Astrid Grove is a community midwife, a wise woman herbalist, and a practitioner of Maya Abdominal Massage.
Her passion lies in creating sacred space for women to honor and explore life cycles.
She travels extensively sharing the women's mysteries teachings and can be contacted at theredtemple@gmail.com to set up a workshop in your home community.
Learn more at www.birthrootmidwife.com
Workshops at the Wise Woman Center
June 12: Conscious Menstruation with Astrid Grove
We will embark on day long journey together as we sink into our wombspace and remember the ancient blood mystery teachings, craft our own moonpads, create ritual, heal and honor the beauty and power of our sacred moon time.
This day-long workshop is taught at the Wise Woman Center in Woodstock NY. Class is from 10 am to 5pm; you will be given directions once you register. Each one-day workshop at the Wise Woman Center includes wild-food lunch, and instruction.
June 13: Maya Abdominal Massage with Astrid Grove
Astrid will be offering Maya Abdominal Massage in Woodstock NY on June 13th--book ahead--contact Astrid at: ph. 831.331.6134 or theredtemple@gmail.com.
$85- One hour treatment includes uterine findings, abdominal/uterine massage, and spinal alignment treatment.
$140- Two hour treatment includes all the one hour treatment includes as well as full intake and discussion, supplemental therapies (which may include castor oil packs, herbal recommendations, and instructions in wearing a faha) as well as instruction in self care massage.[Please call for this option]
Maya Abdominal/Uterine Massage is a non-invasive, external massage technique. It guides internal abdominal organs into their proper position for optimum health and well-being. Maya massage improves organ function by releasing physical and emotional congestion from the abdomen. This massage is effective for both men and women.
Some common symptoms relieved by this treatment are painful or irregular menses, blood clots, lack of menstruation, headaches or dizziness with menses, varicose veins, tired legs, numb feet, lower back ache, infertility, endometriosis/endometritis, uterine polyps, painful intercourse, uterine fibroids, PMS, uterine infections, frequent urination and urinary tract infections, ovarian cysts, vaginitis, hormonal imbalances, difficult pregnancy and birth, premature births, and difficult menopause.
Symptoms of a Displaced Uterus:
Menstrual symptoms:
Painful or irregular menses; dark, thick fluids at the beginning and end of menses, blood clots and heavy bleeding, absence of menses, headaches, dizziness and migraines with menses, premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Urinary Symptoms:
Frequent urination, urinary tract infections, bladder infections, incontinence
Circulatory Symptoms:
Tired legs, numb feet, sore heals, varicose veins, hemorrhoids
Musculoskeletal symptoms:
Sore heels and low back ache
Ovulatory Symptoms:
Painful ovulation, absence of ovulation, irregular ovulation, infertility, ovarian cysts
Symptoms of Congestion:
Endometriosis, endometritis, uterine polyps, vaginitis, painful intercourse, uterine fibroids, uterine infections
Other symptoms:
Hormonal imbalances; difficult menopause; cancer of the cervix, uterus, colon or bladder; constipation; uterine prolapse, cystocele
Pregnancy symptoms:
Sciatic pain, pelvic pain, long labors, malposition of the baby, pubic symphysis pain, hip pain, back pain, ligament pain, post-dates pregnancy, lack of descent of the baby, persistent posterior lie, cystocele, frequent urination, prolapse, hyperemisis gravidarum
Register on-line or via mail, to:
Wise Woman Center PO Box 64 Woodstock NY 12498
