MONTHLY SOUND BATH + SOCIAL

NEXT DATE: SUNDAY JANUARY 19 | 4PM-530PM | $35

This is a super chill, come exactly as you are kind of vibe. My priority in creating this event is to honor and acknowledge the chaos that is modern life right now and to carve out a tiny space to just exist, be our weird little selves, and connect with the other baddies in the room. Irreverence aside, this intentional space of ritual is offered from a place of sincerity and care.

What to expect:

  • Guided meditation to explore inner themes 

  • Candle ritual

  • 30min sound bath to unwind your nervous system and align your energies

  • Seasonally appropriate, hand-blended herbal tea to promote general wellness 

Once the sound bath has concluded, you are invited to enjoy your tea, the space, and its occupants. You are welcome to be social or, depending on how you are feeling in the moment, you can find a cozy corner to journal or read. 

There will be a community altar. If you feel called, please bring a small biodegradable offering (flowers, herbs, chocolate, etc) and/or anything you'd like to charge on the altar and take home with you afterwards.

You will need to bring your own mat, cushion or other props to sit or lay comfortably on the floor. I also have chairs available if reclining is more your style. Please feel free to bring anything else you might want/need to feel comfortable during our time together. Please come hydrated and dress comfortably.

This event is limited to 10 people. Reserve your spot here!

Join herbalist, skincare formulator, and esthetician Vanessa Kesef, LE, LMT, CLC, CST, AWC for this 4 hour deep dive into the potency of Mother Nature's medicine. 

During our time together, we’ll cover several common and rare topical botanicals their uses, indications, function, and active compounds like vitamins, proteins, antioxidants, minerals, enzymes, and other phytonutrients that contribute to balanced barrier function and skin health. 

While you will gain very digestible and practical information about which herbs are best suited for your goals, the truth is, not every botanical ingredient is suited for every skin type. To that end, this comprehensive and detailed class focuses on the theory behind botanical skincare so you can apply this information to other botanicals that cross your path rather than providing a surface level “if you have x skin care imbalance, use x herb to solve” type of class. 


We’ll cover the following:

  • Introduction to Greek system of herbal energetics with handout 

  • Herbal action definitions, as they relate to skin, with handout 

  • The how and why of skin type specific herbs 

  • Extraction methods 

  • Natural alternatives to “active” ingredients 

  • Botanical enzymes 

  • Contraindications

At the end of class, you’ll be able to test your new skills by creating a take home hydrogel mask for yourself full of botanical goodness to nourish your skin. 

This class was designed for the professional but is open to anyone with a passion for skin care and herbs. A certificate for class completion is available on request. 

Because the material for this class is intellectually dense, I have broken up lecture time with sensory and experiential exercises throughout to keep engagement and knowledge retention high. There will be several short breaks throughout the class as well. 

DETAILS 

Date: Saturday December 7th 

Time: 11am-330pm 

Cost: $125

This class is limited to 12 students and is non-refundable. Registration will guarantee your spot. If you need payment arrangements, I’m happy to accommodate, just ask. 

VENMO @MadronaHouseApothecary to reserve your spot today.

LOCATION

This class will be held at Vanessa’s home office in Shoreline, WA. Details will be sent upon registration. 

Lodging accommodations are available. Please inquire if you are interested. 

Please dress comfortably and arrive hydrated. You are welcome to bring anything you might need for comfort during our time together. Your snacks (fridge available), beverage containers, fidgets, blankets, etc are all welcome.

Please note, we will be sitting on the floor for most of the lecture. Please bring an appropriate cushion, back jack, or bolster for yourself. I will also have chairs available should you need.

ABOUT YOUR HOST

Vanessa has been in private practice since 2006 as a licensed massage therapist, craniosacral therapist, certified coach, certified ayurvedic wellness counselor, herbalist, educator, skin care formulator, and most recently, a licensed esthetician. Her extensive training and continued education include intra-oral massage and visceral manipulation work as well as a diploma in organic skin care formulation and some somatic training in core energetics.

Whether clients come for a facial, relaxation, nervous system support, or somatic bodywork, she holds the trust of each client as a gift and strives to offer lovingly curated space to encourage a natural return to self. With a holistic approach, she takes your whole being into consideration; hydration, nutrition, sleep habits, movement practices, topical + oral plant medicines, and lifestyle. Regardless of the type of treatment, many of her clients experience deep relaxation and a restored sense of balance through trauma-informed care that honors individual experiences and supports harmony between mind, body, and spirit.