Primal Journey

What to expect in a primal journey session

The first thing we focus on is relationships and trust building. One week prior to our session we’ll meet up via phone or Zoom for a consultation. During this meeting I’ll answer any questions you may have and we’ll discuss why you’re feeling called to this work. We'll set intentions, address fears, and discuss what your current spiritual practice and/or religious beliefs are and how they can enhance our work together. We'll also go over your health summary and if you have any current injuries, ailments, or trauma triggers that we need to be mindful of. After this information gathering process, I'll be able to create a ritual that's unique to your individual needs.

What you'll experience during your journey can be a bit hard to put into words and you likely won’t “get it” until you come out the other side. My clients tend to express themselves in very physical ways. This may come out as swaying, rocking, jumping, stomping, shaking, undulating, flailing, spinning, rolling, or ecstatically dancing. These movements can take place standing, on both knees, on all fours, lying on the floor or a combination of any all. My clients are often surprised at how willing their bodies are to surrender to strange and unusual movement patterns. I will offer your body therapeutic touch to physically support you throughout this process, making sure you feel safe and held.  

It’s also common to express vocally with sounds that you haven't heard yourself make before (at least as a grown up). These sounds may include groaning, heavy breaths, sighing, shrieks, trills, lip flutters, crying, wailing, screaming, hissing, growling, grunting, and primal laughter. It’s also important to note that the work we do together is layered and it may take several sessions over a period of time to release in such a manner. However, more often than not, many of these layers are peeled back during our first encounter together. Occasionally I will have clients that experience more of an internal journey with less outward expression. In these instances I am often called to express some of these physical releases for the client if they are unable to do so for themselves.

Before we drop into the ceremony, I'll ask you to light a candle for your Natural Self as well as your guides and guardian spirits. It's common practice for me to invite our ancestors, spirit allies, animals, and the elements into our ritual space. I often use tools like feathers, fire, herbs, smoke, water, rattles, bells and stones to enhance and assist in your experience. My most powerful and resourceful tool is my voice alongside my reindeer hide drum. I will perform Galdr by singing and chanting for you, tuning into the qualities and energies around us, creating a sound that may remind you of a time long ago.

After our journey session we'll schedule another phone call between 1-2 weeks later for integration purposes. During this call we’ll have a general discussion in regards to how you’ve been feeling and processing since your experience. We'll discuss anything you care to share about our session and vice versa. This is a good time to also decide if it feels in alignment to schedule another session with me in the future or if I can refer you to another trusted practitioner for a different approach. I’m also happy to provide resources and recommendations for self-care practices to continue the work we started together. 

rates

Individual Primal Journey (New client): $225

(Fee includes 2, 15-20 minute phone consults & 2 hour in-person Journey Session)

This process isn’t something that can be rushed or forced and our initial encounter will naturally take longer. The consults for trust building and information gathering are essential with new clients.

Individual Primal Journey (Returning client): $2oo 

(Fee includes 2, 10-15 minute phone consults & 1.75 hour in-person Journey Session)

After we’ve established trust and relationship, it’s easier and faster for returning clients to drop into the ritual space, so we don’t need quite as much time to prepare/integrate.  

Group Primal Journey Session (2-6 people): $175 (per person)

(Fee includes 2, 20-30 minute group consult calls & 2.25 hour in-person Journey Session)

The appeal of holding a group ceremony is that it keeps the cost down for the individual and we can do more extensive work in a group setting. Witnessing and holding space for others having a primal experience can be just as therapeutic as experiencing it yourself. 

Sliding Fee & Fair Trade Options:  

If my rates stand in the way of us working together, please don’t hesitate to inquire about my sliding fee options. I also understand the dignity that comes with offering fair trade to one another. If you’re able to provide a needed service, material item, or consumable for myself or my family, in lieu of a monetary exchange, I’m open to discussion.