HQP Teacher Profile
Aita Passmore
From her youngest years, Process teacher Aita Passmore has been
a seeker, someone interested in learning and in sharing her knowledge
with others.
Aita’s parents came to the U.S. from Estonia after World
War II and settled in Pennsylvania where Aita, the oldest of three,
was born. Her parents were deeply affected by the war; their homesickness
and yearning for a life that no longer existed were an underlying
presence in Aita’s childhood. She was also influenced by her
mother’s strong interest in spirituality and the healing arts
and by her father’s love of politics and music.
As a young adult Aita dreamt of being a Shaman – a healer,
spiritual leader, musician, dancer, and guide. Her path led her
to medicine, and because she wanted to help people physically and
spiritually, she earned both a medical degree and an MA in Spiritual
Psychology.
In her third year of medical school, Aita heard a lecture by Dr.
Bernie Siegel, a leading advocate of complementary and alternative
medicine. She was deeply moved by his message of listening to one’s
inner voice and used his methods when deciding to specialize in
pediatrics.
Though her early career as a pediatrician was fulfilling, Aita
felt lonely and sad. When a friend told her about the Process, she
knew that it was the next step on her journey.
After her Process in 1996, Aita saw that focusing on her career
had satisfied her intellectual needs but not her emotional needs.
Subsequently she let go of her late father’s house, improved
her relationships with her brothers, and began the journey toward
a meaningful relationship with her mother.
She also embarked on a conscious path to envision and find a life
partner. A year and a half later she met Larry – a music lover
and choral singer who works for the Philadelphia Orchestra. Aita’s
relationships with Larry and his two daughters are immeasurably
important to her. “My stepdaughters are my greatest teachers
and I really appreciate them.”
Because of her profound Process experience, Aita pursued her dream
of becoming a Process teacher, and was certified in 2001. “It
is a privilege to teach the Process. I enjoy working with people
on deep spiritual levels and I’m grateful for the trust and
creativity that this work brings forth.” She currently divides
her time between medicine and teaching the Process.
When not working, Aita indulges her love of music, dancing, cooking,
bicycling, and gardening. She and Larry surround themselves with
music; they sing Gospel, attend concerts and occasionally go waltzing.
Helping people find healing, whether as a Process teacher or as
a physician, is immensely satisfying for Aita. “I guess I
became that Shaman after all. Those many years ago I didn’t
actually believe that my dream could come true, but I am now living
it.” |
