Hi, I am Lakan Ubaya Nagsalad (he/hIM/SIYA)
I am an artist and healer. You may also know me as “Jamee” or “JP”.
Medicine can be a lot of different things. Starting to receive care from a community acupuncture clinic for the first time in 2009 brought me back from severe burnout as much as leaving a toxic nonprofit job and a bad relationship. Gender affirming surgery was a balm to my soul as much as finally getting to study my ancestral medicine in the Philippines.
Healing work is a reality-bending magic. Whether it is a constant neck pain that is no longer there, lifelong debilitating PMS that disappears in a few months, speedy surgery recoveries, an ancestral connection that seemed impossible, the list goes on. The work is not always easy and it is not always fast, but none of us have to go through it alone. Are you curious about what is possible for you?
My Approach
Values
My trials and tribulations as a late-diagnosed AuDHD, queer, trans, Tagalog person brought me to the traditional medicines of my ancestors. As a hilot binabaylan and Chinese medicine practitioner I assist people in finding balance in the ecosystem within themselves as well as the larger external ecosystem they reside in. I see the body as a garden to be cultivated, not a warzone against death and disease. Every person’s situation is unique and I tailor my treatments to meet people where they are at.
Bodily autonomy and informed consent
Trauma-informed
Size-inclusive
anti-racist, decolonial
LGBTQIA+ centered
I do my best to offer as many accessibility accommodations as are within my capacity as a disabled, solo practitioner. If you have questions please contact me.
Please note that my names have evolved over time. Reviewers may refer to me as “JP”, “Jamee”, or “Lakan”.
Whole-Person, Dynamic Care
“I originally began working with Jamee for a specific health concern, which was resolved through his acupuncture treatment. Over the last year, Jamee has supported me with herbs and acupuncture for a wide range of health symptoms and issues. I have been so impressed with his ability to assess, treat, share information in an understandable and educational way, and ultimately facilitate so much full system relief & healing. Jamee’s presence and attention is such a refreshing balm from the vast amount of dismissal and disregard in healthcare. Whether you are looking to try acupuncture for the first time, connect with ancestral lineage, develop your qi gong practice, or receive gender affirming care, I can’t recommend working with Jamee enough!”
Seriously the best healer around!
“I have seen many healers and body workers over the years, and Jamee’s care has consistently gone above and beyond. Seriously, I trust Jamee so much; he has such a grounding calm energy. Jamee is intuitive, empathetic, patient, keen, consistent, and sooo deeply knowledgeable and skilled. I originally came to Jamee surrounding whiplash related chronic pain. I have worked with him for over a year, and he has helped me with so much more than chronic pain; he has helped me with various vaginal issues (e.g., yeast infection), gender affirming care, and energy healing work. Jamee is always consent forward, talks me through what he is doing and always says out loud before touching me, he is just great with trauma informed care. The eastern medicines and tinctures he makes are personalized and very healing. Jamee has helped me learn so much about my body; he has helped me heal from chronic pain, and taught me pain prevention as well. Jamee’s services are invaluable- worth every penny. Sessioning with Jamee is a MUST- nothing even compares to the affordable specialized individualized treatments he offers. ”
lIFE cHANGING & lIFE aFFIRMING
“Jamee led me through my first hilot session and it was a life changing experience. I felt the power of my ancestors carry me in those moments and throughout the following several months. In unexpected, inexplicable, and magical ways, I’ve been offered so much kindness and support. All this good followed from the hilot session.
Jamee is a thoughtful person with a vast array of healing modalities and wisdom. I was surprised how much knowledge was given air and light through kilubansa and the tawas reading. I came to understand why and how I move through this world, and what parts of myself need to be given more compassion.
The session was filled with Jamee’s warmth, presence, and deep insight, and I’m grateful to have been given the instructions to prepare beforehand. It was an experience that re-ignited joy and balance. I got more out of the session than even my high expectations and I’m very appreciative of Jamee and his gifts. I will never forget this experience. Thank you so much, Jamee”