APPRENTICE OF
ORIGINAL ESSENCE

®

Advanced Apprenticeship Program

A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

BE AN
APPRENTICE
OF YOUR
ORIGINAL ESSENCE

2026 DATES TBA

Join the waitlist to know when applications open.

    In this 13-Week Online Advanced Apprenticeship, you might experience…

    • Discovering your unique medicine and turning it into an offering that feels like an expression of your soul
    • Developing your intuitive senses & mastering discernment
    • Healing the “Witch Wound” and overcoming your hesitation to own and be seen in your power and gifts — allowing you to become grounded in confidence
    • Becoming your own healer by learning to trust your own inner knowing over societal noise
    • Integrating the spiritual and the material by understanding practical tools to grow your business 
    • Connecting with a network of healers in community and reverence

    "This apprenticeship has been the most transformational experience in my personal, professional and spiritual life. The care in which these aspects were stripped away, transformed and woven back into the clearest essence of myself is difficult to describe in words."

    Original Essence

    Our Original Essence is the true presence of our energy before conditioning and societal rules broke the freedom of our belonging to the great mystery of life.

    When we attune to our Original Essence, the spark of inspiration shows us how we can contribute to the divinity of life. We receive direct access to our unique overflowing source spring of creativity.

    The Intention

    This Program is designed for folks who feel their Original Essence wants to be expressed and would like to cultivate their gifts with the guidance of Deborah’s approachable depth of wisdom. 

    Deborah’s background of 20+ years of emerging as one of the most world renowned trusted healers, as well as her innate intuitive gifts of seeing, will be wielded to help you move through love, place, work, and all aspects of life, from your Original Essence. 

    Even if you wouldn’t necessarily call yourself a “healer,” Apprentice of Original Essence is great for anyone who wants to study with and create from their own unique wisdom. A great experience for when you are at a crossroads in life and/or are ready to be in the fullest expression of your own divinity. 

    Much healing will be done together on this journey that will create a spiral of healing in the world. Deborah cannot teach you how to see like she sees or heal like she heals, but she can draw out your own visioning and your own healing to help you bring your Original Essence to light in the highest good for all involved.

    The Journey

    Apprentice of Original Essence, is an online Advanced Apprenticeship Program with Deborah that offers a combination of 1:1 and intimate group work.

    Guided Group Sessions

    Throughout 13 weeks, Deborah will guide a weekly group discourse. While the group you are a part of will determine the session topics, they typically include modalities, tools, and exercises to strengthen your intuitive senses and commune with the natural world to bring healing and balance.

    FORMAT

    13 x 90 min. Weekly Group Zoom Sessions

    1:1 Readings, Mentorship & Bespoke Rituals

    The Apprenticeship includes FIVE 1:1 Medicine Readings with Deborah and FIVE 1:1 Workshops or Consultations with Deborah where you can ask her guidance on anything — from the nature of reality, to how to price an offering. Private sessions conclude with custom homework to support your unique path and a custom ceremony.

    FORMAT

    5 x 50 min. Medicine Readings (Zoom)
    5 x 50 min. Custom Workshops (Zoom)
    Homework & Bespoke Rituals
    Custom Closing Ceremony

    Tools for Growing Your Business & Networking

    You will learn how to grow the business side of your offerings in a symbiotic way that is beneficial for all through 1:1 consultation. Yes, we want to heal the world and be in service of every sentient being, but who are the folks we can most reach that can help us with our mission?

    FORMAT

    This will be woven through our group sessions and individual sesssions.

    APPLY

    2026 DATES TBA

    Join the waitlist to know when applications open.

      DUE TO THE 1:1 NATURE OF THIS OFFERING, CLASS SIZE IS VERY LIMITED.

      “This apprenticeship has been the most transformational experience in my personal, professional and spiritual life.”

      KAMI

      This may call
      you if…

      YOU’RE AT A CROSSROADS OF BECOMING

      You’ve been called to the healing path but you don’t know how to offer your unique medicine to the world. You desire to create something distinctly yours, but want to do so from a place of integrity and authenticity, not force.

      YOU WANT TO CULTIVATE YOUR GIFTS

      You sense there is something deeper and more creative that wants to emerge from you. You want to be witnessed and led by someone who is already living the path and who can bring tangible and spiritual wisdom to your journey.

      THE STANDARD “HEALER BOX” FEELS TOO LIMITED

      You may be an artist, practitioner, or a role that doesn’t typically exist within the idea of what the world thinks a healer is. However, you know there is something transformational about your work and you want to learn how you can turn this into an expression of your soul’s work.

      Where We Meet…

      You notice life is drawn to you; you feel called forward by a strong desire to create; you feel you’ve received an invitation from the universe to work as a healer in this lifetime. But now what? 

      I often see emerging healers rush to formulate an offering by asking others what they should be doing or trying to pour themselves into the molds of what already exists.

      The thing is, urgency can create limitations. In fact, the word “healer” can be limiting because of the image we associate with that word. But anything and everything we do can be healing!

      Apprentices of Original Essence I work with often discover something boundless that wants to be expressed as a healing offering but may not necessarily fit into the familiar healer box. This discovery isn’t made through force but rather by clearing yourself so the path may find you.

      And that’s the secret to a successful, steadfast healing path, folks; the offering that is truly yours will come to you. All you need to do is clear the way, have the patience to let it come, the presence to listen to what it wants to be, and the perseverance to anchor it earthside. In Apprentice of Original Essence, I’m not telling you what to do or be, but I will help you and guide you through my decades of experience and ability to see the spectrums of light and depth that you are. 

      “A persistent beginner's mind made this the requested offering I refused for decades. But supporting the Brave Lights who are here to grow the consciousness of humanity is within my Original Essence so now I heed the call.

      I want to invite you to learn from my mistakes, be guided by my vision, and inspired by my wisdom.”

      - Deborah

      YOUR GUIDE

      MAMA MEDICINE

      Deborah Hanekamp

      Deborah Hanekamp is a world-renowned writer, seer, and mystic with a career spanning over 25 years in the healing arts.

      Deborah’s biggest gift is being able to see people for all that they are and holding a nurturing mirror up to the places where balance can create joy in life. She compassionately puts words to what sits in the shadows, introducing it to the light that resonates through her clients’ souls for years to come. Because she is dedicated to the highest good of those she sees, her guidance can be tough or gentle, the Mama, but she comes from a place of love, the Medicine. In her free time, Deborah can be found sipping tea with hands full of soil, paintbrushes, and family.

      The Apprenticeship

      In this 13-week online program, Deborah creates a custom week-by-week discourse. The content included is curated to each unique group and will go much deeper into each topic than Deborah has ever covered before.

      What to Expect

      Group
      Experience

      WEEKLY GROUP DISCOURSES COULD INCLUDE TOPICS SUCH AS:

      • Pour a cup of tea for your soul and have a conversation. Plant, animal, place, and spirit communication. Sing, express, and create to bring healing and balance. 

      • Harness your seeing and listening skills. Be able to hear and see what folks are showing you, as well as what they are not, so you can best support yourself and others in being their own healers.

      • In an oversaturated world of woo, what sets you and your offering apart? When you facilitate from your Original Essence, you tap into an overflowing source spring of authentic inspiration.

      • Understanding how to catch positive momentum and knowing when to slow down. As you rise it is possible to experience shadowy projections from others or to get lost in your own ego. 

      • Social media and marketing skills that stand the test of time. How to network in a symbiotic way that is beneficent for all. 1:1 marketing and growth consultation for your specific offering. Yes, we want to heal the world and be in service of every sentient being, but who are the folks we can most reach that can help us with our mission?

      Individual Experience

      YOUR BESPOKE PRIVATE MENTORSHIP WITH DEBORAH INCLUDES:

      • A Medicine Reading is a healing modality created by Deborah Hanekamp designed to empower you to be your own healer.

      • No holding back, ask Deborah anything. These meetings can go super far out into the nature of reality or super pragmatic into how to price an offering.

      • In your first mentoring workshop, homework that suits you, your lifestyle, and the highest good of your offering will be prescribed, initiating a correspondence course via email.

        For some apprentices, this part of Nurturing Your Original Essence will include case study work. 

      APPLY

      2026 DATES TBA

      Join the waitlist to know when applications open.

        DUE TO THE 1:1 NATURE OF THIS OFFERING, CLASS SIZE IS VERY LIMITED.

        You’ll Also Receive

        Bespoke Rituals to Help Guide You Into Your Offering

        As needed, you will work with Deborah to create bespoke rituals, including initiation practices to bless you and all that you offer from your pure heart.

        BONUS: Emergence Ceremony


        Details of this ceremony will be specifically designed for each person based on what will best fit them. A blessing will be given over a certificate of completion of the course.

        BONUS: Vault Access


        Deborah will prescribe courses that she has offered in the past that are relevant to your unique journey.

        Plus…

        A $350 CREDIT TOWARDS ELEMENT RETREAT

        ABILITY TO JOIN APPRENTICE ONLY PILGRIMAGES

        APPLY

        2026 DATES TBA

        Join the waitlist to know when applications open.

          DUE TO THE 1:1 NATURE OF THIS OFFERING, CLASS SIZE IS VERY LIMITED.

          “Through Deborah’s guidance, I’ve learned how to be seen. To not only have a connection with my own power but also how to share it with the world.”

          TESTIMONIALS

          .01

          "I genuinely can't believe how much I've transformed. Within this container, I was finally able to put to rest the self-criticism loops that have been holding me back for years on end. I entered with a strong dedication to emergence and I left bigger and brighter than I ever could have imagined. Everyone in my life can see it in my energy… I’ve aligned with my heart’s song. I am endlessly grateful for the guidance back to my Original Essence."

          – SAMANTHA
          .02

          "The Apprenticeship with Deborah is beyond transformative, and nearly impossible to put into words. It is stepping into a realm where your true self resides, and bringing her with you when you return at the end of the experience."

          – KAMI
          .03

          "Connecting with my original essence in this apprenticeship has deeply transformed the way that I hold space for others. With Deborah's gentle-yet-keen guidance, I was able to peel back layers I'd built up around my practice to allow a much more potent and unique set of healing offerings to emerge."

          – JO-ANNE
          .04

          "This apprenticeship has been the most transformational experience in my personal, professional and spiritual life. The care in which these aspects were stripped away, transformed and woven back into the clearest essence of myself is difficult to describe in words."

          .05

          “Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for nourishing and challenging me. It was one heck of a ride. And I can’t believe I made it. Thank you for every blessing and gift you have given us. I am so impressed, awed and astounded by your humility, prowess and vast knowledge. We have been so lucky to apprentice with you. I will never forget it!”

          .06

          "Through Deborah's guidance I've learned how to be seen. To not only have a connection with my own power but also how to share it with the world. My imagination and creativity bloomed though this container and I have the confidence to follow through with my dreams."

          – SARAH
          .07

          "I was actually pretty confident in my healing abilities before joining the apprenticeship but, post-apprenticeship, I now see that my gifts go much deeper than I even realized. Through working closely with Deborah, and alongside my extraordinary peers in the apprenticeship, I was able to peel back the ego-protective layers that had built up around my practice, and finally allow my heart’s offering to emerge with clarity and courage. "

          – JO-ANNE
          .08

          "Through Deborah's Guidance, I've learned to be seen. To not only have a connection with my own power, but also how to share it with the world. To not only have a connection with my own power but also how to share it with the world. My imagination and creativity bloomed though this container and I have the confidence to follow through with my dreams.”

          WHAT TYPE OF HEALER ARE YOU?

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          JOIN US

          DISCOVER THE MEDICINE YOU WERE MEANT TO SHARE.

          Are you ready to heed the call?

          2026 DATES TBA

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            FAQs

            • You will be personally emailed and sent an invoice upon acceptance to the apprenticeship. Give us a few weeks to get back to you.

            • Payments are accepted via wire transfer and can be broken up into two parts.

              The final payment must be completely transferred by the due date. By agreeing you are accepting the responsibility to coordinate payments accordingly to allow for any transfer time.

            • No, the $50 application fee will not be returned under any circumstances. However, if you are accepted, we will deduct the $50 fee from your tuition.