My Story
I AM SHAMANIC PRACTITIONER, DRUM DOULA, HEALER, WORTCUNNER, AND TOOL MAKER
GRANDDAUGHTER OF ROCKY RIVER MOUNTAIN
GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER OF BOHEMIA
HEARTH FIRE WOMAN
SPIDER WARRIOR WOMAN
I CARRY THE HEART OF TWO BEARS
A LIGHT-BRINGER, I ALSO WALK IN SHADOWS
MY ANCESTORS ARE ADVENTURERS, DROVERS, SHEARERS AND STONE MASONS
WALKING BETWEEN MANY WORLDS, I WALK TO THE BEAT OF MY OWN DRUM
When you discover your connection with Spirit you will find that certain objects facilitate those connections and support you to accomplish your work more easily. These may include sacred drums, sacred sticks, rattles, accoutrements, smudge stick fans or plant medicine.
As a Shamanic practitioner, I birthed the tools I needed to continue my journey. During this process, I found a passion and love for crafting tools. I began Craft of Heart and Hearth to create and provide Shamanic tools to assist those travelling on their spiritual journey.
All of my work is forged in sacred space, whilst calling in Spirit into each item and embodying the material's characteristics.
Whether the tool is to be used to create a sacred sound whilst on a journey or a power object used to amplify your intention, Tools From the Spirit can be custom made for each client.
I work with the separate elements that will become the tool and the spirits in those elements deepens the client's connection to the final product. All animal materials have been ethically sourced or foraged from deceased animals.
I have been blessed to have wonderful teachers (Heather Price, Richard Littlefeather, Matthew Stonehouse and Jane Elworthy) who have provided me with the foundations and practices I now use to help others.
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Testimonials
This is why I do what I do...
Tara Barton
This woman is amazing at what she does.. never disappoints with her products and goes above and beyond, even specially formulating creams and teas suited to whatever health issues need treating.
José Toussaint
I birthed my first drum with Michelle (and 10 other beautiful women). It is a magical experience. I thank you for the safe space that was created.
Jennifer Brice
If you ever want to attend the most inspiring, thought provoking and enjoyable workshop... this workshop is for you. The workshop I attended was set in an idyllic location on the Sunshine Coast.
To be honest I did not really know what the workshop was about I just wanted a weekend away that was different.... was I surprised and delighted.
Michelle is the most amazing facilitator with so many talents including an amazing ability to play the flute and drums. Her ability to tap into each participant's needs is a skill in itself and she has unwavering patience.
Yes this workshop is about creating a drum but it is so much more that this...so much more. I would happily attend the workshop again it was that inspiring.
I would recommend Michelle abilities to any group or organisation wanting a facilitator who can connect at a different level.