Meet Dr. Cass Naumann: an esteemed Integral Chinese Medicine doctor, licensed and board-certified acupuncturist, and herbalist. Her journey into the spiritual realm saw her being ordained as a Daoist priest, and her proficiency extends as a medical qigong and reiki master teacher. Dr. Cass is recognized as a wisdom keeper, blending the rich medicine traditions from both the East and West. As a ceremonialist, she has deep connections to the rituals of incense, tea, and plants, skills which she meticulously honed in Kyoto, Japan. Furthermore, she stands out as a trauma-informed integrative medicine expert and a KAP trained ketamine guide. Beyond her extensive medical repertoire, Dr. Cass shines as a musician and has made a mark as an international retreat leader and facilitator. Top 5 Things You'll Learn from This Episode: 1. The story behind Dr. Cass's calling to become an ordained Daoist Priest & Integral Chinese Medicine Doctor 2. How her cinematic pursuits, from the Cannes Film Festival to assisting magicians, played a role in her life 3. How Dr. Cass guides and supports you in both preparing for & integrating after journeys and even medicine work 4. Deep, heartwarming medicine stories of smoke, fire, and incense ceremony that's been passed to her to share 5. The touching tale of honoring music producer George Reiff and the profound role he played in her spiritual awakening and musicianship Closing Ceremony Circle Practice: Dr. Cass immerses us in chanting a very potent mantra. Find more from me on IG at @IAMALYSONCHARLES or alysoncharles.com. Connect with Dr. Cass Naumann on IG (@doctor.cass) or on her website, doctorcass.com.To explore her medicinal incense options, visit https://www.doctorcass.com/shop This episode has been made possible by KA! Kanna plant medicine offerings. Receive a community discount utilizing code CEREMONYCIRCLE: https://kaempathogenics.com/?sca_ref=3781007.rEjaBfWJ99.