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SHAMANIC Healing, REIKI AND SOUND THERAPY
"And while I stood there I saw more than I can tell and I understood more than I saw; for I was seeing in a sacred manner the shapes of all things in the spirit, and the shape of all shapes as they must live, they must live together like one being."
Black Elk
Wichasha Wakan
Oglala Lakota
Shamanic Healing
What issues can Shamanic healing help with?
~Stress ~Anxiety ~ Depression ~Trauma ~Immunity ~Life blocks ~Chronic Pain ~Insomnia ~Self Esteem ~Nausea ~Arthritis ~Grief ~Digestive Issues ~Supporting recovery from surgery ~Clarity ~Support during life changes ~Support during cancer treatments And much more
Shamanic Healing Session
A one to one Shamanic Healing Session. Shamanic Healing is rooted in connection with the natural world and our ancient past. It is a powerful tool for transformation and deep healing, enabling the body, mind and soul to release blockages and heal on all layers of our being. Sessions are currently available in your home or in Petersfield.
Price £70
Shamanic healing is a lifetime calling requiring a commitment to live, walk and honour a sacred path of connection to our natural world and the universal laws beyond. It is an incredible privilege to share shamanic healing with others. I walk this path with abundant love and gratitude for my ancestors, teachers and to Shamans everywhere who share their knowledge, healing and love.
Shamanic healing is a traditional form of healing that originates from indigenous cultures around the world. It is based on the belief that the physical and spiritual worlds are interconnected and that healing involves restoring balance and harmony within both realms.
"The secret art of inviting happiness. The miraculous medicine of all diseases . Just for today, do not anger . Do not worry and be filled with gratitude. Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people"
The founder, Usui Mikao
REIKI CRYSTAL HEALING
What issues can Reiki help with?
~Stress ~Anxiety ~ Depression ~Trauma ~Immunity ~Chronic Pain ~Insomnia ~Self Esteem ~Nausea ~Arthritis ~Grief ~Digestive Issues ~Supporting recovery from surgery ~Clarity ~Support during life changes ~Support during cancer treatments And much more
Reiki Healing Session
Reiki and crystal Healing Session
A one to one healing treatment, including chakra balancing is currently available in your home or in Petersfield.
During a one hour Healing session I will be using a combination of Reiki and crystals to help you to release tension, realign, heal and return your energy to a healthy flow.
Price £65 for a one hour treatment
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."
A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
While Reiki is not a religion, it is still important to live and act in a way that promotes harmony with others. Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki system of natural healing, recommended that one practice certain simple ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony, which are nearly universal across all cultures.
Excerpt from www.reiki.org
My Approach to Healing
My passion is healing connection, my life's path is deeply rooted in nature where answers sought are often found. We have a miraculous, innate ability to heal and transcend in this wonderful and sometimes deeply challenging world. When we have the courage to step into the unknown and trust, reach out for help when needed and when we choose love over fear.
I have been blessed with incredible teachers over two decades of dedication to healing and have an inclusive, compassionate and non judgemental style. I trust in the evolutionary healing journey, the perfect timing to release, realign and find the wholeness and connection we require to live our happiest, healthiest lives.
I am committed to creating a safe, confidential and nurturing space for my clients on their own unique path to healing.
To book a session please contact Jen
PHONE: 07496 046 174
EMAIL: thephoenixascension@yahoo.com
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"We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world."
Gabor Mate
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Sound Healing
Sound healing is the enhanced use of specific sound to induce deep relaxation or an altered state of consciousness (ASC) and therapeutically help facilitate the processing of emotions, thoughts and perceptions that are no longer of use to us.
There are so many benefits to health and wellbeing that can be achieved with therapeutic sound and music including reduced stress, anxiety, muscle tension and physical pain as well as an increased sense of wellbeing and positive mood.
I utilise several instruments including gongs, crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, percussion, drums and more.
Sound has been used by humans for thousands of years to heal, transcend and to unify, in more recent times modern science is discovering new applications for sound and the vast potential it holds for healing the human body and mind.
The natural rhythms and sounds in our magnificent world are my inspiration. I am a fully qualified Sound Therapist with a Diploma from the British Academy of Sound Therapy (BAST) and member of the International Therapeutic Sound Association.
I offer Sound Healing, Sound Baths, Drum Journeys and bespoke Sound events to groups or on a one to one basis. I am available for private functions, festivals, wedding parties, cooperate events and any other groups that wish to experience the deeply healing and relaxing wonders of sound. To find out more or to book a bespoke Sound Session please get in touch via the contact page.
There are some contraindications to working with Sound so before booking a session please make sure Sound Healing or Sound Therapy sessions are right for you at this time and take a few moments to read below.
Contraindications For Sound Healing
Pregnancy: At this time I do not currently treat women who are in their first trimester of pregnancy or less than three months pregnant. Whilst there is no evidence that Sound Therapy could harm your unborn child I adhere to the ethical guidelines of The International Therapeutic Sound Association who suggests it is best not to treat women in early pregnancy. Once you are into your second trimester please refer back to my website for dates and venues. Thank you and congratulations.
Seizures: It is unlikely that the sound frequencies from a sound bath would trigger a seizure, however if you suffer from grand mal/tonic conic seizures I recommend you do a one to one Sound Therapy session, if your seizures are mild and occasional please let me know before the session if there are any instances of sound triggering them and if so what type of sound it was. If you choose to come to the session please bring a friend who can take you outside should you start to experience any pre seizure indicators. Thank you.
Serious Mental Health Conditions: It is inadvisable at this time for anyone suffering from a serious mental health condition to attend a Sound Therapy session outside of residential facilities, this is due to the deep state of relaxation being induced and the possibility it may cause imagery to appear behind closed eyes as well as the reflective element of Sound Therapy. If you have been diagnosed with any of the above conditions but are taking medication and/or have not been experiencing any symptoms for several months please contact me at thephoenixascension@yahoo.com or call 07496 046 174 so we can talk a little more and establish whether Sound Therapy might be useful for you at this current time. Thank you.
UPCOMING SOUND EVENTS
I am delighted to be offering some delicious new Phoenix Ascension sound events. Several of these events will include Cacao ceremonies, for information on Cacao and whether it's right for you please see the Cacao Ceremony page.
*VENUE*
The Meeting Room
White Eagle Lodge
Brewells Ln. Liss, GU33 7HY
The Meeting room has under floor heating for optimum comfort and nestles into the recently reopened temple complex at White Eagle Lodge.
To book please choose the event you'd like to attend and use the BOOK button. If you have any problems booking please get in touch - thephoenixascension@yahoo.com
Yoga mats, blankets and cushions are provided, so just bring your wonderful selves and water.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Below a couple of mini sound baths, these have been recorded with loving intention and are designed to illicit a gentle healing, they can be listened to before, during or after meditation to enhance and deepen the experience. Please listen with headphones, sit or lie somewhere comfortable, relax and enjoy.
CACAO CEREMONIES
Cacao is an ancient plant medicine first used by the Aztec, Mayan and Olmec peoples of South America over five thousand years ago. Cacao was used ritually at important life ceremonies, to connect with the heart, the spirit and the divine. In my practice of Cacao ceremonies outside of their original lands I honour with reverence and gratitude the traditional custodians of Cacao for sharing their innate wisdom with the world, the incredible Shamans who discovered its many physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing properties, the plant spirit and our amazing Earth Mother.
Ceremonial Cacao comes from cacao beans grown, nurtured and minimally processed with loving intention. It is the purest form of chocolate and differs greatly from cocoa powder or the chocolate we are generally more familiar with, both of which have undergone further processing and have been combined with other ingredients. Cacao contains B - complex vitamins, Iron, calcium, magnesium and theobromine which is a stimulant responsible for expanding blood vessels allowing for better oxygenation in the blood. It also contains caffeine and neurotransmitters such as Anandamide known as the bliss molecule as well as the essential amino acid Tryptophan which helps us to build muscle, sleep well, produce serotonin and aids in the relief of anxiety.
The plant genus is referred to scientifically as theobroma, this translates as 'food of the gods'.
Ceremonial Cacao is often a heart opening experience which can connect you to both the spiritual and physical feelings of bliss and the divine, it can help you to identify and clear emotional or spiritual blocks and can clarify your mind, bringing you the focus and energy needed to move forward.
I source my Cacao ethically from a single organic origin in South America giving grace and proper compensation to the farmers who share their love and work extremely hard keeping these magical plants alive and bringing us the best possible Cacao.
The myriad of health and spiritual benefits brought to us by this sacred and revered plant are well documented.
If you would like to include a Cacao ceremony in your retreat or event please contact me directly.
There are some contraindications to ingesting Cacao, whilst it is not psychoactive or psychedelic it can have a few side effects for some. Please see below before booking a ceremony to make sure Cacao is right for you.
Contraindications for Cacao: If you are currently taking any form of antidepressant Cacao is unfortunately not suitable for you at this time as it interferes with the chemicals present in your medication.
Due to the active ingredients in Cacao including theobromine and caffeine BEFORE joining or booking a ceremony please seek written consent from your medical professional if you suffer from: Diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrythmias, hepatic impairments, renal impairment, high cholesterol, peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal disease, heart conditions, regular migraines, seizures, increased anxiety or you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding. Without written consent from your medical professional it would be unethical of me to allow you to ingest Cacao.
About
It was my own personal journey to physical and emotional well being which led me to discovering a passion for the healing arts. From early childhood I have experienced an inescapable connection to something beyond the veils of this reality and a profoundly deep affinity with nature.
My life has taken many twists and turns living and travelling abroad and has by no means been a linear journey. Consistently though there is an
interwoven dedication to understanding, to service as well as an innate reverence and love for our incredible planet and all that live here. It is the abundant healing power of love, nature, true connection and compassion that inspires me.
Along the way over the last twenty five years I have been so blessed to learn with and receive healing from powerful teachers such as Australian Indigenous Elders and Shamans from the UK, Asia, Australia and the Americas. These transformative wonders of people and experiences have both shaped my being and informed my healing practice, for which I remain eternally grateful.
As a healer here in the UK I choose to avoid appropriating the Shamanic practices of other cultures unless I have been given specific permission to use techniques and tools given to me for healing. My sessions include Shamanic Healing using localised and wider techniques primarily representative of my ethnic lineage and honouring the lineage of other shamanic practitioners around the world from whom I have learned.
Discovering Reiki in my early twenties was a pivotal moment and whilst it is very different to Shamanic work it offers a gentle but powerful healing which I have blended with crystals to enhance the experience for clients.
Plant medicine has been an enormous part of my personal healing journey. Cacao is one of several plants which continue to positively impact me. So I love sharing the healing power of Cacao with others in ceremonial practice. All Cacao ceremonies are conducted without appropriation, but with reverence, gratitude, respect and honour for the traditional owners of the medicine and the gifts shared by them with those of us outside of their cultures.
Offering Sound Healing to others has been a special adventure. The layers of healing that can be affected by sound are profound and the applications are now proven to be numerous as the scientific community are continuously discovering.
I hold full qualifications for all services offered and remain committed to continued study and reflection, in recent years I have finished a Diploma in Pluralistic Psychotherapy, studied and incorporated somatic breath work techniques both into my healing and psychotherapeutic practice and the learning in Shamanic healing techniques is forever expanding.
Currently I offer Shamanic Healing sessions as well as Reiki crystal healing sessions, Sound Healing, Cacao ceremonies, house/space clearing, geomancy (Earth Healing) and Holistic Psychotherapy.
For more information or to make an appointment please get in touch via the contact page or alternatively you can call:
07496 046 174 or email: thephoenixascension@yahoo.com
I look forward to meeting you.
With love
Jen.
Reiki Master
Shamanic Healer
DIP. GST (Sound Therapy)
DIP. Professional Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice
Cacao ceremony facilitator
Phoenix Art by Nad Wolinska
A. Fraser
Last night’s Full Moon Soundbath was for me, a deeply magical and cleansing experience.
Magical in the sense that this mind, body and spirit of mine passed through a beautiful and delightful passage of timelessness that is indeed remote from everyday life. The sound vibrations and waves passing through felt as though every atom of this entity was being thoroughly cleansed.
Mystical and supernatural forces were at work healing and providing insight into truths that are way beyond the intellect to express in words.
Therapeutic?
Absolutely!
Sound Healing Client
I have not experienced a sound bath before, and so I had an open mind about what to expect. I cant believe how calming and beautiful it was. I slept better than I have in months. Thank you.
Healing Client
The peace I felt after the session was palpable, I was able to move through a difficult time with more clarity and trust. Jen was incredible, this was a genuinely transformative experience.
Terms and Conditions
These are the terms on which I sell all Services to you. By ordering any of the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Please read all these terms and conditions.
These terms and conditions ("Agreement") set forth the general terms and conditions of your use of www.phoenixascension.com website ("Website" or "Service") and any of its related products and services (collectively, "Services"). This Agreement is legally binding between you ("User", “Client” "You" or "Your") and Jennifer Kershaw, trading as Phoenix Ascension ("Jennifer Kershaw or Phoenix Ascension", “Therapist”, “I” “me”, “she”, “her” or "my"). By accessing and using the website and any related services provided by Jennifer Kershaw trading as Phoenix Ascension with email address thephoenixascension@yahoo.com; telephone number (07496046174) (the Supplier, Therapist or me, I, she, her).
you acknowledge that you have read, fully understand and agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement and are in agreement with the privacy policy. If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you must have the authority to bind such entity to this Agreement, in which case the terms "User", "you" or "your" shall refer to such entity. You are acknowledging that whilst you have not physically signed this Agreement it is an electronic contract between You and Jennifer Kershaw. If you do not agree with any of the terms of this Agreement you must not accept the agreement or place any bookings for services.
Jennifer Kershaw is a qualified Sound Therapist with a Diploma in Group Sound Therapy, a member of the International Sound Therapy Association, holds a Level 3 certificate in Counselling and is a qualified Reiki Master. She holds professional liability insurance and is fully DBS checked.
Therapist commitment
My commitment is to work to the best of my ability for the highest good of each and every client and maintain professional and ethical working practices, abiding by the Codes of Conduct as set out by my professional and regulatory bodies. Your safety is always my highest priority, treatments will only proceed if the treatment is deemed safe for the client to receive as per the guidelines for each treatment specified in all sections of the website. If any GP or Consultant permission is required, the Client will be requested to provide this in writing before treatments are received or events attended. I uphold a confidential experience for all Clients, there are however limits to this confidentiality. If you were to discuss seriously wanting to harm yourself or others, or any safeguarding issues around children I may be obliged to break confidentiality but You and I would discuss this first. I offer a fully inclusive and open service and welcome the LGBTQ+ community and anyone wishing to receive and experience healing.
Client Commitment
All healing Clients are required to complete a consent form. All sound therapy/healing Clients are required to read and adhere to the list of contraindications and sign a consent form confirming their suitability for sound therapy. All Clients participating in Cacao ceremonies are required to read and adhere to the list of contraindications for Cacao and sign a consent form confirming their suitability for Cacao. The Client agrees to provide accurate and clear information regarding their health and to inform the Therapist should their medical information change.
Payment
Payment for healing it to be made either via Square at the time of the treatment or in cash, payments for Sound therapy/healing events and Cacao ceremonies are to be made via the booking system prior to attending the event. Refunds for prepaid, Client cancelled or missed healing appointments or events are given depending on the circumstance and are at the Therapists discretion. There are no refunds for healing appointments which have been attended, Sound therapy/healing events attended, or Cacao ceremonies that have been attended. Special private events or bookings are to be secured with a deposit payable directly to the Therapist and the total amount agreed is due prior to the event taking place.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law. The Therapist will only be liable for direct loss up to a maximum total of the price of the treatments purchased by the Client in respect of any legal claim.
The Therapist shall not be liable for any loss or injury attributable to: the Client’s fault or a third party unconnected with the provision of services provided by your Therapist; or events which your Therapist could have foreseen or forestalled, even if she had taken reasonable care. The Therapist is not liable for loss or damage to your property when doing healings in your home or elsewhere including venues hired or utilised for any therapies or events offered. The Therapist is not liable if at any time you fail to disclose with prior knowledge any contraindicated health concern specified for each therapy on the website, or ignore her recommendation to seek medical advice. The Therapist is not liable for any unlikely emotional, mental or physical reactions to the treatments, therapies or healings but she will endeavour to help the Client through any such challenges and, or refer the Client to medical professionals. We do not exclude liability for: (i) any fraudulent act or omission; or (ii) death or personal injury caused by negligence or breach of the Supplier's/Therapist’s other legal obligations. Subject to this, we are not liable for (i) loss which was not reasonably foreseeable to both parties at the time when the Contract was made, or (ii) loss (eg loss of profit) to your business, trade, craft or profession. Jennifer Kershaw is fully insured and holds professional liability insurance to practice Sound Therapy, Reiki, Crystal Healing, Shamanic Healing and to practice as a Student Counsellor.
Disclaimer
You the Client recognise and understand that complementary and holistic therapies, Sound Healing/Therapy, Cacao Ceremonies as well as other similar healing treatments are not a substitute for medical examination or medical attention. You must always contact your GP or a healthcare professional for any medical advice or care needed. Beyond my forementioned training any perceptions or information given is based on my personal experience and is wholly subjective and therefore does not constitute medical advice.
Privacy Policy
In placing a booking via the website www.phoenixascension.com , via phone or email it is deemed you have agreed to this privacy policy. In accordance with current GDPR laws and regulations Jennifer Kershaw trading as Phoenix Ascension is required to hold your records in a safe and non-accessible place. These records are stored in a digital locked file and all consultation and consent forms are stored in a locked cabinet. Your information will not be shared or sold. Confidentiality is important to me and always maintained unless I am compelled by law to break it or I have received your explicit consent. I will only ever require basic contact information such as your name, phone number and email address, as well as a basic medical history or acknowledgement of medical conditions which may be relevant to or contraindications for treatment. This information is needed in order to provide you with the safest, best possible service. It is also required for tax and legal purposes. Should you wish to withdraw your consent for me to keep your details please send a request to: thephoenixascension@yahoo.com. Your information will automatically be removed 7 years after your last treatment, healing or session. If you’d like more information on GDPR please visit the Information Commissioner’s Office: https://ico.org.uk/
Contact Me
For more information or to book a session please contact Jen.
PHONE: 07496 046 174