Portrait of C. Bohman, Aurelia Grove Founder in redwood grove, smiling with shadow of redwood branches on their shirt

About

Claire Chuck Bohman, MDiv, BCC

Founder of Aurelia Grove | Spiritual Care Practitioner | Grief & Meaning-Making Counselor

Claire “Chuck” Bohman is a board-certified chaplain, spiritual care educator, herbalist and counselor with almost two decades of experience guiding individuals and families through life’s most tender thresholds. With roots in hospital chaplaincy, community ministry, and interfaith ritual, Claire founded Aurelia Grove as a sacred space for healing, remembrance, and spiritual transformation.

Claire holds a Master of Divinity and specialized training in psychedelic-assisted spiritual care, clinical herbalism, pastoral counseling, and trauma-informed spiritual care. They have companioned thousands of people through illness, death, loss, identity transformation, and moments of spiritual awakening—with presence, humility, and care.

Through Aurelia Grove, Claire offers individualized counseling, ceremonial guidance, mentorship for new and seasoned caregivers, and community education focused on end-of-life care, grief, and sacred transitions. Whether supporting someone facing death, helping a family design a meaningful farewell, or mentoring those called to this work, Claire weaves clinical expertise with deep listening and reverence for the spirit.

They are the recipient of multiple awards for compassionate care and have spoken nationally on spiritual care, advocacy with under represented communities, and the healing power of story. Claire is also the visionary behind the Trans Spiritual Care Initiative, continuing their lifelong work at the intersection of justice and healing.

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