About Makena
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My path has been one of whispered secrets and sacred discoveries, a pilgrimage guided by the silent stirrings of my soul.
My Story
From a young age, I felt a deep connection to the mysteries of the soul and a calling to explore beyond the ordinary. When I was a child, I would connect with my spirit guides who whispered secrets in the stillness of the night. Since then, I have explored endless amounts of energy healing techniques, meditation modalities, and sacred medicine practices; revelling in the feeling of my heart becoming alive again with the magic of forgotten lore.
My search has been driven by curiosity and a burning desire within me that there is something ‘more’ to life beyond what we see and know with just our five senses. As well as by my own lived experience – personal and professional – that mainstream Western therapy was often just not enough to help people to truly heal.
As a qualified clinical psychologist with two decades of experience, I’ve learned there is no one person, one modality, or one type of ‘medicine’ that is effective on its own. Instead, I’ve come to understand that we each have a different prescription for healing, and, that prescription changes over time as we progress on our path.
Each soul carries within it a unique symphony of healing modalities, that evolves with the shifting tides of our journey.
This journey led me to immerse myself in the teachings of various alternative healing modalities and modern therapies, creating an approach that bridges the realms of ancient wisdom and practical healing. Today, I offer my eclectic body of knowledge to those seeking transformation, helping them reclaim their power and heal through their own innate wisdom.
My offerings here are a synthesis of the best of my knowledge and training to date – from the mysteries of the mystical to the breadth of the psychology, woven together with threads of intuition and compassion.
My Approach
Sacred Healing for Modern Times
In a world that often fragments our experience, true healing requires a return to wholeness. My approach honors both ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding, creating a sacred container where transformation can unfold naturally and powerfully through multiple layers of being.
Deep Listening
Beyond words and surface presentations, I tune into the subtle frequencies of your being, hearing the whispers of your soul and the sacred guidance from your spiritual team throughout our journey.
Sacred Space Holding
Every healing journey requires a foundation of safety and trust. I create and maintain safe energetic containers that allow deep transformation to unfold with grace, while honoring your unique path.
Multidimensional Healing
Working across physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual planes, we address root causes rather than symptoms, creating lasting change through integrated healing practices that honor your whole being.
Empowered Awakening
Your healing journey is unique to you. I guide and support while helping you connect with your inner wisdom, strengthening your natural healing abilities and awakening your soul’s gifts.
Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling
- Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Disclaimer: While I am a qualified psychologist, the offerings provided under Makena Medicine Woman are distinct from psychological services. These practices are rooted in shamanic energy medicine and spiritual healing and are not intended to replace therapy, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a licensed psychologist or healthcare professional.
Shamanic Healing & Breathwork
- The Shaman’s Path, Level 1
- The Shaman’s Path, Level 2
- The Shaman’s Path, Level 3
- The Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process
- Rebirthing Breathwork Facilitator Training
Energy Healing
- Reiki Level 1 & 2, Usui Reiki System
- Pellowah, Level 1
- Infinite Potential Awakening program
Hypnosis & NLP
My Qualifications
Integrity is one of my core values. It’s important to me to practice with ethical conduct. Here’s some of my core trainings. Beyond that, I’ve been a continuous student of life and spiritual exploration. I’ve been to countless retreats, seminars and workshops. Some with internationally recognised teachers and practitioners; and many who are not, but are powerful teachers in their own right.