Ingrid Shields

About

I am a holistic, intuitive hands-on healing practitioner residing in my native country of Scotland.

Since early childhood I have experienced an unseen realm of loving forces which were with me through dark times. At the age of eighteen, when seriously ill, I received inner guidance that I would become a healer in my thirties. At the time, I had no idea what that meant. Later, my foundational training in shamanism helped me understand these experiences. I am grateful for how it has unfolded and fortunate to have had many excellent teachers. It has been a path of both personal healing and professional calling.

I began formal training in healing methods in 1998. Prior to that I worked with adults receiving day care services, specialising in the care of clients with dementia. Before that I lived and worked in an independent Steiner residential community for adults with MH/DD. 

Since 1998 I have worked in various settings including a chiropractic clinic, alternative healing centres, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, adult day service centres, hospital and at-home visits for ill and frail clients, as a member of my local drum circle holding monthly shamanic healing ceremonies for our community and beyond, in addition to growing my private practice and developing my own methods. 

I work from a trust in the sacred power of the human body, understanding that the body is not separate from the heart, mind and soul. I use stones and crystals in my work. Helping and empowering my clients to the best of my ability is an honour and a privilege. 

My Skills

My trainings, education, certifications and experience since 1998 include:

Shamanism and Shamanic Healing - Foundation for Shamanic Studies 

Usui Method of Natural Healing, known as Traditional Reiki - Master Alice Stewart. My reiki lineage is through my teacher Ms A. Stewart - Mrs V. Samdahl - Mrs H. Takata - Dr C. Hayashi to Sensei Mikao Usui.

Therapeutic Massage - Central Ohio School of Massage

Therapeutic Massage Licensure - Ohio State Medical Board

Meditation & Mindfulness Training/Practice - Since 2004 

Ericksonian Hypnosis and Guided Imagery - The Holistic Health Institute of Ohio

CranioSacral Therapy - Upledger Institute

Visceral Manipulation - Barral Institute

Pranic Healing - Master Stephen Co

Dowsing - Raymon Grace

My Services:

1. Holistic Intuitive Healing - a full body session using methods I am trained in and techniques I have developed, listening to the body and working holistically as guided, always in support of your aims in restoring wellbeing. This may include techniques from therapeutic massage, CranioSacral and visceral therapies, traditional reiki and reflexology. For the body, heart, mind and soul.

2. CranioSacral Therapy - in this very gentle therapy the body is invited to release restrictions and relax deeply, allowing your innate healing capacity to bring a deep sense of restoration and ease.

3. Foot Reflexology Session - an ancient and deeply relaxing whole body treatment received through gentle compression techniques applied to the feet and sometimes to the hands.

 Intensive Reflexology Series - 30-minute sessions are offered 2 to 3 times per week, for two (or more) consecutive weeks to work in a focussed way on particular reflex areas of concern. 

4. Traditional Reiki - also known as the Usui Method of Natural Healing, in this gentle full-body treatment universal healing energy is received where it is most needed while your body and mind relax deeply. Reiki is for pets and animals too.

5. Distance Healing Sessions - using Reiki and arranged to suit each client, for example, prior to or after giving birth or having surgery, during illness, recuperation or any kind of recovery. Reiki is loving support for those who are close to the end of life. Reiki can aid in many other areas, including stress management, establishing new habits and supporting creative endeavours. I need a photo of the person receiving Reiki and their permission to receive the healing energy.

6. Create An Affirmation - if you work with affirmations or you would like to try this, I can help you create your own affirmation and begin using it to bring about the benefits you desire in your life. Available during any hands-on session or in consultation.

7. Intuitive Guidance Consultation - a confidential consultation where you are free to talk about what is on your mind and most important to you at this time. I receive intuitive information when questions are asked. I offer practical, meaningful guidance that shines a light on your own awareness, empowering you and helping you to move forward and create what you desire most for yourself and your life. In person or via Signal phone/video.

8. Practitioner Special - this massage treatment for shoulders, arms and hands is intended for for anyone doing manual or heavy work such as practitioners, therapists, gardeners, stylists, mechanics, bakers and artisans, just a few examples of those who might benefit. It is usually done with the client resting in a reclining chair.

Professional Associations / Memberships

Member of IAHP International Association of Healthcare Practitioners 2018 - present

Member of SMTO Scottish Manual Therapists Organisation 2022 - present

Member of  ABMP Associated Massage & Bodywork Professionals 2000 - 2022