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What to Expect in a Session

Your session with Grace begins with a sacred prayer and the gentle burning of traditional herbs such as copal and sage. This ceremonial opening sets the intention for healing, guidance, and protection, creating a spiritually grounded space for your time together.

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You’ll then be offered a warm cup of tea to sip during your plática, your heart-to-heart conversation. This is your time to share what brings you to the session and to speak openly about your situation. As you talk, Grace listens deeply —not only to your words, but also with her spiritual vision. She may receive insights into unspoken aspects of your experience, allowing her to better understand how to support your healing journey.

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What Happens After the Plática

Following your plática, which typically lasts between 15–20 minutes, Grace may offer one or a combination of the following healing practices. You may also request a platica, cultural counseling as a stand-alone, without spiritual cleansings.

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Spiritual Cleansing (Limpia) 

Grace may perform a limpia using a raw egg to help extract and shift stagnant or heavy energy from your auric field. This may be followed by a barrida, a sweeping of your body using a consecrated bundle of peppertree or rosemary branches. In some cases, she may ask you to bring a bouquet of roses or carnations, which she will use in place of herbs for your cleansing. These rituals are designed to release blocked energy and restore balance, supporting physical health, emotional clarity, and spiritual well-being.

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Depending on your needs, Grace may use an ehecatlchichtli (a Mexican-Indigenous traditionally made earthen whistle) or sing a healing song. She may also offer hands-on healing to further support your process. A series of three sessions is often recommended for deeper, sustained healing.

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These rituals are known to shift energetic patterns that may contribute to soul fragmentation, emotional distress, or physical illness. Additional rituals may be recommended, such as:

• Holding or burying symbolic items (e.g., clothing or photographs)

• Fasting or abstaining from sexual activity for a period of time

• Drinking specially prepared herbal infusions

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Post-Session and Integration

Grace provides constructive feedback to help you make positive changes in your personal and professional life. Many clients choose to continue with ongoing coaching, in person or by phone, to stay aligned with the goals and insights that emerge during their sessions.

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Clients often experience relief from long-held trauma, including childhood abuse, sexual assault, accidents, grief, or the emotional impact of divorce and loss. Each session is uniquely tailored to your needs and those of your family, guided by Spirit and Grace’s deep experience.

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Your Role in the Healing Process

Healing is a collaborative journey. Your willingness to participate is essential to long-term transformation. Grace may offer “homework” to support your integration, such as:

• Creating a home altar to anchor your healing intentions

• Taking herbal baths

• Making a pilgrimage to a nearby sacred site

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You do not need to be ill to benefit from a spiritual cleansing ritual. Many people include it as part of their regular wellness practice. These shorter sessions are ideal for maintaining energetic balance and clarity.

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Grace also offers spiritual cleansings for homes and offices to purify the environment and support peace, harmony, and prosperity for families and businesses.

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Important Notes

• Some healing rituals must be performed on specific days of the week or month. If this applies to your situation, Grace will let you know during your session.

• You may be asked to bring special items to your appointment.

• Children and youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must remain present during the session.

 

How Do You Know If You Need a Limpia or Healing Session?

Sometimes, the need for healing is as simple as wanting to give voice to difficult emotions or experiences —and needing someone who listens with empathy and intuitive understanding. Other times, you may feel physically unwell without a clear medical explanation.

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An experienced curandera like Maestra Grace can recognize subtle and not-so-subtle signs that indicate whether a wellness limpia is appropriate, or if there is a strong negative energetic attachment that requires deeper spiritual intervention.

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Some Common Signs You Might Benefit from a Limpia or Healing Session:

• Feeling disconnected or “out of your body” (dissociation)

• Persistent fatigue or difficulty completing daily tasks

• A sudden tendency to be accident-prone

• Ongoing misfortune or what some call salación (chronic bad luck)

• Difficulty sleeping, especially with recurring nightmares

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It is always recommended to consult with a medical professional before or alongside your Curanderismo session.

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Home Purification Ceremonies

In some cases, Grace is asked to help remove the spirit of a deceased person that may be negatively affecting a family member or the home. This is a different type of limpia, often involving special ceremonies to purify and bless both the individual and their living space. These rituals are especially important in situations involving:

• A recent death in the family

• Long-term unexplained illness

• Substance abuse or addiction

• Repeated job loss or financial instability

When needed, the entire family may be included in the healing ceremony.

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Pláticas and Consejos

(Heart-to-Heart Talks and Guidance)

Using respectful, cross-cultural protocols, Grace helps families, individually and/or together, transform conflicts, improve communication, and reach consensus. Everyone’s voice is honored in the process. When appropriate, Grace will offer group limpias for family members and suggest family-based activities to support continued healing at home.

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Fees and Offerings for Healing Services

Healing sessions are offered on a sliding scale donation basis, rooted in the spirit of respect and reciprocity. Those with more are encouraged to give more; those with less are welcome to give what they can. No one is turned away for lack of funds when seeking help in a good way. In this manner, the circle is complete, and everyone experiences the blessings generated by your gift.

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“Although it is a traditional practice amongst our people to compensate the ‘old one’ for his or her services, the one making the request is the one who determines the monetary value and the gifts presented… The reciprocity principle … people taking care of each other is what is important.”    — Carter, 2011

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Click here to request an appointment. Once your session is scheduled, you’ll receive instructions on how to prepare.

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Disclaimer:

Grace Sesma is not a physician, psychologist, or nurse. These culture-specific spiritual healing services are not meant to replace medical or psychological diagnosis and treatment. It is recommended that you see a licensed physician or licensed health care professional for any physical or psychological ailment you may have. Your information is confidential. With your prior written authorization, she will be happy to discuss your session with any of your health care providers.

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