"The training I took with Yiska has really transformed my doula practice. For the first time (in my 8 years of doula work!) clients have been telling me how much my touch has helped them and asking me if I am trained in massage! Today a client at a pp visit was having some back pain and I gave her a quick massage and she said I did a better job identifying where the sore spot was and relieving it than her massage therapist yesterday! I still feel there's so much more I need to know (would love to do part two of your training) but now feel much more confident. You are totally awesome...thank you for sharing your gift with me and others!"

- Sara Baum, Birth Doula

"I was one of the fortunate people that took both workshop I & II with Yiska and if you're thinking about it....do it! I have honestly used at least one, if not several, of the techniques I learned from Yiska at every birth since the workshops. Yiska is excellent at demonstrating each skill, providing a nurturing space in which to practice and giving excellent feedback to improve your technique. Completely worth the investment! Plus, it was a heck of a lot of fun!!"

- Erica St Lawrence, RN, Birth Doula

"This is such an invaluable course for any doula, new or experienced, who wants to increase her confidence and ability to provide comforting touch to her clients. Yiska's hands on approach allowed me the opportunity to experience the benefit of each of the techniques we were learning so that when it came time for me to apply my new skills I truly understood what I was working to achieve for my clients."

- Amy Goldstein, Birth Doula & Bradley Childbirth Educator

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"As I ride the train early this morning ready to go to work, I'm feeling rejuvenated and charged for my big week ahead after our time together yesterday. I left feeling totally inspired and with a renewed sense of confidence. And I remembered my dreams for the first time in months and woke at the brightness of the moon. Thank you for your incredible thought, dedication, and love. Your genuine openness to your students needs, thoughts, and questions creates such a receptive energy in the room, and helped our group connect more immediately yesterday. There was no imparting of theories or techniques but rather the entirety of yesterday felt like an offering of your heart and experience. And by continuing to reinforce the importance of trusting our own bodies and intuition, you broadened our understanding of the role of a doula, which brings more depth and strength to our community here in the Bay. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to study with you...I only wish I could continue to train with you!"

- Annie, Birth & Postpartum Doula