About Kindred Rituals
Birds make great sky-circles
of their freedom.
How do they learn it?
They fall, and falling,
they're given wings.
-Rumi
There are many beginnings and endings in life and each one is an opportunity to honor your journey. I believe a milestone is defined by how that event makes someone feel, not by what is traditionally expected. My goal is to provide acknowledgement of all life events.
I'm Gianina Galatro and I write and facilitate custom ceremonies to support people through their unique milestones and moments. As a Certified Life Cycle® Celebrant trained in herbalism and storytelling, I connect your story to the natural rhythms of life.
Why Kindred Rituals?
Certified Life Cycle® Celebrant
Trained and certified through the Celebrant Foundation and Institute (now Natural Transitions Institute).
Customized to You
Before writing a word, I learn about you and your unique milestone so that the ceremony is personal and creates meaning specifically for you.
Professional Service
Prior to Kindred Rituals, I managed complex partnerships for brands and non-profits. I aim to treat every individual with the same high-quality attention and care that I honed in my previous role.
Herbalists without Borders
Following a life long love of plants and the rhythms of nature, I am trained in herbal foundations through Farmacy Herbs and a member of Herbalists without Borders. I apply my knowledge of herbs, teas, essences, and other plant symbolism to ground your ceremony in the power of nature.
Storytelling
Educated in story structures like the Hero's Journey and in film analysis, your ceremony will be contextualized within your own story.
Registered Marriage Officiant
I can perform legal wedding ceremonies within the boroughs of New York City. Interested in a ceremony outside of the city limits? Let's talk!