Wild Rites

Awakening the Path

of Spirit and Soul

About me

The wild earth is my primary inspiration and teacher– my sanctuary and solace. Within this most vital realm, I have learned (and continue to learn) how to track and trail the numinous.

John Michael Mussleman

about working with me

Life is a dance. We move ourselves dynamically in and out of balance in order to change, transform and continually become the most authentic expression of ourselves.

There is no end to this dance. Even when we die, life dances on. Until that moment, it is up to us to create the life we came here to live.

personal sessions

Who are you and why are you here ?

What gifts have you carried with you into this life?

What power lays hidden within your wounds?

What freedom awaits you just beyond your greatest fears?

Where does your greatest joy meet the highest need in this world?

My intention is to help you to find your way into a deeper relationship with such questions…a deeper relationship with your own truth and knowing. I wish to see you come more fully alive, as you come into full alignment with your own inner Source. This process is inherently transformational, often requiring immense courage. We will begin wherever you are, and move from there into the wilderness of your Soul.v

Youth Rites

(ages 12+)

Initiation

Seeking Vision

Walking with Vision

Ascending Through Death, Disease & Disaster

"John Michael's knowledge and passion for the natural world is palpable. His ability to reconnect people back to our truer selves through nature is magical. As society seems to be straying further and further from the path, guides like him are necessary to show us the way back."

Aaron, KY

"Being on the land with John Michael evokes the remembrance that being with self in nature is always a ceremony. His curious, unconditional, and supportive guidance opens the freedom to be, listen, and explore. My time with him clarified my Path, purpose, and how to return to the wild within me. Held within the sacred space he weaves (with nature), I awoke an eternal ~ ancient fire within my soul"

Bridget, AZ

“I met John Michael when I was six years old. I had just moved across the country and was brand new to the town. He instantly made me feel welcomed, and became an amazing mentor to me for the next five years. Thirteen years later, I still see him as a mentor in my life...and one of my closest friends. I have gained new perspectives and learned many things from John Michael, both from his teachings as well as from just being around him. Every time we talk I seem to learn more about myself. Those learnings and insights have pushed me to be the best version of myself to this day. That is priceless. “

Gabriel, MI

"When I connect with John Michael, I always come away feeling a sense of expansiveness. Without fail, he leads me to question the things that I think I “know,” and in doing so pushes what I feel, think and believe to be possible for my own way of being beyond any previous horizon line. I am more connected to the little things...more apt to slow down, unplug, be still, and listen. My appreciation for the mystery that is present all around me, all the time, has grown exponentially."

Casey, CA

"John Michael carries a peace & clarity that can only be found through quiet relationship to nature & spirit. His presence calms the soul - simply by proximity. As I dig deeper into balancing my own body, soul & spirit - I am grateful to call John Michael a mentor, a brother, and a teacher along the path. He exemplifies a connection to the natural body, an open-hearted approach to spirit, and a deep well of nature-based wisdom."

Judson, NC

"John Michael is a loving mentor and I am grateful to have worked with him for many years! His guidance is deeply intuitive, safe, skilled and intentional and inspires stronger connection to the magic of the natural world. I have experienced opening, presence, wonder and aliveness while out on the land with him. He weaves in stories with tangible hand-on work and is skilled in the art of questioning. I am grateful for the playfulness, groundedness and reverence that he embodies and brings out in those he is with! He is a joy to learn with and from and I appreciate the beautiful growth in my life from our work together."

Natalie, CA