I love helping others and am truly passionate about contributing to the greater good with small acts of kindness every day. My heart is in this work. When I was a senior in high school, I learned how much I loved working with kids and their families. Everything came naturally to me and felt “right,” and I knew it was a privilege and ultimate compliment that these families allowed and trusted me to come into their homes and care for their greatest treasures. When I received consistent praise for my abilities, I committed to nannying for a livelihood. Seventeen years later, I am pursuing something that has been on my mind for years. Through my own therapeutic work and reproductive journey, I knew I had much more to offer than just childcare. I have always been fascinated by the human body and its capabilities during conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Newborn and child development have always been at the forefront of my mind and something I love witnessing as a nanny and aunt. I have been a lifelong learner in these topics. I also love encouraging birthing folx to be empowered and confident in their choices and experiences instead of feeling embarrassment, shame, inferiority, or fear. So, here I am: mindful, present, full of enthusiasm, and hope for the futures of new families and children everywhere. Here’s to lifelong learning and growing together to create a kinder, more compassionate, and inclusive world.

Elise is dedicated to providing personalized, holistic, and comprehensive postpartum doula services for newborns up to twelve weeks. During such a transformative phase, Elise offers unwavering support, emotional guidance, and practical assistance to new families beginning their journey. She supplies valuable information and support on infant care, feeding, bonding, sleep, recovery after birth, and more, and accompanies postpartum clinical appointments and baby outings. With seventeen years of expertise as a career nanny, Elise aims to extend her reach to assist more families from all walks of life with empathy and compassion. Elise is especially interested in postpartum mental health and trauma-informed care. She is passionate about patient advocacy and committed to an inclusive environment for all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and body types. Elise is currently pursuing certification through DONA International. Her birth and postpartum doula workshops were taught by The Flow of Life Yoga in Asheville, NC and Nurturing Doula Dreams in Milwaukee, WI. In her free time, Elise enjoys hiking, travel, volunteering, theatre, spoiling her goldendoodle, and spending time with her family. She is also a self-pronounced Disney nerd and religiously listens to showtunes and NPR.