Meet Hazel
Who I am
I am a descendant of the Gauls, Belgae, Danes, Franks, Saxons, and Scythians, born and raised in northern France, where I’ve traced my lineage back to the pre-Roman Atrebates tribe of my homeland.
Curious by nature, I’ve followed a path that led me from the forests of Europe to ten years in the deserts of Australia, and now to the Pacific coast of Canada, a place I once thought impossible to reach, visa-wise, and yet my ultimate dream and final destination for planting lasting roots.
I’ve come to realize that what I was seeking was resonance, a sustainable connection to land, to a progressive and meaningful community, and to the deeper rhythms of life where wildlife moves freely and reminds me of my place in the web of being. I found this in Australia’s desert, yet my belonging is to the northern hemisphere, where Ursa Major watches over my nights and the scents and vegetation recall my earliest memories.
I carry a deep love for my ancestral soil, where the bones of countless generations still speak, but I better relate to it as a pilgrim. I return to drink from its memory without being overwhelmed, devoted to remembering and reweaving the ancient animist threads that live within me. Wherever I go, I listen for the land and the voices of those who came before.
Held by my ancestors
Through years of dedicated lineage healing, I have strengthened my connection to my roots, cultivated a deeper sense of belonging, and gained a wider perspective on life. This journey has brought greater meaning and purpose to my work and my relationships.
I draw on ancestral wisdom as a source of insight and resilience, which helps me create transformative spaces that are responsive to the individuals and groups I support. Together, we explore the layers of human experience, uncover pathways for lasting healing, and foster personal growth within the wider context of family systems, community, and our relationship with the Earth.
Inspiration & Experience
My work is deeply inspired by transpersonal psychology, ecopsychology, my personal relationship with the land, and the animistic values of our distant ancestors. In a world that has stretched the limits of human evolution, I firmly believe that the wisdom of our ancestors holds essential keys to humanity’s future on Earth.
I am trained in Ancestral Lineage Healing by Daniel Foor, PhD, founder of Ancestral Medicine and remain an active member of its practitioner network. I have also trained in Nervous System Regulation Strategies with Linda Thai, Trauma-Informed Grief Support with Shauna Janz, as well as in ecopsychology and psychogenealogy.
I have a particular interest in psychotraumatology and psychosomatic approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE), Ortho-Bionomy, and Samvahan.
My approach is further informed by The Work That Reconnects and by the teachings of my mentors, including mythologist and storyteller Josh Schrei (The Emerald podcast), as well as by the many collaborators I work with on an ongoing basis.