CREDENTIALS
2007-2011 - B.A. in Anthropology with Minor in Global Sustainability from the University of Virginia with a focus on Altered States of Consciousness & Trans-Cultural Shamanism
2013 - MSc in Climate Science & International Development with the Institute of Development Studies with a dissertation on the Ethnobotany of seaweed aquaculture on Nusa Penida, Indonesia
2013 - 2019 - High-performance, international career in sustainability and development, working for The United Nations, WWF-UK, The Coral Triangle Center, UNESCO SandWatch, PhotoVoice UK, and The Aspen Art Museum.
2017-2019 - Clinical Certification in Medical Herbalism, Nutrition & Flower Essences from The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism
2019 - Certification in Ho’oponopono Conflict Resolution with Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len
2019 - Certification in Hypnosis & Past Life Regression with Dr. Linda Backman
2025 - Graduate Certificate in Neo-Jungian Studies with Pacifica University
2019-2026 - Dozens of live and virtual workshops on the science of manifestation, subconscious reprogramming, metaphysics, meditation and entrepreneurship.
2020 - 2026 - Hundreds of private Subconscious Reprogramming sessions with 1:1 clients from around the world.
MEET ALTAIRE CAMBATA TURNER, MSc, CCH, CCN
I am a Hypnotherapist, student of Jungian theory, Subconscious Reprogramming Expert, Certified Herbalist and Coach to High-Performing World Leaders.
2007-2011, I graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A in Anthropology. (I studied with renowned shamanist Edith Turner and Carlos Casteñeda expert Dr. Roy Wagner.
2011-2013: I graduated with distinction from the Institute of Development Studies (at Sussex University, UK) in Climate Science and Sustainability, with a thesis on the ethnobotany of seaweed farming in Indonesia.
2007-2016: For almost a decade I worked in international development, for organizations such as WWF, The United Nations, UNESCO, The Coral Triangle Center, Same Skies Refugee Support, PhotoVoice UK and the Aspen Art Museum on issues of climate change, cultural preservation, women’s programs and the 2020 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Projects included climate education and coral reef conservation workshops for UNESCO Sand Watch on Nusa Penida, Bali Indonesia.
Teaching photography workshops to marginalized migrant workers for participatory research with PhotoVoice, UK on Lombok, Indonesia.
I worked with WWF-UK, London, to build and lobby for the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals.
I merged programming for the Aspen Art Museum and the Aspen Center for Environmental Services to provide free education field trips to public schools including Title 1 schools.
2015-2019 —
MY RE-BIRTH
From 2014-2015, I split my time between an organic cattle ranch on the Colorado-Utah border and conservation projects on Nusa Penida, Indonesia.
The year 2016 marked a time of massive personal change for me. I was 27, disillusioned with the non-profit sector, living paycheck to paycheck, while simultaneously recovering a decades’-long pattern of abusive relationships with narcissistic partners. My nervous system was completely fried.
I also struggled with mysterious chronic pain in my abdomen that no medical doctor could diagnose or treat, which often rendered me painfully immobile.
And then, tragically, my older brother passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, leading to a period of intense grief and mourning. He was only 35.
In my pain of losing someone I loved so dearly, I decided once and for all to prioritize my health and happiness.
After a series of guiding synchronicities, I decided to go back to school to immerse myself in the world of medicinal plants and holistic wellness.
From 2017-2019 I moved to Boulder, CO and underwent a two-year training in Clinical Herbalism, Nutrition from the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism.
I also became certified in Hypnosis and Past Life Regression with Dr. Linda Backman of the Ravenheart Center, received Ho'oponopono conflict resolution training from the late Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, and spirit channeling instruction from Sally Rossiter and the late Dr. Hank Wesselman.
2019-2022 — MY “QUANTUM LEAP” YEARS
I moved from the USA to Switzerland to build my private practice. Eight months later, the COVID pandemic began.
Once I put my services online (from necessity), I hit my first 6-figures in 15 months.
I moved into a luxurious dream flat with a stunning view of lake Lugano after just one year.
Best of all, I met my husband, who was living in America. In the thick of travel restrictions, we managed an international relationship and got married in Switzerland in December 2021 (after only 12 months.)
Post-pandemic, I began teaching live workshops again and built a size-able following in Ticino where I continue to offer monthly events on the topics of subconscious reprogramming, the science of manifestation and spiritual mentorship.
2022 — PRESENT
My husband, Shawn, and I live in Lugano, Switzerland with our rescue cat, Maghetta (meaning “little magician.”) We strive to be living (imperfect) examples of what is possible when we transmute our fears and limitations into pure possibility.
For the astrologically curious, I am a Taurus Sun (at 29 degrees in the 2nd house), Aries Ascendent and Scorpio Moon. My MC (professional path/pubic persona) is in Capricorn in the 10th house. In Human Design lingo, I am a 6/2 Mani-Gen with Emotional Authority.
After nearly 20 years exploring human potential and the subconscious mind, I am honored to bring you along for the greatest ride there is: the journey home to who and what we truly are.