Art of a Shaman
…, walking in the mystery
Life can be challenging. We arrive carrying ancestral dreams, failures, traumas and resilience, along with the Universe’s intentions and our own karmic lessons. Our experiences add additional imprints, forming the complex creation that is us. As we walk in this mystery of life, we have the opportunity to heal the wounds and traumas we carry, find freedom from our limited thoughts and behavioral patterns, and connect to the limitless possibilities that await us. With a skilled and caring guide, we can begin to write new life stories for ourselves.
If you choose, I can serve as your guide, helping you navigate the mystery and co-create the life you dream of. I offer shamanic energy healing, individual mentoring, land and home healing, and education in shamanic practices - in person and virtually worldwide.
About Me
Tom Wilkinson, Ed.D
Over 30 years ago I began following the breadcrumbs of my spirt guides and helpers and ever since then I have been engaged in various forms of non-traditional and energetic healing. My holistic approach to life stems from my belief in the inter-connectedness of all things.
The indigenous healing practices of Andean medicine women and men form the primary lineage of my shamanic education, although I have incorporated aspects of North American , Celtic and Hawaiian Shamanism into my practice.
After life as an artist, and corporate/college/university educator, I was re-awakened to the understanding that I had been called to do this work again.
I am a graduate of the Gateway School of Shamanism’s two year program under Deborah Wray, where I also completed advanced graduate programs in dream manifestation. In early 2013, I received the Munay-Ki nine empowerment rites based on the initiatory practices of the Q’ero shamans of Peru, and I studied in Peru with Don Theo Parades, recognized anthropologist and Shaman. While there I participated in shamanic ceremonies in numerous sites including the Temple of Wiracocha, Pisac, Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, and Machu Picchu.
I have also received training from several other recognized shamans and shamanic practitioners increasing my knowledge, experience and wisdom. I was engaged in Hank Wesselman’s last teachings as part of his yearlong Shamanic Visionary Circle. In 2023 I collaborated with a shaman in Ecuador conducting healings and ceremonies at Pinchincha, Mejia and las Siete Cascades.
Most importantly, my life experiences have provided a continuous and fertile environment for my shamanic education as I followed my shamanic calling.
I served as the “Visiting Shaman” for Reiki Journey - Alternative and Holistic Health in Blacksburg, Virginia and assisted teaching second year students in the Gateway School of Shamanism outside Charlottesville, Virginia. I teach various courses in shamanism for Nibana Salt and Wellness in Annapolis, Maryland, including “Shamanic Healing Wisdom and Practices”, part of the Certified Practitioner for Holistic Health program. I am a member of the Society for Shamanic Practice..
I offer individual shamanic energy healing sessions and individual mentoring in shamanic practices in person and around the world virtually, as well as, land and home healing, and education in shamanic practices.
For more information or to schedule a session please contact me at:
Shamanic Energy Medicine
Reconnect with your inner wisdom, restore balance, and open yourself to new possibilities.
Shamanic energy medicine is one of humanity’s oldest spiritual and healing traditions rooted in the ancient understanding that all things, seen and unseen, are energetically interconnected.
Shamanic healing works with the energetic imprints of life experiences, limiting patterns, ancestral influences and karmic lessons that affect our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. By releasing what no longer serves us, we can reconnect with our vitality, freedom, and deeper potential.
A shamanic energy healing session with me lasts approximately 75 minutes as we engage with helping spirits and guides to heal the energetic root cause of physical, emotional, or spiritual illness. Sessions may focus on chakra and energy field clearing and illumination, power loss, soul loss, soul contracts, intrusions, ancestral healing, energetic tears , and other imprints in one’s luminous energy field.
If you are feeling any of the below symptoms you may benefit from a shamanic energy healing session:
Feelings of sadness, worthlessness and emptiness
Feelings of detachment from your life
Past emotional traumas
Patterns of repetitive negative behavior
Apathy, numbness, lack of vitality, or fatigue
Emotional or health issues related to your ancestry
An unhealthy attachment to any individual
Chronic illness or weak immune system
An inclination toward addictions and destructive behaviors
Mood swings or personality shifts
I offer sessions in person and virtually worldwide.
To learn more or schedule a session:
artoftheshaman@gmail.com
Testimonials
“Tom is an extraordinary shaman. He helped me to navigate a complex road in my development as a human being and I will forever be grateful to him. His guidance during those dangerous curves in the road kept me safe. Gently, calmly and gracefully he helped me to resolve some very difficult life experiences. It was grace to work with him and in humility and gratitude, I thank him for his kindness.”
"I have been very lucky to have experienced more than 10 sessions with Tom Wilkinson. Our sessions together have been the deepest, most expansive healing process I have ever done. I’ve tried many modalities over the past 40 years, including traditional medicine, chiropractic, homeopathy, massage, herbal medicine, aromatherapy and numerous methods of energy healing. All good practices, but not enough to bring me the healing I needed.
Ten years ago, I became disabled from several serious and painful nerve disorders after multiple family losses and traumatic times. After that, I needed medication and I was unable to function normally. My health issues continued to plague me, and more complications kept arising. I was at the lowest point in my life last year when I found Tom through a series of wonderful synchronicities.
Each session with Tom brought meaning, improvement and more light into my body. And after a time, I reached a place where I jumped ahead, a healing miracle occurred and my health and strength grew exponentially! I feel younger and more excited about life than I have in years. I now have spirit animal helpers that I love and new tools that I use regularly. I feel empowered and ready to live the life I have always wanted.
Today, I am vastly improved in more ways than I can say my energy, joy for living and direction towards my future have all returned! I am waking earlier, often with sunrise and not needing naps. I am regularly walking and doing my yoga. My attitude is joyful and positive and I can see where I am going and how I will take care of myself in the future. I feel safe again!
My gratitude to Tom is beyond words and I would highly recommend his practices to anyone in need of help. Don’t miss this opportunity to reclaim your health and strength! Tom is the BEST! I offer thanks and blessings to Divine and All My Relations for all Tom has given me."
"I had the good fortune of meeting Tom during a workshop concerning Shamanic practices. Not only is Tom an incredible teacher and facilitator, but the experience demonstrated his ability to heal and it ultimately led to further sessions working around some of my current struggles. Tom is kind, generous, and intuitive and his ability to tap into deep wounds and traumas has translated to some transformative breakthroughs for me. I have visited other Shamans, but Tom's connection to the spiritual world, his radical caring, and his commitment to clients is unmatched. I am deeply grateful that the universe connected our paths and am excited for continued work! "
"Tom enabled me to clear lifetime issues hampering my well-being and my connection to my family. After working with my ancestors, he opened a pathway for me. Now I feel very powerful and much more free in my heartspace. He has brought light, understanding, and healing for which I am very grateful!"
“Thank you for the powerful healing work you have done with me. I feel it more deeply than any work I have ever had in my life. And I have had a LOT of work. So I am just deeply grateful to have found you.“
“Thank you again for the amazing work you did with me. I have been feeling very different. Definitely some long term changes that happened during our session. It just seems like I understand and can forgive. And I am remembering to let love into my body, love in all it’s forms.
“Dear Tom, Thank you for the extraordinary session. It was life changing - again.“
"I have had four sessions with Tom over the years and having experience with other Shamanic healers I can attest that Tom's abilities are exceptional. The results I get vary depending on what we work on. After one session where we did an extraction I had remarkable improvements in my health and overall well-being. Whereas in other sessions when we worked on more subtle energies, I feel an overwhelming sense of peace and connectedness to myself and the world around me.”
“Just two sessions with Tom improved my confidence, mental clarity, and overall happiness. His work moved so much blocked energy out of my body, I literally stood taller.“
“I have visited many a Shaman in my life but I have to say Tom excels above all others. He not only gives you a Shamanic Healing Session but lives it! He really takes the time to understand why you need one, what has been your journey thus far and where you want to go. He is truly the REAL THING, very professional, conducting himself in the most correct manner that makes one feel safe and comfortable at all times. When I got off his table after the session I couldn't stop giggling with joy because of what he was able to heal during our session. I strongly recommend Tom to anyone seeking to bring Peace, Balance and Happiness back into their lives.”