Hello I’m Fay,
Author, Teacher of Creative Shamanism, Plant Spirit Reiki and Elemental Qigong. Creator of the Shaman in the Garden Community and Podcast.
I’m here to help you move beyond admiring the beauty of the green world and making the occasional potion to accessing its true medicine, by fostering a deep, supportive, reciprocal relationship with the Earth. We can start in your back garden, with a pot plant or your favourite green space.
For 25 years, my path has been defined by the belief that nature is not a backdrop, but a living, breathing partner in our wellbeing. Whether I am tending to the soil of my garden or holding a Shamanic ceremony, my work is about restoring this sacred connection.
Fay has taken her shamanic place as one who holds rare and valuable power. Fay will listen endlessly, and will follow truly, the calling of what we have cast invisible to come back into the light…
Listening to the Earth
In 2000 I first stepped onto the path of Reiki and allowed this energy to guide me, it guided me back home to my garden, to the hedgerows and the plants. I began to cultivate a garden, forage and study herbal medicine.
10 years later my spiritual practice truly found its home in the earth. While running an organic flower farm in Nova Scotia, I experienced the wisdom of the plants and felt a deep connection to the web of life that connects us all. The garden wasn’t just a place to grow flowers; it was a living vibration, an integral part of our wellbeing.
Today, from my home in Scotland, I bridge the spiritual with the practical, the energetic unseen with the visible, tangible vibrancy of the natural world. As the author of Plants that Speak, Souls that Sing, Plant Spirit Reiki, and Shamanic Reiki Drumming, I help clients expand, shift and integrate their energy with the wisdom of nature, the earth, the seasons and the plants. Whether through my online community gatherings, workshops, shamanic ritual, readings, or 1-on-1 sessions, my mission is to help you remember your sacred connection to the web of life.
I’d love to work with you if you are ready to get closer to the magic of who you are and meet yourself in the garden. Ways to work with me
Xoxo
Fay
My Approach
Restoring our natural kinship with nature helps us to reclaim a vital part of our power. It strengthens our sense of who we are, resets our nervous system, lifts our spirits and gives us confidence and purpose.
When I guide clients through the green portal, I see them called home, like they finally feel a sense of belonging as they rediscover their trust in the universe.
Ancient wisdom within us reawakens as we reclaim our place in the web of life and the true power of feeling connected and supported that it brings when we are fully aligned with our unique vibration and rythm.
This is the wisdom that flows through us when we re-establish our sacred relationship with ourselves and the natural world.
It doesn’t happen by reading books, listening to podcasts or watching videos, it happens when we intentionally step outside and open our hearts to the wisdom that the natural world is holding for us. We know this in theory but its the practice and daily ritual that help us realign and redefine our path.
From the beginning of the session Fay leads with a confident, clear voice and communicates beautifully as she introduces students to her mesmerizing class. She is very present to the energies of her students and is able to guide and heal with both her drumming and words. Time seems to both stand still and fly by as she takes you on a journey inward which leaves you feeling grounded and grateful. Joyful Yoga students often ask for her, if you have the chance to work with her I highly recommend it!
Special Interests and Favourite things
I love hanging out with plants and people, making potions and watching a starry night sky. My favourite time of the year is May. I love spring when everything comes to life and can’t possibly name just one favourite flower or herb.
My favourite therapy is puppy cuddles and feeling the warmth of the sun. I feel fabulous in the ocean especially when snorkelling. I like bright colours and drinking wine. I have a special thing for unicorns.
My professional qualifications
2021- 2022 Elemental Qigong Teacher Training: Fundamental Principles, New Forest Elemental Qigong.
2015 – 2018 Creative Shamanic Practitioner Training, Little Red Drum School of Shamanism.
2015 Diploma in Reflexology, Scottish School of Reflexology
2010 –2015 Owner of Oliver Farm, Flower and Herb Farm and Herbal product business.
2012 – 2013 Master Herbalist training with Heart of Herbs school.
2010 ITEC Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology and Bach Flower Remedies Level 1
2009 Reiki Drum Practitioner and Reiki Master Teacher
2004-2006 Bsc Herbal Medicine Scottish School of Herbal Medicine and then the College of Phytotherapy, UK.
Nov 2000 Reiki Level 1 and 2.
I’d love to help you become enchanted by the spirit of plants and feel more supported by the earth.
Fay creates a safe and peaceful space. Her voice is the perfect invitation to relax, release and trust. I love the intensity of the drumming. I remember the potency of the intention to awaken and heal. It stays with me. I recommend this as a part of journeying home to yourself.
Want to feel more connected to your innate knowing, guided by plant wisdom and supported by the web of life?
Join the Shaman in the Garden community over on substack.