In Person Soul Retrievals
Soul retrievals are not a quick fix or a spiritual trend—it is deep, sacred healing work. It’s for those whose lives have been disrupted by trauma, emotional pain, or events that left them feeling altered, disassociated, or no longer fully themselves. You may not know what’s missing—you may simply feel off, distant, or unable to re-engage with life in the way you once could. Soul retrieval supports the restoration of wholeness and energetic integrity where fragmentation has occurred.
In-Person Soul Retrieval: The Process
Each soul retrieval session is a sacred collaboration between you, me, and the unseen realms that support your healing. This is not a clinical or mechanical experience—it’s personal, intuitive, and spiritually guided. Here’s what you can expect when we work together in person.
Complimentary Consultation
Before any session, we begin with a 15-minute phone consultation. This is our time to connect, ask questions, and ensure we are a good match to work together. If it feels aligned for both of us, we’ll schedule your in-person soul retrieval session.
Arrival & Preparation
When you arrive, we take time to settle in with tea and conversation. We talk about your recurring life themes or current challenges—not as therapy, but as a way of orienting the work and honoring your experience.
Once we feel comfortable, we may sit in silent or guided meditation together. If you wish, I may offer shaktipat (transference of divine energy), perform chakra balancing, and use smudging to clear your energy field and prepare your body for the work ahead.
The Healing Journey
We lie down, side by side. I cover my eyes and begin a healing journey using rhythmic drumming to enter non-ordinary reality. I travel to my power spot and connect with my power animal and, often, spirit guides—yours or mine—who offer support and insight.
There, I seek the soul essences and power animal that are ready to return to you. When I find them, I listen. They share why they are coming back and how they will support you. Sometimes, additional messages or “homework” is given for your integration.
When I hear the callback drumming, I retrace my steps and return with the essence(s) and power animal, ready to deliver them to you.
The Return
I gently blow the soul essences and power animal into your heart and crown chakras, sealing them into your energy field with the help of my rattle. This moment is sacred—it marks the return of vitality that has been waiting to come home.
Sharing the Journey
After the energetic work is complete, we sit together again. I share the full story of your healing journey. You are welcome to take notes or record the session for future reflection. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share what you’re feeling, and receive any guidance that came through.
Grounding & Aftercare
After the journey and sharing are complete, we spend time grounding both you and myself to gently close the energetic space. We may drink water, share a small snack, and sit quietly to help integrate what has returned.
Before you leave, I make sure you feel steady and ready to move forward with care. I often recommend that you spend time in nature, journal, or simply rest before reentering daily life.
Honoring the Return
After your session, please honor and create a special gift for the soul essence(s) that has returned to you. Whether the essence appears as a child, adult, or another form, every one is sacred and deserves your attention and care.
Ideas include:
- Painting or sketching a scene from the journey
- Writing a poem or journal reflection
- Creating a symbolic offering or altar
- Taking a rose petal bath
- Preparing a nourishing meal in gratitude
- Framing an image of your power animal and connecting with it regularly
This practice helps anchor the returned vitality in your life.
A Sacred Boundary
Please note: I do not work with anyone who has consumed alcohol or street drugs within 24 hours of the session. If this applies, we will reschedule. This is a non-negotiable boundary out of respect for the sacredness of the work, the integrity of your healing, and the energies involved.
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“When I first contacted Maia, I felt apprehension at what would be my first soul retrieval. However, any tension was immediately assuaged after our hour-long conversation.
Maia touched on topics and aspects of my life despite our having never met. I had heart-based goosebumps throughout the first conversation- little did I know that was just the beginning! Maia was incredibly professional, prompt, and made herself very available during the process.
Her experience as a long-time shamanic practitioner was further buoyed by her incredible experiential knowing in spiritual matters and eastern mysticism. Most importantly, Maia made me feel comfortable, acknowledged and seen from the get-go, and she has helped me regain a sense of a quiet inner power.
I highly recommend working with Maia!”
“Since December I have had what seemed like insurmountable pain due to the ending of a substantial 18-month relationship and the slow, but steady decline of my mother.
I was beside myself with grief and believed I would never see past the pain of my losses. I underestimated the power of the love and guidance that Maia is able to offer. Not only did she guide me with tools of meditation, but she directed me to resources I was heretofore unaware of.
More importantly, she kept me feeling whole. She never allowed me to feel regret nor did she allow me to believe that I couldn’t overcome the pain. She reassured me and made herself available to me in my weakest moments.
In my strongest moments, she cheered me on and encouraged me to once again believe in who I am.
If you value unconditional love, spiritual guidance and a down to earth approach to life, Maia will be a wonderful choice for you. May God bless you!”
“The Universe guided me to Maia when I had felt like I had just spiritually broken into pieces, scattered and without direction. There was so much stress and pain that I had endured over the years that it felt like there was no hope and no doctor would be able to help heal me.
Maia was so kind and gentle and guided me through the entire process with professionalism and true genuine care for my well-being. It was such an emotional experience for me, and I was glad that I had found someone so sensitive and in tune with just what type of healing I needed.
I highly recommend spending some time with her if you are lost or feel spiritually hurt or missing like I was. Maia, you have a special place in my heart, always. Love & Light.”
“Maia, you are truly a beautiful spirit and a true healer.
I would someday love to partake of what you teach. If only I could, from here in San Diego.With Pure Love and COMPLETE Gratitude!”
“I think I knew enough to ask about soul retrieval and Maia agreed it would be a good idea for where I was at in my journey. Maia is an outstanding, multi-talented shamanic practitioner. She works with genuine care, love, and is a great human as well! Her retrieval was a game changer.”
“I contacted Maia because I wanted to get in touch with my power animal and to do a soul retrieval. She far exceeded my expectations and was even kind enough to help out my 3-month-old daughter who’s doing significantly better since Maia helped her regain her trust from her traumatic birth. I’d highly recommend her to anyone.”
“After the soul retrieval I stopped bouncing back and forth between feeling okay and feeling depressed and things began moving quickly – personally, professionally and spiritually.
I remember that day afterward feeling incredibly rested and peaceful, which I couldn’t remember the last time I felt so good. Even the things you had said after journeying made so much sense and some of which I had never told anyone before. And I felt tremendous relief from the guilt I had pushed back way into the corner of my mind.
Thank you so much, and thank you for the friendship.”
“Maia is an awesome being/ reader/healer and I’m so blessed to have chosen and worked with her. She is a bright light on this planet. I could go on and on about her talents but when you talk with her you can make your own decision.
I also attended Maia’s telepathy class. She taught us the basics of telepathy and how we could develop our natural skills in using it. We did some actual “readings” of each other and had 1st hand experience of telepathy. As time permits I’ll do more and advanced work with her and the other students.”
“It’s hard to believe it’s only been seven months since your healing because my life has changed completely. The energy you brought back for me gave me the strength to really march down a path to healing, and remember myself. I started studying shamanism to help me be engaged in my healing process. I am on the last leg of doing a chakra healing course. Through this work, I’ve been able to remember, grieve and release the abuse done to me by my father.”
“We have been giving thanks for you and the miracles you worked in our lives. B. says he finally feels whole. L. has a high energy level and positive vibration. I feel balanced. It was an amazing experience. We really appreciate your hard work; and your thoughtfulness in bringing us together with your friends as well. It was truly an evening we will reflect upon for the rest of our lives. With love and gratitude.”