Rite of Passage ceremony

COME BE WITNESSED. BE HELD. BE (RE)BORN

A Rite of Passage is not just a ritual—it's a return to the sacredness of your becoming. ‘Closing of the Bones’ (Cerrada de Cadera) ceremony, for women moving through a transition like a milestone in your life, motherhood, a breakup, menopause, first menstruation, or shedding an old identity—this space is here to honour that shift.

These life moments deserve to be witnessed, held, and honoured.

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This ceremony is a deeply transformative experience held in a sacred and intentional container. It’s curated to support the woman in letting go of past versions of herself, softening protective barriers, and allowing herself to be seen in her truth.

This is your invitation to mark a sacred threshold in your life with ceremony, intention, and ancestral remembrance.

Come and let go of who you were. Reclaim who you’re becoming.

This is a 1:1 sacred ceremony created to honour your personal transition. Every detail is held with reverence.

  • Altar creation, together we create a space of beauty and intention

  • Elemental invocation & intention setting

  • Limpia (energetic cleansing) with sacred smoke, plants, and flowers

  • Womb massage to reconnect, soften, and awaken your center of creation

  • Cerrada de Cadera (Closing of the Bones ritual), rooted in Curanderismo, this powerful practice wraps your body in cloth and invites you into the cocoon of deep stillness, where you journey inward with the drum. This moment is an energetic rebirth.

We’ll close with time for integration and sharing.

You’ll leave not just transformed—but witnessed, remembered, and empowered.

What you’ll experience

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✓ You’re moving through a life change and want to be seen in it, not rushed through it

✓ You feel called to mark your transition with ritual and reverence

✓ You’re ready to release an old version of yourself and step into the new

✓ You feel the call to reconnect with your feminine essence

✓ You’re reclaiming ancestral, feminine, or indigenous wisdom

This ceremony is for you if:

✗ You’re not open to energy work, touch, or spiritual practices

✗ You prefer a clinical or psychological approach to transitions

✗ You’re uncomfortable receiving bodywork or guided inner journeys

✗ You are not used to show your emotions and being vulnerable. (Although this is a great indication that this ceremony is for you).

This isn’t for you if:

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Energy Exchange:
This ceremony is offered at $499 USD and includes a first consultation, 2–2.5 hours of sacred space, ‘limpia’ energy cleansing, womb massage, closing of the bones and post-ceremony integration time.

Payment plans available for women in transition or financial constraint—reach out if this is you.

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This sacred container is an invitation to pause, connect, and celebrate life’s most tender transitions.

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Ready to be held in sacred ceremony?

If you’re walking through a transition, big or small, and feel the call to be witnessed, honored, and supported—I invite you to book your Rite of Passage. This ceremony is a gift to your body, your spirit, and your path.

Click below to schedule your ceremony and begin your journey.

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If you are interested in creating a Bespoke celebration follow this link.

FAQ

If you have more questions, get in touch.

  • Approximately 2-2.5 hours, depending on your intention and process.

  • No. the ceremony includes a womb massage, which must be received in between menstruations.
    You can refer to the Womb Massage page here for more information on timing and preparation.

    • Minimum:40 days postpartum
      This aligns with la cuarentena — the traditional 40-day resting and integration period after birth.

    • Common / ideal window:6–12 weeks postpartum
      By this time, the body has begun to close naturally, bleeding has usually stopped, and the nervous system is more settled.

    • There is no “too late.”
      The ceremony can be deeply beneficial months or even years after birth, especially if a woman feels:

      :: Energetically open or “scattered”.

      :: Disconnected from her body or womb.

      :: Emotionally raw or unfinished around the birth.

      :: Difficulty transitioning into motherhood or back into herself.

  • No. This ceremony is open to all women from the moment they’ve had their first period. It's not limited to motherhood, it’s a celebration of all transitions.

  • After booking your ceremony, we will have an online consultation, I’ll send you a short preparation guide so you can arrive with full presence.

    All ceremonial tools, herbs, and setup will be provided. In the guide you’ll know all details about the ceremony.

  • You may invite a sister, mother, or friend to witness you if that feels right to you but the ceremony is designed to centre your own inner journey.

    If you wish to be celebrated and held in a group set up I invite you see Bespoke celebrations here.

    • The woman should have stopped heavy postpartum bleeding

    • She should feel emotionally ready, not rushed

    • The ceremony should always be gentle, grounding, and consent-led

    • For C-section births, waiting at least 8–12 weeks is recommended, and only if healing is progressing well (no pulling or pressure on the scar)

    Energetic perspective

    Birth leaves a woman open on every level—physical, emotional, energetic, ancestral.
    The ‘cerrada de cadera’ is not about “fixing” the body — it is about integration, containment, and honouring the threshold she crossed.

    Ultimately, the right time is when:

    “The body feels ready to be held, and the soul feels ready to close a chapter.”

Testimonials

  • "My sacral/womb ceremony with Vanessa was deeply healing and nurturing. From the moment we began, I felt completely safe, supported, and able to release what no longer served me while receiving beautiful spiritual insights. Vanessa creates a space filled with deep ancestral reverence and beautiful sacred energy. When she wrapped me in the blankets, it felt as though I had returned to the womb. I felt held, cared for, and embraced by the Divine feminine. It was an experience of profound comfort and renewal. She is highly intuitive and gifted in her ability to connect with Pachamama and her shamanic roots. I highly recommend a session with her to anyone seeking deep reconnection to their feminine magic and ready to step into their true power."

    MIN LEE

  • “Vanessa supported me with a Rite of Passage ceremony that was instrumental is shifting my relationship with dependency on certain plants in my day to day life. This ceremony was supportive of honoring the role this plant played in my life with reverence while also re-patterning and rebirthing me through the limpia into a new cycle. I felt truly transported into a healing realm and emerged lighter, more present and committed to my path. I highly recommend this session for anyone struggling with addiction, codependency or feel like they need to reclaim their womb and rebirth themselves into a new chapter.

    KATYA S

  • “Rites of Passage is so needed and Vanessa’s passion for it makes the whole process that much more powerful and enjoyable. I wish and hope every woman receives such an incredible experience!”

    ANASTASIA R

  • “Vane good evening, I wanted to thank you for the group ceremony that you shared with us today, I feel so connected to my womb and to the women in my family. This terapy helped me free myself from many past ties. I feel energetically freer, and my womb feels healthier. Thank you so very much!. May the universe always bless you”

    MONICA P