Tending The Root

What Is Pelvic Steaming?

Pelvic steaming is when a person sits, squats, or kneels over a pot of warm herbal steam for 10-30 minutes, depending on each unique body’s needs. The herbs infused into the steam water are specific to the needs of the steamer…

Is Pelvic Steaming Safe?

Here you will find articles with pelvic steaming case studies and a link to the database of testimonials documenting healing stories.

How To Pelvic Steam (supplies)

Check out a variety of steam set-up options from steam stools, boxes and chairs, as well as different vessel / heating options and what to do on a budget.

How To Do Pelvic Soaking

Instructions for my two favorite pelvic steam soaking options.

Pelvic Steam Herbs

I have formulated pelvic steam/soak blends that are beneficial for different types of users and the imbalances they are working on resolving.

EXPLORE THE CONSULTATION PROCESS

Here is the pricing breakdown and process timeline when working with me:

THE COST

The initial consultation is $150  

This includes two video calls. 

1. 20 minute video consultation to discuss any questions from the intake form prior to receiving the steam plan. 

2. 40 minute video consultation to go over the finalized steam plan (includes an emailed complete .pdf guide) 

After I receive payment, I begin the consultation process by emailing you an in-depth intake form.

TIMELINE 

1. I begin the consultation process by emailing you an in-depth intake form so that I can analyze what herbs and steam plan are best for you. 

2. About a week after I have received the intake form, I will schedule a 20 min video call to resolve any questions I have regarding the intake form. Then, I will need about a week to create your custom steam plan. 

3. I will email you the complete guide and we will schedule a 40 minute video call to discuss the plan, the steaming process, what imbalances you're working on, and how they correlate to the plan. We can both ask questions to better guide the process during this time.

4. After you have the plan I am available to you via email for questions and troubleshooting while you begin steaming with your custom steam plan.

Free Period Update Form After each period you will be able to submit a menstrual cycle / period update so I can re-evaluate your herbs and steam plan to see if anything needs to be shifted, as your steam practice grows, and your most pressing needs shift.

Then, if desired, at 3 months it is recommended to schedule a follow-up consultation (with an updated in-depth intake form) to see how healing has progressed and decide where to go from there, either another 3-6 months are needed (with new follow-up consults every 3 months) or issues have been resolved and you can be put on a maintenance steam plan. Once on a maintenance plan, you would only need to schedule another consultation if new issues arise.

Follow-up 40 min. consultations at 3,6,9 months later (if desired) are $100 each

I understand that not all are in a position to afford the care outlined above, and I am in this place myself on and off as life’s challenges change my economic situation. With this in mind, I offer mutual aid through my Free Pelvic Steam Clinic where I can take one client per month who doesn’t pay any intake or consultation prices. There will be a reduced rate for the steam herbs.

MY STEAM STORY

I began pelvic steaming as a “DIY” user to resolve chronic and complex pelvic issues. These were painful and irregular periods, infections (BV, HPV, UTI, pilonidal cysts), painful sex, vaginal scar tissue, “abnormal” paps, prolapse, and general pelvic pain tied to emotional pain from various forms of trauma (sexual trauma, a traumatic vaginal delivery with 3rd degree tearing and childhood trauma: spanking/ paternal abandonment/ cultural assimilation/ exposure to domestic violence.)

Steaming on my own for about a year without shared community knowledge was fun but wasn’t helping the complexity of issues I had going on. My 3-year course of study at the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute, guided by Keli Garza, has given me an in-depth knowledge of the many complex issues that can occur in the pelvis, both externally and internally. Creating and implementing an advanced steam has given me pain free menstruation, as well as resolved almost all of the issues I came to steaming with. I have found that steaming can positively affect our reproductive system, digestive system, endocrine system (hormones), lymphatic system (water retention, edema), circulatory system, and nervous system, as it is an entirely holistic practice! I am now trained to provide advanced steam plans for those who are pre-menarche through post-menopause, as well as those without periods, pregnancy loss, hemorrhoids, constipation, prostate issues, ED, infections/STIs, trauma, and general pelvic pain.

I am continually amazed at what healing takes place with this gentle, soothing method. The process of combining water, heat (fire), and plants is so simple and natural, yet it is powerfully effective care. I could not get this depth of care and healing in a standard gynecological setting, yet steaming complements most medical situations (except during the first six weeks post-surgery).

I have been growing medicinal plants and practicing with them for the last 20+ years.  Folk Herbalism has become a constant safety net in my family, the plants taking care of us, as we take care of them. Pelvic steaming and other forms of herbal medicine are currently considered alternative methods in Western healthcare. Access to them provides equity and inclusion for those who do not fit into the Western model of health care, another reason I am passionate about upholding effective folk practices! 

I also offer steaming support for those with AD/HD, Autism and depression, and co-occurring conditions such as sensory processing, P.O.T.S, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, and hyper-mobility who often have specific challenges in maintaining new practices. My services are trauma informed, and queer inclusive.