About Me and My Practice

Hjertehagen means "garden of the heart" in Norwegian. Though I am not Norwegian, unless you count that I was born in Norway, ME, USA, I have been learning and practicing the language (Jeg snakker Norsk!) for several years. As a shamanic practitioner, I spend much time in nature, and consider shamanic healing truly work with the garden of the heart.

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I have walked the shamanic path for many years, journeyed in vision quest under the guidance of a Shuar shaman, immersed in dreamwork with a shaman in the PacNW, and completed the  Shamanic Healing Training Course with the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and the Training Programme "Change and Transformation" with the FSS-Europe. I am an active member of the FSS Circle and FSS-E Peace Laboratory initiative. A long-time professional educator, coach and mentor, I am also an Ordained Minister and certified Death Doula. It is my path to be of service. 

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Effective April 2023, am pleased to have added to life transition services including marriage and home blessings, end-of-life planning and practical and bereavement support to the Hjertehagen list of services. The final transition from this Earth, in these days is a great challenge for many. As a member of INELDA and NEDA, I participate in regular meetings and am committed to always building my knowledge, skills and networks to better serve you. 

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor (MD), and shamanic healing is not a replacement for medical treatment.

 

How can I help you? -- Leeschwa, Lisa Cox, MEd, MS, OM