we support couples and families to cross the threshold of childbirth with traditional medicine, ritual art, and film.

work with us

ways we can work together

The Golden Moon

The Golden Moon is a method of radical care that helps families prepare for the first 40 days after childbirth

Golden Moon Coaching for Couples

In our coaching sessions, we apply the principles of the Golden Moon method to create an individually tailored 40-day protocol that works for you, your family, and your lives. 

Chinese Medicine with Colette LAc

traditional medicine council and hormonal harmony for people who cycle

who we are

Colette LeGarrigues (she/her) is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and practitioner of East Asian Medicine. She brings to her work over ten years of inquiry in the world’s wisdom traditions, a dedicated contemplative movement practice, and a deep love for humankind and for the earth. Colette is a ritualist, poet and song keeper, as well as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend.

Martin LeGarrigues (he/him) is an award winning filmmaker and cinematographer. He is a yogi and vipassana meditator and has traveled extensively in India studying yoga and meditation. Martin has been trained in somatic psychedelic therapy, conscious communication at the Kripalu Yoga Center, and men’s group facilitation in affiliation with The Mankind Project.

Testimonials

  • “Colette served as a guide, healer, coach, cheerleader, and lifesaver during a difficult time in my life. I was physically and emotionally depleted after a long bout with an illness, and Colette was an essential part of my recovery. Her language around healing and the body’s natural strengths helped me to feel more optimistic about my recovery. She was methodical in her approach yet incredibly kind and encouraging. Even the sound of her voice was a comfort. Her presence is calm, reassuring, and hopeful. She was patiently there whenever things were tough and I needed her input. To say Colette is a gifted healer is an understatement. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her and to know that she is still there should the need arise. I am eternally grateful.”

    • P. E.

  • "Martin is truly a professional and talented artist. We knew we would love working with him from our first phone call. As the bride, I so enjoyed spending time with Martin throughout the wedding day and watching him make magic with the video camera. He really blew it out of the water with our video, and we are so proud to share his work with everyone we know. We cannot recommend Martin enough!"

    Gabriella J.

  • “Partnering with Colette in my food journey has been such a joy! Her devotion to learning and understanding what makes each of us unique made me not just feel seen as an individual, but genuinely cared for. Her generous spirit, absolute wealth of knowledge, and plain old realness are also just downright inspiring. I have loved working with her and gaining deeper insights into my own body and needs.”

    H. R.

  • "It was truly a privilege to work with Martin. His vision, professionalism, and friendly attitude made working with him a delightful experience. As for the work itself, I couldn't be happier with the outcome. He incorporated my ideas with his unique vision and created something fascinating."

    Amin G.

We believe that there is a paradigm shift underway when it comes to how couples are supported in crossing the threshold of parenthood.

It looks like this:

  • increased focus on postpartum resources and at home care

  • increased awareness of postnatal depletion as well as traditional medicine remedies

  • increased attention to the psycho-spiritual development for parents in preparing for and integrating the threshold of birth

  • a rise in containers and cultures that support parents in grieving the end of who they were, and celebrating and welcoming the birth of their new family constellation 

  • decreased focus on the excessive commercialization and medicalization of birth