Our members

Cynthia Nado | teacher & Practitioner

Sensitive and perceptive beyond her years as a child, Cynthia had two near-death experiences some years ago where the veil that exists between this world and the Spirit World became thinner, allowing her to see and converse with the other side. Upon her return to this world, Cynthia embraced shamanism to understand how to work with her enhanced connection and to learn the healing tools, rituals and ceremonies for working with the spirit of all things and the Spirit World.
​
Cynthia graduated from Sandra Ingermans in-person 2 year teacher training, 2020. She has also studied with Cecile Carson, Betsy Bergstrom, Myron Eshowsky, and Tom Cowan. Recently graduated from Pacifica's Graduate Institute Ecopsychology program as an ecopsycholgist, (a nature therapist).  

Cynthia has been teaching a four year core shamanism program for several years, has an independent study program for advanced practitioners and an international healing practice.    

Read Cynthia's article, "Shamanic Life in a High School Kitchen."

TESTIMONIALS
Cynthia Nado on DaoCloud

Cecile carson, md | teacher & Practitioner

Cecile has been practicing and teaching shamanism for more than 27 years, both nationally and internationally.  She is a graduate of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies’ Three-Year Program in Advanced Shamanic Initiation and of Sandra Ingerman’s Two-Year Teacher’s Training Program. She is also a Founding Board member of the Society of Shamanic Practice and editor of the anthology Spirited Medicine: Shamanism in Contemporary Healthcare. 

Merry Coburn, Ph.d. | Practitioner

A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and former teacher of spiritual psychology, Merry integrates the healing philosophy of Shamanism into her holistic psychotherapy practice. Much of her work with people takes place in nature where Spirit becomes her healing partner and guide.

Merry studied Shamanism with Cecile Carson, M.D. and has attended retreats and training workshops with Tom Cowan, Jan Edle Stein, and Sparrow Hart.

​Earlier in her career, Merry studied and taught at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and authored the research publication Walking Home: Women's Transformative Experiences in the Wilderness of the Appalachian Trail.

karin cole, lmt | Practitioner

Karin has practiced Shamanic healing for several years since completing her training and apprenticeship with Dr. Cecile Carson.

A certified life coach and a New York State licensed massage therapist in private practice, Karin attends to each client individually with compassion and patience. She believes that we are all spiritual beings having a human experience.

Through her work and devotion to palliative care and hospice, Karin has discovered the sacred gifts of self-reflection, vulnerability, and the importance of being on a meaningful life path. She works with individuals across the lifespan, serving as a facilitator for one to discover a deeper sense of wholeness, purpose, and healing. 

Jane Hart | practitioner

Growing up on a farm in Penfield, New York, offered Jane the opportunity to develop a lifelong connection with Mother Earth and instilled a deep sense of gratitude for her gifts. Having spent her career in the corporate world while raising three children, Jane found solitude and nourished her soul hiking, camping, skiing, practicing yoga, and studying mindfulness.

After receiving Master Level Certification in Reiki Energy Healing in 2015, Jane’s path led her to the beautiful practice of Shamanism. She began her shamanic journey in 2018 by attending classes taught by Cynthia Nado, a Shamanic Practitioner/Teacher in Honeoye, New York.
​
Jane would be honored to spend time with you in order to learn more about your concerns and discuss the process of offering you a healing session.

Lorraine Woerner | practitioner and Officiant

With some guidance, opening up to nature in your neighborhood or while walking or hiking can be the most nurturing and enduring relationship of one’s life.

Lorraine created Ceremonial Roots to help herself and others strengthen their relationship with the natural world through intentional daily practice and ceremony. Participants find a satisfying connection in her workshops as they discover aspects of nature that often go unseen or create sacred objects to deepen their spiritual journey.

An ordained minister through Universal Life Ministries, Lorraine also creates meaningful ceremonies rooted in ancestral traditions to celebrate life’s milestones and transitions, from weddings to births and death.

Shamanic Healing sessions with Lorraine are also available by appointment. She studied and apprenticed with shamanic teachers Cecile Carson, MD, and Cynthia Nado.
​
As a Reiki Master in the Usui lineage, Lorraine may include Reiki in a shamanic healing session when indicated. She received her Reiki certification from instructor Robin Gallob and The Loving Touch Center.

Lena sweet | practitioner

Experiencing the dis-ease and misalignments in Western culture, Lena belligerently set forth to get answers. Learning how to journey and soon after embarking on the four-year training with Cynthia Nado equipped her searching heart with an unshakable knowing that we are all connected; our most original state is love and balance.

Lena is passionate about nature and reclaiming women’s ancient rites of passage and ceremonies. She hosts a monthly drum circle in South Wales, NY, so more people can experience what they’ve been seeking.