The Rooted Crone

A little Saturday afternoon smudge ✨️
Finally, signs of spring are emerging. And I, too, am coming out of the darkness. New seeds are springing to life from the hopes and dreams planted during my period of winter.
Today, I give thanks for all the phases of my life. I pray for those I love and ask for a little healing as I leave the cycle of loss and change and move into potential, curiosity, and growth.

I know this woman
Although she is as ancient as time, she has a familiarity. She is the sacred lineage of the women who have led the way before me just as I shall one day. She is the place where life continues long after death - the keeper of ancestral memories. The magic of her wisdom, prayers, and cries are now settled deeply into my bones.
Just as her, my days of birthing babies are gone. The crone has accepted that when it is time to let go of one phase in womanhood, we may grieve what dies or looses vitality but it is an incredible opportunity to adapt, evolve and birth new gifts into the world.
She has witnessed and experienced great loss and great love and through these experiences, she knows with certainity that just as the women before her, the harshness and storms of winter will pass through her and the light that comes after will bring a fire.
I accept this phase in my life with honor as a torch is now passed down to me from my matriarchal ancestors. I no longer look at the fine lines on my face or grey in my hair as a slow death but rather a great gift. The lessons in my life have become embedded into my soul, and now, as I enter the crone age, I honor her the woman of age by unapologetically allowing her truths and magic to come forward.

I have been asked why I chose the name Rooted Crone as my business name. Just as the roots of a tree offer a stable foundation, my mother instilled in me the values and strengths that have taken me through the maiden, mother, and now crone phase of my life. I honor my mother, my grandmother, and her mother before in using the namesake "Rutz" as a reminder that I am forever guided and taught by the strong crones that came before.

In the darkness I look for the brightest light.
But I rest today with the certainty of the light that is to come tomorrow.
I recover, recoup, and gather my strength. I turn to the darkness inside of myself and honor it, for without it, I cannot embrace the light.
Blessings this Winter Solistice
Nicole

A reason, a season, or a lifetime. That's what my mom used to tell me when people and places move in and out of your life.
It looks like my time spend in Northern Alberta is a season that is ending as the year comes to a close.
Following my heart and being authentic to self has brought me here to this beautiful community only a few short months ago, but in keeping with my truth, finding my home has been difficult. Starting over here had all the best intentions for a forever but sometimes no matter how hard you want something, the universe has other plans.
It is with both sadness and acceptance that I thank all of you who have welcomed me during my stay here. I truly grew and will always be greatful for this time.

The universe asked me how bad I wanted this.
I'm so beyond happy how this Cauldron pain salve turned out and am finally able to offer it for retail.
This was always for me, a passion that turned into something bigger, I'm a healer and medicine woman. The universe was just making sure this was the medium I would use for that.

Some client love on square reports
So greatful for the wonderful support I’m receiving in the Lakeland

Ooh this is good! I've been working on a black drawing salve. Great for cysts, ingrown toenails, insect stings, acne and splinters. Activated charcoal and bentonite clay are just a few ingredients that I chose to use to draw out impurities and infection from the skin. It contains plant based antibiotic and anti inflammatory properties to heal tissue and remove foreign objects.

Setbacks, or learning opportunities?

Boy, have I been given an opportunity to learn the last little while. It’s always a blessing when you have an idea how things are going to go, right down to the tiniest details, but rarely does that happen. Instead, life gives us its own version, divinely guided to teach, grow and sometimes try our patience.
today I’m trying to see the lesson, grow patience as I evolve and realize..sometimes it’s not about constant action but rather trusting and waiting for it to all unfold just as it was intended to…there is no need to rush

My plan may have been to have my salves ready for sale by now, but these labels, oh boy these labels have not only tried my patience, but also allowed my ego to surface many times questioning if I have any business at all creating herbals. I decided to give myself more compassion and respect for my journey and at the same time accept the fact that I still have a lot to learn. It’s so easy to get trapped in self judgment but today I wil accept that It will come as it should,and just as in life, these setbacks aren’t there to stop us, just strengthen our resolve.

With that being said, if you are patiently waiting for a jar, I am so greatful for you and I hope you feel it is everything I believe it is when it is finally ready. And for anyone who knows the struggles of label making and has tips they’d love to share..I am all ears

It's a perfect day when I get to open up infused oils that have been sealed for six weeks to do to a little salve making! Stevie Nicks and some burning incense helps me set my intent for this wonderfully powerful pain balm that I have nicknamed The Cauldron.

Magical wormwood, skullcap, mugwort and blue lotus flower for a wonderfully sleepy dream tincture

Did you know Pau d’arco (tabebuia avellanedae) is a native tree to the Amazon and has shown to block as much as 30-50% inflammation compared to a placebo!
Along with willow bark; natures aspirin, comfrey; aka “knit bone” for its abilities to heal bone, swelling and bruising, and other carefully chosen herbs, this salve is the perfect remedy for healing inflammation, nerve and joint pain. I’m getting pretty excited to soon be able to offer this labor of love.

Thank you for everyone who gave my page some love
The community support for small business is incredible here and I so look forward to meeting and getting to know you all!
Congratulations Chawnsa Dutertre please call or text my cell to arrange for your free treatment. (403)581-0907

Looking at the feet as the foundation to most underlying dysfunction of the body is common during a massage with me. Walking patterns, limits in range of motion at the ankle and stagnant flow of circulation and energy are all important in assessing and treating the body. Reflexology can assist vital energy flow through acupressure meridians and stimulate the body’s ability to repair itself. I offer 30 minute sessions that make a great add on to any massage treatment.

My new adventure has begun in Bonnyville! I’d like to give back for all the incredible support I have had the first month here. Please like my business page,share this post and send me a heart in the comment section to be entered to win! I will announce the winner of a 60 min massage on sept 30th.

Yesterday's harvest of Rosehips found right on the acerage. From the Rosaceae family and a distant cousin to the apple. They are packed with antioxidants that help produce collagen and only 2 tsp of the outer layer is 80% of our daily requirement of vitamin C.
I have chosen to use this little miracle in all my salves because they contain lycopene and beta carotene to protect the skin barrier from uv rays and pollution, reduce the signs of aging by providing moisture, serves as an anti-inflammatory, even reduces symptoms of osteoarthritis, wound healing and scar development. This mightly little rosehip has quickly become one of my favorites in skincare.

Life is a short trip. This is an accumulation of sandbox potions, youthful dreams of becoming a neuropsychologist and a midlife joy in energetic healing and massage. It's funny how our paths cross and we end up in a place of convergence. Here I am.
I couldn't be happier in how it all worked out. I've been a registered Massage therapist for over 8 years, Reiki Master since early 2000s. Dabbled in my BA in psychology for 3 yrs and I'm currently working on my natural medicine.
Life lately is showing me it all lined up for this.

Recently I changed my life in big ways. Big ways gave me the opportunity to put it all together into flow.
I've relocated to the beautiful lakeland area, a community that gives me endless supply of nature and creative inspiration. I am excited that my path has given me space in the beautiful ReJenuvate Massage and Wellness Clinic in Bonnyville. A place with like minded souls that spark inspiration all day long. And those sandbox potions from a long time ago, well they have become a passion to wildcraft and bring into existence natural remedies for the body and spirit. It's been said, find something that fills you with joy and you will never work a day in your life. I'm not going to recklessly squander my short time I have doing anything less.
Nicole Lanthier