Traditional Women’s Wisdom in Raynes Park
Come to my studio in Raynes Park to be held, nurtured and cared for!
Hi, I’m Franzi.
Born and raised in South Tyrol in the Alps, I now live in South West London with my husband and three little girls. Becoming a mother myself, experiencing the great blessing and initiation rite of birth at home twice and growing as a woman in ways I couldn’t have imagined, I have developed a passion to support women as they discover their wild powers and navigate the challenges they face in their birthing years and beyond.
My Services
Belly Goddess Circle
£22
Once a month, we meet to sit in circle in my studio in Raynes Park. We share, laugh, cry, celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. This is a space for women to come as they are and share stories, wisdom and food. Includes medicinal drink, wholesome organic snacks and herbal ointments.
Closing Ceremony
£250
This is a ceremony to mark the closure of your journey through conception, pregnancy and birth. It can be done anytime after your postpartum bleed (lochia) has stopped, traditionally 40 days after birth. Having said that, it can also be very beneficial years later, or after a miscarriage or abortion.
Menstrual Cycle Support 1 to 1 (in person or online)
1 session: £66 | Block of 3: £180 | Block of 7: £385
Come into my Raynes Park studio or connect via video call to talk about your menstrual cycle. This offering includes one custom made herbal remedy per session.
Childbearing Year Support Hour 1-1 (in person or online)
1 session: £66 | Block of 3: £180 | Block of 7: £385
Come into my Raynes Park studio or connect via video call to talk about your pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum concerns. This offering includes one custom made herbal remedy per session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer?
Except for the Closing Ceremony, all of my offerings currently take place in my studio in Raynes Park, South West London, or virtually on video call.
How do I get started?
Before booking a service with me, you can reach out so we can get to know each other in a free 20 minute call. Feel free to get in touch with me through my contact form if you have any questions!
What makes you different?
My approach is based on traditional women’s wisdom (“old wives’ tales”), the stories of elders, community sourced knowledge and respect for the ancestors who walked this earth before us. I work holistically with plant medicine, ritual and prayer. Occasionally I might refer to modern biomedical / scientific knowledge, too.
How can I contact your business?
You can reach me through the “Contact” page or email me. I don’t look into my Instagram DMs regularly, so don’t try that. I’m a busy mum but will aim to get back to you within 3 days.
Why do I need a doula / wise woman / neighbourhood witch?
Because you’d like a woman to assist you with a warm drink and two listening ears when you are going through an intense phase (menstruation/pregnancy/birth/postpartum etc), you find that your GP/gynaecologist is not seeing you as a whole person — with your spiritual aspects, your emotional needs and your cyclical body — or you simply want to have support on your way to unlock your wild woman power!
Can you visit me at my home?
At the moment, I can only come to your home (up to 1 hour from Raynes Park) for the Closing Ceremony. For all other services, you can come to my studio in Raynes Park or book a video call.
Do you offer any services online?
Yes. Except for the Closing Ceremony and the Women’s Circle, all services can be done online — the Menstrual Cycle 1 to 1 session and the Childbearing Year 1 to 1 session.
Are your methods compatible with my faith?
I am happy to work with women of all spiritual and religious backgrounds, as long as they believe in love and kindness towards all creatures. I do not practice dark magic. With everything I do, in life and in my work, I aim to work towards healing and peace, for the highest and best good of us all.
“I felt warmed, held and cared for”
Franzi cared for me after the birth of my second child. My beautiful daughter was birthed at home in peace, but I had a little more than expected blood loss so Franzi prepared nourishing postpartum meals for me that were tailored to support my healing. Franzi’s postpartum herbal preparations, creams and postpartum treatments were just what I needed in those first days. I felt warmed, held and cared for and especially felt as though I had someone knowledgeable who I could reach out to.
— Laura H, Morden
My teachers:
Red Tent Doulas UK
Birth Doula Certification
I learned how to care for a birthing woman in a gentle, holistic, respectful way. Being a doula, birth keeper or traditional birth attendant means giving support instead of authoritative advice and assisting the woman while she is bringing her baby to earth in her full glorious power.
Postpartum Doula Certification
The time immediately after giving birth, especially the first 40 days or in some communities, the first month, is very special. In many cultures, the mother’s relatives and neighbours help her heal and grow into her mother role by giving her warm meals, massages, herbal remedies, time to rest and their blessings. In the Red Tent, I learned how to care for you like the wise auntie in the village.
Closing Ceremony Course
Another beautiful offering for the postpartum and other times in a woman’s life when the ending of a life changing process is to be marked. As always with the Red Tent, I learned to facilitate this ceremony in a way that is respectful to the ancestors who taught us and honours the origins of the tradition.
Traditional Menstrual Medicine Certification
In this course I learned about women’s health, the womb and our moon cycles holistically. In our modern society, we often ignore natural cycles and our wombs don’t seem to matter much. Learning about cyclical living, traditional plant remedies for different ailments and the power of our wombs was truly eye-opening.
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