Athena has been studying forms of traditional healing and shamanism for over 16 years. Her journey into alternative Healing opened during a major crisis in her life, which led her to working with her family down south and a Traditional Venezuelan healer who recognized her gift of sight and began to give her a language to explain life as an empath and seer. Upon arriving back to Canada she was adopted by a beautiful medicine woman who grounded her into ceremonial teachings, sweat lodges, pipe ceremony and women's mystery work. She began working with Ayahuasca in 2010, and soon after began a formal apprenticeship with the Shipibo Mahua Lineage in the Amazon of Peru studying a traditional form of healthcare. She has spent months at a time in retreat in the practice of dieta fasting from foods and water for periods of time, and learning directly from the spirits of the plants. She travels internationally, holding ceremonies and retreats, runs plant dietas and Integration and healing work. She has been recognized by the Grandmother Shipibo Maestras she works with and was given the cup to serve medicine after 8 years of apprenticing. Her main Teachers Include Maestra Amelia Ronen, Maestra Manuela Mahua. She has spent countless time learning from Elders, wisdom keepers and guardians of the traditions in North and south America. She has been blessed to sit with and share friendship with traditional grandmothers who have helped keep her humble and in reverence for all life. She is a mother of two young boys is an artist, musician, a Doula, herbalist and tries not to take herself too seriously. She holds all who sit with her in circle in the love and prayers of the Great mothers heart. She currently lives in the mountains of British Columbia.
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5.0
Clear, clean and powerful.
Working with Athena and Jermey was a direct transmission of simplicity, clarity and humility. I very much appreciated the care and guidance she constantly gave during ceremony. I also appreciated that there wasn't anything 'extra' no apparent ego was interwoven in the ceremony. That is a trait I usually see in buddhist teachers so I really appreciated that in ceremony. Lots of laughter and gentleness. Also it was one of the most powerful ceremonies of my life which I'm still working to unpack. A deep thank you for holding such elegant space for me to do my work.
5.0
Beautiful soul
I did a week long retreat with Athena and had the most beautiful and life changing experience of my life! It's hard to describe the feeling of having her around in the best way possible. She is there when you need her or help in general, but only in the right moments when you are ready to receive. She is very loving and caring and has helped me personally break down a few walls that I was putting in my own path. Any chance I could have to spend more time with her, I would gladly take in a second. I am so grateful for having the opportunity to meet her and learn from her and patiently await the next time I see her and all the beautiful ladies that were part of the retreat. Thank you so much for everything Athena <3
5.0
A powerful, grounded, compassionate and wise woman. A storyteller.
I attended a two day retreat with Athena in 2018. Being in ceremony with Athena was such a blessing, she created the environment, and initiated a process that allowed me to dive deep within. Athena provided a grounding fulcrum which I was able to use to anchor myself while I journeyed. She created a safe, sacred space for healing. She took the time to ensure each individual under her care was well. I felt deeply cared for. She provided me with some support that was specific to my needs and it it helped me tremendously. In ceremony I witnessed many spirits come through Athena as she guided our group - the hummingbird, the wolf, the bear, the wise elder - many spirits shared their voices. She is a story teller, a singer, a healer, a carrier and protector of the medicine. Thank you Athena - truly.
5.0
A true teacher
I am very blessed to have found true teachers in my life. I consider Athena (and her partner Jeremy) to be two of those. Athena is real, allowing space for you to grow and rise and expand in your own gifts and become empowered to heal yourself. She does an amazing job of leaving her ego away from ceremony so that the purity of the work may come through. I never knew what to expect from a ceremony, but I felt so safe and supported that I continue to get called back! I appreciate and respect everything she does. She truly walks her talk and is an incredible soul to be in the presence of. I recommend connecting with her in whatever capacity to are feeling called to. Your life will be uplifted.
5.0
A gift from Great Spirit
Working with and sitting with Athena in ceremony for a few years now has completely changed my life in such a beautiful way. When I first met this amazing sister and medicine woman I was in such despair and my life was not working on many different planes. Through gentle guidance, clearing and transmission of light, she has seen me through a miraculous transformation in my life and being. I now am so much lighter, joyful and carry my own medicine with a grounded sense of being, love and compassion for myself and others. I am forever grateful for this beautiful spirit.
