I became a certified birth doula in 2016 and a certified postpartum doula in 2017. I have been actively supporting families for the last 8 years. I started my journey in NYC where I lived for 8 years and got a lot of experience there with hospital, birth center and home birth. I also gained a lot of experience working with high risk pregnancies. I moved to Ithaca in 2019 and gave birth to my son in 2021. After staying home with him for 18 months, I jumped back into being a full time doula in Ithaca in 2022. I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of clients and in addition to supporting people locally in hospitals and birth centers, I also work for a local home birth practice where I get to attend many births often in very rural settings. I’ve also been a yoga instructor for 12 years and specialize in prenatal and postnatal yoga. I teach those classes locally in Ithaca. My college degree is in nutrition and I’m able to offer clients a holistic approach to their pregnancies and births. I hold additional certifications in lactation (CLC), reiki, and aromatherapy. I’ve taken rebozo trainings and am well versed in spinning babies. If you don’t know your options you don’t have any! I help people know their options and make the system work for them.

I became interested in birth work when I was pregnant with my first child. I had tons of resources at my fingertips, but quickly realized that my privilege was not a universal experience. I completed training with Cornerstone Birth Trainings in 2021 which gave me the opportunity to blend my nutrition background (Institute for Integrative Nutrition, 2015), movement background (certified 200-hour yoga instructor, 2018), and herbal background (Anatomy & Physiology @ Heartstone Herbal School, 2019) into my work as a doula. In my free time I bake lots of sourdough recipes (happy to share warm foods anytime!), celebrate the Earth through the Wheel of the Year, and chase two small children around. As a DAI doula, and as a doula in general, it is important to recognize the many shortcomings in reproductive care. Whether it is social, economic, physical or any other kind of barrier, respectable birthwork is necessary and deserved to all birthing families. Through lifting marginalized voices and birth workers, continuing to operate my practice from an evidenced-based lens, and advocating for harm reduction, I can further support reproductive justice.

I am a mother and nursing student on the path to midwifery. I began to provide newborn and infant care to parents in 2020 and soon felt called to the immediate postpartum and birth space. I became certified by DONA in early 2021 and briefly worked with the Chicago Volunteer Doula Organization during a time when many people were prevented from having support during labor, which certainly solidified my calling to serve women and birthing people. In 2022 I moved back to Ithaca with my husband and joined DAI during my own pregnancy. I gave birth to my daughter in the late summer of 2023 and left my birth experience feeling secure in the knowledge that birth work and reproductive advocacy is my vocation. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in nurse midwifery while caring for my daughter and continuing to provide my community with doula support. My role as a birthworker is to meet women and parents where they're at: without bias, supporting and understanding the profoundly unique experience of parenthood. I want the mothers and parents who choose to invite me into their sacred space to leave their experience with me feeling loved, empowered, and held. I believe that peace on earth begins with birth, and that the experience of birth matters just as much as the outcomes. Birth workers play a crucial role in the advancement of reproductive justice and help shape the cultural narratives of birth by reminding parents of their powerful intuition, capability, and autonomy. Your medical team is there to make sure you are safe, your doula is there to make sure that you are seen.

As a doula and childbirth educator, I'm fueled by a mission to infuse a touch of magic and fortitude into the lives of individuals as they undergo the awe-inspiring transformation into parenthood. My passion lies in creating a nurturing and empowering environment where individuals feel not only supported but also uplifted throughout this remarkable journey. From providing comforting guidance during labor to offering invaluable insights during childbirth education sessions, I strive to be a beacon of positivity and strength. Through heartfelt conversations, practical support, and a sprinkle of encouragement, my aim is to help individuals tap into their innate resilience and discover the boundless strength within themselves. I chose to become a birthworker because I genuinely want to be there for parents as they navigate the journey of parenthood, however that journey unfolds for their family. My goal is simple: to provide them with the warmth, knowledge, and support they need to feel informed and secure during this incredible time in their lives. Whether it's answering questions, lending a listening ear, or guiding them through the ups and downs of pregnancy and beyond, I'm here to be their ally, helping them feel confident and empowered every step of the way.

Our healthcare system falls short in preparing pregnant people for birth and postpartum – Not to mention in honoring and supporting this monumental life change! I completed a birth doula training in 2021 and continue to learn more about supporting a healthy pregnancy and birth experience. I have been a registered dietitian for over 10 years working in both the community and clinical practices. I am passionate about helping people create a peaceful relationship with their bodies and food as well as providing optimal nutrition to support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum healing. I live in Elmira with my two daughters and partner and am currently only taking clients in Elmira, Corning and nearby surrounding areas. Access to reproductive care and the right to bodily autonomy are human rights. As a birth doula, my role in supporting reproductive justice includes providing informational support to help clients get the care they need and deserve. My role is to respect and support the birthing person's values and wishes and to support their autonomy in making decisions related to their body and health care.