Embrace Compassion and Spiritual Growth
What I’ve learned throughout my own journey of rediscovering my self-worth, gifts and voice is that it was never about what I thought I deserved…
It was about who I thought I was.
I learned I wasn’t enough, that I was broken, faulty, shy, better to be invisible than to be seen.
There are many reasons for this, personal, intergenerational, societal. Over time I found ways to understand and express my body sovereignty, voice, way of being, dreams and soul. I had many guides along the way, some that were supportive and some that were mirrors and challenges.
Today I sit with others as they navigate their own journeys of reclamation. Using my own experiences and descent into darkness, revival of gifts with plants, intuition, womb wisdom and reconnection with the natural world, cycles of life and magic that exist within our very cells…
I support you along the river of your own path.
Education, Trainings, Initiations
Formal Education
Social Work and Human Services
I have a diploma in social work with a multicultural focus and am currently completing my BPA in Human Services with my eyes set on Masters of Counselling.
For years I worked in non-profits with vulnerable people experiencing homelessness, addictions, food insecurity and sex trafficking. After getting burned out, like many do in the “social services” world, I took on simple work until moving to the government. I worked in an administrative capacity for years in the privacy legislation departments. This part of my journey was long, depressing, like a soul with the lights out, I went from day to day, lost.
I share that to provide a glimpse into the experiences of deep depression, disconnection and dullness that I floundered in..for 7 years. During that time I started my holistic nutrition and massage therapy education as I explored different paths.
Vocational Education
Holistic Nutrition and Massage
I completed credentials in Holistic Nutrition through CSNN and a degree in massage therapy through Vicars School of Massage.
I was looking for ways to express my calling in helping others and in finding alignment with my work/ career and lifepath. I enjoyed both of these paths, yet neither centered my true path of service. I have learned so much, gained skills and better awareness from them including:
-balancing the mind, body, spirit connection for better health and wellness
-nutrition, intuitive eating and the impact of our environments on our digestion, health and sense of wellbeing
-body work and relaxation techniques
-anatomy and understanding of how the body works
Alternative and Spiritual
Shamanic medicine, Womb training and Yoni Steaming
I came to shamanism and firstly, to womb work from a shamanic perspective when I started having issues with my menstrual cycle. Womb work was completely new to me, and I dived in, enrolling in a program that delved into the wounds of sexuality, family, lineage and social and gender pressures.
Around the same time I also started offering yoni steaming to others. I took Steamy Chicks peristeam course and got certified.
After that I found that a sense of being home was apparent to me. I delved into more teachings, and am still a student of shamanism to this day. I have completed over 4 years of teachings with the Institute of Shamanic Medicine including:
-Shamanic Medicine Womb Coaching Certificate
-Shamanic Power Initiations Year 1, 2 and Coaching
-Deathwalker Program
Yoni steaming has helped cultivate my journey with herbs, plant medicines and earth based wisdom. I now use many herbal remedies for wellbeing, and offer teas, yoni steam blends, herbal dream pillows and more at markets and online.
Words of appreciation from former clients
“Ashley was warm and welcoming. She directed the session based on my needs, comfort and timeline. When I wasn’t ready/in a safe space, she gave me the tools that I needed to work on my healing when the time was right. She guided and directed me to connect with my womb and her energy in a nurturing and understanding way.”
~ER
(From my Menstrual Workshop Caring for Your Body)
“I left with practical tips on deepening my relationship with my body and, in turn, the earth. I was especially blown away by Ashley’s perspective on the spiritual significance of cycle irregularities. She put words to something I’ve never had the language for, but have experienced first-hand. I had more than one aha moment”
~ JB
Ashley has such a calming presence, is extremely knowledgeable and helped me explore/ reengage with my spirituality. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect or what I needed but she was able to guide me in a way that felt organic and generative.
~ Pita M