Elena, pronounced eh-LEH-nah, is a family name. It means “light” or “torch” or, in certain readings, “electricity.” Lots of folks call me Lena (LEN-nah). Other people call me Elle. To my family, I’m Len or Elen (eh-LEN). Pick something that you like. I like ’em all!

I am a budding herbalist, astrologer, diviner, and reiki practitioner. Currently, I am enrolled in a shiatsu program with expectations to receive licensure in 2026. My spiritual interests range widely from shamanism to yoga to esoteric Christianity, Catholicism being my “home base,” as it were.

About Elena

I’m the daughter of two motherlines. My mother’s people come from the Philippines, land of the babaylans, and she was born on the island of Mindanao. My father’s father’s ancestors came from Denmark, through Scotland, then Ireland, to the United States way back during the Revolutionary War. My mamaw was born in Flaherty, Kentucky, but her ancestors are Irish and Scandinavian.

I write about how everything I’m studying applies to the treatment of trauma. Whatever I study, I share with others (not, of course, proprietary content of my teachers), and whatever I discover, I want to talk about. So it’s all here on my blog. You’ll also find how my studies have been applied in my own healing journey. Have fun perusing! Comments are welcome, but keep it nice.

Much love, much peace, and blessed be.

XO Elena