About- Jana's Story

Our stories are more than memories, they are the roots of who we are becoming. When we honor our experiences and share them authentically, we transform pain into wisdom, challenges into growth, and isolation into connection. Authenticity allows us to stop performing and start living as our truest selves.

For over 20 years, I have walked the path of growth, healing, nature connection and leadership; one shaped as much by life’s hardships as by its beauty. My own journey through poverty, trauma, narcissistic abuse, infant loss, resilience, near death experiences and renewal taught me not only how to rise from the darkest places but how to guide others with compassion and integrity. Rooted in a trauma-informed approach, I blend my academic education in leadership with years of personal study in healing philosophies, energy practices, and spiritual traditions. My calling as a shamanic practitioner weaves it all together; bridging ancient wisdom and modern understanding, body, mind and spirit, the practical and the mystical. I walk the line of living today and continuous healing.

This work is more than a profession for me, it is my life calling. From my own journey through challenge, growth, trauma and healing, I learned that we are never meant to walk alone. The shamanic path opened a doorway back to Spirit, to the Earth, and to my own inner strength, and it showed me that my purpose is to guide others in remembering their wholeness. I do this work because I know, with every part of my soul being, that healing ripples outward—when one of us rises, we all rise. 🌿

Your journey begins the moment you choose to say yes!

What is shamanism today?

Shamanism is one of humanity’s most ancient spiritual practices, rooted in direct relationship with the Earth, Spirit, and the unseen realms. For thousands of years, shamans have acted as bridges, walking between worlds, seeking guidance from spirits, bringing back wisdom and healing for their people.

Today, shamanism is not tied to one culture or tradition. Instead, it is a living practice that continues to evolve while honoring its ancient roots. Modern shamanic practitioners may not live in remote villages or be chosen by their tribes, but they are still called to serve as bridge-keepers—helping others connect with Spirit, reclaim their soul’s wisdom, and restore balance in a world often disconnected from nature and meaning.

In today’s world, shamanism looks like:

Using drumming, rattling, somatic movement or breath to enter altered states and journey between realms.
Seeking guidance from spirit allies, ancestors, and the natural world.
Supporting healing on the spiritual, emotional, and energetic levels—not just the physical.
Creating ritual and ceremony to honor life’s cycles, transitions, and the seasons of Earth.
Remembering that everything is alive and interconnected.

At its heart, shamanism today is about remembering our belonging—to Spirit, to the Earth, and to each other. It is a way of walking through daily life with reverence, awareness, and relationship.

Jana's healing philosophy -

I believe healing is not about fixing what is “broken,” but about remembering and reclaiming the wholeness that has always been within us. True healing honors the entire being; body, mind, heart, and spirit, because each part of us is woven together. When one thread is tended, the whole fabric becomes stronger.

In my work, I hold a compassionate space where clients can feel safe to explore their shadows, release old wounds, and reconnect with their natural vitality. Through a blend of shamanic practices, somatic awareness, and spiritual guidance, I help people find balance between the seen and unseen, the physical and the energetic.

This holistic approach allows clients to:

Calm and regulate the nervous system
Build resilience in both daily life and spiritual growth
Access deeper intuition and clarity
Reconnect with their body as a sacred guide
Step forward with authenticity, empowerment, and trust

Healing, as I see it, is a journey of integration and embodiment. It’s about walking with awareness, listening deeply, and weaving together the wisdom of Spirit and the strength of the human experience. In this way, clients don’t just find relief, they discover transformation that touches every layer of their lives.

Credentials :

Montessori Lower Elementary- 2007

Bachelors in Education- Regis Univerisity, 2008

Masters of Leadership- Regis University, 2020

Reiki Master- 2020

Rapid Results Certified Life Coach- 2020

Shamanic Mentorship- 2021-2023

Certified in Hallucinogens- UC Berkely, 2023

Certified Lithotherapist- 2023

Certified Trauma- Informed Somatic Mentor- 2026

I am a Best-Selling Author! 🌊📖✨

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of spending summers at the beach with my grandparents. I fell in love with the sand beneath my feet, the ocean stretching out in front of me, and all the incredible creatures that called the sea home. That connection has stayed with me throughout my life.

Years later, I found myself searching for a book I could use as a resource for connecting with the messages and spiritual wisdom of sea animals. I searched and searched—and I couldn't find what I was looking for.

So I decided to write it myself.

Three years later, Spirit Animals of the Sea was born. 🌊🐋

Inside are 55 animals of the sea, each explored through their teachings, messages from Spirit, deity connections, chakra connections, and more. It's designed to be more than a book you simply read from beginning to end. It's a resource you can return to again and again—opening to the animal that calls to you, working with the journal prompts, or deepening your connection through the opening ceremony and closing poem.

Now I get to say something that feels pretty incredible:

I am a best-selling author! 💙

Spirit Animals of the Sea is currently available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback formats.

Three years of writing, creating, learning, and listening to the wisdom of the sea—and now it's out in the world. 🌊✨

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Testimonials

Friends I wanted to share about the awesome session I had with Jana! We did a bone tossing ceremony and it was really cool. A great way to gain clarity and important information for your journey. It was all done long distance. I highly recommend scheduling a session with Jana. ~ Gretchen Elizabeth Voss, Alabama

I am beyond grateful for Jana’s presence in my life! Her bone pulls have always been amazingly insightful, offering guidance, that’s always spot on! I look forward to every each reading and love sharing my experiences with my friends, who’ve all had similar positive encounters with her!- Carla Chapman,

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