About Katy

Let me keep my distance, always, from those
who think they have the answers.

Let me keep company always with those who say
“Look!” and laugh in astonishment,
and bow their heads.
— Mary Oliver, from “Mysteries, Yes”
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I am a ritualist, dreamer, mother and mystic. I inherited the abilities of clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience, which means that I am able to perceive information about people, places, and situations through deeply felt senses of knowing, and through images and words that appear in my mind’s eyes and ears. In a session with me, I combine these abilities with my training as an intuitive, ritualist and healer.

I began my study of mysticism as a child through books and meditation. In 2003, my study of ritual and the healing arts began. Since that time, I have had the privilege of learning at the feet of many teachers, elders, and healers from different traditions and lineages. In 2018, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Spiritual Studies and Liberal Arts from Antioch University Seattle.

For the last decade I have had a private practice in Seattle, and now Port Townsend, where I facilitate ritual and ceremony for individuals, local businesses, and families. I also offer training in the arts of ritual, mysticism and dreaming.

I am passionate about creating healing spaces that are transformative, empowering, safe and inclusive. It is my honor and privilege to share with you what I have learned and to hold space for your healing and transformation.

I look forward to working together.

In gratitude,

Katy (she/they pronouns)


Background and Training

Infinite and deep gratitude to all of my teachers. You are my inspiration, my guiding light. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, magic, love and courage with the world.

Informal Education

Positive Intelligence Coach Training; Shirzad Charmine (2024, current)

Apprenticeship Class in Nordic Spirituality and Trolldom Folk Magic; Johannes B. Gårdbäck (2023- ongoing)

Advanced Curse Unraveling; Betsy Bergstrom (2023)

Energy Hygiene for Groups; Betsy Bergstrom (2023)

Under the Witching Tree; Corrinne Boyer (2023)

● Jungian Life Coach Certification; Creative Mind Institute (2022)

Nordic Spirituality and Trolldom Folk Magic; Johannes B. Gårdbäck (current, 2022-23)

Energy Hygiene; Betsy Bergstrom (2022)

Depossession; Char Sundust (2022)

Teacher Training; Char Sundust (2022)

Voice Training; Nadia Tarnawsky, (2022)

●  Volva, Vala, Norn; Betsy Bergstrom (2021—22)

●  Speak, Sing, Scream; Melissa Cross (2021)

●  Foundations of Herbalism; Christoher Hobbs, Ph.D., L. Ac. (current, 2020-22)

●  Dream Tending; Steven Aizenstat, PhD (2019-20)

●  Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training; Dr. Itai Itzvan (2019-20)

●  HeartMath Facilitator Training; HeartMath Institute (2019)

●  21 Taras and Healing Mantras; Lama Tsering Norbu Wangdu Rinpoche (2019)

●  Foundations of the Great Turning / The Work That Reconnects; Randy Morris, Ph.D (2018)

●  Creating Soulful Ritual; Advanced Transformative Ritual; ​​Randy Morris, PhD. (2018)

●  Ordained Minister; Universal Life Chuch (2018)

●  Dreaming with Jung; The Way of the Dreamer; ​​Robert Moss (2017)

●  Ethics: Working with Human Vulnerabilities; ​​Joe Rodin (2017)

●  Personal Mentoring in Dreamwork and Ritual Studies; ​​Randy Morris, Ph.D. (2016-ongoing)

● Dream Tending; ​​Randy Morris, Ph.D. (2016)

● Compassionate Depossession; Curse/ Thought-form Unraveling; ​​Red Crow Sings (2014) and permission from Betsy Bergstrom (2016)

Ceremony, Dreamwork, & Plant Medicine; ​​Dr. Deborah Frances Dancing Crow, ND (2015-ongoing)

● RECLAIM: Women’s Mysteries (Assistant); Lauren Morgan (2015-16)

●  Diversity, Power, and Privilege; Ron Harris-White, MPH (2014)

● Mentoring and Leadership; Char Sundust (2013)

● Earth Ceremony and Magic; Red Crow Sings (2013-15)

● Seidr; Seattle Seidr (2013)

●  Lakota Ceremonial Traditions; ​​Matilda Laughingwaters (2012-14)

●  Astrology; Lawrence Winnerman (2012)

●  Toltec Recapitulation; ​​Phoenix Murphy (2012)

●  Reflexology; ​​Cortiva School of Massage (2009)

●  Deep Tissue Massage Workshop Series; ​​Brian Utting (2008-10)

● Visceral Manipulation Mentorship; ​​Greg Yasuda, ND (2008)

●  Core Shamanism and Healing Ceremonies; Personal Mentoring; ​​Char Sundust (2007-ongoing)

●  Reiki (Level 1 and 2); Aromatherapy; Polarity Therapy; Hannah Somatics; Hospice and Geriatric Massage; ​​Brenneke School of Massage (2005)

●  Herbalism; ​​Ravencroft Gardens (2005)

●  Psychic Development, Energy Anatomy and Healing; ​​CDM Psychic Institute (2003-04)

Formal Education

● Antioch University Seattle (upcoming 2023-2026)
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

● Antioch University New England (2018)
Graduate Level Summer Intensive: Foundations of Anthroposophy and Waldorf Education

Antioch University Seattle​​ (2014–2018)
BA in Spiritual Studies and Liberal Arts

Brenneke School of Massage ​​(2004–2007)
Licensed Massage Therapist: WA State License #MA00024162

Professional Experience

● International Jungian Coaching Association; 2022-present

● Energy Medicine Professional Association; 2022-present

● Ancient Remembrance; Owner/Operator, 2013-2019

Licensed Massage Therapist; 2007-present

American Massage Therapy Association; Member, 2007-present

●  C.G. Jung Society, Seattle Chapter; Member, 2018-present

“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” - C.G. JungPort Townsend, WA 98368 - katy@wordsbetweenworlds.com - Copyright Katy Pavlis, 2018Disclaimer: Spiritual and energetic healing is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. If you are in need of physical or psychological care, please consult your primary care provider or mental health professional.

“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” - C.G. Jung

Port Townsend, WA 98368 - katy@wordsbetweenworlds.com - Copyright Katy Pavlis, 2018

Disclaimer: Spiritual and energetic healing is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. If you are in need of physical or psychological care, please consult your primary care provider or mental health professional.