Shamanic Self-Healing and Practitioner Training In Chicago



Taught by Grandmother WinterJade Forest
Since 1975, shiatsu and shamanic practice has been my full-time occupation – consuming both my mind and my professional career. I have had some amazing teachers along the way, and, in my teaching, I’ve always tried to be conscientious about representing their work authentically and giving credit where credit is due.
But I have recently been asked to say what I feel my own contributions are to the evolution of this living medicine, as well as mentioning other teachers’ names. I responded that I have never felt the urge to claim anything as my own, even though I acknowledge [to myself, at least] that I have made some further original and valuable additions for western people. Be that as it may, there is a quote from Jon Batiste, referring to his album Beethoven Blues, in which he put his own spin on the classical masterpieces. It goes like this: “But, you know what? It’s been 256 years, and it’s due for an update. You mold it, you add to it, and it won’t revoke anything that exists; it’s only adding to the continuum of human creativity.” So, hopefully, I’ve done my part to add to the continuum of human creativity.
For instance….

This series of trainings empowers you to embrace the wisdom of HEALER, HEAL THYSELF. Rather than working on others, you will receive shamanic healings to develop your “personal power.” Personal power is the Native American term used to signify all the gifts you’ve been given by Creator for the purpose of contributing to the good of all. This means conducting your life “in a good way,” – in peace and harmony with nature, with Mother Earth and Father Sky, with body and spirit, and with all beings (called “all my relations”). It means using your gifts to make a better world in the now, and especially for the upcoming generations who will follow.
THERE ARE NO PREREQUISITES FOR THESE HEALING WEEKENDS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE, AND TO THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. EACH ONE STANDS ALONE AND IS COMPLETE WITHIN ITSELF.
HOWEVER, WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU ATTEND THE FIRST WEEKEND BAASED ON THE FACT THAT SHAMANIC JOURNEYING IS THE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH ALL SUBSEQUENT TRAININGS IN THE SERIES RESTS.
These shamanic healings serve to upgrade, strengthen, clear and harmonize all your bodies – mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. They are great for your health and well-being on a personal level. Additionally, they prepare you for performing the next series of workshops, the Shamanic Healing Protocols.
The healings given in the Healing the Healer series are:
Shamanism is practiced with techniques, philosophies, healings and meditations to help you connect to the Great Mystery of us all, the Great
Spirit of Creation Source that moves through all things.
This series of trainings empowers each individual participant to learn and practice ancient healing protocols from a Cherokee lineage. You will be
able to apply them to your own self-healing, as well as to family, friends, co-workers and colleagues. Once you’ve practiced and memorized the format for any given healing sequence, you can add it to your professional practice for your clients.
CHEROKEE HEALING PROTOCOLS
3 Days, $600, October 16-18, Fri-Sun 12-5pm, 15 CE Hours
If you would like a payment plan for ALL of Winter Jade’s Healing the Healer and Shamanic Healing Protocols classes in 2026, the $3020 total can be paid in two ways:
