I believe there is almost always a way to heal naturally and holistically. This is my main inspiration behind creating Garden Wisdom.

In 2016 I finally responded to my calling to traditional healing. One of the most significant people whose life’s work called me to service is Dr Rosita Arvigo, herbalist and teacher of Maya medicine. I received something very profound from her and I can only bow to the spiritual forces that are part of this great mystery. It is with this reverence that I would like to also mention her teachers, Don Elijio Panti, Maya traditional healer and Hortence Robinson, Maya midwife, herbalist and traditional healer. They blew wind into my sails that set the course toward my new life. I have completed ATC 1 & 2 training with The Abdominal Therapy Collective which is the name of Rosita’s school.

Furthermore, I have studied Taoist Abdominal Massage, Chi Nei Tsang, from my teacher Hendrik van der Merwe. I hold deep gratitude for him and his teachers, grandfather Tanachai and grandmother Ohm Rinraya from Thailand. I continue to be a student of this vast and ancient modality.

In 2020 I registered as a traditional healer in South Africa through the Xhosa lineage of great grandfather Kubukeli’s school of traditional health practitioners, divine healers and birth attendants. Giving thanks and deep gratitude to his work and to the work of his grandson, tata Bhele, who has taught me so much! And to the rest of the family with special gratitude to the mothers and grandmothers.

Special note of honour the late Zanemvula Peter von Maltitz, thank you for your wisdom and teachings, forever in my heart!

It is indeed my honour to be of service to my sisters and their daughters and to carry natural and non-invasive remedies in my medicine basket to assist in their return back to balance.

You are in the right place if you are looking for natural ways to heal menstrual complaints, displaced uterus, PMS, cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, conception difficulties, conception preparation. Give me a call or write me an email.

These therapies focus on realigning the womb, removing physical blockages from the organs, veins, arteries, lymphatic system, fascia, nerves and such to allow blood, nutrients and life force (Chi) to flow freely and without obstruction. These obstructions are often what cause problems.

My offerings include Abdominal Therapy as taught by Dr Rosita Arvigo, Chi Nei Tsang (abdominal detox massage); Corrective Massage for the Female Reproductive System; Womb Massage; Karsai Nei Tsang (therapeutic genital massage); Yoni Steaming (vaginal herbal steaming); Medicinal Herbal Teas, Infusions and Steaming Blends. Counselling and Spiritual Guidance.

Please look at the offerings listing for detailed information.

In service, Nicky Silawu van Eck

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