Foundational Wisdoms for Body and Birth

Hi, Tess Elaine here,

I care for women, children and families on behalf of all life. I believe that a vibrant and healthy human culture begins with mamas and babies and contributes to thriving life for every community of organisms on the earth.

I came to this work by way of a vision inviting me to “pursue the path of midwifery.” This calling came to me from the Earth and my alliance is with Her. When the well being of human birth and the mothering of all species is once again uplifted as the orienting force for all human action, we will know peace and the highest potential for humanity.

I having attended scores of births in the past three years as a student of midwifery and accompanied even more women in the past 8 years through their pregnancies and postpartum times as a body worker and postpartum care provider. Kneeling at feet of women’s wisdom and weaving the sacred into these mundane miracles- that is the joy and privilege of my calling.

I believe in the simple medicines.The medicine of good food and water, herbal remedies, therapeutic touch, conscious connected breathing, nourishing movement and community connection are the heart of my practice.

  • Breathwave

    1:1 ceremonial breath work facilitation. Integrate, restore and prepare for birth in a powerfully gentle way.

  • Birth Circle

    Twice monthly gathering for mothers and the women who love them. Nurturing sisterhood and self connection in a sacred space.

  • Feminine Healing Sessions

    Ceremonial bodywork, breathwork and other traditional therapies for women in all stages.

“My experience getting prenatal bodywork with Paeonia was absolutely everything I needed. She is the most intuitive, grounded, and gifted healer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She helped my body break through a fear center that I have been working on for years…in just one session. She is a gift to this world and I wish I could tell every mama to be about her. Every once in a while you meet that magical human who is doing exactly what they are meant to be doing on this planet and you become aware that they are changing the world. That’s what she does, one mama at a time. Thank you Paeonia!”

-Katie H

In Gratitude,

I extend my heart in gratitude to the many teachers and mentors who have contributed to the woman I am today and the service I am able to offer. Doug Simons, for initiating me into prayer, herbalism and communion with nature spirits. Ashi Ana, for the Reiki attunements and soul mentorship. Rachelle Garcia-Seliga for the teachings of INNATE Postpartum Care and Self-Authority. Hilary Lewin and Heidi Jost-Nicoll for skillfully sharing with me the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy. Lindsay McCoy and the Body Ready Method® team for “game changing” teachings on the pregnant and birthing body! Whapio Bartlet for intitating me into Quantum Birthwork. Aixa Amankay for sharing your deep and wise womb work ways and ritual with me. Muse Lokajickova for nurturing my truth and evoking my authentic medicine. Carey Glenn for mentoring me on my path of midwifery, exemplifying devotion, service and autonomy for the women you serve. And to the unseen, whose facets are numberless and whose support is primary.