From a Problem to Fix, to Something to Love
I want to share about a recent postpartum closing of the bones session I had with a client. Typically during a closing of the bones, before wrapping, I share some bodywork with the mother and we take some time to connect with an intention for the experience. In this woman’s case, she was wanting to honor the full extended chapter of pregnancy and birth from her first child through her second, most recent, and last. A big story she was wanting to move past was a perceptio
Going Above and Beyond
I’m reading a book right now that I’m loving called ‘Unreasonable Hospitality’ by Will Guidara. He is one of the owners of Eleven Madison Park, a 3 Michelin star restaurant, ranked one of the best in the world. I could go on and on about so many of his valuable lessons for business owners and entrepreneurs, but one of the biggest takeaways that feels relevant for birthworkers, is how we can think about providing our clients with that little extra “hospitality” that makes our
Embracing the Arrival of Fall Energy
I don’t know about you but with fall energy upon us I’ve been noticing myself experiencing more grief and sadness these days. In Chinese...
A Heartwarming Do-Over Story
Every once in a while, an extra human exchange will leave my heart feeling warmed by the compassion, humility and humanity we are capable...
My Favorite Massage Cream + Why It's NOT Recommended for Babies
A few of you reached out to me recently asking what kind of massage cream I use, so I thought I'd take a moment to share my favorite one...
Who is the decision maker?
Last week we had a great zoom call on the topic of professional liability for doulas. The conversation was inspired by my recent legal...
Maybe it won't work out...
Something about this quote really spoke to me this week. "Maybe it won't work out. But maybe seeing if it does will be the best...
The support they want may surprise you.
I attended a birth this past weekend that reminded me of how sometimes the support people want, looks and feels really UNsupportive! ...
How acupuncturists are like fruit farmers
One of many words one could use to describe full term pregnancy is 'ripe'. When I have late third trimester clients on my massage table,...
Your permission slip to rest!
I pulled an oracle card a few days ago. The ‘Rest’ Card. As soon as I read that word, my body let out a huge sigh. In that moment I...
