About
Irasema Reza Bailey a.k.a. Iris
Bodyworker/Sobadora, Reiki healer
Full Spectrum doula
Mexican Traditional Healer
A.k.a Iris, is a Spanish/English speaking sobadora/bodyworker and birth doula, as well as a Reiki healer. She has practiced massage and bodywork since 2004 and has supported moms and families in the Austin area, as a birth doula, since 2009. Reiki has also been a part of her practice since 2010.
Her prenatal massage clients were inviting her to their births and introduced her to the birth world. Since the start of her practice, she has focused on the comfort of pregnant women and supporting them in their transformation into mothers and care takers .
She also volunteered for a local non profit doula group called GALS (Giving Austin labor support) for 7 years. She stared as a volunteer the became a coordinator between GALS and Any Baby Can. This is where she gained most of her birth experience. Iris is currently working with Mama Sana Vibrant Woman as a birth companion.
She has learned from many Native elders promoting Mexican Traditional Medicine who view birth as a ceremony.
Irasema uses a traditional Mexican tool called the Rebozo which can help with optimal fetal positioning and comfort during labor as well as in the postpartum period. She also teaches classes on using the Rebozo a self care tool.
Growing up she watched her maternal abuela (grandmother), Juana Solis Martinez, and her paternal tia (aunt), Ma Ester Reza Gurrola, sobar people in their homes. Whether they were in Mexico or in the U.S. people were always seeking out their healing.
Irasema is deepening her spiritual practice through the Danza Azteca Mexica Chichimeca following the Ameyaltonal lineage from San Luis, Potosi with capitanes Mazatl and Marucha Ihuakatzin. Through these traditions, Irasema has learned to be aware of the earth' s vibration and it's elements. Furthering her connection to Divine Spirit.
Training
Doula/Birth
Vida Luna Massage y Mas
Doulas of North America (DONA)
Jessica Atkins CPM - co-creator of Tiny Love Doula Certification
Mama Sana Vibrant Women Doula Training
Samantha Maddox - Benkung Bellybinding
Midwifery Assistant - Mercy in Action
Postpartum techniques by my Tia Ester
Rebozo
Marucha Ilhuakatzin - elder, Traditional healer, Iridoligist, Herbalist
Natasha Sanchez, Doula, Rebozo intructor
Techniques by my abuela Juana Solis Martinez
Massage/Bodywork
Austin School of Massage
The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School and Clinic
Vida Luna Massage y Mas - Pregnancy massage
Charlotte Senseney Sternkind, LMT, APBT - Infant massage
Marucha Ilhuakatzin - elder, Traditional healer, Iridoligist, Herbalist
Marika Alvarado - elder curandera - Ventosas/cupping, body-work
Techniques by my abuela Juana Solis Martinez
Energy Healing
Lila Wilds Reiki Master- Reiki level I
Vida Luna Massage y Mas - Color Therapy
Marucha Ilhuakatzin - elder, Traditional healer, Iridoligist, Herbalist - Limpias
Herbs
Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine in combination with doula training at Vida Luna Massage y Mas
Marika Alvarado - elder curandera and maestra
Rosa Tupina Yaotonalcuauhtli, LCSW - Therapist, elder curandera
Marucha Ilhuakatzin - elder, Traditional healer, Iridoligist, Herbalist
