What’s Good? Healers, Teachers and Herbalists of Colour

Aug 24

By

Navi Gill

Dora Kamau- Mindfulness Artist & JT Veteran

Dora’s voice and ability to create a safe container for deeper self-reflection and stillness especially for melanated folks has been a vital part of my 2020 + beyond toolkit.

Nicole Enns- Healer, Embodied & Ancestral Guided Ceremony and Ritual facilitator

Nicole brings us back to nature, back to the original teacher and healer through her work as an energy healer, facilitator and through her work with flowers,plants and herbs. Her flower mandalas soothe the spirit, immerse me in beauty and invoke a deep connection to the earth.

Melissa Barayang- Coach, Teacher, Healing Ancestral Ritual Facilitator

Melissa’s work is for anyone who is longing to rest their heart and spirit into softness. So much of the world is hard, the human experience is hard and takes a toll on the heart but Melissa holds ceremony and space for those of us who long to be in connection with our Ancestors and ask for guidance, support and pay our respects while learning to flow through this earthly experience with a little more lightness, a little more joy and a softening of our edges.

Rebeckah Price- Nike trainer, yoga + meditation facilitator, proud Mama, community builder and diversity + equity in wellness @thewellcollectiveto

Rebeckah is a powerhouse that believes in the power of conscious collective healing but from a no bs, authentic and honest place. Her work has allowed us to learn directly from and be in the presence of some of the greatest Black Women in wellness right now.

Dr Jacqui- ND, Indigenous medicine maker, Mama and Doula @xalishmedicines

Dr.Jacquis medicines are a direct lifeline to the plantcestors and earth, her thoughtful and expertly handcrafted Indigenous medicines have been another must have in my selfcare toolkit. Her intentional offerings and vulnerability in sharing her personal and professional journey have been so healing and resonant for so many of us BIPOC healers in this space.

Kirat Randhawa- Contemplative Guide

Kirat has the ability to transport a person to another plane with her guided meditations, whether you are a long time meditator or new to the practice. Her clarity and voice allow you to tap into a space of silence within yourself that many of us have long forgotten especially during the last couple years. She thoughtfully and respectfully weaves her path of practice, Buddhism, into her work as a meditation guide and facilitator through her offerings.

Layla Feghali- Herbalist, storyteller, SWANA Ancestral wisdom carrier and educator.

Layla and her work are rooted in the re-membrance and reclamation of Ancestral, land based healing and medicine wisdom & practices. You can learn with her through online workshops, experience the medicines with the herbal product line, receive mentorship or learn from the SWANA Community Ancestral Remembrance program & archival hub.

Katie Shaw