Trainings & Studies
My path blends academic study, spiritual ordination, and direct apprenticeship in sacred traditions, complemented by lived experience within churches, healing communities, and global teachers.
Academic & Professional Certifications
Studied Ayurvedic Medicine with Joyful Belly, Yogaville Ashram, and Himalayan Institute
Registered Yoga Teacher (200-Hr) & Prenatal Yoga Teacher
Labor Support & Bereavement Doula
Holotropic Breathwork Certification
Reiki Shamanism Certification
Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming with Empowerment, Inc.
Mental Emotional Release Certification with Empowerment, Inc.
Certified Hypnotherapist with Empowerment, Inc.
Abundant Yogi Life Coaching Certification
Experience working in the Religious Education Department at Hampton University
Herbal Foundations with Herbalista
Community and Clinical Care with Herbalista
Herbal Medicine Making with Herbalista
Energy Medicine Practitioner with Four Winds Society
Spirituality of IFS with Richard Schwartz
Master’s in Shamanic Studies, Northern Way Esoteric Theological Seminary
Doctorate in Spiritual Counseling, Northern Way Esoteric Theological Seminary
Spiritual & Ministerial Training
MySelf Ordained Minister, Psanctuary
Friends & Family Ordained Minister, Psanctuary
Experience working in the Religious Education Department at Hampton University
Member, Oklevueha Native American Church
Member, New Haven Native American Church
Sacred Wisdom Circle Institute (SWCI) – 13th Moon Program Graduate
Advanced Practitioner, Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Meditation
Moments of Awe community member
Lineages & Apprenticeships
Studied with Swami Gurucharanananda “Mataji,” direct lineage of Gurudev Sri Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj
Studied with Mitra Poletti, lineage of Taita Juanito Chindoy
Studied with Yosi Ocha, Shipibo Merayas, Allpahuayo Mishana
Studied with Shaman Jack Goldfeather, Muaisa Hale Pule
Studied within the Doña María Tuesta Flores lineage
Studied with Chief Mapu from the Huin Kuin at the Huwã Karu Yuxibu Center
Studied Huna under the lineage of George Lanakilakekiahiali’i Na’ope and Dr. Matt James
Studied Q’ero shamanism & Munay-Ki Rites under Marcela Lobos and Dr. Alberto Villoldo
Reiki Level 3 with Bryce Goebel, certified under the International Center for Reiki Training
Church Affiliations
Lifehouse Church, Newport News, VA
The Cove, Mooresville, NC
Elevation Church, Charlotte, NC
Life Bridge Church, Savannah, GA