Code of Ethics and Commitment

For practitioners trained in “Closing of the Bones” and “Use of the Rebozo in Perinatal Care” by Collective Rebozo.

By taking this training, I commit to honoring, protecting, and sharing the practice of the rebozo with respect and integrity. I understand and accept the following principles:

1. Recognition of Origins and Humility

  • I recognize that the rebozo is a symbol and a tool of ancestral knowledge, primarily derived from Mesoamerican cultures and Mexican traditions.

  • I do not claim these practices as my own creation. I commit to publicly acknowledging and honoring their cultural origins and the lineage of teachers (mentioning Collective Rebozo and, if known, the names of the knowledge keepers who passed this down to my trainers) whenever I speak about or teach this practice.

  • I adopt the mindset of a lifelong student and a respectful guardian of this tradition.

2. Commitment to Accessibility and Reciprocity

  • I commit to purchasing rebozos made in Mexico to support the artisan community.

  • Aware that these healing practices are a legacy meant to serve the community, I am committed to making my practice as accessible as possible within my community.

  • I will strive to offer equitable options such as service exchanges (barter), payment plans, income-based rates, and/or I will volunteer a portion of my time to underrepresented or underserved groups.

3. Respect for the Scope of Practice

  • I practice ritual care with the rebozo as a form of wellness, reconnection, and non-therapeutic support.

  • I do not make any medical or psychological diagnoses, nor do I make prognoses or prescribe treatments. I strictly adhere to the limits of my training.

  • If I hold other professional credentials (massage therapist, midwife, psychologist, etc.), I explicitly clarify to my clients when I am providing care through the rebozo and when I am acting in my other professional capacity, in accordance with the corresponding codes of ethics.

4. Confidentiality, Professionalism, and Self-Care

  • I respect the confidentiality of the information shared by the people I support.

  • I maintain a professional, safe, and non-discriminatory environment, free from racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or ableist remarks or attitudes.

  • I recognize that to support others with integrity, I must prioritize my self-care and my own physical and emotional health.

5. Continuing Education and Responsibility

  • I remain responsible for my actions, decisions, and words within the context of my practice.

  • I am aware that providing care may reawaken traumas. I commit to completing training in trauma-informed care, if I have not already done so.

  • I commit to continuing my learning regarding the technical, historical, and cultural aspects of the rebozo and the communities from which it originates.

  • If a person’s needs exceed my area of expertise, I commit to referring them to an appropriate healthcare professional or community resource.

Consequences of Non-Compliance with the Charter

In the event of a breach of the commitments outlined in this code, and following a written warning, Collective Rebozo reserves the right to remove my training designation from its public directory and ask me to stop from saying that I was trained by Collective Rebozo to represent myself. No refund will be granted in this case.

Angie Yañez and Andréa de Keijzer

Collective Rebozo