Alana

I’m Alana (Ah-LAY-na)—or as the folks who know me best say, Alana the Mainah. I find the divine in the tide, the trees, and the tender act of cooking something wild with love.

 

The forest, the sea, and the sacrament have been my greatest teachers. Foraging mushrooms, steaming mussels over a campfire, or giving thanks for a meal from an animal that crossed my path too soon, I move through life in reverence—connected to the rhythms of nature and the wisdom in all living things.

 

Sacred mushrooms have helped me uncover deeper layers of myself. They remind me that healing is not always something to chase—but something to remember, in the body, in the breath, in communion. These energetic foods have helped me reconnect with joy, wholeness, and the divine within.

 

I was raised in the church, but my spirit always wandered toward mystery. Psanctuary welcomed that part of me home. Here, I found a faith rooted in freedom, in connection, and in the sacred potential of the mushroom.

 

As a certified holistic coach, ordained minister, and Program Development Manager, I bring together heart, structure, and creativity—offering guidance, programs, and space for people to grow into their truest selves.

 

I believe the divine lives in the everyday (in us!): in the salt of the sea, the sweetness of a shared meal, the quiet of the woods. And I believe we’re here to help each other remember that—all of it is sacred.