Closing
the bones
A traditional Ecuadorian abdominal massage & ceremony
This beautiful traditional Ecuadorian abdominal massage and ceremony, is given soon after birth (within the first week, except with c-section) to help heal, nurture and create a sense of profound space within.
It is not limited to immediate postpartum and can actually be performed decades later to honour this major right of passage. The ceremony is extremely beneficial to bring closure to, to recognise and own major events or Rites of Passage in our lives - times of great upheaval, distress or joy that change us.
During a ceremony, a traditional Mexican Rebozo/manta/shawl is used, gently rocking, sifting, wrapping and binding - especially the hips - which stimulates circulation & energy and promotes physical, mental, emotional healing the whole body. The ribs, abdomen, hips, womb and upper body are massaged with warming & nourishing oils. Once bound in 8 ceremonial hand-weaved rebozos, you are held in a cocoon-like space, in a manner that feels appropriate (between us): in silence, meditation, guided meditation, visualisation, with sound healing or energy work. You continue to integrate the experience whilst enjoying a soothing herbal tea after your massage.
When might I want a Closing the Bones Ceremony?
Any time you need space to process life's ups, downs and challenges - with love, support & ritual in your healing process. Perhaps:
after birth (immediately or years later)
after losing a baby, miscarrying, a stillbirth or termination
with prolapse and hysterectomy
when trying to conceive
when breastfeeding is challenging
marking the end of your breastfeeding journey
honouring milestones/anniversaries
honouring menarche (your first period) - when it happens or years later
getting married
supporting perimenopause or marking menopause and the transition to Second Spring/Crones/Wise Woman
experiencing loss - splitting up, divorce, jobs, loved ones,
changes and events in life - marriage, new job, moving house…
anxiety, shock and PTSD
Helping with endometriosis, painful periods, diastasis recti
Ancestral trauma and trans-generational wounding
can help those with ADD, autism, or to help people with overwhelm or sensory overstimulation
can help with endometriosis, PCOS, painful periods, prolapse, diastasis recti
healing (physical, sexual, emotional, domestic) abuse and trauma
ancestral trauma or trans-generational wounding
people who have suffered female genital mutilation
people who have been trafficked
terminally ill people, so they can create a goodbye ceremony with loved ones as rite of passage
Postpartum
closing the bones
Postpartum Closing the Bones is done in the first few months of birth (a minimum of 6 hours postpartum!*).
Naomi can come to you, so you can fully relax at home with your baby. It is wonderful to have a number done in the forth trimester/40 days post birth (as is traditionally done) and helps the new parent integrate the birthing process, bringing energy back to their creative centre (the womb). Closing the Bones encourages the internal organs return to their natural space and the muscles and ligaments around the belly to relax, improving circulation, supporting lymphatic drainage, breastfeeding and the removal of excess fluids (you can also come into the therapy room if easier).
1 x 2hr session - £100
3 x 2hr sessions - £250
Closing the bones
Enjoy a Closing the Bones Ceremony when you need one, any reason is a good reason (see below for reasons (having a baby is not a pre requisit ). Ceremonies are the same as described above but are in the therapy room.
1 x 1.5hr session - £70
1 x 2hr session - £90
3 x 2hr session - £250
Cocoon (Rebozo) Massage
A unique fully clothed massage with or without a personal Sound Bath, Journey or meditation. The whole body is gently rocked, hips sifted, then wrapped and bound. This stimulates circulation & energy and promotes physical, mental, emotional healing, deep relaxation and is especially soothing for the nervous system. Once bound in 8 ceremonial hand-weaved rebozos, you are held in a cocoon-like space to enjoy a personal Sound bath (or meditation/journey/nidra) if you wish.
1hr - £50, 1.5hr - £70, 2hr - £90