Shauna Gourley

My journey into the healing arts began, like many others, out of necessity and frustration with the conventional western medical model. After giving birth to my second child at 39, I struggled immensely with recovery. By 41, I was plunged into what I could only describe as hormonal turmoil and was further traumatized by doctors who dismissed my symptoms as psychological. Sleepless nights and days filled with anxiety pushed me to seek alternatives beyond the standard solutions of antidepressants and sleep aids, which came with their own set of misdiagnoses like IBS, fibromyalgia, and what one doctor offensively termed "PMS Bitch."

 

Driven by this frustration, I took control of my health, returning to education. Over the past 15 years, I've earned certifications in holistic nutrition, functional diagnostic nutrition, clinical methylation and nutrigenomics, and human potential coaching. During this time, my 16-year marriage ended, leaving me to navigate life as a single mother while launching a new career.

 

I won't sugarcoat my path; it was fraught with challenges. Rather than navigating with grace, I experienced what could be described as a prolonged 'dark night of the soul.'

 

However, these trials led me to a profound spiritual awakening through plant medicine. In 2018, at Rythmia Life Advancement Centre in Costa Rica, I legally and safely participated in four ayahuasca ceremonies. The photos from this transformative period capture my time of integration in Tamarindo.

 

This experience with ayahuasca was nothing short of miraculous. It affirmed my existence beyond my physical form, reconnecting me with my spiritual origins and destiny, healing my spirit, and restoring my faith in the interconnectedness of life.

 

My healing journey extended with the integration of other plant medicines like psilocybin and MDMA, leading me to complete training in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in 2022. This training now enables me and my partners to create a safe environment for others to undergo their own healing processes, helping them integrate these experiences into daily life.

 

Wellness is indeed a journey, not a destination. Through this online space, my aim is to help individuals find their own path to healing. As your coach, I commit to meeting you at your point of need—whether it's through functional lab testing, education on microdosing psychedelics for mental health management, or guiding you through psychedelic experiences. It would be my honor to assist you in this transformative journey.

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