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