Holistic Healing & Massage | Yellow Leaf Medicine
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Are you seeking a path to holistic well-being? Look no further than Yellow Leaf Medicine, a sanctuary for those seeking to reconnect with their inner wisdom and embrace the healing power of nature.
Inspired by the ancient traditions of Curanderismo, my offerings are rooted in the understanding that we are all interconnected with the energy of the earth and each other. Through rituals, ceremonies, and the use of natural elements like herbs, feathers, and crystals, I create a sacred space for you to explore your spiritual, emotional, and physical health.
At Yellow Leaf Medicine, I believe that true healing encompasses the whole person. I offer a range of therapeutic massage modalities, incorporating indigenous techniques and aromatherapy to release tension, promote relaxation, and restore balance to your body. Whether you seek relief from physical discomfort or simply crave a moment of deep relaxation, my massage therapy sessions are designed to nurture your body and soothe your soul.
In addition to massage therapy, I offer a variety of other healing modalities to support your well-being journey. Whether you’re seeking relief from stress, exploring personal growth, or simply yearning for a deeper connection to yourself, I invite you to step into my tranquil space and embark on a journey of transformation.
Marisa Morales ~ Hyodthi
Massage Therapist LMT
Specializing in Compassionate Touch Massage, Prenatal Massage, Lymph Drainage Massage, Sports Massage, Custom Massage with Energy Work, Hot Stones and Cupping, The BARS ACCESS, REIKI, LIMPIAS, Spiritual Guide, Counseling, Divinations
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Marisa is available by appointment only. Schedule your appointment online quickly and easily. If you need to schedule an appointment outside of regular business hours, please send me a message, and I’ll do my best to accommodate you.
Hello! So, you want to know a little bit about me and how Yellow Leaf Medicine came to be? It’s a bit of a story.
Years ago, during my college days, I was on a wilderness expedition in the Boundary Waters. It was fall, and the scenery was just breathtaking – the crisp air, the sound of the lake, the vibrant colors of the leaves. It was there that I was given the name Yellow Leaf.
At first, I wasn’t so sure about it. I mean, yellow leaves are beautiful, but they’re also, well, dying. But after spending three months immersed in nature, I started to see it differently.
Leaves are all about growth and rebirth. They harness the sun’s energy, fueling not just themselves but the whole ecosystem. They’re a symbol of the connection between all living things and the natural world. And even when they fall and decay, they create new life by nourishing the soil.
It’s this cycle of life, death, and renewal that really spoke to me, and it’s a core concept in Curanderismo, a traditional healing practice. Years later, when I was trying to find a name for my own healing practice, Yellow Leaf came back to me, and this time, it clicked.
So that’s the story of Yellow Leaf. It’s about honoring the cycles of nature, embracing the energy of the earth, and helping people find their own path to healing and wholeness.
Yellow Leaf Medicine Offerings
Specializing in Compassionate Touch, Prenatal Massage, Lymph Drainage Massage, Sports Massage, Custom Massage with Energy Work, Hot Stones and Cupping.
Discover the transformative power of compassionate touch tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re seeking relief from pregnancy discomfort, recovering from an injury, or simply craving deep relaxation, our specialized massage therapies have you covered.
- 60 Minute Massage: $90 – 1 hour. Includes aromatherapy, hot stones and cupping if desired.
- 90 Minute Massage: $120 – 1.5 hours. Includes aromatherapy, hot stones and cupping if desired.
- Specialty Custom Massage: $150 – 2 hours. Includes aromatherapy, hot stones and cupping. Energy work via Access BARS, a shamanic journey, massage and cleansing (smudging).
- Prenatal Massage: $90 – 1 hour. Nurture your body and mind during this special time.
- Lymph Drainage Massage: $90 – 1 hour. Boost your immune system and reduce swelling.
- Sports Massage: $120 – 1.5 hours. 99 minute sports massage. Medium to deep pressure. Includes aromatherapy, hot stones and cupping. Stretching is available as well, if needed.
Let us guide you on a journey to greater well-being. Schedule your personalized massage today.
La platica (A heart to heart counsel)
La platica is the foundation of every session. It is here where the client speaks from the deepest part of their hearts and a Curandera listens with her ears and her heart. It is an opportunity to speak openly and honestly, no matter how painful or embarrassing they may feel their circumstances to be. We talk about what’s going on in their life, in their body and in their mind. In la platica, we set an intention for the service following. La Platica is a heart to heart and we share together over hot tea in a safe and loving space with Spirit. I’m always amazed by how much energy moves in la platicas. I love this time with my client.
I am available for la platicas via phone chat, Facetime, Skype and Zoom as well as in person.
“Emotions are like water. If they don’t flow, the water becomes rotten and stagnant”. ~Maestra, Curandera, Reverend Virginia Marie Rincon
EGG LIMPIA $150.00 ・ 2 hr
Limpias are my most favorite thing to do in my healing practice. I have seen great magic with limpias. I like to use an egg in my limpias.
The egg is a large cell. It gives positive energy while taking away negative energy. The egg is rubbed all over the body from head to toe, absorbing all that which is not serving the client. As an intuitive, I feel where the body is holding energy that needs to be cleared and will hold the egg over that place while encouraging the client to breathe with strength. Massive amounts of energy move in these limpias. Every limpia is personal and every limpia is one on one.
We begin each limpia by calling on the four directions and offering them a prayer. We call upon grandfather Sky and Tonantzin. Aztecs and present day Nahuas, refer to Tonantzin as the Aztec Mother Goddess. Otherwise known as Mother Earth. Catholics know her as The Virgin Mary and Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will burn sacred copal. We will stand upon soft and warm sheepskins with rattles and drum. I will call upon my spirit helpers as well as yours and ask your permission to give la limpia. Together we will make our intention and from that point on it is you and Spirit doing the healing. I am only a bridge. It is important for you to know that so that any emotions you are feeling, you know are your own and can work on clearing them.
After the egg has absorbed all your body has to offer, you are smudged with more copal and your joints are sprayed with Agua de Florida which wakes up the nervous system along with lifting your vibration and cleansing your auric field. Agua de Florida is a spirit water used by Shamans in South America. It is advised to bring shorts and a tank top to wear for la limpia so that the spirit water can reach your joints and places on your stomach and back.
After la limpia, I will crack open the egg into a glass of purified water and read the egg. The egg will tell me a story of your body. It is sometimes necessary for some clients to have up to three limpias in a row; considering the case. In this regard, I offer a discount. I will not know whether you need multiple limpias until I crack the egg open and read it.
It is best to not schedule anything after la limpias. I recommend taking the rest of the day easy and being gentle with yourself. You will feel lighter after. You may need a siesta. You may feel tender. You may feel hungry. You also may feel incredibly strong. Either way, nourish your body with clean food and rest. The next morning you will awaken feeling even more refreshed, lighter and happier.
Limpias are incredibly important for expectant mothers. They are especially important for first time mothers. We do not want the baby to take on any of the fears of the mother. In fact, it is advised that a mother with child have at least three limpias in their pregnancy.
LAS ROSAS LIMPIAS $150.00 ・ 1 hr 30 min
Did you know that the rose is the highest vibrational flower? In las rosas limpia, I use dozens of roses and candles along with songs and prayers for your spiritual cleansing. We start by drinking organic rose tea in la platica so that you start building a bond with las rosas and are always in communication with the them. After calling on the four directions, Grandfather Sky and Tonanztin, giving a prayer of offering and setting our intention for la limpia, you will be sprayed with rose water and las rosas will be starting their work as we start to smooth out your auric field. You with then lay down more prayers with candles and different color roses (each color symbolizing something of its own) and fall softly onto a bed of soft sheepskins; surrounded by roses and candlelight with the aroma of sweet roses in the air and the taste of roses as well. This limpia is stunningly beautiful. It is soft and slow. It feels like being held in the arms of the Divine Mother.
This limpia is great for those grieving, for PTSD survivors and generally for those feeling alone, sad, and depressed.
A Curandera brings the best of herself into this limpia, with pure thoughts and intentions. We believe that negative talk remains imprinted upon the luminous body, affecting our physical, mental and emotional state. We work on this for the week following la limpia by asking you to continue working with las rosas. You leave la limpia with all the roses we worked with. They are to be put by your bedside until they dry. You are asked to talk to the roses while working with tenderness for your body with purity of words and with purity of thoughts.
Mini Limpia $75.00 ・ 1 hr 30 min
This limpia is short and sweet. It does not include a divination or counseling session as the other does.
“There is a great space around us—the Universe. It is endless and enormous energy. It is Universal…its ultimate source is the creator…it can stem from the sun, or moon, or stars..it is a limitless force. It is the source of energy that makes plants grow…the birds fly. When a human being has pain, problems, he or she can draw from it. It is an ethereal source, a wave length of great power which can revitalize and restore harmony.” ~Grandma Takata
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the client by means of touch, to activate the natural processes of the client’s body and restore physical and emotional well-being; while channeling Universal Life Energy. This session is extremely relaxing. I use soft meditative music, singing bowls and bells. I am a certified reiki practitioner. I love weaving reiki in with my other healing modalities.
$90 for an hour and $120 for 90 minutes.
“The Bars are a tool that facilitate a different way of functioning on the planet. Bars can be used to facilitate change in all areas of your life. When you are willing to function from more consciousness you begin to open the doors to healing.
The infinite universe is constantly gifting to us. We determine what we will receive based on our willingness to BE. When we are functioning from thoughts, feelings and emotions we are not BEing. We are determining, deciding, judging and concluding what we will receive and how we receive it. Basically, the Bars are the hard drive of your computer bank. It’s the stuff you have stored lifetime after lifetime. And what this does is it deletes the files so that those things are no longer in your file and they don’t automatically come up.
The brain waves slow down when you get your bars run, allowing behavioral patterns, belief systems and points of view that you have been running from childhood or from other lifetimes to be accessed. You actually start to become more present in your life and the past doesn’t project into your future the same way.”
~Gary Douglas, Founder
I like to incorporate shamanic practices into The Bars. For example: We will journey together and trace back to when and why and the first time you recall having pain or hurt. We go back to those emotions to reassure you that these old ways of coping can only be changed when we acknowledge them and then we grow into our new way of coping.
The Bars are extremely relaxing. I had my Bars run weekly for an entire year when I was healing from Lyme Disease. I personally can attest to astounding results from the Bars and have witnessed incredible growth and rebirth.
The Bars are an hour session. You are laying comfortably on a warm massage table with soft meditative music playing in the background. There is only light touching of your temples and around the head and crown chakra.
I find that teens respond exponentially well with having The Bars run.
$90 for an hour and $120 for 90 minutes.
My journey has not been an easy one. I am told that this is a path less traveled and the path of a wounded healer and I am asked to walk it boldly. I am told that I must experience pain and suffering so that I can have true compassion and empathy for my clients. I have learned that this path can be messy, awkward and lonely at times.
Much like giving birth. There can be a feeling and sense of loss but the deep love, joy and peace found within is a gain that can never be taken away.
Hold true. Be patient with yourselves. We are human and it is in our nature to make mistakes.
That is part of learning and part of soul growth. Keep doing the deep inner work. When we heal a part of ourselves,
we are healing a part of one another because we are all connected. I am so very thankful for the healers who helped me along my spiritual journey and I’m extremely passionate about helping others and sharing the wisdom.
Please stay tuned for upcoming classes, ceremonial circles and gatherings. From my heart to yours.
In love and gratitude to the wisdom and teachings along the way:
Maestra, Curandera, Reverend Virginia Marie Rincon
Maestra, Curandera, Rita Navarrete
Maestra, Curandera, Tonita Gonzales
Maestro, Curandero, Laurencio Nunez
Maestro, Sergio Magana Ocelocoyotl
Dr. Ajana Miki, Naturopathic physician and Acupuncturist
Madame Vera, teacher and guide
Julianna Forgione, spiritual teacher and channeler
Reverend Krista Thompson, Master Reiki Practitioner
Special thanks to the Great Spirit, to my spirit helpers and guides, to my animal totems and to the plant medicines. Thank you to the elements and to the four directions. Thank you to my people who have stood by me and supported me on my path of healing. You know who you are.
May the fire within you be nourished with gratitude. May your waters flow freely with clarity.
May the earth continue to hold you in all the ways with love and may the wind lift up your prayers
and songs in unity with all of your relations.
OmeTeoTl !
HYODTHI
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Yellow Leaf: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul
Embrace Your Healing Journey
We honor your unique path to wellness. Our offerings are tailored to your individual needs, providing a holistic approach that nourishes your entire being.
La Platica: Heart-to-Heart Connection
Share your deepest thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive space. Through open conversation and intuitive guidance, we’ll uncover the root of your concerns and set intentions for your healing journey.
Limpias: Spiritual Cleansing
Release emotional blockages and negative energy with our powerful egg limpia. This traditional ritual, combined with intuitive insights, will restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit.
Las Rosas Limpia: Gentle Nurturing
Immerse yourself in the soothing energy of roses, candles, and gentle prayers. This beautiful ceremony is perfect for those seeking comfort, healing from grief, or a deeper connection to the divine feminine.
Reiki Healing: Flowing Energy
Experience deep relaxation and restoration as Reiki energy flows through you, promoting natural healing and balance.
The Bars: Access Consciousness
Release limiting beliefs and patterns stored deep within your subconscious. This gentle touch therapy opens doors to new possibilities and greater awareness.
Cupping and Moxibustion: Ancient Therapies
Relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote overall well-being with these time-tested techniques.
Yellow Leaf Medicine offers a range of healing services rooted in ancient wisdom and modern techniques. These include La Platica for heart-to-heart connection, Limpias for spiritual cleansing, Las Rosas Limpia for gentle nurturing, Reiki Healing for energy flow, The Bars for releasing limiting beliefs, and Cupping and Moxibustion for pain relief and well-being.
Ready to embark on a transformative journey towards healing and wholeness? Contact Yellow Leaf today to schedule your session and experience the power of our unique offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Curanderismo?
A: Curanderismo is a traditional healing system with roots in Latin America, particularly Mexico. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and nature. Curanderos, or healers, use a variety of techniques like herbal remedies, spiritual cleansing, and energy work to restore balance and promote healing.
Q: What services does Yellow Leaf Medicine offer?
A: Yellow Leaf offers a variety of services inspired by Curanderismo and other healing modalities, including:
- Prenatal Massage: Gentle relief for expectant mothers. Nurture your body and mind during this special time.
- Lymph Drainage Massage: Boost your immune system and reduce swelling. Detoxify and revitalize your body.
- Sports Massage: Enhance athletic performance and recover faster. Optimize your athletic performance.
- Custom Massage with Energy Work: Harmonize your body’s natural energy flow. Restore balance and harmony.
- Hot Stones & Cupping: Experience deep relaxation and pain relief. Melt away tension and pain.
- La Platica (heart-to-heart conversations)
- Egg Limpia (spiritual cleansing with eggs)
- Las Rosas Limpia (cleansing with roses)
- Reiki Healing (energy healing)
- The Bars (access consciousness therapy)
- Cupping and Moxibustion (traditional Chinese medicine)
Q: What can I expect during a session?
A: Each session is tailored to your individual needs. We’ll begin with a consultation to discuss your concerns and goals. Then, we’ll create a personalized plan that may include one or more of our healing modalities. You can expect a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where you can relax, release, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
Q: Is there anything I should do to prepare for a session?
A: You don’t need to do anything special to prepare for a session. Just come with an open mind and a willingness to explore your healing journey.
Q: How much does it cost for your Limpias services?
A: Thank you for your interest in our Limpias service. I would like to inform you that this service includes a divination session the night prior to our meeting. As a result, the session requires a commitment of three hours of work on my part, with two of those hours dedicated to our time together.
The price of the Limpias service is $150. To ensure I can provide you with the best possible experience, I kindly request that the session be paid in full at the time of booking. Please note that this payment is non-refundable.
I appreciate your understanding and look forward to working with you.
Q: How much does it cost for massage therapy?
A: My massage prices are as follows:
- $90 for a one-hour session
- $120 for a 90-minute session
For a customized two-hour session tailored to your needs, including energy work, massage, and smudging, the cost is $150.
All massages include hot stones, cupping, hot towels, and aromatherapy at no additional cost.
Q: How do I book a session?
A: To book a session, please click the button below. If you have any questions, feel free to use our Contact Form, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
If you need to schedule an appointment outside of regular business hours, please send me a message, and I’ll do my best to accommodate you. We hope this helps answer some of your questions about Yellow Leaf. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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