Integration and Sitter

I am honored to work in this space with people who are sitting with psychedelics or have sat in the past and are needing support in understanding their experience and what it truly means to weave it into their every day life. 

It is my belief that no one should ever have a psychedelic experience alone, it is important for people to have a safe, supportive presence that can help them anchor back into the present moment and navigate what may come up.

Integration

 

Weaving the experience into your every day

A healing journey doesn’t end when the session is over.
Whether through ketamine, plant medicine, or other deep inner work, the true transformation happens in the days and weeks that follow. This process is called Integration, taking the insights, feelings, and breakthroughs from your journey and weaving them into your everyday life in a way that creates lasting change.

Without integration, an experience can feel like a beautiful moment that fades away. With integration, it becomes a seed that takes root, grows, and transforms your way of being.

This is where I come in.

I hold space for you to reflect, explore, and make sense of what arose during your journey. Through deep listening, compassionate inquiry, energy practices, and gentle guidance, I help you find the threads that connect your experience to your life. Together we bring your awareness back to you, your truth, your wisdom, your next steps. 

Integration is about honoring your experience and allowing it to become part of who you are. You don’t have to do it alone.

Sitter

During a ketamine experience, it is essential to have someone by your side who can provide safety, grounding, and compassionate presence. A sitter is there to hold the container — ensuring that you are supported both physically and emotionally as you move through the journey.

While ketamine can open profound states of awareness and healing, it can also bring forward vulnerable moments. Having a trusted sitter allows you to fully surrender to the process, knowing that you are not alone.

How I Sit with You

My role as a sitter is purely heart-centered. I provide a safe container where science and spirit meet. During sessions, I may offer:

  • Curated playlists designed to support your journey

  • Grounding practices to help you settle into the experience

  • Gentle energy work to balance and soothe your system

  • Support and reassurance if it becomes overwhelming

  • Steady presence and compassion, reminding you that you are not alone

I could not imagine ever doing this without Shandell, she offers such a calming presence that makes me feel safe.

S.H.

The insight Shandell gets during our sessions have helped me understand myself on a deeper level.

L.P.

I am safe because Shandell is Good.

R.H.

Not sure where to begin?

No problem, let’s chat!

Email me at shandellpino@gmail.com