About | Tess Ackland

Hello!

Here's what I do and why I do it.

Our surroundings speak to us. They can energise us, creating a sacred place to nourish our souls and fulfil our intentions. When we are in harmony with the spaces we live, work and play within, good things can happen! This perspective came full circle in 2020 when my daughter became severely ill and brushed death not once, but twice. I started exploring the more energetic side of design and living in order to create space that would support her within her recovery. The result was overwhelmingly positive, and now she is a thriving teen. Medical interventions did play a large part; however, the true healing only occurred once the energetic footprint was adjusted.

Educated in environmental design, Feng Shui, space clearing and land healing, I work with people and their spaces to energetically transcend, optimizing energy to create truly sustainable and holistic environments. For the household or business, the result is a space that reflects and upholds your intention and goals (e.g.: abundance, good health or peaceful surroundings). At the community level, my work can help neighbourhoods realize their communal intention, (e.g.: feeling more connected or increasing overall happiness).

My approach to Feng Shui is seated in a combination of Eastern practices (trained by Master Joao Borges) and Western thought (trained at the New York Institute of Art & Design). Specifically, I am educated in Flying Stars, Form School, Tibetan Black Hat School, 8 Directions and the 1234 Method.

As a Space Clearer and Land Healer, I have been mentored by Karishma Sue Holmes, and will be certified as an International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) in May 2025. Within the Advanced Space Clearing and Geomancy Certification I study and apply techniques to 'read' a space, including shamanic journeying, dowsing, energy sensing, soul retrieval and healing ceremonies.

As a lifestyle coach my approach involves 9 Star Ki. Through this tool, I can recognise the rhythms of your personality, and with this, we can together define your purpose in life, how to use your energy correctly, and identify red flags that indicate when you are out of alignment. I not only offer 9 Star Ki for lifestyle coaching, but because of the dynamic and meaningful information it provides, I always apply this tool within my Feng Shui, space clearing and land healing consultations.

I would love to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Having hit rock bottom with my daughter, I can attest to the power that a physical space holds. Let's work together to make your space - whether it be your home, office, business or community - one that flows and is supportive in achieving intentions within a positive, sustainable and holistic manner.

Tess Ackland, BEnvD, MSSc, ASP, FSP

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Education & Credentials

Present

Space Clearing & Geomancy Certification

Academy of Modern Shamanism, Lisbon, Portugal

Comprehensive mixture of online and in-person training with master healer and teacher Sue Holmes, a leading professional with over 30 years of training in space clearing, energy healing and geomancy. This training is certified and accredited by the IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine)

2024

Classical Feng Shui Certification

Feng Shui Academy. Lisbon, Portugal

A comprehensive course covering 300+ hours dedicated to the study of classical Feng Shui under Master Joao Borges, and the unbroken lineage of Tan Yang Wu. The certification features in depth studies of Flying Stars, Xuan Kong Da Gua, Qi, Yin & Yang, and I Ching. This training is accredited by the Feng Shui Association in Lisbon and CAFS in Malaysia.

2023

9 Star Ki Certification

Feng Shui Academy. Lisbon, Portugal

Intensive training by 9 Star Ki Master author Paula Oliveira. Studies involved in depth analysis of personal chemistry, personal cycles, annual energy and favourable travel directions, This training is accredited by the Feng Shui Association in Lisbon and CAFS in Malaysia.

2021

Western Feng Shui Certification.

New York Institute of Art & Design, New York, New York.

A rigorous 120 hour certification course teaching the Feng Shui Tibetan Black Hat Method. NYIAD is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and licensed by the New York State Education Department.

2021

Home Staging Accreditation.
Staged Homes, USA

Providing accredited designation as a professional home stager and membership in the International Association of Home Staging Professionals IAHSP®. The course was developed by staging initiator Barb Swartz, who also coined the term 'staging' in 1972.

2004

Master of International Urban + Environmental Management, MSSc

RMIT University, Australia

Two year research based Master's Degree. My research thesis focussed on coastal environments and land-based sources of marine pollution, specifically in Kingston Harbour, Jamaica. This was completed in concert with a 6-month internship with the United Nations Environment Programme in Kingston, Jamaica.

1997

Bachelor of Environmental Design, BEnvD

University of Manitoba, Canada

A four-year program consisting of two years of common foundation studies, followed by two years of pre-professional intermediate studies in architecture, interior design, landscape and urbanism.

The difference between Western Feng Shui
& Classical Feng Shui

My first introduction to Feng Shui was through the Tibetan Black Hat School. This is otherwise known as Western Feng Shui, the most commonly practiced school in the West. This school was developed by Lin Yun in the 1980's in order to bless and harmonize the house according to Buddhist Principles. Within Western Feng Shui, I take a floorplan and overlay it with a Bagua. A Bagua is an energy map, divided into nine squares. Each square is aligned with specific energies and offerings, such as a 'wealth and abundance' sector or a 'love and relationships' sector. In order to complete a Feng Shui reading, I use the information gathered from the Bagua overlay, conduct a visual analysis your space, and listen to my intuition to sense what your space requires. The 'art of placement' and colour selection play a large role in determining a successful Feng Shui application through the Black Hat School.

In Western Feng Shui the front door determines the access point for the Bagua. In Classical Feng Shui, compass directions determine the application of the Bagua. This is the main difference between the two schools.

Classical Feng Shui is much older, rooted within the I Ching, dating back to 1000 BCE. Classical Feng Shui is a living science that utilizes one's natural environment based on the site's landforms, the five elements, architectural design, the building's inhabitants, directions, and temporal placement. Classical Feng Shui can only be learned through a Master who has studied under a specific lineage. A lot of the information is passed down verbally and cannot be learned through books. I have studied Classical Feng Shui under Master João Borges, a verified lineage of Wu Chang Pai.

I can attest that Western Feng Shui has offered intangible benefits to myself and my clients. I have decided to expand into Classical Feng Shui in order to expand my knowledge and learn the more complex and traditional aspects of Feng Shui. I believe in addition to the westernized approach, natural energies only revealed by training under a Master, are important to providing you with the best results.