Frequently Asked Questions

Christina works with Spirit Guides and tunes into the energy of each individual to determine the dose that will best support their journey. Every person’s needs are unique, and doses typically range from 1.5–3 grams, with most participants finding 3 grams to be appropriate. This personalized approach ensures that each participant can safely and fully connect with the medicine, receiving the maximum benefit of healing while remaining grounded and anchored in their body.

Consuming the medicine in a ceremonial, intentional setting is very different from recreational or party use. During ceremony, you are connecting inwardly to your highest, truest self through the sentient intelligence of the medicine. Everyone’s experience is unique, and the sensations or altered states you may encounter can differ greatly from any previous use or experimentation with plant medicine. While shifts in perception or awareness are common, the journey is always grounded in your personal healing and spiritual growth.

Experiences with the medicine can vary greatly from person to person. Most people keep their eyes closed, and any visuals typically arise through the third eye. These can include colors, geometric patterns, fractals, animals, or people, etc. With eyes open, most participants notice the world appearing more vivid or subtly altered, while a small number may experience more dramatic shifts in the shapes of people or objects. Some participants may notice little or no visual difference at all.

How you experience visuals can depend on factors such as how open your third eye is, your level of grounding in the body, and your personal energetic state. Every journey is unique, and there is no “right” way to see or feel during ceremony.

In Christina’s many years of holding ceremonial space, truly overwhelming experiences have been rare. Proper setting, clear intention, and thoughtful dosing go a long way in supporting a safe and grounded journey. That said, moments of discomfort or challenge can arise, as the medicine works by bringing awareness to what is ready to be seen, felt, or released.

If discomfort begins to surface, Christina gently invites you to sit with it, allowing curiosity rather than resistance to guide the experience. If at any point it feels like too much, you are always able to open your eyes, reconnect with your body, and step out of the imagery or information you are receiving. There is enough bodily awareness during ceremony to consciously re‑anchor yourself. Whatever the individuals process may be, there is never any judgment in sacred space.

If fear arises, one simple and powerful tool is to meet it with love, such as blowing a kiss, offering a hug, or consciously sending compassion toward what you are experiencing. Love carries the highest vibration and can gently dissolve fear or lower‑frequency emotions when met with presence.

Christina remains fully attuned throughout ceremony and is deeply aware when moments become heavier or more intense. She is there with you, supporting, guiding, and assisting, through channeled guidance from Spirit and her extensive shamanic training. While challenging moments are uncommon, you can find comfort in knowing nothing that has light shined upon it can truly stay dark for long.

Each ceremony begins with an opening. A calling in of Spirit and creating a sacred space that is fully safe, protected, and supportive. Music gently guides the journey throughout the ceremony, often from a curated playlist, though Christina may also drum, rattle, or use singing bowls when called to do so. Eye masks and eye pillows are available and encouraged for use, helping participants fully relax and turn inward.

As Christina tunes into the subconscious of each individual, she receives guidance and takes notes. She can share this information during the ceremony or afterward in a detailed email, depending on what is most supportive for the participant. Ceremonies are brought to a closing, mirroring the opening. Participants are gently re-grounded, often with crystalized ginger to anchor back into the body, and gratitude is expressed for the energies and presences that supported the journey.

During ceremony, energy may naturally release in various ways. Yawning, burping, clearing the throat, coughing, laughing, crying, or frequent use of the bathroom can be common. Participants are invited to lie down, sit, or move in any way that feels called, allowing the body to express and release energy freely. You may notice Christina herself moving, yawning, or making sounds. This is simply how she personally releases energy and stays attuned to the space, supporting the overall flow of the ceremony.

The comfort and clarity of this varies per individual. Upon departure, Christina ensures each participant is fully grounded and re-anchored into their body. This is supported energetically and with nourishing food, helping the body and mind return to baseline. The studio’s location also encourages a gentle walk or even dipping your feet into the ocean to further aid grounding.

Even if you feel alert or capable, driving immediately after ceremony is not recommended. The effects of the medicine may subtly influence perception, reaction time, or decision-making, even when you feel fine. For your safety and to protect the integrity of the ceremony, participants are strongly encouraged to arrange alternative transportation such as a friend, family member, Uber, Lyft, or taxi.

For those wishing to make the experience more leisurely, nearby accommodations include The Beauport Hotel (3 miles away) or the Castle Manor Inn, a historic inn located closer to the entrance to Magnolia.