Sommer Leigh ~ Starlite Shaman

Starlite Shaman is like many of us. She has experienced a lot of pain in her early years. As a result of healing this pain & realizing it was part of her wisdom walk for her soul promise, she is known to have taken the path of the wounded healer.

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She is called on because she is one who sees with her heart. She is one who knows. 

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Sommer Leigh saw the unknown and felt the unseen, as a very young child. Through creative passages, she developed ways of communicating with nature spirits, animal helpers & angelic beings. During her school years, she preferred reading books on seeing auras and telepathy, over typical fashion magazines and sports. She knew there was more than what met the human eyes and she wanted to learn what wasn't being taught at school. She shared her exquisite dreams, visions and journeys of shape shifting, dancing fairies, talking animals, and singing plants, with her friends. She was so excited to share all the divinatory & empowerment she was receiving from other worlds. What she experienced, through her journeys to these non-ordinary places was not "normal".  It was her salvation during her childhood. 

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As a child, she thought these primal journeys were a regular part of everyone's life.  Sommer often became confused, when those around her didn't understand what she was talking about. She was surprised when others stated they were not having these experiences. Eventually, as she got older, she learned to keep these types of experiences to herself. Her heart remained curious and open. 

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As a mid-teen, Sommer Leigh became a ward of the state, as a result of parental absence. She was court appointed to receive counseling, to help her cope with her childhood traumas. Her therapist was very progressive and held a background in shamanism herself. Eventually, she began to help Sommer to cultivate a relationship with loving compassionate spirits, in a more conscious and controlled way. 

Continuing therapy after her return from NYC during her mid 20's, Sommer Leigh spoke openly and fondly of her continued interests and experiences with shamanism. One day in 2001, her therapist gifted her the book 'Shaman Healer Sage' by Alberto Villoldo. Fascinated by the teachings, Sommer Leigh was inspired to utilize the shamanic methods in her practice, as a bodyworker. Being witness to how soul power assisted in physical healing, Sommer Leigh continued along the path of shamanism. 

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Sommer Leigh has been taught in many ways over her years of training. Though she began learning innately as a child, she has also learned through connecting to her Native American & Irish ancestral lineage. Through years of practice, cultivating communication systems, and self-discipline, she's learned to tune in, to hear the voices of the land. Sommer Leigh has meaningful relations with her ancestry, Mother Earth and her gatekeepers. She listens. 

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Sommer Leigh has a family of spirit helpers and teachers which she has learned from, gained empowerment and healed through. She testifies to their power, from years of witnessing radical results. She believes.

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When matters of the soul show up, Sommer can deeply relate, as a result of her own walk. She sees. She knows. With loving kindness and compassion, she responds.

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The empowerment one receives through shamanism, transforms the heart and heals the soul. Starlite Shaman has mastered being the hollow bone, so all knowing compassionate beings, and one's soul counsel, can work through her. 

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Sommer Leigh has also been initiated into shamanism. She has received passage rites and rituals, in cultural and core teachings.  This happened organically over the years, as she traveled across the US and into Central America. These blessings are part of the medicine that she carries. She knows this is her path and her walk tells the story of how she has been chosen to become the Starlite Shaman.

Sommer Leigh also seeks out shamanic teachings.  In 2019 Sommer's spirit helpers guided her to Michael Harner's organization, The Foundation of Shamanic Studies. Sommer Leigh is a certified core shamanic practitioner and a  Harner Shamanic Counselor, through FSS. 

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Sommer Leigh walks in the lite of her soul work, as the Starlite Shaman. With a radiant smile, she proclaims the power utilized in healings is not hers alone, but is sourced through her spirit helpers and the soul counsel of the individual she is assisting. Her heart and soul are indeed an open channel, and she tunes into the wisdom that is within all around us, as a Starlite Shaman.

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             A bit more about the walk of the Starlite Shaman known as Sommer Leigh

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 In 1996 while living in NYC, Sommer Leigh received her 1st degree reiki certification. This was the turning point along her path, which led her deeper into the fire of healing and transformation. As a result of the profound growth she had, she realized it was her passion & soul purpose, to dedicate her life to helping others. She does so through the powers of shamanism, energy medicine, holistic practices and spiritual guidance. Sommer leigh shines brite, as grandiose servant to others, in this way!

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By 1997, Sommer Leigh went from studying at Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York, to studying Eastern bodywork and massage therapy. She has completed over 1200 hours of massage therapy education. Additionally, Sommer has held licensing to facilitate community members from Oregon to Washington, and from Nevada to Arizona. She has been actively licensed from 2000 to present day.

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Sommer Leigh began sharing her expertise, as a massage therapy instructor & holistic educator in 2009, while living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Through the years, as she has continued to grow through her own education, she has expanded how she shows up, in community as a teacher, mentor, and facilitator.

Sommer Leigh is acknowledged as an expert in holistic/alternative education. She has developed curriculum for massage therapy schools, spas, and CE providers around the nation. As a content creator and curriculum developer, she specializes in both structural therapies and energy medicine modalities.

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Over the last several years Sommer has reached out of a traditional classroom to offer holistic classes and workshops, to both community members and licensed healthcare professionals alike. Sommer is passionate about education and has courses which are approved, as continued education, through Yoga Alliance and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Her academic DBA is known as Breath and Bodywork Guru,

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Additionally, Sommer leigh was appointed to the NSBMT in 2019 by the Nevada State governor, to assist in regulation of licensed massage therapists and to protect the public, as well as the massage therapy profession.

Sommer Leigh is fascinated by the power and beauty of spiritual and holistic modalities, and therefor will forever be a student. She continues to expand, through teachings and certifications, which help her grow. She holds ethical & sacred space, with integrity, education, and loving lite. Aside from certification,  she utilizes the discipline of meditation, to assist her. She is highly skilled and certified in intuitive bodywork modalities, qigong, yoga, breathwork, shamanism, spirit-based life coaching & end of life support, as a doula. Sommer Leigh has also brought her passion for being of servitude to others in need over the years via cancer centers, drug rehabilitation programs, hospice, and, business spaces.

Sommer's intentions are to assist those searching for spirit or holistic based methods for healing & living. Please read her testimonials (sprinkled through the site pages) that showcase how she provides excellent standards in teaching, and transformational intuitive facilitation, in both group and 1:1 sessions.  Through Sommers compassion centered offerings, people shine brightly. Starlite Shaman shines in witness of their beauty! 

Starlite Shaman has but one request, this is to pass along a special part of what one learns, so together magic and beauty is created, expanding the consciousness of all beings. Mending the hoop of humanity ~ shining like stars, as part of the universe. 

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                         From her soul to yours… May you shine in starlite with the wisdom you gain   ~