A Rebozo is traditional Mexican textile; a long piece of handwoven cloth with detailed fringe design. Textiles are very important to the native people of Mexico as it could represent certain areas or groups of people. It was used as a way to carry our babies as well as cargo like wood bundles. Adelitas would conceal weapons in the revolution, since the women were not searched. Fancy Rebozos were used to cover the head in church and as fashion. Traditionally it was giving to young women to mark certain times in their lives.  In Aztec wedding ceremonies a manta is used to unite the couple. The Rebozo was also used to cover the dead. It has a long history and has seen many forms of use, including for healing. As the matriarchs of the families mothers and grandmothers would use the tools at hand to care for their families. Passing on their knowledge to their daughters and granddaughters. Curander@s (traditional healers) would also use it to heal traumas, such as a major traumatic events/scares (susto) or sexual traumas, difficult births or difficult emotional situations.

I use it as an extension of myself for self care and somatic body care. As well as, in pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. I also use a technique that my Abuela Juana used called a Manteada, she called it a Sacudida (to shake/rock). I have combined my 17 years of bodywork, energetics and experience with the ancient knowledge of the Rebozo to fine tune these Rebozo Therapy techniques.

Being wrapping in a Rebozo mimics hugging which increases the production of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. This can help with depression and neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's. It can help balance the nervous system and boost the immune system. This technique is combined with rocking stretching and other movements. This is good for people who may not like to be touched or get undressed.