In 2005, I was certified as a doula through Loving Arms Doula Services of Eureka, Ca. in conjunction with a grant through Shasta First Five. Birthing From Within was a very integral part of their philosophy and has continued to be a part of mine as well. I had the opportunity to support the underserved population in my county, empowering new young mothers to birth themselves as much as the life growing within them. As a bodyworker, my training in Perinatal massage, Craniosacral therapy and Somatoemotional release has been a lovely fusion with my doula and birth mentor training of wholistic empowering care for birthing individuals that I have had the honor to support along the way. As a sound healing practitioner, self awareness through the voice and sound is incorporated into my support offerings as well. I have brought all this into my birth journey workshops for the perinatal year. My goals as a mentor is to support by staying present, heart centered and explore the boundless possibilities that come with the journey of birth.

BIRTH JOURNEY WORKSHOPS Over the past 16 years of doula work I have educated myself and clients in the ways and rituals of birth. I am now presently taking this a step further to become a Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator. I have implemented Birthing From Within’s philosophy in my doula practice from day one and it is an honor to dive in deeper to better serve the birthing community. These 6 week workshops include birth art, journaling, education on the nuts and bolts of labor, anatomy and physiology, labor positioning, breathing and pain coping techniques, nutrition, self exploration and awareness, baby and me sound baths and the importance of ritual and celebration in the birthing year (pregnancy, labor and postpartum). These workshops are offered on a sliding scale fee as to make them available to all who would choose to enrich their birthing and parenting journey at a rate that is financially responsible for each parent individually. These workshops are offered at a suggested donation of $25-$150. The dates for the workshops and links to sign up can be found at https://www.beautyforashes.live/birth-journey-workshops