꩜ re-centering the Earth in full-spectrum care work ꩜
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here’s a little bit about Aria
hey there! thanks for being here with me.
I started my full-spectrum doula training in 2022. In the process of becoming a certified full-spectrum doula and birthworker, a friend became pregnant and needed support in the early weeks of her pregnancy, I experienced a physical injury from work, and close family navigated new health challenges which required my care and presence.
I have since come to understand that everyone needs a doula or care worker at different times in life, someone who can offer more tailored support than family or friends and oftentimes, a different perspective from those we see day-to-day. To me, Celestial Bodies is an embodiment of the belief that the body is sacred as it is, and that when we open ourselves up to the invitation to connect to the greater Earthbody and ancestors and celestial plane (whatever that may look like to you), we can tap into deep wisdom and presence, which are critical in our personal and collective healing.
services + offerings
planting seeds together
full-spectrum* reproductive support & care-
this could look like being a companion at appointments, spending time processing together, coming up with plans for appointments, discussing options, connecting clients to resources, offering physical and emotional support during pregnancy/labor/postpartum, and general planning.
*including fertility journeys, abortion, miscarriage and loss, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. to learn more about what a full-spectrum doula does, read here.
nourishing the soil
meal support for wherever you are on your journey-
nourishing meal support for pregnancy, postpartum, or anytime. my meals are plant-based/vegan and can accommodate other dietary needs like gluten free, soy free, etc.
we can discuss foods that feel good for your body, and ways to navigate meals that support you.
I am not a nutritionist or registered dietitian but would be happy to help you integrate whatever you’ve learned from a professional support person. together we can determine what works best for your body.
sacred henna ceremony
henna for hands, body, or belly-
henna is an ancient, sacred art form, native to many regions and peoples of the world. in my relationship with and practice of remembering self and ancestor through henna, I engage in a co-creative process, centered in whatever is arising in the moment.
the art of henna is a ceremony in itself, but I like to incorporate various sensory elements like incense burning, tea drinking, and meaningful conversation to create a container of honoring the senses, beauty, and adornment while also bringing us closer to our plant kin.
I’m available for individual henna or events. please reach out to inquire.
hand in hand
providing care for disabled and covid-careful people-
this could look like support at appointments/with providers, at home with tasks, support with talking to loved ones about covid precautions or boundaries, and more.
I know how isolating it can be to maintain covid+* precautions when it seems the rest of the world has moved on. I’m here to support you in protecting yourself and your communities.
*here I use covid+ to refer to the wide array of infectious diseases that are airborne, from flu to measles and beyond.
rooting down into the Earth
mindfulness meditation facilitation-
as a certified mindfulness teacher with a focus on teaching meditation to adolescents, I offer trauma-informed sessions for all ages on mindfulness and meditation. my teaching is especially oriented towards connecting folks to the Earthbody within and around each of us, including guided practice with the elements, open awareness, anchor practice, walking meditation, and more.
with over 10 years of my own personal meditation practice, my hopes are to cultivate a deepening of the mindfulness already within each individual or group that I work with. I believe that even if you are new to these practices, there is a seed of slowing down and awareness within all of us, and all we have to do is water it.
I’m available for 1:1 sessions or group classes. please reach out to inquire.
interested in working together?
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looking forward to hearing from you!
