Phillipe Samson
Phil’s Mission & Approach
Phil is dedicated to supporting individuals on their healing journeys by creating safe, transformative spaces that foster self-discovery and integration. With a deep understanding of trauma and the human spirit’s capacity for resilience, Phil blends his extensive experience with traditional practices, modern therapeutic modalities, and a profound respect for cultural wisdom. His mission is to help individuals release emotional burdens, reconnect with their inner power, and integrate transformative insights into their daily lives.
A Journey of Personal Transformation
Phil’s healing path began with a deep desire to address his inner wounds and cultivate wholeness. His journey included diverse practices such as yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing, and holotropic breathwork, which anchored him in self-awareness. He further explored transformative experiences through the Landmark Forum, non-violent communication seminars, men’s circles, and authentic relating practices, gaining invaluable tools for personal growth.
His search for deeper healing led him to engage in eye-gazing, shamanic visualization, sacred fire ceremonies, and traditional rituals. These practices expanded his consciousness and nurtured profound emotional release. Alongside inner child sessions and trauma-informed therapeutic practices, Phil embraced techniques like pressure point energy release, shadow work, and trauma/anger release.
Phil’s connection to ancestral traditions deepened through participation in traditional Temazcal ceremonies, hapé rituals, cacao ceremonies, and vision quest support. Practices like ecstatic dance, sound healing, qigong, and acupuncture further enriched his holistic approach to well-being.
Collaboration & Contribution to Chiron
Phil’s journey with Chiron Academy began through mentorship with Melania Eliza Lumezanu, Chiron’s founder, where he immersed himself in the Academy’s evolving teachings and methodologies. Over the course of a year, he not only gained expertise in the updated, comprehensive Chiron framework but also played an integral role in expanding its teachings.
Phil’s deep well of knowledge, skills, and experience enriched Chiron’s vision, helping to integrate advanced therapeutic techniques, traditional practices, and sacred ceremonial work into the Academy’s offerings. His contributions deepened the mystical and community-oriented aspects of Chiron, complementing and enhancing its already established clinical foundation.
In turn, Chiron’s framework offered Phil a platform to amplify his own expertise, fostering a dynamic, reciprocal exchange of knowledge. This collaboration has not only advanced Chiron’s mission but also expanded its reach as a community and educational hub that bridges trauma-informed care with sacred wisdom traditions.
Professional Training and Certifications
Phil has pursued numerous training programs to deepen his expertise:
- Trauma-Informed Certificate for Coaches, The Center For Healing
- Level 1 Psychedelic Training Program, Phoenix Academy
- Shamanic Embodiment Initiation Course, Carla Gonzalez-Guerra
- Molecular Foundations Ketamine Course, Numinus
- Integral Sound Healing, Academy of Sound Healing
- Vipassana Meditation Retreat Course
- Non-Violent Communication Seminar
- TESL Certification
Community & Global Contributions
Phil’s passion for fostering healing extends to the spaces he creates, including Espace õM at the Center de l’Hêtre in Québec and The Dôme, a ceremonial hub in downtown Québec. His global contributions include volunteering and learning at healing centers in Thailand, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Brazil, reflecting his commitment to collective growth and cross-cultural learning.
Empowerment & Growth
As a kickboxing and self-defense teacher, Phil empowers individuals by cultivating resilience and confidence. His dedication to holistic healing and integration offers a powerful combination of wisdom, compassion, and practical tools for navigating personal transformation.
