

Integrative Therapies by Josephine
Somatic Shamanism
(Shamanic & Somatic Healing)
"The body has a treasure-trove of information and wisdom. All we need to do is listen." ~ Josephine Sheppard



What is Somatic Shamanism?
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Somatic Shamanism is the integrating of Shamanism, Somatic Healing, and Root Cause Therapy. Shamanic healing is a practice rooted in ancient traditions that aims to restore balance and harmony by accessing altered states of consciousness to connect with the spiritual realm, often using techniques like drumming, chanting, and journeying to retrieve lost soul parts or interact with spirit guides to discover what is at the root of a problem or pattern, while somatic healing is a body-centered approach to therapy that focuses on the connection between mind and body, utilizing techniques like breathwork and body scans to release stored tension and trauma within the physical body, allowing for emotional healing. And root cause therapy helps people reconnect with their body and gain insight into how their feelings and symptoms are connected.
Both practices view healing as a holistic process that encompasses mind, body, and spirit, and integrated it is otherwise called Somatic Shamanism. It is integrating shamanic practices where a Shamanic Practitioner often use practices like drumming, chanting, or meditation to enter a trance-like state to access the spirit realm, and to be guided by their spirit "team" to best support, assist, and guide the client.
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This approach is recommended when a client finds they are repeating patterns of behavior, choices, or experiences that they would like to change, but find traditional methods to creating new habits are not working well for them. Somatic Shamanism blends well with other modalities, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, traditional psychotherapy, and Holistic Shamanic Counseling, Natural Health Consulting, and Shamanic Journeying.
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Josephine's Approach with Somatic Shamanism:
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Josephine facilitates a process in which the client accesses self-knowledge directly through their physical sensations (felt-sense), feelings, thoughts, images, and where appropriate with the support of spirit, while guided through the exploration of altered states of consciousness or shamanic journeying. Her method of somatic shamanism is to focus on the connection between the mind and body, with the guidance of the spiritual realm, to help clients release pent-up emotions and tension that can be stored in the body (somatic system), become more aware of their bodily sensations, learn to feel safe in their bodies, and help build resilience, connection to their inner wisdom and guidance, and cope with future challenges.
It is a person-centered practice which encourages the client to discover solutions for themselves in a supportive environment. The work is therapeutic in nature and includes both exploration of ones beliefs - or story about the self relating to the topic of concern, and accessing the subconscious experience and spiritual aspects of the individual.
It is not a specific formula or single methodology, therefore it is not possible to plan a session in advance. The starting point is to work somatically (sensations - or felt sense, of the body) with an issue, either with focusing, or if appropriate, through aspects of parts work as provided through holistic shamanic counseling. Depending on what unfolds in the moment it may be appropriate to continue with felt-sense or somatic work for the whole session, or there may be something that comes up for which shamanism, or shamanic healing may be helpful through the use of energy healing, shamanic journeying, drumming, or other similar spiritual and energy therapy tools to access the root cause seen through nonphysical reality and higher consciousness.​
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Virtual Group Somatic Shamanism Sessions: Group sessions will be provided soon. Times, dates, and cost, TBD.
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A Single Somatic Shamanism Session is 50-60 minutes. Sessions are provided remotely.
*A single session is generally only recommended for those exploring the experience of the practice. Like any therapeutic process, results vary from person to person, and rarely can all changes and goals be achieved in one setting or session that has been formulated or diagnosed as a result of years of it coming to fruition.
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Obtaining the initial consultation will help determine the best course of action for your intended goals, needs, or circumstances.
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A Single Somatic Shamanism Session is $125. Counseling sessions are held online, virtual appointments only.
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Depending upon the need and purpose of obtaining Somatic Shamanism sessions, it is generally recommended to begin with a minimum of 3 sessions for optimal support.
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The cost for the 3-session service package is $345 (a savings of $30).
The cost for the 6-session service package is $690 (a savings of $60).
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*Payments are collected upon appointment scheduling. Schedule through our booking calendar by clicking on the buttons below.
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