Madeleine Newkirk, a native Memphian, is an artist and writer whose work centers on self-discovery and transformation. Through process-oriented art and writing, she emphasizes living in the present moment—using creativity as a powerful pathway to healing and deeper awareness.

Her journey took shape during a transformative five-week retreat at the Omega Institute in 2010, where she immersed herself in drawing, meditation, yoga, and emotional healing. Inspired by this experience, Madeleine went on to work and train with Mada Dalian and became a certified facilitator of the Dalian Method—a powerful self-healing approach for awakening consciousness and accessing inner wisdom.

With a BA in Studio Art from Tulane University—supplemented by studies at the Art League School in Alexandria, VA, and with Stewart Cubley of The Painting Experience—Madeleine blends formal training with intuitive practice. Her career has included leading workshops, facilitating healing practices, and deepening her own inner work.

Today, her painting and writing serve as conduits for personal growth, cultivating self-awareness and insight. Madeleine’s exploration of healing also extends to modalities such as Healing Touch, The Body Code, The Belief Code, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and PSYCH-K®. Through her writing and previous facilitation, she remains committed to guiding others on their paths of self-discovery and transformation.