About us

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 nearly 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 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.

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 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 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.

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 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.