REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CLINIC

December 10, 2023 10 am-6 pm

Luma Center, Petaluma

HOSTED BY THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMB COLLECTIVE

10% of proceeds to THE BOTANICAL BUS

Join us for a day full of Community care

Join us for a day of nourishing your body and spirit with community. In the morning we will offer a by-donation workshop on Breast/Chest Lymphatic Care and Ayurvedic Womb Care. In the afternoon, a team of practitioners of various modalities will be available for sliding scale body work and Ayurvedic consults including: Breast/Chest Lymphatic Care, Uterine Alignments, and more. Nourishing snacks and teas will be available throughout the day and we invite you to mix and mingle with new friends in the space.

SCHEDULE:

10 am-11:30 am: AYURVEDIC BREAST AND WOMB CARE INTRO CLASS taught by Bashari George and Abbey Cmiel

11:30 - 1 pm: SNACK, SOCIAL, SHOPPING - lunch available for purchase from chef Katie Ring

1 pm- 6 pm: COMMUNITY CLINIC- 1 hour clinic slots available for Reproductive Care Body Work and Consults (Breast & Chest Checks, Lymphatic Massage, Uterine Alignments and more!) - See below to book your slot!

Yoga Nidra, Henna, Snacks and Stretching Space available for those not in sessions.

YOGA NIDRA with CHANTAL: two 45-minute sessions at 1:15-2pm, 3:30- 4:15 pm

Promotional poster for a workshop and clinic on Ayurvedic breast and womb care, organized by the Northern California Womb Collective. The event is scheduled for December 10 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Luma Center in Petaluma. The poster features minimalist line drawings of hands and a woman's chest on a yellow background.

10 am- 11:30 am, DECEMBER 10

In this Intro to Ayurvedic Breast & Womb Care, Abbey Cmiel and Bashari George will share their knowledge about herbs, massage tips, foods, self care practices to support your reproductive health.

EARLY BIRD PRICE: $25

DAY-OF PRICE: $40

ReGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP:

AYURVEDIC BREAST & WOMB CARE

Sign up for a session

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To sign up for a session with one of our practitioners please follow these directions— 


Step 1: SIGN UP Use this link to access the sign up sheet. Please write your first and last name, phone number and email in the box(es) that correspond with your choice of practitioner(s) and time slot(s). See Practitioner Bios Below.

Step 2: PAYMENT The venmo handle of your practitioner is listed in their bio (above) and next to their name in the sign up sheet. All sessions are 1 hour long and cost $110, $135 or $160 based on a sliding scale.

Cancellation policy: Full refund up to 48-hours before your session. If cancellation occurs within 48-hours of your session, no refund will be issued. 

Questions? Email theadayatkins@gmail.com.

OFFERINGS DESCRIPTIONS

OFFERINGS DESCRIPTIONS

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Lymphatic Breast Massage & Uterine Alignments: Do you have questions or concerns about your breast tissue and your uterus? This is an informative body work session to support you in moving your lymph, addressing areas of concern in your breast tissue, and ensuring that your uterus is in alignment.

Practitioners: Abbey, Aliki, Milena, Sariah

Lymphatic Breast Massage- Half hour sessions offered to support those who want to focus on learning about their breast tissue and receiving care for any areas of concern

Practitioner: Fiona

Ayurvedic Womb Wellness Consultation: Are you interested in balancing your hormones naturally, reducing cycle pain, pms or menopausal symptoms? We will dive into your unique elemental constitution to determine your imbalances and how to move into wellness. You will come away with Ayurvedic herbal, diet, and self care recommendations personalized for you.

Practitioner: Bashari

PRACTITIONER BIOS

Name: Abbey Cmiel Pronouns: She/They

Social Media: @abbeyjoyhealing Website: https://www.abbeyjoyhealing.com/

Venmo: @abbeycmiel -0858 

Offering at Clinic: Lymphatic Breast Massage and Uterine Alignments

Bio: Hello! My goal is to help people connect to their bodies, community & the Earth.

I am trained in Ayurveda, Herbalism, Yoga, Holistic Nutrition and Polarity Therapy. I offer Ayurvedic Pulse Assessments, Lymphatic Body Work including Breast and Chest checks, Womb Care (Uterus alignments), Yoga Classes and other healing modalities. My intention is to support you in understanding your body and creating a holistic plan to support your overallwellbeing.

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Name:  Aliki Fields Pronouns:  She/Her

Social Media:  @by_aliki Website: http://www.byaliki.com

Venmo & Last 4 digits of phone #: @by_aliki (2736)

Offering at Clinic: Lymphatic Breast Massage & Uterine Alignments

Bio: Aloha! I am a certified & licensed massage therapist, clinical herbalist, and teacher based in Kauai (HI) & Sonoma County (CA). I specialize in women's health-based bodycare & education, including lymphatic breast massage, abdominal massage, and uterine alignments. I believe that the cultivation of safety, presence, and deep listening are essential elements of effective therapeutic relationships, and I encourage somatic (mind/body) awareness and expansive breath as tools for my clients to experience agency in their own healing process. As an anthropologist and former professional archaeologist, I draw inspiration from cultural traditions of healing around the world and hold certifications in Clinical Ayurvedic Health Counseling, The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi.

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Name: Bashari George Pronouns: She/Her

Website: www.jananiprema.com

Venmo & Last 4 digits of phone #: @Bashari-George & (3911)

Phone: 510-290-3911

Offering at Clinic: Ayurvedic Womb Wellness Consultations

Bio: I am an Ayurvedic practitioner, postpartum doula, health educator and mother who supports women in navigating the arch of womanhood with sacred wisdom practices to cultivate a deeper connection with our inner selves, our bodily knowing and our authentic power. I have a background in community centered health education and have facilitated workshops and events  for many years. I have a Masters in Ayurveda and have studied Ayurvedic herbalism, Ayurvedic bodywork therapies, Ayurvedic postpartum care and other integrative modalities. I have been in practice for over 10 yrs. I feel called to focus my practice in the area of women's health, reproductive justice and supporting mothers and babies. I am honored to support women to incorporate the wisdom of Ayurveda as they move through the rites of passage that are menarche, motherhood and menopause. I offer Ayurvedic consultations, Ayurvedic bodywork and in-home postpartum care. I am grateful for the opportunity to be transformed by this work.   

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Name: Fiona McNichols Pronouns: They / She

Offering at Clinic: 30 minute educational lymphatic breast massage and tissue assessment. 

A mini Bio: 

I am an Herbalist, Bodyworker, and Artist. I am endlessly curious about the ecology of the human body and love helping people uncover and unravel the roots of their suffering with the intention to educate and empower people to become their own best healers. I am a student of Ayurveda, Western Herbalism, and various bodywork modalities. Currently I am offering lymphatic massage with a focus on breast / chest care.

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Name: Milena Nitsch Pronouns: she/her

Email: milena.nitsch@gmail.com

Venmo & Last 4 digits of phone #: @Milena-Nitsch & *7933

Offering at Clinic: Lymphatic bodywork with a focus on the breast and chest area, Uterine Care

Bio: I am a mother, birth doula and body worker, focusing on women’s health and a holistic approach to our healing. I deeply believe that going “in” is the way “through”, meeting physical and emotional pain with love. Apart from various bodywork modalities like deep tissue, womb care and abdominal work, I hold space for emotional and release and guide women through birth into motherhood.

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Name: Sariah Neff | Adaptive Therapeutics  Pronouns: she/her

Social Media: @adaptive_therapeutics Website: www.adaptivetherapeutics.health

Venmo: Sariah-Neff

Offering at Clinic: Lymphatic Breast Massage & Uterine Alignments

Bio: Greetings! My name is Sariah and I offer a variety of Ayurvedic treatments, including intuitive bodywork (I am a lymphatic specialist), Pancha Karma retreats, netra Basti, womb realignment, and breast / chest care. I am a certified massage therapist, Ayurvedic health counselor and public health educator. I also make Ayurvedic self-care products that help bring balance back to the body. My goals as a practitioner and health counselor are to help guide my clients in finding their optimal health, heal from trauma, and educate them on how to achieve their own health goals. I seek to empower my clients to take control over their health through education and encouragement.

Supporting:

the botanical bus

The Botanical Bus is a bilingual mobile herb clinic that empowers holistic
health by-and-for Latine and Indigenous people.

10% of the proceeds from the day will go towards supporting the mission of the Botanical Bus.

FOOD OFFERINGS

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Chef Katie Ring will be offering a delightful array of complimentary snacks and for-purchase lunch options!

Snacks: Charcuterie board with local & healthy cheese, fruit, nuts, energy balls, veggies, and more!

Lunch Options:

  1. Squash Kitchari with greens, ghee & toasted coconut (GF, Vegan available)- $10

  2. Drinking Broth (GF) $5

  3. Herbed Meatball plate with greens and pesto (GF) $10

Katie’s Bio: Ciao amici! As a Natural Chef, I offer meal delivery services, support for new mamas & families, folks recovering from illness or surgery, and retreat cooking. I bring living ingredients together-- seasonal, foraged, local, color-rich, flavorful, to encourage deep nourishment. I cook as a way to bridge our bodies with the earth body. I chose to work with local farms and seasonal ingredients in addition to foraged fare from the forests, oceans and trails of Northern California. My work is informed by nature, my Italian and Jewish ancestry, movement practices, and my beautiful community.

Henna Body Art by: Romina ParungaO

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

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Pronouns: she/siya/they

Social Media: @mayarivisions Website: mayarivisions.com

Email: anakdoula@gmail.com

Venmo & Last 4 digits of phone #: @RominaParungao 7686

Hello! I am an artist, full spectrum doula, and current student of Ayurveda and herbalism. My henna service is an offering to the altars that are our unique bodies. I find great joy in adorning folks and making them feel beautiful and celebrated in their vessels. Henna is an ancient art form that is temporary, marking a special moment in time, eventually disappearing as we move through the world.

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YOGA NIDRA with CHANTAL:

Two 45-minute sessions at: 1:15-2pm, 3:30- 4:15 pm

I'm a lifelong student and driven to share knowledge to remind people of their inherent wisdom. As a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Holistic Nutrition Consultant I blend science-based facts with ancient traditions and wisdom. I fuel the intuitive process through the vehicle of food, education, and play. I support my clients in building a strong foundation by establishing healthy roots around food, sleep, and balanced sexual/creative energy. I currently offer Ayurvedic health consultations, 1:1 and group Yoga Nidra sessions, nutrition education workshops, cook-along classes, and create a line of Ayurvedic-inspired edible products. 

PRODUCTS FOR SALE FROM:

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ADAPTIVE THERAPEUTICS, ABBEY JOY HEALING & MORE!