"Shaman" is a Siberian term used today as a generic description for those who practice this ancient art in non-tribal settings. Non-Tribal Shamanic Practitioners are usually counselors or energy healers or may combine both functions, often with other modalities.

A Shamanic Practitioner utilizes Journeys, a form of active visualization done with a particular goal as the outcome.  A Journey can uncover the root cause of a problem which impacts negatively today. Shamans work with Guides, most often in the form of Animal Allies.

Soul Retrieval is a special form of Journey to find and restore "missing parts" of the Soul, or personality. Soul Loss is the result of trauma that is so severe the Soul denies and blocks the experience, even to burying the memory in the subconscious. In Chrysalis Heart Center Soul Retrievals the client is guided on a journey to seek and recover their own missing soul piece, thus increasing their self empowerment and control over their own lives.

Why does part of a soul leave?

If a person experienced an abusive situation, part of the soul may leave to protect itself. If a traumatic accident is about to occur the soul may leave so that it won't be effected by the force of the accident. If a loved one is lost, the soul part may go until the person is ready to deal with their grief.  The trauma is often rooted in childhood experiences, but soul loss may result as an adult as well.

Sometimes the soul part will return on its own. But if it does not realize how to return, or if it does not know that it is safe to return - the shaman may need to assist the return of that missing piece. In a Soul Retrieval the missing parts of the Soul can be found, brought back, and healed for full integration of the Soul.

Symptoms of Soul Loss may include depression, negative outlook, feelings of unworthiness, lack of enthusiasm, lack of goals, defensive behavior and inappropriate anger, a feeling of incompleteness, lost memories, feeling like you aren't in control of your life. The client is always in charge of the experience, and may choose to end a Journey at any time, for any reason.

Extraction is a shamanic healing technique to remove Negative Energies or Negative Entities from a person or home. An assessment is done first to determine the need, as requirements vary. If an energy, it is dispersed harmlessly. If an entity, it is guided to where it will find peace and do no further harm.

Soul Theft occurs with co-dependency,deep attachment, inability to release someone at the end of a relationship  (separation, divorce, death), You may have a sense of incompleteness if someone is holding part of your soul.

Donata has completed apprenticeship as a Shamanic Practitioner in two ancient traditions: Huichol and Inka, and is a Priestess of the Mayan Temple of the Deer. She has received training in advanced Shamanic healing techniques  indluding Soul Retrieval, Soul Theft,and Extraction.          

She deeply respects her Elders and forerunners, the Tribal Shamans, and is grateful for their teachings.