She graduated from Loyola University with a major in Liberal Studies, with minors in Theater, Music and Psychology.  At graduation, she simultaneously completed her education and clinical training in Chemical Dependency Counseling and Hypnotherapy.  She studied Hypnotherapy with Gil Boyne and The American Council of Hypnotist Examiners 1989-1990 and obtained her certification.  She has continued these studies with Ormon McGill, David Quigly, James Maynard, Gerald Kein, and many others through ongoing continuing education at conventions, workshops and seminars year round.

Shama has studied with many respected teachers in a number of body/mind/soul therapies.  As a result, she incorporates the following teachings/methods into her practice:

• Western Psychology
• Chemical Dependency Counseling
• Crystal Healing
• Energy and (Reike, Sekkim, Lovestream, Zenith & Pranic Healing)
• Tantra
• Intuitive Readings
• Aromatherapy
• Divinity Studies
• Shamanic Healing & Psychology
• Herbs & Nutrition
• Accupressure & Bodywork
• Sexual Healing

With sensitivity and compassion, she draws on these skills and creatively blends numerous disciplines in a seamless, nurturing style.  The profound gift of her intuitive awareness is shared with humor and clarity.  She has a gift in explaining very esoteric ideas in grounded and tangible terms so that they can easily be applied to normal life experiences.

She learned Crystal healing with Master Teacher, Richard Burritt who also introduced her to the concept of hands-on healing.  With his encouragement, Shama was initiated into 2nd degree Reike by John Solat, Reiki Master and completed the courses for Pranic Healing with Master Choa, learning to work with the chakras and the organs of the body through energy.  She has also completed level four of Zenith energy work with Linda Raynor, MFCC, which also uses colors and specific placement of the fingers to transmit the energy.  She has studied sound healing with Jonathan Goldman & Kabbalah Bach.

She has also studied Shamanic Psychology & healing with Lyn "Starflyer" Hopkins for the last 5 years, helping her to found The Wild Rose Dreamers Lodge  where, as Assistant Director, she co-teaches, chiefs ceremonies and rituals, acts as Lyn's Second for the Drum Team, and generally partners and offers her skills for all of their joint efforts as her talents are required.  Shama and Lyn have jointly sponsored major ceremonial events for the "12/12," The August 11th eclipse and grand cross, "Seeding The New Dream," and for the May 5th Planetary Alignment, "Birthing The New Dream."

In addition, she has studied Shamanic sexuality with Lyn's teacher, Harley Swift Deer and his team, Ina Laughing Winds and Jamie Charles.

She currently teaches workshops, helps with the Lodge, and maintains a private practice in Van Nuys in Southern California where she successfully works with individuals and couples, as well as people in alternative lifestyles, from all over the United States and Europe.

Her new book, "The Pleasure Paradigm" is in progress, as well as a book on Tantric practice for teenagers, one on Ejaculatory Mastery for men, and a book for kids of New Age parents called, "Why Mom Isn't Normal."  She is also currently working on articles for the web and print and develping a few additional websites for her media projects and one teaching Tantra on the Internet called "Tantric Journeys."

In the entertainment realm, Shama is developing a her own television program, "Shama," a reality information talk show that offers a window into the possibilities of empowered dreams for a world of heart centered, conscious awareess, ecologoical sustainability, and sacred, joy filled living - for the self, relationships, the community and the world. She calls it "a joyful source of information of what life, the human spirit, science, technology, and love have to offer so that each one of us can be empowered and imspired to opportunities to make a difference and be a part of the solution." This show, and eventually a cable station dedicated to these ideals, is the dream of her heart. If your interest is piqued, Shama would welcome any offers of assistance, either in expertise or financial support.

In addition, Shama has has two documentaries in development; one on Sacred Sexuality Practices, and the other is called "Conclave - The Goddess Next Door,"exploring the lives of women who have claimed their sexuality and personal power.

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Transformational Facilitator
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