Experience & Education
“The village it takes for a family to grow in a healthy and beautiful way is no longer provided in our culture today. We have to create that village for ourselves. But the good news is, we get to decide what and who is supportive for us & it’s never too late!”
2001-2003:
Columbia Basin College, Associate of Arts Degree
Emphasis in Psychology
2003- 2005:
Central Washington University, BA Degree
Major: Administrative Management and Information Technology
Minor: Psychology - 2003-2005
Formal Education
Certified Maternity & Pediatric Sleep Consultant: 2014 - present
Certified Gottman Educator: 2008 - present
Certified Postpartum Yaya Doulahood Doula: 2024 - present
Certified NAPS Postpartum Doula: 2008-2020
Certifications
Professional Training Courses
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Birth Doula Training - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)
Postpartum Doula Training - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)
Childbirth Educator Training - Whole Body Pregnancy
Perinatal Nutrition Educator Training - Perinatal Nutrition Academy
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International Parenting & Health Institute, Pediatric & Sleep Consultant Training
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DONA Postpartum Doula Training
DONA Birth Doula Training
Gottman Institute, Bringing Baby Home Program
Don’t forget to check out my downloads:
Classes, Courses, & Webinars
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Craniosacral Therapy, Breastfeeding and Tongue-tie: Natural Companions by Alison Hazelbaker
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The Haakaa: Does It Help or Hurt?
More Harm than Good?: Examining Frenotomy/Frenectomy Aftercare
Updates on Infant Sleep - Maida Chen, MD
Matrescence: Understanding the Rites of Passage of Becoming a Mother
Supporting Parents with ADHD
PumpED for Birthworkers
Seasonal Nutrition - Spring Eating for Fertility
The Future of Postpartum Masterclass
Undomesticate: Healing Birth, Gynecological and Pelvic Trauma.
Postpartum ADHD on the Rise
Postpartum Planning for Expecting & Postpartum Families with ADHD
Perinatal Mental Health Series for Washington Families Together
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Breastfeeding for Birth Professionals
Pelvic Floor 101 by Dr. Mandi Murtaugh
Promoting Responsive Bottle-feeding to Reduce Overfeeding and Prevent Rapid Weight Gain during Infancy by Dr. Alison Ventura
Racism & Privilege in Birth Work with Sabia Wade
Beyond the Binary: LGBTQIA+ Family Inclusivity Webinar
Fat Positive Provider Workshop
Postpartum Herbal Care and Practice
Mock Birth Training
Our Womb Loss: Honoring Survivors of Pregnancy and Infant Loss
How to Use Herbs in Postpartum (Safely)
Physiologic Stress Responses and the Biology of Connection: An Introduction to Polyvagal Theory
CPR Training - Basic Life Support
Noticing Trauma: Healing for Self
A Family Mission Statement: Create a Shared Vision for Your Family
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Miscarriage & Newborn Loss
Pelvic Floor: Preparing for Birth
C-Section Scar Massage Class
Understanding Tongue-Tie with Dr. Ghaheri
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Tongue Ties
Infant & Adult CPR - recertification
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Breast Sleeping with Dr. McKenna
PMADS & The Postpartum Doula: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Cloth Diapering for Doulas
Infant & Adult CPR - recertification
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Advanced Sleep Class
Life After the NICU
Elimination Communication
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Sleep Savvy: The Art & Science of Infant Sleep
Twin Care for the Overnight Doula
Infant & Adult CPR - recertification
Positive Parenting Program
Babywearing for Doulas
NW Doula Conference
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Infant Sleep
Lactation, Tongue-Tie, & Bodywork
Essential Oils for Pregnancy & Babies
NW Doula Conference
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Infant Massage
Infant & Adult CPR - recertification
Postpartum Chinese Cooking
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Breastfeeding for Professionals
Birth From Within
Cloth Diapering & Elimination Communication
Infant & Adult CPR
Becoming Parents Program
Caring for Twins
Preconception
TENS Unit Training
Infant & Adult CPR Training
I'm an avid reader, especially embracing audiobooks (a lifesaver for my ADHD!). I have an insatiable appetite for learning, and I'm committed to exploring a multitude of perspectives and research. While there are far too many books on my list to list here, I've compiled an extensive collection on my Goodreads bookshelf. These books span a wide range, delving into subjects related to my doula work, such as birth, postpartum, child development, and significant topics like anti-racism. Feel free to take a peek at my bookshelf for a comprehensive view of my reading journey.
Reading
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