Phoenix Alchemical Arts

25/07/2025

Welcome to my healing sanctuary.

21/02/2025

My business logo has a story. It was designed by the talented Andy Carotenuto with the forest background added by my website designer Bonnie Stanley. The Hermit is a guide to others, especially when navigating the dark and in-between spaces that call for the illumination/revelation that my Work brings. The crescent moon is a symbol for what is hidden in the darkness. It is also the blade of the sickle used at harvest time. The green robe is a symbol of St Brigid of Kildare's cloak cleverly used to gain enough land from the king to build a monastery. It is also a nod to my elders in witchcraft and the color associated with men who love men in various cultures and traditions.

As a guide, I am at the ready to hold the light for those stepping into their various journeys into the unknown. I can offer tools to cut through the illusion to allow for healthier growth. The cloak I wear is a responsibility given me from Spirit and I have dedicated my life to that sacred role. I hold the light so that YOU can do the work you need to do. Blessed be!

19/12/2024

I am a professional practitioner of healing arts that includes bodywork, energy healing, holistic coaching, and some herbalism. Part of being an effective practitioner means also receiving healing work and coaching from others. I had the privilege of participating in a class on Shadow work through the lens of myth and fairy tale with Dr Michael Lennox. This particular class unpacked the symbols of Red Riding Hood and Medusa.

Greek myth is part of my cultural heritage and something I have enjoyed since childhood. Yet Medusa's story seemed so unfair to me. During one of the classes, I received a vision of Mary the Virgin and Mary Magdalene. I leaned into this and felt a substantial amount of grief and anger over the unfairness of Medusa’s story. So I sat with that and thought about some of the life examples that came up during the written homework. I talked to the parts of my body where I felt the emotions and asked what they wanted. I didn’t get an answer right away, but I could sense that the gesture was bringing much needed acknowledgment to my body.

Throughout the day, I began to collect images from the internet relating to the initial image of Mary and Mary and then had an Ah-Ha moment in which the spirit of the goddess Kali stepped into the cloak of Mary Magdalene and helped me reimagine Medusa’s myth. In my version, Medusa refuses to let the violation destroy her. She absorbs the life force and divine essence from Poseidon’s semen and takes in the power, mystery, and depths of his realm. It turns her skin the dark blue of the deep sea. She uses the vital essence to raise her consciousness (ascent of the kundalini) to a place of embodied compassion. She radiates this pink energy out to those who have had their power, innocence, hopes, dreams, etc taken from them. Athena sees this and is honored. Instead of punishing her for being r***d in the temple, she grants Medusa the gift of infinite wisdom. Now Medusa is a fully divine being, having used her darkest and most painful wound to heal herself and elevate her consciousness. She is the embodiment of compassion and the green fire of the heart. Her sexual force is magnetic, open, and transformative. She is rooted in the deepest of seas and the most guarded of secrets. Her crown of snakes represents the 5 Wisdoms of the Buddha and she is anointed by the 7 Cosmic Powers.

A great deal of my own inner work happens through the use of art. Collage helps me to connect with parts of my psyche that speak through image rather than words. Using art as a means of healing is something that has helped me in ways that talking and journaling aren't always able to accomplish. I created this collage using scissors, a glue stick, and a bunch of images printed from Pinterest and Google. I feel it is important to share this right now.

25/11/2024

https://phoenixalchemicalarts.com/

Hey, everyone! Healing Arts has transformed and is now Phoenix Alchemical Arts. I am going deeper with the healing work I do and expanding my services beyond bodywork to support my clients in their own transformations. I am finally offering energy healing and holistic wellness coaching as standalone services. You can now see my schedule and request an appointment online. Check out the link below. Blessings!

PHOENIX ALCHEMICAL ARTS – Greensboro, NC Transformative Healing for Body, Mind, and Spirit Discover a sacred space where ancient wisdom and modern practices unite, guiding you towards deep healing, growth, and authentic living. Welcome to Phoenix Alchemical Arts Located in Greensboro, NC A space f...

27/08/2024

When I have a little space between clients I often study up on the techniques I use to take my understanding to deeper levels. I am spending much more time these days on the energy work practices that got me into the field of healing arts to begin with.

25/06/2024

Blacksmithing has become an important part of my spiritual practice over the past few years. Check out this conversation between Sam “Bo” Thompson of Ravens Keep Forge and yours truly as we discuss metal magick.

Free Patreon talk. Check it out! Healing Arts - Aten Phoenix Doukas talks about his journey into metal magic. You need to hear his point of view. There are nuggets in here. Link in comments