Welcome to a space where every woman can reconnect with her inner wisdom, honor life’s sacred transitions, and deepen her bond with the Earth and her own being. Here, you will find support for birthing, cyclical living, and embodying the Feminine Mysteries, in all its fullness
I am Maite Onochie, and my life’s work is dedicated to nurturing women as they rediscover their innate wisdom. Through birth support, life transitions, and somatic practices, I create sacred spaces that honor each woman’s journey. Explore my offerings to learn how we can walk this path together, or learn a bit more about me here.
the sacred embers retreat
23rd to 27th April, San Luis, Costa Rica
A divine space to awaken your deep knowing as you prepare for your revered postpartum journey. Together, we will explore what it means to tend to this sacred window of time, cultivating the tools and support NECESSARY for you to THRIVE as the MATRIARCH of your family and communities.
Holy Offerings
Cyclical Wisdom and Feminine Empowerment
Reconnect with the wisdom of your body and embrace the natural rhythms that shape your life. Through cyclical practices, I guide women to deepen their self-awareness, nurture their wellbeing, and empower themselves in a world that often overlooks these sacred cycles
Key areas include:
Menstrual Cycle Awareness: I help you remember how to live in alignment with your menstrual phases (menarche to menopause), to honor our bodies and tap into our inner power.
Lunar Cycles: Hosting ceremonies, like our bi-monthly Moon Ceremonies, to connect with the moon's phases and how they mirror women's cyclical nature.
Nature's Seasons: I support you in exploring how the seasons can inspire and influence personal transformation and growth.
rites of passage & Life’s Transitions
Honoring life’s pivotal moments—from birth to perimenopause and beyond—brings depth and meaning to our journeys. With compassionate guidance, I support women as they move through transitions, helping them feel held, seen, and celebrated. It’s about reclaiming and honoring ancient rites of passage, making them sacred moments of transformation.
Key areas include:
Birth and Postpartum Support: Offering services around birthwork, postpartum care, and amplifying to women the sacredness of motherhood.
Perimenopause and Menopause Guidance: Providing insights and tools to navigate these transitions with grace and confidence, turning them into empowering phases of life.
Ceremonies and Rituals: Leading or co-creating space for meaningful rites of passage to celebrate key transitions, such as first menstruation (menarche), marriage, and beyond, grounding them in spiritual and cultural traditions.
Embodied Movement and Somatic Practices
Our bodies are reservoirs of wisdom. Through movement and somatic practices, I invite you to listen deeply, release tension, and awaken a profound connection with yourself. Discover the freedom and joy of moving in tune with your body’s impulses.
Key areas include:
Somatic Dance: Offering practices that help women explore their bodies through dance, expressing emotions, and deepening their connection to themselves and their feminine energy.
Breathwork and Body-Centered Awareness: Teaching techniques that ground women in their bodies, helping them release stored emotions, trauma, or tension. This helps us clear the path to embody our truest, most sovereign selves.
Holistic Body-Mind Connection: Using movement to support overall well-being, emphasizing the interconnection between physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
About Me
sanando tú, sano yo, sanando yo, sanas tú,
Every woman’s journey is a tapestry woven from both joy and heartbreak. My path to motherhood has been one of profound challenge, patience, and resilience—a heroine’s journey that began with a deep calling to birth life. After six years marked by the pain of pregnancy losses, unsuccessful IVF attempts, and countless days of doubt, we were blessed with our daughter in 2020.
My professional journey has also been guided by a commitment to nurture life and honor the sacred continuum of early childhood. With a background in social anthropology and a master’s degree in development studies, I’ve spent over 12 years working with United Nations office of UNICEF across different regions, focusing on early childhood development. These experiences have shown me the power of connection, care, and community support in shaping our lives from the very beginning.
sanando nosotras, sanan ellos, y sana la gran madre tierra.
Raised in the cultural richness of the Basque Country, in Northern Spain with roots in the Igbo Nation of Western Nigeria, I have been shaped by a blend of traditions that value life’s rhythms and sacred cycles. This diversity has inspired my work to support women from all walks of life, helping them reconnect with their own potent and innate wisdom.
The work I offer today—guiding women through birth, rites of passage, and embodied movement—emerged from my own need to heal and reconnect with myself. I understand firsthand the depths of longing, the power of resilience, and the beauty of finding strength through struggle. My daughter’s birth was both a gift and a deeper gateway, into deepening my commitment to supporting women in rediscovering their wholeness, sovereignty, and capacity for self-love.
Through my offerings, I create spaces that honor every woman’s unique journey. Whether you are stepping into motherhood, navigating life transitions, or seeking to reconnect with your body’s wisdom, I am here to hold space for you as you walk your path.
Thank you for allowing me to share my story with you. I look forward to walking alongside you on this sacred journey.
With love,
Maite
Gratitude & Praises
" OH Maite! What a radiant soul. The embodiment of Mamma Gaia, nurturing, heart-centered, gentle and soothing, yet a fierce warrioriess creatress. Her presence is inspiring.... expect to leave her sessions feeling balanced, centered and Ahhmazing!!! With love."
Zaidy Rae
“Maite’s offerings wasn’t just the tangible healing support she provided, though those were beautiful and deeply appreciated. It was her presence—calm, reassuring, and completely dedicated to helping me navigate the early, often daunting days of motherhood. In a world where we long for the village that supports us, Maite embodies that spirit, fostering an environment where women can support each other during their most vulnerable times.”
Dani Levy
" What a beautiful reminder to slow down, and feel the divinity of each movement and breath. Thank you for such powerful moments."
Elizabeth from the Virgin Islands