Meet
Michael 'Heartsong' Cutter
I am a shamanic healer and guide based in Denver, CO. I utilize traditional and contemporary perspectives on healing and life purpose to assist people in navigating life challenges. ​​The name "Cosmic Heartsong of the Earth Star Nation" was given to me by one of my teachers a Diné (Navajo) shaman. The given names are a traditional way to honor our celestial origins and step into our souls calling in life. The heart houses the fire, and I use my voice to help keep that fire alive in the people.
My Calling in Life
In 2010 I was in extremely poor health, hospitalized in ICU for a few weeks with a severe case of Crohn's disease. I had lived homeless for a time and life was plagued with what seemed like unsolvable problems. I saw no reason to live. Just as I was stepping into the next world I had a vision calling me to my purpose in life. I was then shown my path for the next three years until I would begin meeting the shamans that would teach me.
The calling vision flooded my body, mind and spirit with life giving energy and illuminated my path. I was told on several occasions by doctors that I would not heal, or would die if I did not follow their way, but as I put my faith in my inner guidance the healing began. I didn't see it at the time but it was an initiation into the spirit world. Over a decade later my life has transformed in many ways.
We are all Indigenous to this Earth
Being indigenous isn't about who we are it's about our relationship with who we are and the Earth. The indigenous elders remind us that we are all indigenous. My Celtic and European ancestors were indigenous but the Romans and Christianity destroyed that beautiful relationship with the Earth and life. That cultural trauma has never been addressed and is at the heart of our current cultural issues and cofusion. The same is basically true for us all, no matter where we come from. Healing those wounds puts back in touch with our humanity to open our hearts to life, each other and our purpose.
My Approach
I have dedicated my life to healing and learning everything I can. Paradoxically my work is to release all that and open myself to being the channel for the messages and healing. With all of the complexities in life much of my work is to reveal the simple truth. Opening our heart to that is whats needed for healing, not more mind candy.
My approach is direct and compassionate with clear communication, lightness and humor – no fluff and no BS.
Education & Experience
Professional Coaching and Healing
Denver, CO 2015-present
I started my private practice in 2015 and have been full time since 2021.
IIHA Hand Analysis Certification
International Institute of Hand Analysis, 2022
I am a certified hand analyst with the International Institute of Hand Analysis. I received my training from Ronelle Coburn and IIHA founder Richard Unger. I have a deep passion for learning the art and science of hand analysis. I am constantly learning more. I teach hand analysis in Denver, CO.
Shamanic Experience & Apprenticeship
Ecuador, North America, Africa, 2012-present
In 2012 I began studying with indigenous and contemporary shamans from around the world. I worked closely with Garrett Duncan (Diné), Xhosa Sangoma John Lockley (S. Africa), and since 2019 I have apprenticed with Itzhak Beery and other Taita Yachaks (Elder Shamans) including Maria Juana and don Raul Yamberla, don Manuel Calazacon, and others. There are no certifications given in the Andes or Amazon. I have been entrusted by my teachers and elders to bring their messages and healing methods to the modern world.
Oriental Healing Arts, 2001
BSSI Helena, Montana
1200 hours training in TCM, Chinese medical theory and Tuina (Chinese medical massage)
Associates in Visual Communications
Colorado Institute of Art, 1990
For over 20 years I was an award winning graphic designer. Clients include Random House, Tenspeed Press, Celestial Arts, Backbeat Books, Falcon Publishing, American Alpine Club, Wilderness Press, Globe-Pequot Press, SPORTea, and many others.
