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I began my journey through motherhood over 18 years ago with the birth of my precious son – a first baby, born with no interventions on the day he was due – June 18th! That was one of the most empowering experiences of my life. Following the next two years, I welcomed my beautiful daughters – three natural, normal births in all. I know the strength women gather from their birthing experiences – it affects their relationships with their babies, husbands and selves. My goal is to be a small, yet integral part of that exciting process.
I have been a Certified Massage Therapist since 2002, and received doula training through the Institute of Somatic Therapies, as a Certified Massage Doula – which requires a certification as a Massage Therapist before enrolling. Through that span of time, I have been working with pregnant women, and providing massage during labor. Although pain relief is an important aspect of support, I love being a doula because it encompasses so much more – information education, advocacy without grazing the proper boundaries as a doula, tapping into the heart and soul of every birth, expending enormous amounts of energy for untold hours or days. Being a doula is as natural for me as being a mom! My dedication lies in combining the heart & hands of a Certified Massage Therapist with the passion & expertise of a Birth Doula. That love and support is evident through every stretch, every exhalation, and every compression of a hot-stone to the sacrum!
Though natural birth is my passion, I am experienced in supporting all facets of labor, delivery & birth – vaginal, cesarean, unmedicated, natural, actively- managed, VBAC, Birth Center, waterbirth & homebirth. I am excited to attend the Advanced Doula Training for Mountain Midwifery Center. And as a natural progression I am enthralled to further my studies & experience as a Student Midwife!
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