About
Teagan West (she/they)
Hello Beautiful Being. Grateful you’ve found me here.
I’m Teagan (pronounced Tae-gan), a lover of depth with a passion for healing. I am currently based in Upstate NY, located upon the unceded territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. My own ancestors come from predominantly Irish and Levantine origins. Personally, I identify as a Ceremonialist & Celebrant, Dancer, Poet, Metalsmith & Drum Maker.
I have spent over a decade studying a lot of ancient & esoteric healing systems, seeking to uncover the thread that weaves them all together. By trade, I’m an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Evolutionary Astrologer, Somatic Practitioner, Reiki Healer, and Bodyworker specializing in Acupressure, Thai Massage, and Craniosacral techniques. I’m currently a student of Ancestral Lineage Healing, paired with Death & Grief work as an End-of-Life Doula, and will soon be completing my studies as a Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator.
It may seem like I do a lot of different things, but truly all of the modalities I practice weave together in SUCH a deep, beautiful way. They are all interconnected, just as we are. I have a deep passion for healing on every level of mind-body-spirit, because we truly cannot leave anything out of the whole picture. I believe personal healing is inevitably tied to collective care, which for me includes safe community spaces to explore our personal process, and ancestral layers of intergenerational healing.
In regards to ceremonial practice, my path has been informed by gracious teachers from various lineages that I have had the privilege to study under. Namely, Native North American practices of Anishinaabe Ojibwe Lineage, and Mayan traditions of South American Lineage. These teachings deeply inform my own healing philosophies, while I continue to explore traditional Celtic & Syrian practices of my own lineages.
My own path of healing has led me here, to developing a practice & overall life path of deepening exploration into the healing arts. I recognize there is no arrival on this journey; there is always more to learn. I am an eternal student, and this work is my teacher.
CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, student of Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute
Specializing in Ayurvedic Herbalism, Marma Acupressure Therapy & Ayurvedic Bodywork, Vedic Medical Astrology
Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Kripalu Yoga Institute
Personalized Ayurvedic Diet, Lifestyle, and Herbal Formula Regimen
Certified Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner
+ Mind-Body Healing Practitioner through Embodied Philosophy & The Embody Lab; student of Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Albert Wong, Dr. Aline LaPierre, Dr. Scott Lyons, Dr. Christine Caldwell, and Dr. Arielle Schwartz.
Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator, Naropa College
Certified in psychedelic preparation, facilitation, and integration; under Dr. Gabor Maté
Certified End-of-Life Death Doula, INELDA
Grief + Ritual Care, End-of-Life support for the dying + their family
Thai Massage Practitioner & Craniosacral Bodyworker
Student of Randi Schiffman and Dr. Joseph Schmidlin
Usui Lineage Reiki Energy Healing Practitioner
with training in Energy Medicine from both Native North & South American teachings and initiations
Western Evolutionary & Vedic Astrologer, student of Vasant Lad & Richard Powell
+ over 10 years of experience reading charts professionally
Sound Healing Practitioner, student of Dr. Joseph Schmidlin
weaving the Science of Sound with Osteopathy & CranioSacral Bodywork
Ancestral Lineage Healing Practitioner-in-Training (Ancestral Medicine, Dr Daniel Foor)
500hr Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher, facilitator of YTT’s with Lakshmi Rising
TESTIMONIALS
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Teagan is an incredibly present and talented healer with a vast archive of wisdom to share. It is apparent that her work is rooted in both tender devotional experience - and a clear commitment to scholarship in her fields of study. She made reiki so approachable for me when I was new to the experience, and has continued to open my eyes to what good medicine can look and feel like outside of a western approach. I highly recommend her frequently to friends, family, and clientele in my own business. Very grateful for my continued experiences working with Teagan and always looking forward to learning more from her!
Hayden W
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From the moment I walked through the door I felt held, safe and understood on a deep spiritual level with Teagan. She truly has a gift to connect, heal and hold space. Her insights and energy work were exactly what I needed to experience and hear. I look forward to many more sessions and deep healing to continue to work through past blockages within my body and mind. She brings mind body spirit together and truly stays present while in this space together. Her work is divine !
Eva M
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Beautiful, safe space, hosted by a beautiful and safe human being. I've been seeing Teagan for a couple of years now and my experience has been transendent. Each time I feel closer to my path and myself, while also feeling aligined and focused. After each session I am renewed. Teagan is responsive, an amazing listener, and pulls forth your deepest power.
Siena P
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So blessed to have met Teagan on my path. For multitude of reasons. Teagan is a true healer, a sacred space holder, and a powerful spirit channel…And this is coming from a ration-driven skeptic like me: if you truly want to heal and get better, just give yourself a chance and contact Teagan, and trust the healing process. My health (both physical and mental), and my life have definitely been healed, transformed, and improved by Teagan and her skilful healing practices. Much honour and gratitude!
Luda B
