Hi, I’m Sancya

I was born Lara in Aotearoa, New Zealand, with English, Irish, and Scottish settler ancestry. In 2023 I received the consecrated name Sancyanata from a Balinese High Priest, meaning “love that gives strength to bring peace on Earth.”

I now go by Sancya when working in sacred space.

In 2012, a health crisis led me to leave a corporate career and embark on a journey of remembrance, healing, and service. I

I spent five years full time in the Peruvian Amazon training with traditional shamanic plant medicines and co-founded a retreat center in Peru, supporting 100’s of guests through transformational experiences.

I am trauma-informed and create spaces that honour diversity, western mental health frameworks and the ongoing process of evolution across generations.

I’m deeply connected to the mythic realms, exploring them through relationship with self, body, nature, and story. My work draws on a variety of modalities, tailored to the unique needs of each person and situation.

I’ve been featured on podcasts and present workshops and trainings by invitation. To inquire about my availability, please use the button below.