Deep in the heart of shamanic practice lies a journey of connection, transformation, and healing—a path that Melanie O’Halloran-Gomes, also known as White Feathers Woman, was called upon. Alongside her husband, Paul O’Halloran (Grey Elk), and their dear friend Sarah Cohen, Melanie works at Pathway teaching and as a Water Rose Priestess and Medicine Woman. Together, they share a vision of helping people to empower and heal themselves bringing them back into connection with themselves, nature, and the wisdom of ancient traditions. The Pathway teaching shamanic school is rooted with their own Celtic and Azorean roots as well as being gifted lineages from the Xhosa (Africa) and Matsés (South America). The school offers offer unique healing experiences that honor both the San people’s traditions (through Xhosa ceremonies) and universal spiritual teachings. With deep respect for these powerful practices, Melanie’s work is about more than healing—it’s about awakening one’s life energy and walking a path of soulful discovery awakening the dormant aspects of self. In this Mystic Mag‘s interview, Melanie O’Halloran-Gomes opens up about her transformative journey, the essence of shamanic healing, and how Pathway teaching serves as a bridge between ancient indigenous wisdom and modern seekers yearning for deeper connection and meaning.

Pathway teaching brings together shamanic traditions, Rahanni Celestial Healing, kambo, and energy healing. How do you integrate these diverse modalities to support someone on their healing journey?

The way we work is essentially by stepping out of the way. This means allowing true “I Am” consciousness—whether you call it Love, God, Goddess, Source, or Spirit—to flow through. It involves connecting the energy of our own heart with that of the person we’re working with. In an individual energy session, it’s primarily about tuning in directly to the person’s higher self, calling on the assistance of their ascended ancestors, and intuitively understanding what they need.

If I’m conducting a kambo session, it operates on its own unique terms. Kambo is a very physical process, often involving deep purging. Sometimes, the person may not purge physically, but may instead experience a fainting or other release such as crying or shivering/shaking. This process works on multiple levels—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—bringing deep healing. My shamanic training has helped me to understand a lot more the way energy can be released out of the body and how to deal with it. When I’m working with any of the modalities I always open space and call on my spirit helpers from Source.

When I’m channeling Rahanni, which is a high celestial vibration, I do not mix it with other energy therapies, as it carries a distinct frequency. It often comes through on the pink ray of love.

In answer to your question about how these modalities are integrated, it really depends on what the person is seeking and what they need. From there, we tailor the session accordingly, allowing the energy and guidance to flow as needed.

You emphasize self-healing and empowerment in your teachings. In your experience, what are the key steps to walking the path of one’s soul purpose with peace, joy, and an open heart?

That’s a really good question. If a person is not ready to look within and own what they’re feeling—if they’re still pointing the finger of blame or judgment and not taking responsibility for what’s inside them—it becomes challenging to heal. We all carry different aspects within us until we face and transform them. We all have parts of ourselves that need healing…..

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