Closing the Bones Ceremony

Postnatal Closing & Massage Ritual

The Closing the Bones ceremony nurtures the mother and her body through the use of a long scarf, warming oils and massage techniques. It supports the physiological closing of the bones focusing on the hip and pelvic area. The hips support the weight of the spine and head but can also hold the weight of our emotions such and stress and trauma. It is believed that leaving the hips “open” after birth can result in instability, hip and pelvic issues, leaking of energy, and unresolved emotions.

How it works

We will first begin by having a quick chat about how you’re feeling, then we move into the closing process. Lying down, feet are first massaged with olive oil and then the hands and arms. You will then be ‘swaddled’ ‘closed’ or ‘pulled’ using a traditional cloth from head to toe. Starting from the head and going down, all parts of the body are closed, aiming to aid the bones, muscles, organs and everything to slowly go back to the pre-pregnancy state. After the full closing, you'll lay on your side, and more closing and massaging takes place.

When to do it

This session is geared towards the postpartum period - for mothers who have given birth or those who experience loss or miscarriage. The sooner the ritual is done the better and you can do between one and three sessions as needed. For vaginal birth, the ceremony can done be immediately after, for cesarean birth it is recommended to wait between 8-12 weeks depending on recovery. There’s no end date! This session can be done for any mother - whether your birth or loss was recent or even years after. Symbolically it can still be meaningful.

** multiple sessions are recommended for best results

The full session is approximately 90 mins and costs 750 AED.

3-Session Package is also available at 2120 AED (valid for 2 months).

Testimonials +

“Trying to find the words to describe my Closing the Bones ceremony experience hasn’t been easy. It was… beautiful, healing, churning, opening, freeing… quite honestly, simply incredible.

I went into the ceremony knowing there were things I very much wanted to let go of and make peace with. Dina not only made it effortless to speak openly and share these intimate details, but also made me feel held, seen and understood. Throughout the entire experience I felt safe, cared for & that she was wholly present. It truly allowed me to relax, go inward, and focus on my heart, mind and body.

Even though I was nearly 1 year postpartum, and intended to do to the ceremony months after my son was born… I honestly felt that the timing was perfect for me & that I received everything I never even knew I needed. I left feeling lighter, peaceful, and just pure love.

No matter how many months or years you are postpartum, I highly recommend you gift yourself this time, space & healing.”

~ Lindsey