992 when he read a book by Leslie Kenton thinking that it was a recipe book. He has been journeying ever since!
Claire Cockburn
Facilitator
Claire is a shamanic practitioner & energy healer, nutritionist, yoga teacher, body worker and breath work coach. She has studied holistic health for over 10 years and during her healing journey, has experienced first-hand: practices and tools that help raise vibration, expand consciousness, heal the body and bring balance & harmony to our lives. She is an eager companion on the journey of self-discovery to awaken our true potential and become powerful catalysts for change. She shares yoga, breath-work and sound healing to awaken, strengthen and relax the body, based in Liverpool.
James Mallorie
Facilitator
James has worked and trained with various teachers, shamans and energy healers, both in the Peruvian jungle and rolling hills of the British Isles. James completed the shamanic training with Sue, has been on his healing journey for around 4 years and holds a strong, peaceful & compassionate space. When he is not healing he is either managing large software teams or training to be world’s best Dad. At home on the coast of Bournemouth you might just find him playing his didgeridoo on the beach.
Marguerite Josephine
Facilitator
Marguerite is a shamanic practitioner & energy healer who completed the advanced training with Sue and now works as a space holder in sacred healing spaces. Marguerite previously studied psychology, social work & counselling & worked within the social care sector most of her adult life, but began her path as a healer in 2012. She has recently initiated as an Avalon Rose Priestess, with her devotional path rooted in Celtic-Druidic & Gnostic Christian mysticism. Marguerite is also a ceremonialist, specialising in land & tree planting ceremonies in the UK.
‘Sue’s teaching provided a good dose of technique, theory, personal experience & practice work allowing for a very well run & integrated course. Sue is a wonderful teacher with a great passion for her work which shows through her teaching and support. She delivers her work with great humility & with lot’s of humour coupled with a wonderful team around her which made the experience very easy going & fun. I look forward to a lot more learning experiences with Sue’.
Himesh Gohil
Spiritual group facilitator & healer, London
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