Shamanic healing is the oldest form of medicine and has been practiced in one form or another in all parts of the world. No matter how it varies in appearance from one culture to another, shamanic healing is about bringing harmony and balance. While modern medicine excels at addressing the bio-mechanical aspects of healing, it rarely touches upon those deeper realms of emotion and spirit that are the foundation of our well-being.

In a typical session, we might sit around a consecrated fire. In the Huichol tradition, it is Grandfather Fire (Tatewarí in Huichol) who connects us together as clients and practitioners as well as connecting me to the sacred sites that provide the healing gifts. A session might include counseling, ‘cleansing,’ and sometimes even homework. Healing is a mysterious process and there are no guarantees. That said, shamanic healing can profoundly transform a person’s life.

I can testify to the power of this medicine from my own experience. When I sought healing from Eliot Cowan some two decades ago, I was only aware of having issues around depression and sleeplessness. Seeking help for these symptoms, I got so much more. I discovered my life’s purpose. I learned the distinction between wisdom and knowledge–and while my conventional education had provided the latter, I began to find mentors to model the former. I found community. Over time, my life grew richer and more interesting than I could have imagined before! (You can click on the link below to read more about this story.)

When we know who we are and our place in the world, it can impact us physically and emotionally as well as spiritually. This is the kind of medicine that can not only heal us individually but heal our relationship with each other and the world. Indeed, to move towards true sustainability as a people, elders from many traditions see that we must undertake the kind of deep healing provided by traditional medicine.

Our ancestors knew that true healing requires being in the right relationship with each other, with nature, and with the Great Mystery. This kind of “attunement” is the goal of shamanic healing.

Testimonials

“Larry is a true and trusted guide. With compassion and humor, he listens deeply and provides valuable assistance on my path. I highly recommend his medicine to others.”

— Jennifer, Grass Valley, CA

“Larry is a fantastic healer and shaman! He helped me through a very difficult and emotional period of my life. He did this with caring, gentleness and genuineness. Healing sessions with Larry were a safe place to talk about anything and everything going on in my life – physical, emotional and spiritual stuff. Larry listened to me with an open heart and provided me with guidance that was invaluable and treatments that left me feeling lighter and more capable of moving forward in all areas of my life. I highly recommend him as a practitioner for folks who are looking to connect more deeply with themselves and others, and who want to create beneficial change and transformation in their life.”

— Jessica, Seattle, WA