Ancestral Bodywork

Skilled laying of hands may be the oldest form of healthcare used by humans the world over. I am proud to carry on the art of the Sobada in the tradition of my ancestors of Mexico and the Southwest.

My practice is welcoming to the Queer, Trans, 2Spirt, GNC

community.

My work blends traditional Sobadas de Matriz (aka Abdominal Organ Massage), manteadas (bodywork with assistance of rebozos or material) meridian energy and acupressure work, ear seeds, deep tissue massage, craniosacral techniques, skilled use of ventosas (fire cupping), moxa, and guasha when needed, and limpias (energetic clearing with smoke, plants or sound)

A plant essence consultation may be added to any bodywork session upon request.

Ancestral Bodywork is helpful for All Bodies, Young and Old:

Preparing to Conceive or Fertility Challenges

Encouraging Baby in Utero to be in Optimal Position for Birth

Coaxing the Body into Labor

Clearing Energies Held Deep in the Body

Processing Emotions

Recovering Post Birth (vaginal or cesarean)

Recovering Post Abortion or Miscarriage

Painful or Irregular Menstrual Cycles

Digestive Pain 

Fibroids and Cysts

Scar Remediation From Surgeries

Integration of Medicine ceremonies 

and more....

Initial Sessions last 1.5-2 hrs and I recommend a restful day afterwards. Follow up sessions last 1-1.25 hrs

Initial Session: $300.00

Follow up Session: $150.00

Prenatal Bodywork

As a midwife and bodyworker I have seen time and time again that receiving consistent, ongoing, therapeutic bodywork in pre conception and pregnancy makes for better birth outcomes.

Prenatal bodywork helps regulate the nervous system, improve lymph and cardiovascular circulation, digestive function and decrease stress; all of which in turn is felt by the baby in the womb.

Specific prenatal techniques balance the body, ease aches and pains, help to release musculoskeletal constriction and assist baby move into optimal fetal position for birth.

Recommended Visits in Pregnancy:

Once a month or more from 13-26 weeks

Every 2 weeks or more 27-36 weeks

Weekly 37-42 weeks

Preparing For Birth

Sessions from 37 weeks onwards can incorporate bajos (pelvic herbal steams) and acupressure to open the energies of birth.

Labor encouraging bodywork can begin at 39 weeks and may incorporate acupressure, cupping, specific herbal massage oils and ear seeds.

Initial Session, 1.5-2 hrs: $300.00

Follow Up Session 1-1.25hrs: $150.00

Bajo (Pelvic Steam) add half hr to visit: $70.00

In Home Postpartum Bodywork

Existing clients located in the East Bay (communities of Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda and San Leandro)   may receive home visits for postpartum bodywork within the first 5 weeks after birth.

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