Art~Healing~Transformation
In recent years, I have been walking a path of healing that has drawn on mindfulness, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and ceremonial work with various plant medicines and entheogens.
This journey has been profoundly transformative for me, making connections between past and present and offering insights that support integration across emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions.
Last year, I completed training with the Neuma Centre for Psychedelic Safety & Response in Kingston, Ontario, including Foundations for Healthcare Professionals (focused on foundational skills and supporting emotional well-being and professional development) and Psychedelic First Aid & Preparedness (focused on safety and harm reduction strategies before, during, and after challenging experiences). This training deepened my understanding of safe and supportive approaches to ceremony and integration, and continues to inform how I walk my own path.
In my experience, the arc of this work includes thoughtful preparation, carefully held ceremonial space, and integration — weaving insights back into daily life. Each journey has felt unique, and I have learned to honour what arises in the process.
In ceremony, I have come to value the importance of both set (intentions and readiness) and setting (the physical and energetic space). I often reinterpret cultural traditions in ways that carry personal meaning for me, and I see how others may also adapt ritual forms to reflect their own values and beliefs.
My artistic practice naturally weaves into this work. Music has been an integral part of ceremony for me. I curate playlists that support my own journeys, drawing from diverse genres and traditions to create soundscapes that shape the experience.
Writing has also played a role in integration — whether through journaling or poetry, creative expression has helped me process and carry insights forward.
If what I’ve shared resonates with you, I welcome you to reach out and connect. Please note that I do not provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment.
Disclaimer: I do not encourage the use of psychedelics outside safe and supervised contexts. What I share here is drawn from my own experiences and training. It is offered for educational and inspirational purposes only, and does not constitute medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. Please consult qualified professionals for health or mental health needs. Please see full disclaimer for details.