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About John Chēney

John Cheney headshot - 5 Elements ConstellationsJohn became interested in Family Systems after working as a piano teacher. He would go to his student's homes and visit upwards of 36 homes a week. It was a crash course in endless variations of Family dynamics. In one home it would be difficult to get anything done, another super productive, another it would be easy to access creativity, the next not creative yet high level of technical aptitude and it seemed to be tied with the values and attributes of these Families. This sparked John’s curiosity about what could explain these drastic contrasting differences. This is when he found Family Constellations, which over time he could see these unique dynamics expressed.

John Cheney is a gifted healer who supports people in pursuing wholeness and well-being through an integrated practice of constellation work and a variety of energetic and massage modalities. Using a body-centered approach to healing, his areas of specialization include trauma, systemic restorative therapy, and general health issues. He has developed his systemic restorative therapy method working with clients with conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, paralysis caused by spinal damage, spinal stenosis, and Cervical Dystonia. Currently, John was a faculty member at NW School of Massage and teaches Oriental Medicine, Myofascial release, Shiatsu and Acupressure.

He has presented at the North American Systemic Constellations Conference in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. John has studied Family Constellation work since 1999. Complete his initial training as a Family Constellation Facilitator in 2004, under German Family Therapist Dietrich Weth. Additional training with Johannes Schmidt, Anngwyn St Just, Albrecht Mahr, Stephan Hausner, Mark Johnson, Francesca Mason-Boring, Ursala Franke, Tom Bryson, Vivian Broughton, and Edward Zawidowski.

He has also had the great privilege to attended the workshop by the following facilitators: Ulrich Bold, Tom Bryson, Elmar Dornberger, Sara Fancy, Lisa Iverson, Brigitte Sztab, Mark Johnson, Albrecht Mahr, Hunter Beaumont, Gunther Weber, Daan Van Kampenhout, Francesca Mason-Boring, Sharon Macarrone, Susan Schlosser, Sneh-Victoria Schnabel, Ursala Franke, Johannes Schmidt, & Dr. Dale Schusterman.

In 2006, John created a new form of systemic constellations called 5 Elements Constellations. This approach can be particularly helpful for acute health problems, sleeping disorders, lack of energy, seasonal affective disorder, trauma, and family healing legacies. Acupressure and Acutonics are used to help resource the seeker during the Constellation.

John was a contributing author to Returning to Membership in Earth Community: Systemic Constellations with Nature.

Testimonials

Eva L. Seattle, WA

I would sincerely recommend John’s work to anybody interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the fundamental energy dynamics that are present within our bodies and in our lives in general.

John demonstrates how the 5 elements are distinct energies which each play an important role regarding any health issue, problem or question in our life.

He has a remarkable ability to tune into the core of whatever is going on in a given situation and to make seen what’s relevant to it. He then uses the tools which best serve in restoring the dynamics necessary in order to facilitate healing, whether it’s setting up a constellation, using acupressure, sound healing or a combination of all.

His work is very gentle and profound at the same time, creating a positive shift which seems to keep unfolding way beyond the time of the actual session...
Words can’t explain it – you have to experience it for yourself!

Laura D.

John Cheney is an incredibly gifted facilitator. Through participating for the last 18 years in his 5 Element Constellations, I’ve been able to release deep-seated grief and trauma that I didn’t even realize was holding me back. His gentle guidance and profound insights have helped me heal in ways I never thought possible. As a result, I’ve experienced a significant reduction in my asthmatic episodes. I’m truly grateful for his expertise and knowledge.

Alexandra Luppold, Systemic Constellation Facilitator

John, I would like to say thank you, for the great 5 Elements Constellations workshop you did for us here in Calgary. My point of observing your facilitation, I saw how much your heart is in the work, and how you were truly in service to the ‘feminine ‘in our case. All the “little toes” and “behind the ear” itching (and sensations), and you just kept going. You have my respect. And I only wish that everyone who will be in your circle has an open heart to your unique way of utilizing systemic constellations.

Many blessings