OUR philosophy
At Raveled in Blessings, we believe that healing, birth, and creative expression are sacred acts—woven with spirit, ancestral wisdom, and radical care. We honor the whole person by nurturing the mind, body, and soul through intentional doula care, energy work, and art-centered healing.
Our philosophy centers community, consent, and connection. We walk beside you—not above you—as you navigate your path through pregnancy, postpartum, loss, transformation, and personal rebirth. Whether through a ceremonial birth, intuitive art, or reiki-infused support, our role is to hold space, reflect your light, and remind you that your journey is divine and deserving of reverence.
We are especially committed to supporting Black, Brown, LGBTQIA+, and intentionally living people, creating spaces that are inclusive, affirming, and rooted in liberation.
You are not alone. You are raveled in blessings.
The Experience
At Raveled in Blessings, we offer more than services—we co-create experiences that honor the sacred transitions of life. Our work lives at the intersection of healing, creativity, and ancestral care, offering art-infused doula and birthing support that nourishes the spirit as much as the body.
Doula Support Rooted in Soul and Sovereignty
Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, or grieving a loss, our full-spectrum doula care is customized to your needs. We hold space for the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of your journey. From breathwork to meal prep, from labor support to ritual closure, our care is intuitive, trauma-informed, and deeply human.
We support hospital births, home births, and birthing centers—and walk with you through every twist, turn, and transformation.
Art as Medicine
We believe creativity is a form of healing. Our art experiences include guided sessions in body painting, intuitive drawing, group art therapy, and ceremonial art for families and birthing people. Whether it’s a belly casting ritual or a family bonding painting circle, we use art to express what words can’t always hold—joy, grief, connection, rebirth.
Ceremonial Birth and Afterbirth Practices
We incorporate ritual and reverence into our birth and postpartum care. That might look like:
Herbal soaking ceremonies
Reiki-infused belly blessings
Sacred placenta keepsakes
Voice-led meditations or song during labor
Closing of the Bones ceremonies
These offerings are shaped by your lineage, your beliefs, and your vision of a supported birth.
Our approach is heart-led, culturally aware, and rooted in trust. We don’t just show up—we listen, we create, we bless, and we build alongside you.
Let’s reclaim your rite of passage as sacred. Let’s make it yours.
Meet shay
Shay Nefeteria, founder, creative, mother, doula and podcast host designed Raveled in Blessings to create intentional spaces for growth and healing. After graduating from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a degree in Forensic Psychology, Shay spent years creating art for communities in the NYC and Westchester Area. Over time, a passion grew inside of her as she became fascinated with the birthing process and the idea of supporting birthing people and their family following the births of her Irish Twins.
Raveled in Blessings is a source of wellness for the mind, body, spirit and growing family. We offer Group Art Therapy for all ages via The Art Experience, Reiki Sessions, as well as Intuitive Birth Educational Services.
Our services are customizable for each client. The goal is to meet each person where they are while applying healing with a side of fun. Evolving into the person you are manifesting comes with work. We are here to lighten the load with Art, Reiki and support to empower every aspect of your being in any phase of your life.
We have expanded to nurture the child who loves to create. Are you an adult needing a moment to cultivate peace or gather with friends from a distance to celebrate? Is the family growing and in need of support leading up to (and following) the birth of a new baby?
Book a free 30-minute consult today.
Services
Art Experience
The ART Experience (formally known as Sip with Shay) is offered via one-on-one, couples or group gatherings. The experience is 1.5 to 2 hours in length. It includes but is not limited to intimate sharing, a customized paint experience based on the needs of the client. We travel to you with all of the supplies needed to bring your ideal experience to life. Whether body painting, canvas or paint and pour or photoshoot, prepare to enjoy individualized art made by YOU, curated by R.I.B.
customized art
We offer acrylic on canvas, logos, websites or signs, we consult in order to bring your vision to life. Prices vary due to demand, size and occasion. We also customize for themed art parties. Canvas will be customized beforehand and supplied prior to the event for all participants to enjoy at your event.
Group Art Sessions
We offer sessions with a minimum of ten persons to join us for mindfulness activities, games, giveaways and intentional gatherings to discuss topics and informally address traumas by way of creating art using reiki infused canvas and intuitive forecasting.
REiki & Art
One on One reiki sessions include a meditation, mindfulness exercises, discussion and mini art session. These include smaller canvas as the art is used to be therapeutic. We travel to you with the supplies on hand. Every minute of these sessions are intentional.
Doula Experience
The doula experience is our newest offering. It has two segments: birthing and postpartum. Our services include birthing and postpartum support and intuitive birth experiences in preparation for the delivery. Childbirth classes, breastfeeding counseling and reiki sessions are available at this time.
Duo Experience
An art and birthing experience can be combined for a discounted price. The Duo Experience includes: a group art session, a couple’s session and or a belly painting session in conjunction with the birthing experience. Reiki sessions, mindfulness exercises and meditations in combination with the birthing experience are also an option.
Birth
Leading up to the birth, Shay interviews the family. Childbirth education classes are offered if needed and a plan is created based on the needs of the growing family. Birthing techniques are shared throughout the process, and we work in conjunction with your medical doctors to culminate a positive birthing experience.
Postpartum
The fourth trimester is arguably the most important. We are here to assist you with acclimating to parenting and helping the children to adjust to the newborn. Breastfeeding counseling is offered. Ready for your first time out as new parents? We will have a postpartum visit and keep the baby while you enjoy a few hours on the town.
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