My name is Ylvadroma Marzanna Radziszewski I am a High Priestess, a temple tender, traditional witch, teacher, writer, artist, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. I am also a non-binary trans femme and a survivor of childhood incest and sexual assualt. I currently live on occupied Duwamish and Coast Salish land, now named Seattle. I’m a white person of Slavic, Polish, Balkan, and Romani ancestry. I was born on occupied Tequesta, Ais, and Jeaga land, now named Florida.
I approach my work with a commitment to further understand how access to wellness and traditions of magic is complicated by and interconnected with the violence of settler-colonial, cis/het centric, ableist, white supremacy and capitalism; centering my practice in service to those most affected by systems of kyriarchal oppression.
As someone who was raised outside of my Romani & Polish cultures; and as someone who benefits from gadjeness and white privilege, my work focuses on magic as reparation, service, and radical resistance.
My practice centers supporting sex workers, black, brown, and Indigenous community members, Femmes (especially my Fat Femme siblings), survivors of trauma & abuse, survivors of incest & assault, chronically ill folx, Trans & Non-Binary specific health concerns, addiction recovery, abortion & reproductive health support, and folks navigating the complexity of mental health concerns.
My offerings:
Reflections on My Professional Background. In 2010 I earned my MS in acupuncture from Bastyr University and have a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Florida State University (2004.) My work in social service focused on familial reunification & mediation, mental health advocacy, substance recovery support, case management, anti-poverty & anti-racist activism, and LGBTQ rights. Still a part of my healing craft, I advocate to make ceremony an active form of radical resistance.
My Gratitude for my teachers.
In 2016 my very first teacher, Jackie McCloskey, passed away. I will forever be grateful for her love and guidance... and patience. I am forever changed by the 19 years I spent as her apprentice. For the wisdom and blessing of the Healing Craft, I first thank my teacher Jackie McCloskey, Crow Song is my gift to her in honor of her teachings.
I will always be grateful for the teachings shared to me by Cynthia Dove, Forest Jones & Joe Butera , Jan Tucker-Pettway, Char Sundust, Araceli Domínguez, Steve Dahmus, Betsy Bergstrom, Deborah Frances Dancing Crow, Matilda Laughing Waters and most importantly my Grandmother Jewel for the gift of our Ancestral drom, and my Grandmother Angelika for the gift of our Whisper.
My deepest and most humble gratitudes I offer to my students and clients, from whom I learn so much. All of my love to my dear Cunning Crow Apothecary family for the amazing nest we have created for this work, and all our communities, to grow.
I approach my work with a commitment to further understand how access to wellness and traditions of magic is complicated by and interconnected with the violence of settler-colonial, cis/het centric, ableist, white supremacy and capitalism; centering my practice in service to those most affected by systems of kyriarchal oppression.
As someone who was raised outside of my Romani & Polish cultures; and as someone who benefits from gadjeness and white privilege, my work focuses on magic as reparation, service, and radical resistance.
My practice centers supporting sex workers, black, brown, and Indigenous community members, Femmes (especially my Fat Femme siblings), survivors of trauma & abuse, survivors of incest & assault, chronically ill folx, Trans & Non-Binary specific health concerns, addiction recovery, abortion & reproductive health support, and folks navigating the complexity of mental health concerns.
My offerings:
- Spell Crafting, Candle Magic, & Custom Witching Work
- Acupuncture & Cranio-Sacral Therapy
- Herbal Consultations & Customized Formulations
- Depossession & Curse/Hex/Pattern Breaking
- Rites of Passage, & Personalized Ritual (Handfasting, Baby Blessings, Death Tending, Blessing Transitions)
- Spiritual Mentoring & Witches Counsel
- One-on-One Course Work for Learning the Foundations Traditional Magic
- Practitioner Consultation
Reflections on My Professional Background. In 2010 I earned my MS in acupuncture from Bastyr University and have a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Florida State University (2004.) My work in social service focused on familial reunification & mediation, mental health advocacy, substance recovery support, case management, anti-poverty & anti-racist activism, and LGBTQ rights. Still a part of my healing craft, I advocate to make ceremony an active form of radical resistance.
My Gratitude for my teachers.
In 2016 my very first teacher, Jackie McCloskey, passed away. I will forever be grateful for her love and guidance... and patience. I am forever changed by the 19 years I spent as her apprentice. For the wisdom and blessing of the Healing Craft, I first thank my teacher Jackie McCloskey, Crow Song is my gift to her in honor of her teachings.
I will always be grateful for the teachings shared to me by Cynthia Dove, Forest Jones & Joe Butera , Jan Tucker-Pettway, Char Sundust, Araceli Domínguez, Steve Dahmus, Betsy Bergstrom, Deborah Frances Dancing Crow, Matilda Laughing Waters and most importantly my Grandmother Jewel for the gift of our Ancestral drom, and my Grandmother Angelika for the gift of our Whisper.
My deepest and most humble gratitudes I offer to my students and clients, from whom I learn so much. All of my love to my dear Cunning Crow Apothecary family for the amazing nest we have created for this work, and all our communities, to grow.
