Hello and Welcome! My name is Devon Sheppard Bates (she/her) and I’m the founder of Spellbound Sounds. I am a multidimensional sound healer, trained opera singer, psychic witch, and intuitive guide. My astrological big three are Aquarius sun, Aries moon and Virgo rising. My interest in spirituality started with both of my grandmothers. One taught us about manifestation, and crystal healing, took us to get our auras read, and went to see mediums, healers and psychics. The other is a psychic. I have always had an automatic pull to this realm - connecting with spirits at a young age and relaying stories of my past lives.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in music, where I studied vocal performance – specifically opera. I have studied music for most of my life, and have experience teaching all ages. After years of feeling lost and misguided when it came to my music and life path, I experienced the art of sound healing while attending a yoga class in 2016. Since then, I have found that sound, and the voice can be used as a tool for healing and self-discovery. I hold three sound healing certifications of various modalities, and have studied and practiced under multiple intuitive teachers.

I’m a queer woman and a deeply sensitive soul who moves through the world with empathy, curiosity, and a commitment to authenticity. My own journey through trauma, mental health challenges, and the complexities of identity has shaped the way I hold space for others — with gentleness, understanding, and zero judgment. I know what it means to feel unseen or misunderstood, and it’s become my purpose to create spaces where people can exhale, be fully themselves, and feel deeply heard. Whether navigating neurodivergence, emotional intensity, or life’s quiet aches, I’m here to offer a grounded, compassionate presence and a safe container for healing and self-discovery.

I am a mother and a born and raised Oregonian. In my free time you can find me dancing, performing with my burlesque troupe, writing, traveling whenever I can, and spending quality time with my family and friends. I am currently living on a homestead in the high desert of central Oregon with my family, and love infusing my practices with the healing wisdom from the earth, and work to bridge the gap between earth body and spirit connection. I am passionate about guiding others in remembering and embracing their inner-witch and unique magic.

Certifications:

  • The Sound Healers Academy Certification - with Susy Markoe Schieffelin of The Copper Vessel - received December 2024

  • Akashic Sound & Multidimensional Healing Practitioner Certification - with Janelle Corpuz Hethcoat of Kin Unified Healing - received May 2021

  • Holographic Sound Practitioner Certification - with Dr. Paul Hubbert, Ph.D - received March 2021