Sue’s Story
My Journey
“I grew up in rural Shropshire, with a deep connection to animals and nature.
My first experience of ceremonies and shamanism was in temples in India and staying with the Kalash tribe in Pakistan in the early 90’s. My love of travelling and adventures grew into learning from wisdom carriers and participating in healing ceremonies in sacred space.
I was not only drawn to heal myself and the human energy field but simultaneously to bring harmony to buildings and land. I trained in the arts of healing, feng shui, space clearing and geomancy. At last I had found a vocation into which I could pour my heart and soul, that made sense to me and connected to the magic of the natural world.
My personal healing journey to become a shamanic practitioner combined cross-cultural shamanic healing, sound & energy healing, plant & animal spirit medicine, Tibetan spiritual practices, dancing, singing, art, massage and breath work – within the safe container of trusted community.
As an archetypal ‘wounded healer’, I am living proof of the power of these natural methods to transform trauma, patterns and wounds so that I can hold space for others to heal. I untangled the threads of long-standing issues and journeyed to their roots, purging the fear, shame, grief and rage that I was carrying. I dived deep into my own shadow and dark nights of the soul. I emerged clearer, stronger, more at peace and overflowing with creativity and purpose – in many ways I hardly recognise the person I used to be!
How could I not share these skills and embodied transformation with others?”
“I am profoundly grateful that I have participated in hundreds of healing circles, shamanic ceremonies and spiritual rituals with many different cultures, ways and traditions.
These include the Melissae & Pythia of Europe, Nordic Seidr, Tibetan lamas & Chöd, Himalayan, Amazonian, Andean & Mexican ceremonialists; the Kalash tribe in Pakistan, Kalahari Bushmen in Botswana, Himba tribe in Namibia, Taoists temples in China, Hindu temples in India, the Moon Dance in Costa Rica and a Baka ‘Bwiti’ initiation in Gabon, West Africa.
This awakened my tribal soul, respect for indigenous wisdom & medicine and developed my ability to work with trance states, healing and ceremony to become a shamanic practitioner.
The Academy of Modern Shamanism does not follow one culture or tradition, but rather embraces all paths that connect earth, heart and spirit.”
Sue Holmes
Sue's Shamanic Practitioner Training
- Usui Reiki 1 & 2 (1995) and Reiki ‘Master’ (Haritama Pitzealis, India – 1998)
- Two year Advanced Feng Shui Practitioner & Space Clearing Diploma (Feng Shui Academy 2003 – 2005)
- One year immersive training in Core Shamanism (The Sacred Trust – 2004/5) & two week residential training (2016).
- Certificate of Interior Alignment & Elemental Space Clearing. Certified Soul Coach (Denise Linn – Thailand 2005)
- Geomancy & dowsing tutor training (British Society of Dowsers 2005-2006)
- Colour Light Therapist (School of Awakening – 2006-2007)
- Two year training in ‘Path of Pollen’ honeybee shamanism (The Sacred Trust – 2006-2008).
- Angelic Reiki ‘Master’ (Kevin & Christine Core – 2007)
- Sound Healing training (Earth Dance 2007-8 and Ashera Hart 2016)
- Healing with plant & animal spirit allies (2007-2021). Guides include Olivia Arévalo, Shipibo tribe.
- Classical Feng Shui Certification, plus 10 ‘master classes’ and a two week study tour in China (Howard Choy, European College of Feng Shui – 2008-2016)
- Two year Energy Healing training (M.B. Graduate of Barbara Brennon, 2010-2011)
- Practitioner of Chöd. Practitioner of Compassionate De-possession & Curse-unravelling. (2012 – 2013 Betsy Bergstrom)
- Ancient Tibetan Bon & Buddhist Meditation practices (from 2012)
- Sandra Ingerman’s Medicine for the Earth (Imelda Almqvist – 2014)
- One year Living Tao breathwork training (Andy Portman – 2016)
- Three year Pythoness Priestess & Pollen Method (Sacred Trust 2020 – 2023).
Memberships & Affiliations:
- Feng Shui Society accreditation (since 2005) & served as member of executive committee 2016-2019.
- Member of BCMA (British Complimentary Medicine Association)
- Accredited teacher with IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine).
- Consultant Member of the IFSG (International Feng Shui Guild)
‘Sue is amazing! She is a wonderful mix of fun and professionalism. She has this ability to make you feel at ease, with her infectious laugh, and at the same time deeply honoured and securely held, by the loving kindness she brings to all her work.
When I first met Sue a few years ago, I was instantly struck by her warmth, and noticed how well-loved she was by all the students. She has such integrity and is really committed to being in service to others.
A great teacher, an excellent healer and, I’m happy to say, a good friend – If you haven’t had the pleasure of working with Sue, then I’d suggest you hurry up. This lady is in demand!’
Marianne Willis
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