Happenings

I thought I would share some of the happenings in my life.

~In June I had a very powerful experience at a Tony Robbins event. He had us in peak state for hours, and I walked on fire near the CN Tower, with my limp and all. I felt so empowered afterwards, and relieved;) My life has truly shifted since that weekend and me and my boyfriend have signed up for more Tony Robbins events. Next stop, Arizona in December -> Date with Destiny~

~Since May I have been going every Tuesday evening to the community gardens in High Park to work on a herb garden with a Toronto herbalist. My awareness of herbs and of the plant world has grown tremendously. In the Fall we will continue with harvesting and creating foods and medicines, such as fermented food and salves~

~June also marked the end of the classes I was making up at the Transformational Arts College. I am officially finished my classes for my Certified Natural Health Practitioner certification (ok, fine, I have a few Spiritual Healing classes to do over the summer, but no homework from those:). AND I am almost finished my case work for the program, and super excited to offer you extended services as soon as I am licensed~

~My garden is growing all lovely, with heritage tomatoes, baby greens, sunflowers, pumpkins!, plums, pears, grapes and oh so many herbs:) I am particularly happy to be growing quite a few herbs that I can make medicines out of, as well as dry to make smudge (herbs that are burned for purification)~

I truly hope everyone is having a beautiful summer, and getting outside into nature as much as possible. Till soon, XO

July Special!

Hello! I am having a special for the month of July. Come & enjoy a one hour long Reiki treatment (perfect for stress, anxiety & chronic illness) for $60 (Summer price) + receive a lovely gift of handmade herbal concoctions.

Included in the gift is a glass amber bottle of The Queen of Hungary’s Water, handmade by infusing various herbs, such as lemon balm, roses, lavender, calendula & more, in organic apple cider vinegar. To this I add rose water, witch hazel distillate and essential oils for a truly special water. Use for: mosquito & insect bites, skin conditions, aftershave & facial toner. The Queen of Hungary’s Water is said to be one of the first European perfumes, and has been used as a cure-all for centuries in various fashions.

Also included in your gift are sachets of Vision Tea, formulated by me using herbs and trees. The Vision Tea is perfect for brewing up on camping trips and sipping under the night stars or when you require spiritual clearing and access to your inner vision. Comes in individual, biodegradable tea bags.

The July gift has a retail value of $20 but is yours FREE with your Reiki treatment. While quantities last. Reserve your appointment today! Book three treatments for the price of $150 and receive the July gift + a surprise bonus gift.

Reiki is a Japanese holistic, light-touch, energy-based modality. My Reiki treatments combine traditional Usui Reiki with a nourishing guided meditation that I create specifically for you based on your natural, unique energies and needs. Your Reiki treatment ends with a clearing using sound and herbal smudging. Come for relaxation, leave feeling nourished and renewed.

Daytime and evening appointments available. I am located in the Dundas and Ossington area. To book your treatment contact me:

Marta: 416.433.4915 or bastinboots@gmail.com

Cabbage Poultices

You're probably saying WHAT? Yes, CABBAGE. I love my cabbage poultices. A poultice can be made with many plant materials. In the past few months my knee has been sublexing (the patella has been shifting). Now we believe there is a meniscus tear as well, the MRI I am scheduled for will tell. In the meantime, I wrap cabbage leaves around my knee at night.

From last night's poultice the swelling and fluid retention went down at least 50%. I was overjoyed to have the increased mobility this morning. Try it for your inflammations, joint swellings, and much much more. Wonderful on your liver during a liver detox.

The wonderful cabbage astounds me. Raw, juiced, cooked, fermented - awesome in so many ways. Raw cabbage juice is a key element in healing ulcers.

Here are directions!

(thanks net_efekt on Flickr for the pic)