JQ Sommerman     (they/them)

☉Scorpio  ☽Aquarius ⦽Sagittarius : 3/5 Projector

I come from a predominately Germanic, Spanish, & Scotch/Irish Ancestry with sprinklings of Central American, Jewish, & Vietnamese heritages as well. I was born & raised in Dallas, TX; educated in the World through experience & the quest for Universal Truth.

I transplanted to Seattle in March 2020 to continue my career as a Massage Therapist & develop my skills as a Holistic Bodyworker & Spirit Guide. Little did I know how intense of a transition it would be, & luckily had a Confluence of people (& time) during the shutdown that allowed me to birth the Vision of Hearth Witch Medicine into being.

Spiritual Healing was officially put on my radar in College. I was a “Novice” Witch of 4 years by then with a binder full of spells I pulled off the internet & my first tarot deck that I got on my 18th birthday. I would often trade readings and Energy Work for food, and other “recreational digestibles” with my peers. These exchanges would leave me invigorated to learn as much as I could about Magick, The Chakras/ Meridians, & Spiritual Occultism.

I graduated with a degree in Studio Art determined to make a name for myself as an Artist. My art brought me a lot of joy & opportunity, but it also invited addiction & alcoholism into my life that stayed through my education & beginning of my career as a Massage Therapist. It was a way to cope with “The Grind” of Capitalism & helped me ignore what my Body was trying to tell me; “rest, slow down, re-pattern, integrate”.

I’m still on the Journey of Recovery, & it is amazing to stop and see how far I have come in 4 years, & how I can use my own experience & story to help others.

I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 5 years now, with 3 years practicing solo. I have also been a practicing Witch for approximately 20 years (which is pretty crazy to me to think about). It’s been a wild ride & truly rewarding experience, & has put many amazing People & Spirits in my life, for which I am truly grateful.

Accreditations:

LMT: MA 61084797

I have completed certifications in Herbalism & Somatic Hypnotherapy in 2023 & received my Reiki Master certification at the beginning of this year (2024).

I have personal study of 5+ years in Curanderismo, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Energy & Sound Healing, & Psychology (specifically Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing).

~JQ. S | Hearth Witch