How I Discovered Shamanism
Hi I’m Nicky Perryman, a shamanic practitioner currently based in the West Midlands, UK. I first became aware of shamanism in 1998 when I received shamanic healing over an extended period. It was also at this time I met my Power Animal and had many synchronicities and metaphysical experiences. I read a lot about shamanism including the work of Sandra Ingerman and Michael Harner. I also learned a lot about indigenous cultural spiritual practises and how connected to nature and spirit they are. I felt that a new whole world had opened up, however it was like coming home to something that I’d always known. I learned how to travel on shamanic journeys and used my experience for my own self development and healing.
At the time I was working at a herbal medicine clinic and was surrounded by herbalists, acupuncturists, reflexologists and other healers. I really wanted to become a healer but I wasn’t sure what path I should take. I learned about Chinese 5 Element Theory and Plant Spirit Medicine through the work of shaman Eliot Cowan and had some healing with him and his students in the USA.
My Training and Lineage
I then developed my healing skills training as an Energy Field Healer with Sue Zange, learning how to read and move the subtle energies of human energy fields. Overlapping this, I trained as a Shamanic Practitioner with my teacher shaman Churaig MacNeill. I gained a solid understanding of shamanic healing practices including Soul Retrieval, Psychopomp work and Spirit Extraction. I enjoyed the space to explore the shamanic landscape with my fellow students. It was a wonderful time of growth and change. In addition, I completed Life Coach training. My coaching skills allow me to help clients shift their perspectives and reframe their situations in a more positive and empowering way.
Since then, I have completed many healings and readings for private clients, whilst continuing to work on my own self-healing and personal development. See my testimonials here.
I work with a group of guides and animal helpers. In my journeys I use a drum to enter a trance and I use songs given to me by my ancestors. I also use a fan, a rattle, certain crystals and I burn white sage (smudge).
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