Thomas Mock

Name: The Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Foundational Apprenticeship with Thomas Mock
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2027-09-27
Location: St. Albans, VT

Thomas Mock was initiated into Lakota healing practices in 1984 and in 1989 into West African Yoruba practices, completing several levels of apprenticeship towards priesthood. He began training with Oscar Miro-Quesada in 1999, completing his level four apprenticeship in 2007. Thomas was the first Executive Director employed by the Heart of the Healer Foundation where he helped guide THOTH towards its current vision of service work in the world. In addition, he has worked as a psychotherapist (LCSW) for over 30 years. In 2005, he was honored with a national recognition award by the RWJF as one of the nation’s 10 top community health leaders. Thomas resides in Vermont.

Credentials

Pachakuti Mesa Carrier, 1999
Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Sanctioned teacher, 2008
Curandero providing community ceremonies and healing services both in-person and remotely, 2010
Executive Director of The Heart of The Healer Foundation, 2006-2008
Member of the Antisuyu, 2007 and council leader, 2018-2020
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover NH 1986-1999
Recipient of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, National Community Health Leadership Award, 2005

Apprenticed in Lakota Inipi purification and healing ceremonies
Apprenticed in West Yoruba Voodoo healing practices
Chi Gong Practitioner
Black Belt in Aikido Judo
Reiki Practitioner
Master’s in Clinical Social Work 1978 from ADELPHI/Vermont, University of Vermont
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker since 1978

PMT Apprenticeship Trainings + Events

These trainings are done in person. Contact Thomas to set up a PMT course in your area.

The Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Foundational Apprenticeship with Thomas Mock

NEW! - this foundational apprenticeship provides tools to develop your connection to nature, spirit, and heartfelt community, offering a practical, compassionate path for navigating these times.

Sep 25, 2026 - Sep 27, 2027

St. Albans, VT

Thomas Mock

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Conversation with don Oscar

In this conversation with don Oscar, Thomas shares what initially drew him to the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Shamanic Arts,
and the ways in which his life has been significantly changed, evolved and transformed as a result of becoming a Sanctioned Teacher.

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Testimonials

Thomas brings infinite patience and unconditional love to the apprenticeship. He allows us to express our individuality without judgment.

Thomas Mock can truthfully and compassionately offer himself as a mirror to his students to assist in their exploration, growth, and flowering. His depth of understanding of the lineage continues to amaze, yet he presents in a manner that makes it accessible—an excellent teacher.

Thomas Mock is open-hearted and honoring of the Divine Feminine. He brings a vast amount of knowledge and is playful in his teaching style. He honors each of us right where we are in the 'now.

Thomas Mock is a natural teacher steeped in the knowledge of the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition. His gentle heart and keen understanding of each participant's needs, inclinations, and personal nature is exceptional. He is a great listener while being proactive with his questioning leading to truly meaningful disclosure.

Thomas is warm and welcoming. His presentation and knowledge of the material are amazing. The apprenticeship exceeds my expectations.

This apprenticeship teaches the basics of a shamanic practice that we desired. Each weekend strengthens our understanding and deepens our practice. A very detailed, informative packed presentation of the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition cosmology made understandable and pertinent to our modern times.