Shamanic Healing Modalities

Each client and each situation is different – there is no set approach to the healing. Robin's work is 100% Spirit directed. Prior to seeing a client, Robin does a diagnostic journey to inquire what the client most needs, and asks what to do for the client. Usually more than one modality is indicated. She communicates this to the client prior to the first session along with information on the healing modalities. In this way, the client gains an understanding of shamanic work and the suggested method of healing and can make an informed decision on whether shamanic healing is the right modality of healing for her/him. Robin holds the strong intention to be a clear and open channel for Divine Love, Divine Healing, and Divine Wisdom. It is an honor and privilege to be of service in this way.

One of the most common and universal techniques a shaman employs is retrieval of a lost soul part. Soul loss occurs when we experience trauma, shock, pain or loss. A part of the soul, an essence, leaves the body as a natural defense mechanism to avoid the pain of a particular situation. Symptoms of soul loss include chronic depression, disassociation, addictions, illness, prolonged grief, PTSD, memory gaps, and disconnection with the body. Causes for soul loss can include physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, the death of a loved one, including a pet, loss of job, financial loss, childbirth, divorce or separation, hospitalization, surgery, any kind of abuse, illness, accidents, natural disasters and war. The shaman's job is to find the lost soul part/parts and return it to the client.

Divination and Dream Interpretation: Divination is used when appropriate to provide the client with information for a deeper understanding and clarity on issues, situations and events which would be helpful and healing for the client. Dreams can be interpreted by the shaman or by the client with the shaman's facilitation by re-entering the dream with a spiritual ally to ask for the meaning and significance of the dream.


Ancestral Work: There are times when ancestral work is necessary for an individual to move forward on his/her path. The shaman communicates with the ancestors of the client and offers healing or to be a bridge for information from the ancestors to the client. Types of healing that occur with ancestral work include the lifting of family curses, removal of unhealthy contracts, healing a deceased soul or group of souls in the family line, and assisting the client in the completion of unfinished business.


Psychopomp Work: The word 'psychopomp' is derived from Greek and means 'leader of souls.' The shaman assists a person who has died to cross over to the Light. For a variety of reasons, some individuals remain earthbound after death instead of crossing over into the Light. Some situations which cause an individual's spirit to remain on earth after death include, a sudden and unexpected death, a deep attachment to a person or family or a strong desire to complete some remaining unfinished business. A shaman's job is to help that individual soul move out of this dimension upon death, and take it to the Light.