Shirley, PhD...
There are times when we need a special kind of healing in places we cannot see or reach. We may wait a long time for help when Western medicine is baffled by our burden. What a gift, then, to find someone like Gretchen, who recognizes and understands what is needed and how to work with these subtle energies. We do not outgrow the need to trust another in times of challenge and vulnerability.
As her client and student, Gretchen has shown me not only her profound skills, but also her personal authenticity.
Eric...
I have been a friend and student of Gretchen McKay for 4+ years now. I participated in the Shamanic Circle that she co-facilitated at Visions and Dreams in Costa Mesa initially, and since then have gone on to study with her over the years in the areas of Advanced Shamanic Healing and Medicine for the Earth. I also traveled to Kenya and Swaziland with her in 2006 and she was instrumental in facilitating an apprenticeship for me with her mentor PH Mntshali who is a gifted Zulu Sangoma residing in Swaziland. I continue to participate in two of the community service healing groups that she facilitates and I utilize her for personal guidance and healing as needed. I can recommend her workshops and individual consulting services without reservation and with the utmost enthusiasm. She is a gifted healer, a highly ethical health practitioner, and an overall great spiritual being with a great sense of humor to boot. May you benefit from the compassion and integrity that she radiates as much as I have.
Angela...
I had been pondering about a soul retrieval for a few years until finally I could no longer withstand the voice calling to me. I had heard Gretchen's name from a very dear friend whom I trust completely. I was so delighted by Gretchen's presence. She is like a wonderful fairy, with the depth of an old oak tree. My experience has filled a void that I had that something was missing in my life. This gave me back parts of myself that had been kept for safe keeping. What a blessing to receive back the very best parts of one's self untainted and longing to be integrated into the self. I would absolutely recommend Gretchen for soul retrieval work. She is an amazing healer with a heart as wide as the ocean and a soul with roots that are deeply embended in Mother Earth.
Becky...
Although it's been quite some time since I've done work with Gretchen, I can honestly say I see the fruits of that labor on a daily basis in my life. Because her knowledge and techniques are so applicable to real life, the wisdom continues to resonate.
Sean T...
The single most influential decision of my adult life was to agree to have a soul retrieval performed on my behalf. I was depressed, suicidal, & dependent upon whatever chemicals I could get my hands on to escape. Ultimately the only thing that kept me here was that I couldn't put my teenagers through the trauma of having had a suicidal parent, and I couldn't trust my ex-wife to raise them by herself (I'm a single-dad with full custody).
I had experienced significant childhood trauma and no matter what I tried to do to move past my shame (countless therapy sessions, studying various religions and philosophies, consciously forgiving those who hurt me), it felt as though there was always a dark cloud hanging over my head...
Until the soul retrieval. I felt "raw" for the first 3 weeks or so, but it was a GOOD "raw". Now, a couple of months after the fact, I realize that it wasn't a magic fix to all my problems, but it HAS helped me to see my problems as mere speed bumps, just another challenge to be overcome. An old insecurity reared its head this evening... it bothered me for a few moments, then I just laughed it off and worked out a plan of action instead of being hopelessly paralyzed.
At this point, I've treated three loved ones to soul retrievals. It's the best gift I could possibly think of giving. I want everyone to feel the way that I do: COMPLETE. WHOLE. HAPPY. I guarantee that no matter how frightening or intimidating it might seem initially, going through the discomfort to get to the other side is WELL worth it. WELL worth it!
