About Sam Lacey
Welcome, I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
I’m Sam Lacey, founder of AuroraStar Holistic Therapies & Training and The Green Witchery. For over 30 years I’ve worked within the health, beauty and holistic wellbeing professions, helping people reconnect with themselves through natural healing, mindful movement, energy work and the wisdom of the natural world.
AuroraStar was founded in 2008 from my own journey towards better health. Like many people who discover holistic therapies, I first came looking for answers for myself. Reiki became my doorway into a completely different way of understanding healing and energy, and from there my path continued to unfold through massage, reflexology, herbalism, meditation, Qigong, sound healing, Quantum energy work and many other complementary therapies.
Today, everything I offer is woven together rather than kept separate. Every person who walks through my door is unique, so every treatment, class or mentoring session is unique too.
My work is rooted in a deep love of the natural world, the changing seasons and the sacred cycles of life. From birth to death, growth to rest, celebration to loss, I believe each stage of our journey deserves to be met with compassion, curiosity, respect and connection.
Through AuroraStar and The Green Witchery I bring together holistic therapies, Reiki, Qigong, sound healing, folk herbalism, professional training, Soul Midwifery and Pagan celebrancy, creating spaces where people can heal, learn, grow and reconnect with themselves, with nature and with what matters most.
My Philosophy
I believe healing isn’t something that somebody else does to us. It is something we awaken within ourselves.
My role is not to “fix” people, but to guide, support and empower them with the knowledge, skills and space they need to reconnect with their own innate ability to heal.
I also believe we don’t have to choose between science and spirituality. I enjoy sitting comfortably between the practical and the magical, combining evidence-informed practice with traditional wisdom that has served people for generations.
Nature has always been my greatest teacher. The changing seasons, the rhythms of the earth, plants, herbs, stillness, movement and sound all remind us that healing is rarely about quick fixes. It is about returning to balance.
What I Offer
My work has naturally evolved over the years into several connected areas, all with the same purpose: helping people find greater wellbeing, resilience and connection.
Holistic Therapies
I offer a range of intuitive treatments designed to support both physical and emotional wellbeing. These include Reiki, reflexology, massage, facials, energy and sound healing and bespoke sessions that combine different therapies according to your individual needs.
Professional Holistic Training
Teaching has become one of the greatest joys of my career.
AuroraStar Holistic Therapies & Training provides professional training in more than 21 accredited holistic therapy modalities, alongside Reiki training from Level 1 through to Master Teacher, CPD workshops, mentoring and refresher courses.
Whether you are taking your first steps into the holistic profession or expanding your existing skills, my aim is always to deliver high-quality, practical training with plenty of ongoing support.
I have a small team of heart led professional affiliate tutors that are aligned with my ethos, so whether you’re in easy access of Bedfordshire, Lancashire or Yorkshire we have a tutor who can work with you.
Qigong, Meditation & Sound
Qigong has become one of the foundations of my own wellbeing practice and something I am passionate about sharing with others.
I teach regular Qigong classes, combining gentle movement, breath training and mindfulness to improve balance, flexibility, strength, nervous system regulation and overall wellbeing.
Alongside this, I offer guided meditation, breathwork and sound healing using crystal singing bowls, Himalayan bowls, gongs and other therapeutic instruments. Whether experienced in a group sound bath or as an individual treatment, sound has a wonderful way of encouraging deep relaxation and restoring balance.
Folk Herbalism & The Green Witchery
The Green Witchery grew from my lifelong love of herbs, folklore, seasonal living and traditional British folk practices.
Through this work I create handcrafted herbal teas, tinctures, balms and seasonal products inspired by the plants that have supported our ancestors for centuries.
I also enjoy sharing traditional herbal knowledge, encouraging people to reconnect with nature and rediscover the wisdom that can still be found growing around us.
My other website: thegreenwitchery.co.uk
Seasonal Living & Sacred Practice
The changing seasons influence everything I do.
Throughout the year I run seasonal workshops, retreats and gatherings inspired by the Wheel of the Year, creating opportunities to slow down, reflect and reconnect with both nature and ourselves.
These events may include meditation, Qigong, sound journeys, herbal wisdom, ritual, mindfulness and gentle spiritual practice, always offered in an inclusive, welcoming and down-to-earth way, and can be found on my events page on The Green Witchery.
Celebrancy & End-of-Life Support
Life is full of meaningful transitions, and I feel honoured to help people mark them with care and compassion, along with a sprinkling of joy and fun!
As a pagan celebrant, I create and hold personalised ceremonies including handfastings, vow renewals, baby blessings, and seasonal celebrations.
I also have specialist training as a Soul Midwife – compassionate end-of-life support, and continue to offer education and workshops that help people feel more confident supporting loved ones through one of life’s most important journeys.
Death has become something our modern world often fears or avoids talking about, yet for most of human history it was held within families and communities with love, dignity and presence. I believe we can gently reclaim some of that wisdom by having open conversations, preparing well, and supporting one another with gentleness.
Alongside one-to-one support, I also teach end-of-life awareness workshops, helping people feel more confident supporting loved ones, understanding the dying process, creating advance care plans and navigating one of life’s most sacred journeys.
Whether through ceremony, education or quiet companionship, my aim is always the same: to help people feel less afraid, more informed and deeply supported.
A Little About Me
People often ask how I manage to combine so many different disciplines.
The truth is, I don’t see them as separate.
Whether I’m teaching Reiki, leading a Qigong class, blending herbal teas, holding a sound bath, supporting someone through a life transition or delivering professional training, I’m doing exactly the same thing: helping people reconnect with themselves.
I remain endlessly curious and continue to learn, because I believe there is always more wisdom to discover. Every new skill I study deepens my understanding of the ones that came before, allowing me to offer a truly holistic approach rather than a collection of individual therapies.
If You’re New Here…
Whether you’re looking for a deeply relaxing treatment, professional training, regular wellbeing classes, seasonal inspiration or simply a gentler way of living, you’re very welcome.
I hope you find something here that resonates with you and supports you on your own journey towards health, balance and wellbeing.
Thank you for visiting AuroraStar. I look forward to meeting you.
Sam Lacey
Founder, AuroraStar Holistic Therapies & Training
Founder, The Green Witchery
Holistic Therapist • Reiki Master Teacher • Holistic Training Provider • Qigong Instructor • Sound Practitioner • Folk Herbalist • Pagan Celebrant • End-of-Life Educator
Affiliations
Minimising My Effect On The Environment
At AuroraStar, I only use environmentally friendly products in all treatments and therapies, mostly raw organic coconut oil, or organic hemp, sunflower or grapeseed oil in my body massages, with bespoke aromatherapy blends created just for you, using high quality essential and carrier oils.
I care deeply about the earth, its creatures and the environment, and as such, try to use vegan, ethical and sustainable products wherever possible. This includes working with small sustainable product providers and companies who have the same ethos as myself, using sarongs and sheets instead of towels and couch roll where possible, sustainable bamboo washable pads instead of cotton wool pads, vegan soy wax candles, washable muslin face masks and of course, recycling at every opportunity.
