Wisdom Trail - Heather’s History 

Curriculum Vitae Heather Price

 

While not all my presentations and trainings (both giving and receiving) are listed here, this CV will give you a good overview of my education and skills.  

However,  I have chosen to include a significant level of detail here. This is not to impress, but to honour the depth and continuity of my journey.

Over many years, I have committed myself to learning, practising, and living the work I now offer. The breadth of experience you see reflected here has been shaped through direct engagement—across community, professional practice, and ongoing personal development.

In fields such as this, where the work can be subtle and deeply personal, it is not always easy to assess a practitioner’s background. For this reason, I value transparency. I want those who feel called to work with me to have a clear sense of the path I have walked, and the experience that underpins what I share.

This level of detail is offered as a way to support a sense of trust, safety, and informed choice.

For those who feel aligned, you are welcome to take your time here, explore, and connect more deeply with the work.

 

OCCUPATION

Shamanic Path and Practice Healing Practitioner, Mentor and Trainer, and Intuitive Counsellor; Wellbeing in Industry Consultant; Speaker and Workshop Presenter; Ceremony Facilitator; Community Service; Writer; Artist. Mentor/Consultant for Personal and Professional Development and Vision Planning in Corporate and Small Business.

 

MEMBERSHIPS

2019–Current. Member IICT: International Institute of Complementary Therapies.

Current. C.J. Jung Society.

Current. Kupidabin Wilderness Centre

Current. Womenspace.

Current. Women’s Wellbeing.

2011–19. Clinical Member of Queensland Counsellors Association.

2011–19. PACFA: Psychotherapist and Counsellors Foundation of Australia.

 

COMMUNITY POSITIONS

Thought Leader and Global Ambassador for Parenting 2.0.

Visionary and Co-Founder (2016) of VisionKeepers Sydney & Brisbane.

 

LOCATION FOR OFFERINGS

Brisbane, Maleny, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Byron Shire, Melbourne, Rural Queensland/New South Wales/Victoria, New Zealand, Online.

 

LIVING AND WORKING IN COMMUNITY

My early community-based skills were developed through living and working on, or close to, the land for most of the first thirty-eight years of my life.

This experience has been instrumental in shaping my relationship with the land, Country, and its people.

During this time, I became an active community worker through my roles as an artist and art teacher. I led a project sponsored by Youth Week Queensland, employing an Indigenous artist to work with over 700 children from local schools.

In 1994, I was one of five local artists, known as Jump Up Arts. With sponsorship from Arts QLD, and guidance from mentor Lyndall Milani, we produced a major installation reflecting the resilience required to live and survive on the land: An (Un)Broken Existence.

My passion for contributing to and building community—particularly in support of women and children—has continued throughout my working and social life. It remains a strong focus today, as I continue to build and serve community wherever I go.

In recent years, my principal focus has been working with people committed to creating conscious community—caring for themselves, each other, children, animals, and the planet.

Currently, I work closely with Indigenous aunties and ceremonial elders to raise awareness of the power of ceremonial practices. As an elder within women's communities on the Sunshine Coast, and across Brisbane and South East Queensland, I co-facilitate processes that support participants to connect with Ancestors and other realms for intuitive guidance, self-healing, and transformation.

I have presented my offerings on five occasions at Lovefest Festivals in NSW, as well as at Unity Community gatherings.

In 2014, I was called (by Spirit) to relocate to Sydney. Over the following six years, I continued in private practice and as a teacher of Shamanic Path and Practice.

In 2016, my vision for Sydney became clearer. Guided by a strong inner knowing that something significant was approaching, and that spiritual leaders needed to come together in preparation, I reached out to six other community leaders. Together, we formed a conscious leadership collective known as The VisionKeepers.

 

PRESENTAIONS, WORKSHOPS AND MEDITATION 

For the past twenty years, I have delivered hundreds of personal and professional development workshops to both small and large groups. These have taken place across cities, regional areas, and remote rural landscapes, as well as internationally, reaching a diverse range of participants.

In my early years after training as an energy healing practitioner and counsellor, I focused on my primary area of interest: Shamanic Path and Practice. This included soul retrieval for spirited living, loving and leading, as well as creative visioning. I presented this work through organisations such as the Queensland Counsellors Association Professional Development for Members and the C.J. Jung Society of Queensland. I was also a regular guest speaker at cancer support groups on Brisbane’s north side.

Since 2021, I have been co-creating with a number of practitioners who walk a similar path, with a shared deep connection to Country, the elements, and Mother Nature.

In 2022–23, I collaborated with fellow earth-medicine teacher Stephanie Lister to deliver Energy Medicine Deepening practices in the Maleny district, where I lived for five years.

In 2024, I participated in a major online event, The EXPO, alongside fellow VisionKeeper collaborators and community leaders.

Across 2023–25, I worked with fellow adventurer Dr Cornelius Finlay van Dorp on our EarthStar Tree of Life Mission. This initiative focused on generating healing energies for the Earth to support communities through times of significant change and challenge. Together, we delivered workshops in crystal healing and energy grid formations, designed to ease and heal geopathic stress and Earth trauma. We co-wrote a book called EarthStar Warrior Mission, reflecting our mission together.

As part of my work in guiding others along a shamanic path—supporting self-confidence, expanded consciousness, and clear visioning for a spirited life—I have been a guest presenter at the Woodford Folk Festival in the following years: 2012/13; 2013/14; 2018/19; 2019/20; 2022/23; and 2024/25. These sessions were held at the Blue Lotus Pavilion and Labyrinth, with Michelle Niethe and Dr Corn contributing to the creation of the drum sound journey.

In September I presented a workshop at the Kupidabin Wildereness Gathering of the Four Winds, and in October  followed up with another workshop at Kupidabin called Activating Inner Peace and Healing, The Shamanic Way.

In December 2025, I supported the opening of the Cosmic Consciousness Conference and was entrusted with overseeing the Solstice Ceremony. This involved co-creating the experience alongside several fellow CCC presenters. During the conference, Dr Corn and I also presented our EarthStar Warrior Mission.

Currently, in 2026, the central theme of my offerings is Soul-Song Retrieval. In this work, I support individuals to remember who they truly are and to step fully into that knowing. This includes reclaiming and expressing the unique “song” their soul has come here to embody—enabling them to walk authentically and shine their light fully.

Alongside my strong focus on spiritual and community-based work, I have also engaged with more mainstream environments. Here, I facilitate meditation, stress management, and vision-planning workshops for individuals and teams of busy professionals.

 

OVERVIEW OF SKILLS

PERSONAL

Self-leadership and community leadership – authentic relationship building – impeccability of process – strong work ethic – creativity

SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION, CONNECTING, AND THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE

Capacity to comprehend and bridge rural and urban cultures and landscapes – solutions-focused and cooperative resolution – mediation, counselling, consulting, and mentorship – inspirational speaking

SKILLS IN BUSINESS, ORGANISATIONS, AND CORPORATE

Mentorship and consultancy – visioning for individuals, teams, and whole organisations – creative and intuitive intelligence – branding and identity – spirit in business – fast-track project development

EDUCATIONAL SKILLS

Developing self-leadership, team leadership, and teamwork – social and professional communication – change management and resilience – personal and professional development workshops – commitment and goal-setting for confident outcomes – training in energy transference and transformation – training in intuitive communication

 

PROFILE AS A WRITER

Current – EarthStar Warrior Mission – published as a PDF eBook through The Rainbow Warrior Bookstore and currently being prepared for hard copy publication through Nine Feathers Publishing, a collaborative publishing venture with co-author Dr Corn

Current – eBooks and training manuals for Shamanic Path and Practice

2023 – Anthology: Building Self-Confidence: A Journey of Riches – (Know and Expand Thyself – Cultivating an Attitude of Latitude), inviting readers to reclaim their worth and expand possibility

2021–Current – Shamanic Mandala Moon Guidance – published twice monthly via Shamanic Path and Practice

2021–Current – Shamanic Path and Practice newsletters – twice monthly

2012–2014 – Column: Spirit in Life and Business and contributing writer for Living Now, Australia’s largest health and wellbeing magazine

2013 – Anthology: Communication Impact (Stacey Huish) – Chapter: Communicating Consciously

2012 – Anthology: Adventures in Manifesting – Love and Oneness – Chapter: A Smile Will Set You Free (Depression, grief and loss, health recovery, change management)

2011–2012 – Anthologies: Sources of Wisdom 1 & 2

2010–Current – Professional blog: Shamanic Path and Practice

2010–Current – Facebook presence: Shamanic Path and Practice page and groups including Shamanic Mandala and Sacred Drum Dreaming

2010–Current – Twitter

2005–2006 – Contributions to Whitelight and Insight magazines, and earlier art journal publications

1997 – Column writer and film critic for Verandah lifestyle magazine

1990–1999 – Undergraduate academic writing in Arts and Social Sciences

 

WORKPLACE AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

1998–Current – Self-employed Director, Heather Price Creative Counselling and Healing – offering personal and professional development, shamanic healing, mentoring, and consultancy

2008–Current – Consultant for corporate services and business – (Corporate Shamanism for visioning and wellbeing)

2004–Current – Trainer in Shamanic Path and Practice – training health professionals as shamanic practitioners and community Light-Weavers

2002–Current – Trainer in therapeutic model for personal and professional development – Shamanic Path and Practice (formerly IVET – Integrative Vibrational Energy Therapy)

1999–Current – Self-employed counsellor and healing practitioner in private practice – Ceremonial presenter and facilitator for health and healing events across Sydney, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Central Coast, and Melbourne l, regional Victoria, NSW, and QLD, and New Zealand (Wellington and Auckland)

2022–2024 – Co-creator and trainer with Stephanie Lister – Energy Medicine Deepening (EMD) Practitioner Professional Development

2012 – Rural project with Growthlink – Farmers Corporate Networking Group – workshops in personal and professional development

2011–2014 – Private provider for Safe Food Production Queensland – personal and professional development

2008–2011 – Contracted consultant for Safe Food Production Queensland – developing wellbeing, vision planning, energy management, and self-leadership – providing counselling, soft skills training, and mentorship across executive, management, team, and individual levels

2002–2003 – Part-time facilitator – personal growth and support for women’s groups (Nicklin Program and Education Queensland)

2001–2002 – Youth worker and case worker – Education Queensland Behaviour Support – working with primary and secondary students with academic and developmental challenges – including Triple P Parenting Program facilitation

1998–2001 – Artist in Residence and youth worker – PAL (Primary Assistant Learning Program), Brisbane – developing creative communication and alternative learning systems for at-risk students – recipient of two Education Queensland awards

1998 – Teacher aide – St James Practical College, Fortitude Valley – supporting youth with disabilities

1992–1995 – Private art teacher – Goondiwindi, Queensland

1978–1999 – Self-employed farmer/grazier – Goondiwindi

1978–1997 – Practising artist

 

FORMAL EDUCATION

2003 – Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling), Edith Cowan University – external studies

2001 – Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training – Brisbane

1997–1999 – Diploma of Communication and Counselling, upgraded to Advanced Diploma of Applied Social Science (Counselling) – Australian College of Applied Psychology, Brisbane

1997–1998 – Certificate in Drawing – Open College of Art (external studies)

1992 – “Computers: A First Course” – Boggabilla TAFE

1991–1992 – Studies in etching and sculpture – Wim de Vos and Frank Lambert (McGregor Summer School, Toowoomba)

1990–1991 – Certificate in Painting (A, B, and C) – NSW TAFE external studies

1980–1996 – Ongoing studies in painting and arts – Flying Art School Queensland

1975 – Dress Design – East Sydney Technical College

1969–1974 – Secondary Education – Loreto Ladies College, Sydney

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1996–Current – Ongoing professional development in counselling, psychotherapy, and business practice through organisations including QCA, Jung Society, business development training, online programs, and professional supervision

 

2017–2018

Aroma Tree Masterclass – Perfect Potions

Rite of Passage Framework – Dr Arne Rubinstein

True Renewal – Arts and Ageing – Eileen Kramer and Jean Paul Bell

Being Woman Gathering – 10 years participant, 9 years facilitator

Robin Clayfield – Personal Rituals and Ceremony

Dinnawhan and Aunties – Dreamtime and Sacred Lore

Trauma-Informed Care – Blue Knot Foundation

Happiness and its Causes Conference – including Josie Thomson, Dr Kristin Neff, Professor Mary-Anne Williams, Rosie Batty, Gillian Coutts, Sue Langley, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama (telecast)

 

1997–2013 – Extensive training and workshops (latest to earliest)

Hay House Writers Workshop – Melbourne

“Re-enchantment” – Jungian psychology and storytelling (Sarah Gibson)

Family Constellations – Yildiz Sethi

Therapeutic work with children and adults – Susan de Campo

Shamanic studies – Dr Serge Kahili King (Hawaii), Credo Mutwa (South Africa), Medicine Crow (Delaware tribe with teachings held in Brisbane)  

Complex trauma, counselling, and therapeutic modalities – Lifeline and private training providers

Suicide intervention training – LivingWorks

Triple P Parenting Program – University of Queensland

Child protection, adolescent development, behavioural support, and education-based interventions

Sandplay therapy, kinesiology, ritual work, and Indigenous cultural learning

Extensive hands-on experience in education, youth work, and counselling environments

 

1990–1996

Reiki Levels 1 and 2 – Anthony Jakeman

Drawing and creativity workshops – Relaxation Centre Brisbane

Art therapy – Metro Arts Brisbane

Installation art intensive – Lyndall Milani (Arts Queensland)

Rainbows Program facilitator training

Introduction to kinesiology

 

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

2018 – Guest speaker, Parenting 2.0 Conference – Darling Harbour, Sydney
Topic: Listening to the Inner Voice – an Essential Organisational Skill

2018 – Guest speaker, The Temple Winter Party – Surry Hills, Sydney
Topic: The Call to Walk a Shamanic Path

2018 – Guest speaker, Womenspace – Brisbane
Topic: Finding Meaning in Senior Years

Guest presenter – Queensland Counsellors Association
Topics: Timing in Counselling and Introduction to Shamanic Studies

(I have also been invited to open and/or close a number of health and wellbeing events, which I love to do).

 

TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

2004–Current – Training more than sixty students in Shamanic Healing Practitioner Training – delivered primarily one-on-one due to the depth and precision required

2004–Current – Delivery of hundreds of workshops, circles, and presentations across Australia and New Zealand

2011–Current – Vision board and vision planning projects for individuals and small business owners and employees

2012/13–Current – Presenter – Woodford Folk Festival (Blue Lotus Pavilion and Labyrinth)

2009–2019– Professional and personal development – Being Woman Community Gatherings

2009–2014 – Collaborator, consultant, and mentor – The Difference™ global community and film project – including leadership, visioning, and radio presence

2011 – Creator of Be Vast Now – a visioning and transformation framework

 

MOST MEMORABLE CO-CREATIONS  

2023–Current: A number of presentations, workshops and healing circles with Dr Cornelius Finlay van Dorp in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and Mount Tamborine.

2023 – Expo Journey: New Earth Dreaming – New Way Walking (presented with Kassandra Scardino and co-hosted for fellow VisionKeepers)

2021–25 Spiritual Community Circles with Aunty Dinnawhan, Stephie Lister, Kerrie Norris, and Claire Siertserman at The Nourshing Nest, Maleny, Qld.

2022–23 Energy Medicine Deepening training energy healing practitioners with Stephie Lister.

2016–2018 – Ceremony woman, mandala creator and guest presenter – Radiance Dance Retreats invited to facilitate with teacher of dance, Michelle Mahrer, and kirtan musicians Geeti and Gyan  

2018 - Stepping Into Higher Love – collaborative facilitation with my guests Daniel Scranton and Maricris Dela Cruz Scranton, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Qld.

2016 – Reclaim the Spirit – A Journey to Illuminate and Strengthen Your Spirit, collaborative workshop with Aunty Wynn Te Kani at Zen Space, Samford, Qld.

 

PRIZES

Education

2001 – Showcase for Excellence – Triple G Program (Girls Going Great)

2000 – Showcase for Excellence – PAL Program (Education Queensland)

Art

1995–1991 – Multiple awards across regional exhibitions including Goondiwindi, Moree, and Mungindi – drawing, photography, and open categories

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2026–Current – Weekly Sunday Sunset Shamanic Journeys – Facebook Live

2020–2024 – Weekly Shamanic Drum Journeys – Facebook Live

2023–Current – Wellbeing retreats and community presentations with the VisionKeeper Community

2008–2019 – Meditation circles and ceremony facilitation for communities across Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

2010–2013 – Womenspace presenter

2009–2012 – Festival of the Animals presenter

2009–2011 – Cancer support group presentations

2000–Current – Shamanic walks in nature

1995–2002 – Extensive community arts, youth work, exhibition curation, and education support roles

GROUP ART EXHIBITIONS

1999–2000 – Nudgee College Art Show

1999 – North West Private Hospital Inaugural Exhibition

1991–1996 – Extensive exhibitions across Brisbane, Toowoomba, Moree, and Goondiwindi – including Metro Arts, Institute of Modern Art, and regional galleries

1994 – Major installation with Jump Up Arts and Lyndall Milani – An (Un)Broken Existence, Interstice, and associated exhibitions in Goondiwindi and Brisbane