ENCADERAMIENTO ... HIPPING ( CLOSING THE BONES)

Cerada 'hipping' ( sometimes known as closing the bones ) is a ceremonial way of returning a mother to herself , a traditional healing and nurturing ritual and massage for the postpartum period. In Ecuador, mothers are given this massage within hours of the birth and receive it many times during the first 40 days postpartum (a time held sacred in many cultures). I was fortunate to learn this ceremony from Rocio Alarcon an ethno-botanist from Ecuador who was trained in traditional midwifery, shamanism and herbalism by her mother and grandmother. This ceremony combines abdominal massage and rocking and binding of the mother's hips with a rebozo to encourage the new mother's energy to return to her centre.

This massage stimulates blood flow to help cleanse and renew the mother's body as well as helping to bring the bladder and uterus back into place, it tones muscle and tissue to bring the hips back into a state of strength and stability after their work of carrying extra weight and opening in pregnancy and birth. If a woman's bones, muscles and tissues are not 'closed' then she may suffer from hip issues, pelvic floor problems, loss of vitality, lower back pain and depletion of energy.

Hipping can also be hugely beneficial after any pregnancy loss, abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth. 

Hipping includes rebozo work (a rebozo is a long scarf traditionally worn by women in Mexico and Ecuador) to rock the mother and gently wrap her pelvis as well as an oil massage around the belly, pubic bones and hips. Women often experience these treatments as deeply nourishing, relaxing and supportive as this ceremony creates a safe and nurturing space for them to release emotions associated with birth and motherhood.

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Cost - £108

Package of 6 - £600

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LIMPIA

An energetic healing cleansing ceremony with plants as taught to me by Curendero Rocio Alarcon. I usually suggest booking this before a session of Cerada (Hipping) or any other treatment . For more information do get in touch . 

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HUMMINGBIRD ORACLE

I also offer a hummingbird oracle reading alongside my therapies . 

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TESTIMONIALS

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AROMATHERAPY

"I received a wonderful aromatherapy massage from Terri after an intense couple of months of hard work. She tailored the oils to what I needed and afterwards my husband noted how very, very relaxed I was. Professional and personal - many thanks Terri. X" Jo

 

MIZAN THERAPY

The Mizan with Terri on 24th November 2019 :

“Purification I feel is the biggest practice for me. And the reason I feel Terri’s mizan was so effective for me was because she deeply purified something from within me. I don’t know what Mizan is supposed to do. I did look it up once but this is what I remember, what Terri’s Mizan did for me: It filled me with confidence in my reproductive system (which I had lost), it relaxed me (it was winter but Terri managed to make me feel warm in the unused study of my house & actually made me re-connect with it in a new way), it filled me with renewed vigour & it made me understand the spiritual dimension of why I hadn’t conceived till then.

And then perhaps the most magical thing happened. The day Terri gave me the massage was the first day of my last menstrual period ! (because I became pregnant soon after). I feel like whatever Terri did set things in order.

I wanted to keep that connection going with Terri but because of the pandemic & lockdown, I could not feel her physical presence again. But I keep trying to get hold of her online because I feel she can subtly guide me into knowing what the whole process of pregnancy just after Mizan can truly mean. And of course I can’t wait to feel her healing hands again !” Navjot, Andretta, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Terri was absolutely amazing, she did the mizan treatment on myself and my sister and we both saw results weeks after with less period cramps. Her treatment was relaxing and she taught us our own mizan massage to do on ourselves. I would highly recommend Terri to anyone.-- KAT

 

"Terri is a fantastic healer and brings her characteristic wisdom, presence, calm and wealth of knowledge to her Mizan Therapy. This is deep and powerful work and I recommend it for all women. " Melody, Sussex.

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"I visited Terri after the birth of my second child. Terri welcomed me into her healing space and I believe truly has the healing touch! Terri completed a thorough consultation with me , and abdominal massages to help realign my womb and pelvis. Over 3 months, I folloed a self care plan advised for me by Terri , underpinned by Mizan. Terri explained each stage to me and sent clear aftercare information following each session. I can genuinely say I feel so much better as a result... and only wish i'd embarked on it sooner! I can't recommend Terri enough, and the array of benefits to Mizan Therapy . I am so grateful for the healing Terri and Mizan her brought to me . Lucy, Cornwall.

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"I feel so lucky to have this precious baby in my life. I have no doubt you played a role in his coming to me and thank you from the bottom of my heart. With Love, Sophie"

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"Thank you Terri for your kindness and professionalism when I saw you for Mizan treatments, When we first met I was having some difficult menopausal symptoms, including a belly full of fibroids, and i was recovering from a serious illness , so I was feeling pretty rubbish. The Mizan womb massages were lovely, on both a physical and emotional level, which I really needed. You have such a lovely energy about you, that I felt nurtured , and blessed to be able to benefit from your considerable knowledge and wisdom, I very much appreciate that you taught me self care massage, gave dietary advice and sent me articles to read, all of which were very helpful. I am pleased to report that there is no sign of the fibroids now, the hard mass has completely gone and I'm feeling very much better.I would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone considering Mizan" Julie 

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REFLEXOLOGY 

"I was really quite unsure when you suggested a course of reflexology may help me, I really didn't know too much about it, but did know I 

that I didn't really like my feet being tickled! But what can I say? The impact the treatments have had has been incredible, my hair is much "calmer", my skin is less inflamed and my shoulder and back are generally better. I sleep like I haven't been able to for 8 years. At times my emotions got the better of me and you allowed me the space and time to deal with my issues. Many many thanks and heartfelt thanks : Chris 

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Closing Bones Testimonials

"A beautiful and profound experience, Terri has the gift of healing, drawing on ancient wisdom to gather us back into alignment, balance and strength through Closing the Bones. Terri creates a trusting, respectful and kind space which allows deep healing to arise from this compassionate and wiseful approach. I would recommend everyone to experience it for themselves, it is precious and profound and deeply healing." Vici Cornwall 

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"The experience of the closing the bones ceremony left me with a sense of peace. Terri took every step at my own pace and sensitively took time to make me feel comfortable in the experience. It was lovely to feel so nurtured and respected. It was unlike anything I have ever tried before and I definitely want to experience it again.” Melissa Sussex

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“Thank you! I feel good. I feel like a chapter has closed I think.... the most difficult times of late seem over” Lucy Brighton

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“ I experienced Closing the Bones Ceremony with Angel Terri and midwife Sophia. I felt very cared for during the process which produced a warm, healing energy. It was a beautiful and positive experience for me.xx” Cassie

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“It was amazing” Yeshe aged 12 (just started her periods)

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“For months, making love was really hard for me, a lot of the time it was painful, uncomfortable, and I could not fully let go and be in the moment. I knew that it was due to a lot of past events that had happened in my life and how I did not respect my body. Emotionally as well as physically I wasn’t letting myself be free. I also had no desire to make love which made me feel bad as I didn’t want my partner to think that I didn’t want to be intimate with him. However, just talking to Terri about closing the bones gave me a huge release and I started to understand how sacred our womb is and how we should nurture and honour it. That evening I went home and made love to my partner for the first time in a long time, it was beautiful, flowing and like I was making love for the first time all over again, afterwards I cried as all the emotion that had been held back for years was released. A few days later I had a closing the bones session with Terri. The session itself of closing the bones was beautiful. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Terri is so nurturing and patient. The outcome has been lovely, I feel more balanced, relaxed and a lot more free with my sexuality. I would recommend this powerful and beautiful therapy to any women of any age.” 

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"I received the closing of the bones ceremony from Terri who was very caring to all of my needs, it was very calming and I found it one of the most powerful experiences I have had. During the process I felt that I was flying just above my own body something I have never experienced before. I felt quite tearful for a short period then a sudden burst of release, all emotion, sadness and tension had just floated away. After the ceremony I had a strength and energy in my body that was just incredible, I felt taller, flowing in positive energy, in control of my emotions and very proud to be a women and have been through ups and downs and survived them all. I really couldn't recommend the ceremony enough - my words really don't do the ceremony justice every woman should feel the strength and release that closing the bones provides." Carly

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"Prior to this session with Terri I had never even heard of the closing the bones ceremony , so I was a bit sceptical. But I was lucky enough to have the lovely Terri perform it with help from my 4 year old daughter which made the whole experience even more peaceful and I was in a state of bliss . the whole experience has left my body feeling relaxed and as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. It it has now been several hours and I have sat and cried and emotionally opened up and I feel so in touch with myself which I haven't felt in a long time . highly recommend this .. " Kate xx

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'I had not heard of closing of the bones ceremony until Terri introduced me to it. It has been 24 years since giving birth to my son - but it didn't matter. I felt so relaxed and and at peace following the ceremony and I literally slept like a baby that evening - it was wonderful and I would definitely recommend it. '
Jackie

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"Closing the bones was not something that I had ever heard of . I was a little unsure of what to expect. Terri Made me feel so comfortable and relaxed and I thoroughly enjoyed this kind, calm and almost cleansing experience. That night was probably the best nights sleep I have ever had. The ceremony has had a very positive effect on me. Thank you Terri. " Jo

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