ABOUT ME
bodywork, postpartum care & divine feminine Ayurvedic wellness serving Alberta, Canada
Hi, I’m Stacy and I’m a mom to two. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in things outside of the mainstream, exploring and learning. Enter Ayurveda. Although it’s not overly well-known in the western world, it has been practiced for thousands of years. My first experience with it was in my yoga teacher training a decade ago. I found it fascinating and kept up with a few small practices.
It wasn’t until recently that I felt drawn to explore it again and take a training in Ayurvedic head massage. The warm oil + marma points = pure bliss. I also pursued training to provide Abhyanga massage. This is similar to head massage, but for the whole body. I then certified in divine feminine Ayurveda wellness coaching and as an AyurDoula (Ayurvedic postpartum keeper).
My main passion is this support I offer as a postpartum birthkeeper using the beautiful protocol of Ayurvedic care, in which my focus is to mother the new mother. Four pillars of care are woven through support: herbals, nutrition, rest and body care practices. If this calls to you, please check out my services below or reach out to book a complimentary consultation.
WHAT IS AYURVEDA?
Ayurveda is a traditional, holistic system of healing and way of life that traces back to 5000 years ago through oral storytelling. It has truly become a passion and life purpose of mine to explore its pillars of nutrition, herbals, energy management and care practices.
MOTHER BIRTH AYURVEDA
this name was born out of my reverence for Mother Earth and the merging of the first direction of this business: supporting new mothers. because with the birth of a baby, a mother is also born
but this isn’t all about postpartum and motherhood. it’s also about taking you to this raw form, whatever stage of life you’re in, using sacred practices and wisdom that have existed for thousands of years. getting down to the roots, becoming grounded with the beauty of these moments and connecting to yourself
AYURVEDIC BODYWORK
AYURVEDIC HEAD MASSAGE
this service focuses on the head, face, neck, shoulders & chest using warm, herbal oil to bring balance to the mind, body and spirit
gentle movements bring you out of your head and into your heart, stimulating the body’s natural healing powers & releasing stagnant energy
some other benefits include: improving sleep quality, anxiety & stress relief, hair growth and scalp health, increased concentration
[60 min. | $115]
ABHYANGA
/ ah-bhee-yahn-gah /
a holistic treatment that focuses on energetics (marma points & chakras)
uses warm, herbal oil formulated for the individual determined by their own unique constitution
detoxifies, relaxes, promotes circulation & immunity, allowing the body to heal itself
being full of love brings feelings of warmth across the whole body, an openness & vulnerability, releasing inhibitions and insecurities. So, it is no coincidence that the Sanskrit word for love and oil is the same: sneha.
because applying oil to the body is a form of love
[90 min. | $160]
In-home Abhyanga appointments available; please contact directly for pricing.
CROWN TO SACRAL
this connects the crown to the sacral chakra, and everything in between
for those not quite wanting a full body Abhyanga, but still craving the beautiful benefits of both Ayurvedic Head Massage and bodywork in the abdominal region
the head, face, neck, chest and stomach will all get some attention
abdominal massage may help to further benefit digestion, hormonal health, emotional release, and promote a sense of self-love and acceptance
[60 min. | $125]
KARNA PURANA
combine the beautiful service of head massage or Abhyanga + pooling the ears with warm oil [a complimentary and optional add-on to both services]
although that might sound foreign, it replicates the familiar feeling of being in the womb. Muffling out the noises of your surroundings, this allows you to truly come within.
believe me, you need to try this soothing and grounding experience!
can help with: ear infections and wax buildup, tinnitus, jaw and neck tension, vertigo
BASTI DOUGH THERAPY
pain reduction and management that involves the targeted pooling of medicinal oil over the heart, abdomen, knees, neck or back
also beneficial in improving emotional blocks within these areas
a series of sessions may be recommended, results may vary
[60 min. for $125 | 3 session package for $333]
gifts certificates for all services & packages are also available
POSTPARTUM SERVICES
SACRED WINDOW
Your sacred window lasts 6 weeks after the birth of your baby. As the name suggests, it’s a very important time for mama and baby. According to Ayurveda, these 42 days prepare the mother for her next 42 years. This offering is my recommendation for optimal rejuvenation following birth.
In this all-inclusive package, you can choose 2 or 3 visits a week. During one of those weekly visits, clients are pampered with an in-home Abhyanga, belly wrap and herbal bath decoction. The remaining visits will focus on herbal preparation and support through carefully selected and nourishing beverages and snacks (with breakfast & lunch during week 1 to really kickstart your digestive fire).
Nutritional recommendations and other Ayurvedic teachings will also be shared through each stage of this sacred window.
[6 weeks | starting at $2999]
GODDESS GLOW
This luxurious package prioritizes warm oil massage, belly wrapping and herbal baths for 6 weeks. Visits will be once a week, ensuring the ultimate pampering experience!
Mama will also be taught the skills needed to give herself and baby warm oil massages.
[6 weeks | $1555]
CUSTOM PACKAGES
Mix and match features from different packages, different lengths of time, etc. while working with any budget!
I believe this care should be accessible to everyone, so please contact me directly to discuss your options.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT
All packages include a postpartum planning session to prepare you for the arrival of your baby. Weekly calls will support you through your Sacred Window using Ayurvedic wisdom and teachings on herbal supports, nutrition, belly wrapping, self-Abhyanga and more. Check-ins include troubleshooting and opportunities for further connection. Plus, a digital copy of a nourishing recipe book with ingredients that are used for optimal rejuvenation.
Clients within Canada will be supplied with the same essential tools that my in-person clients receive to guide them through the first 6 weeks.
[$850 + cost of shipping]
Clients outside of Canada will receive the same teachings and support, along with the guidance in accessing and creating their own version of the gift box from home.
[$725]
COCOON
If one so chooses - a closing ceremony now be a complimentary inclusion with all Sacred Window packages, and as an add-on to other support packages or as a stand alone offering.
The sacred window, an Ayurvedic perspective, has variations and parallels among many cultures across this world. This 6-week period following the birth of a baby is a significant transition in a woman’s life where rejuvenation and renewal of the bodies are of utmost importance.
Honour this milestone with, but not limited to, womb-focused bodywork and the supportive wrapping, holding of, and release of the body using woven textiles. Anyone who has been cradled in the supports of belly wrapping can somewhat imagine the amplified feeling of that experience among various centres of the body, simultaneously.
Much like a moth emerging from her cocoon, this process is both a beautiful call to come inwards and transformational release.
Conversations are open in deciding if this offering is a right fit for you. It can hold you through any transitional time in your life: whether that be a new baby, leaving your job, relocating, the end of a relationship, supporting you through grief, or any death and rebirth cycle.
[please reach out directly for pricing]
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