Deb Fate-Mental is an archetypal Wise Woman and has been in practice for almost a decade. Her healing expertise combines traditional plant lore with authentic, old-fashioned shamanism and spiritual healing. Deb helps people Remember themselves via healings, classes and readings so they may re-connect with Nature and the Divine. Deb is available for in-person healings and divination in Hopkinton, MA and distance via Skype or phone. Aside from healing work, Deb is working on a book and is a Druid-in-training.
What Deb has to say about what she does…
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“When I am performing a healing or when I am teaching what I’m really doing is bringing that person into alignment and connection, more specifically nature connection (or interspecies connection) and remembering. That is the current under everything I do. It’s there and it’s what I’m really conveying when I see a client and when I teach. The people who respond the best, whether they’re students or clients, are open to and understand that connection and remember. It’s also what makes me super-fun to have as a teacher and it’s what makes me a powerful healer. It’s what that light is when I work; I remember and can shine out or become that connectedness. It’s imperative that we remember this. That we remember we’re all one family; that we all live on this Earth together in community and we’re all connected. We’ve forgotten this for a very, very long time.”
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About the name of the practice:
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"I decided to name my practice after the Elder, Sambucus canandensis. The Elder is a very special plant being to me. She sheltered me when I was a child and is always there for me as an adult. She's the tree of the fairies in European folklore, the Elder Mor, the Elder Mother. I feel a deep healing in her presence. I named my healing practice after her to honor our relationship."
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Education
I give deep and heartfelt gratitude to all my human teachers as well as my Spirits and the Plants. Where would I be without you all? My teachers have made such an impact on my life and I have been so blessed to be taught by each of them. Much love to all!
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Blessed Maine Herb Farm School of Herbal Medicine, Three-Year Community Herbalist Program (2010) under the mentorship of Gail Faith Edwards
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Eye of the Eagle School for Spiritual Light, Two-Year Shamanic Apprenticeship Program (2013), and Sound and Light Healing Training (2014), Advanced Shamanic Light Healer Training (2017) under the mentorship of Leontine Hartzell
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Studies with Mary Mueller Shutan: Discernment, Ancestral Studies, Advanced Psychopomp Studies, Cleansing (2016 - 17); Two-Year Spiritual Healer Program (2018 - 2020)
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Studies with Lisa Campion: Advanced Psychic Protection and Advanced Psychic Studies (2015); Reiki Master (2016)
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Foundation for Shamanic Studies, basic shamanic journeying
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Living in Practice with Margi Flint, Matthew Wood and Kay Parent
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ABC's of Herbalism and other courses (2007 - 2008) with Susun Weed
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Dr. Sears Wellness Institute Health Coach Training, Certified Health Coach since 2015
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Aromahead Institute, Essential Oils for Natural Living Course
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Floracopeia, A Flower's Power course in Flower Essences
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Heatstone Center for Earth Essentials online Anatomy and Physiology
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BA in Anthropology, Magna cum luade with Honors, Kent State University (1991)
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MBA, Bryant College (2000)