(En-Chahanpi Melissae)

EN-CHAHANPI MELISSAE

I was raised Protestant Congregationalist and was still active in the church
as my true spiritual unfolding began around 15 with the metaphysical study
of crystals and gemstones. As I devoured all the information I could get my
hands on I was exposed to many Nature based religions and ways of being that
resonated deeply. As I learned I absorbed bits and pieces of many traditions
such as Wicca, Druid, Celtic, Taoism and started to ritualistically align
myself with Nature’s seasonal cycle. I finally met my partial Mashpee
bloodline in Native American Ways and the stepping stones to an
Herbalist/Medicine path began to come into view.

I died a Shaman’s death at 23 due to a neurological virus, Guillain-Barre.
While in my painful, medicated and mechanically supported cocoon I was able
to vision-quest endlessly with the ability to experience multiple conscious
planes simultaneously. After a full year of illness and physical
rehabilitation I emerged with new found autonomy putting into motion my
mission of healing with love and light. Since then I have used combination
natural remedies, herbals, nutrition, exercise and spiritual guidance to
treat myself, friends and family members.

I learn through living and adopted the way of active participation in wisdom
- emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. I have a B.S. in
Alternative Medicine from Everglades University and currently work towards
Holistic Lifestyle Counseling to put into motion my formal training and
accentuate years of independent study. I aid clients in the creation and
maintenance of personal healthy lifestyles incorporating spiritual beliefs,
nutrition, stress reduction techniques, movement, Reiki and whatever means
required for optimal wellness.

Father Sky, Mother Earth, The Elementals, Grandmother Moon,
Great-Grandmother Ocean, Great Creator and all my relations in the universe
have guided me towards today where I find myself a Reverend Priestess of The
Sisterhood of Ahel Adom, Reiki Master, Melissae of Artemis and Faerie
Medicine Woman. I’m immersed in sisterhood with amazing women who embody
Goddesses as uniquely diverse as each individual.