Why I Won't Go Rogue
People are getting antsy and frustrated. I get messages frequently asking if I am open or when I will re-open. Some small businesses...
Do I Offer Cupping?
Cupping has become quite popular in the last several years. Olympians are seen with cup marks on their backs, many who receive it rave...
The Power of Touch
Tonight as I was laying in bed with my 4 year old son, I was reminded about how badly we need touch. I was on my own for bedtime tonight...
Labor Stimulation Massage: What, How and Why?
Several months ago I began offering labor stimulation massage sessions. You may ask what is that, how is it different than a regular...
Caring for the Caregiver
One of the greatest privileges I have a massage therapist is to care for those who are caring for loved ones. When a caregiver comes in...
Pain Free Deep Tissue, What?!
If you are like most people, the words "deep tissue" and "pain free" don't usually go hand in hand. Deep tissue is usually synonymous...
I Am Not Inconvenienced by Your Birth
Whenever I get a call in the middle of the night, or a labor ends up being long, the mother typically feels the need to apologize for...
How a Postpartum Doula Would Have Changed "Confessions of a Domestic Failure" (spoiler ale
I recently read the book "Confessions of a Domestic Failure" by Bunmi Laditan. I'll preface this post by saying that I really enjoyed...
5 Ways to Stay on Track with Self Care
As a health and wellness provider, I believe that self care is an integral part of a health and wellness regimen. I also understand how...
Dear new parent, the postpartum period doesn't have to be so hard.
When I trained as a labor doula, my trainer said something that has stuck with my and transformed the way I look at my work as a doula....
