“Sobadas”
Abdominal Therapy and Healing Arts
Sobadas de panza, estómago y vientre constitute a non-invasive, external therapeutic modality passed down to me through my grandmother, a traditional midwife, and my mother, a traditional herbalist. This ancestral practice focuses on the realignment of internal organs that may have shifted from their natural position due to pregnancy, pregnancy loss, routine physical exertion; such as jumping, running, or lifting heavy objects, and emotional trauma, often referred to as sustos (fright-induced disturbances). My grandmother, Constanza, better known as Consuelo, was a skilled practitioner of sobadas, applying them to alleviate tissue congestion and organ constriction. Her work enhanced the flow of energetic channels, improved communication between organs, and supported digestive health, heartburn relief, and reproductive wellness.
Firmly rooted in Mesoamerican healing traditions, sobadas are revered for awakening the body’s intrinsic capacity to self-regulate, regenerate, detoxify, and restore balance.
Before beginning formal studies at the Crestone Healing Arts Center (CHAC), I had already embarked on the path of a sobadora, learning under the guidance of elders from both Mexico and Guatemala.
CHAC deepened my understanding of individual constitutional patterns and enriched my healing practice with modalities such as acupressure, lymphatic flow techniques, and meridian-based therapies. The ancestral wisdom imparted by my mother, aunties, and grandmother also fortified my integration of plant-based medicine; including (but not limited to) limpias, detoxification protocols, immune-strengthening regimens, thermal therapies using clay and stones, and cupping therapy.
Xochiquetzal, the Aztec goddess of beauty, love, fertility, flowers, and vegetation, appeared to Wendolyne in a dream during her time studying martial and healing arts in Crestone, Colorado. Revered as the divine mother of exhausted women: mothers, sisters rising siblings, and wives within ancestral communities. Xochiquetzal symbolizes resilience, nurturance, and sacred feminine power.
As a provider of wellness in times of turmoil, Xochiquetzal serves as the emblem of this platform. Her presence reflects our mission: to uplift the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of mothers and caregivers, particularly within underserved communities in the United States.
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“Perfect, with good presentation. Wendolyne takes massages very seriously. Her massage practice is medicine for the unseen pain, muscles and bones as well as concerns of the head like thinking too much. I believe she can treat inflammation caused by spiritual wind stagnation. I bless her and I bless her practice. As a ‘curador’ I recognize her.
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“Wendolyne has an amazing way of creating a healing space! I felt like she was very attuned to the needs of my body. I didn’t even realize how much stress my body was holding until I received a massage from her. I left feeling relieved and like my energy body was flowing free of any blockages. I would recommend her massage services to anyone any day! She will open you up to the healing you need!”
““A GIFT”
Wendolyne has a way of watery cleansing, based in a feminine essence of intuitive gifting... simply a blessing to receive her healing touch. ”
