About Doug

Becoming a traditional singer has demanded I take a lifelong, arduous journey that began when I struggled through years of sexual abuse as a boy.  During that time, I would retreat to a nearby woods to try to find some refuge from my ordeals, and it was there that I was opened to what we in this culture would call some mystical experiences with the earth and God.  These experiences first saved my life as a boy because they tangibly showed me I wasn’t alone, and then they grew and matured over time until I was eventually given the songs of Life and guided into the path of becoming a healer as an adult.  What makes my journey as a healer unique is that it’s the same basic process that Native American healers have traditionally opened to within their cultures, but I’m not a Native.  I’m a white man that has grown up in our modern culture. 

When I received song, I had to learn how to use it by first applying it to my own severe state of debilitation, and then from there I started working with others that were in need.  I initially worked with clients face-to-face, and then transitioned to doing phone work after about 5 years and solely worked over the phone for over 15 years.  I now offer both options—I have an office in Tucson where I see local clients.

As a practitioner, I strive to bring a caring and respectful presence that my clients can learn to trust because it works in giving them the support and guidance they need.  I’ve given much of my life to the healing way that I’m a part of, and I’m proud of the impact it has had in both my and my client’s lives.  I consider myself to be a down to earth, practical, and focused practitioner that loves to share the power of this work with those that are willing and able to meet it.

If you want to learn more about my story and the approach I’ve used to help others heal, check out my blog website at www.douggrandblog.com.

Testimonials

‘Doug is a rare kind of practitioner, in that he has the capacity to understand very subtle, complex dynamics as well as support clients in implementing the changes needed to actually create long-lasting life transformation. I’ve worked with Doug a couple different times in my life and feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with him, as our work together has supported me in developing more strength, self-knowledge, clarity, grit, and ultimately in becoming more of who I actually am. If you are ready to put in the work, I highly recommend saying yes to working with Doug. I am deeply grateful for his support, guidance, and collaboration, and for how much more capacity I have to meet my life wholeheartedly as a result of our work together.’—SG
‘My work with Doug has been significant, life changing, one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and one of the best and most important journeys I have taken. Doug has helped me to develop the tools that I need to take care of myself, to heal, and to become more attuned to my emotional experience and to reality. I have found Doug’s approach to be straightforward, honest, and pointed, always keeping site of the deep and underlying emotions and issues at hand. Through song, Doug has created a space in which I feel able to face difficult emotions in a supported way. He has helped me to begin the process of learning how to bring my truth to the table and how to have a more grounded day to day experience. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Doug. He is truly a gifted healer.’—LO