My Story
When I was fourteen years old, I was invited to the birth of my nephew. That powerful morning changed my life forever, as I had never before witnessed something so beautiful and potent, as a child being born into this world. Many years later my dear friend asked if I would help at her birth, and this began my journey as a doula. I studied with Felicia Roche in the Bay Area almost twenty years ago, and have been helping women in the birth space ever since.
Through Prodoula, I received my labor and postpartum certification. Recently I became a midwife assistant, and received my training with Birth Assistant Education. I work at the California Birth Center in Rocklin, and love assisting incredible midwifes, and gaining more experience to be of service in the world of birth.
I have been a Nevada County resident for almost two decades, and during that time, met my husband, and have been raising a family together. We love the outdoors, and going on adventures including hiking, biking, paddle boarding, camping and boating. We recently took a year sabbatical, and lived on a sailboat in the Caribbean, which was truly and adventure of a lifetime! My experience living on the water has given me a lifelong tool of staying calm under pressure in all sorts of situations. I have been able to bring this with me into the birth world, and am grateful to the ocean and the elements of the earth for helping me learn this valuable skill.
My Approach
I love being a mother, and though it has challenges, I'm incredibly grateful to raise two children in this life. Through my own journey of motherhood I understand and value the importance of the work I do as a doula. I am deeply committed to supporting families during the birth and postpartum periods, as I believe that how they navigate this transformative time is crucial to their overall well-being.
I love being a birth and postpartum doula because it allows me to be of service during one of the most profound experience of a family's life. Supporting families during this critical period is immensely rewarding, as I get to witness the incredible strength and resilience that emerges during childbirth and the nurturing that unfolds in the weeks that follow. I find joy in providing emotional, physical, and informational support, helping parents feel empowered and confident in their journey. Being a part of this intimate process allows me to foster connections, offer guidance, and create a safe space where families can thrive, ensuring that they feel seen, heard, and supported in their unique experiences.
