My Jundle of Boy, 2007
Hi! I've been attending births since 2001 and launched my solo Home Birth midwife practice in 2009. I'm an Enneagram 3; Capricorn Sun, Libra Moon & Libra Rising; and Empress Tarot archetype.
When I work with families in the perinatal time, we engage in a soul-level contract together. I love holding space as women go deeply within and are transformed by the sacred portal of birth.
I value informed decision-making, critical thinking, connection, and hugs. Learning and sharing knowledge brings me joy. Recently I've trained in several Bodywork modalities: craniosacral and myofascial release, and the Arvigo techniques of Maya abdominal therapy. I also have the honor (and stomach butterflies!) to present at birth conferences and teach workshops in my community.
I bring extensive knowledge of herbs, homeopathy, flower essences and nutritional supplements. Being truly holistic, I also use conventional medicine when indicated.
I'm a married mother of two home-birthed and naturally raised children ages 12 & 19. I'm also an herbalist, gardener, hiker and rollerblader. I love Star Wars and Star Trek equally.
Please read more about my credentials and training below:
When I work with families in the perinatal time, we engage in a soul-level contract together. I love holding space as women go deeply within and are transformed by the sacred portal of birth.
I value informed decision-making, critical thinking, connection, and hugs. Learning and sharing knowledge brings me joy. Recently I've trained in several Bodywork modalities: craniosacral and myofascial release, and the Arvigo techniques of Maya abdominal therapy. I also have the honor (and stomach butterflies!) to present at birth conferences and teach workshops in my community.
I bring extensive knowledge of herbs, homeopathy, flower essences and nutritional supplements. Being truly holistic, I also use conventional medicine when indicated.
I'm a married mother of two home-birthed and naturally raised children ages 12 & 19. I'm also an herbalist, gardener, hiker and rollerblader. I love Star Wars and Star Trek equally.
Please read more about my credentials and training below:
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CREDENTIALS
Registered Midwife, Colorado 2017-present
Licensed Midwife, South Carolina 2009-2017
Certified Professional Midwife NARM
Certified Clinical Herbalist, Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies
ARTICLES
Homebirth in Peru's Sacred Valley, Midwifery Today Issue 97, Spring 2011
The Art of The Sitz Bath, Midwifery Today Issue 65, Spring 2003
How to Make Herbal Tinctures
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Itching and Puking and Hives, Oh My! Midwifery Wisdom Experience November 2023
Itching and Puking and Hives, Oh My! Carolina Birth Junkies Summer Island Retreat August 2023
Foundations of Women's Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum, Ayurved Sadhana Doula program March 2023
Natural Family Medicine Cabinet, Botanica Festival June 2022
Herbs and Lactation, Community Roots Midwife Collective conference May 2022
Partus Preparator Herbs, Carolina Birth Junkies Summer Island Retreat, August 2021
Postpartum Thyroiditis, Colorado Midwives Association conference, September 2019 and GOLD Midwifery February 2020
Wise Woman Fertility, Red Earth Herbal Gathering, September 2019
Preeclampsia and Nutrition: Separating Fact from Fiction, GOLD Online Midwifery Conference, February 2019
Wise Woman Fertility, Midwest Women's Herbal Conference, June 2013
Prenatal Nutrition: Beyond Brewer, Midwives' Alliance SE Regional Conference, August 2011
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Colorado Midwives Association
Colorado Maternal Health Task Force 2023-24
Red Earth Herbal Gathering, Teacher Coordinator 2020-23
GOLD Midwifery Professional Advisory Committee 2017-22
Midwifery Advisory Council to SC DHEC, 2012-2017
Member, American Herbalists Guild
TRAININGS
Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy, Professional Level, March 2022
Craniosacral and Myofascial Release for Pregnancy and Infants, June 2021
Spinning Babies, December 2016
Homeopathy for the Childbearing Continuum, September 2013
Medicines from the Earth Herbal Conference: June 2012, 2008, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000
Resolving Shoulder Dystocia, March 2011
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Summer 2004
Fourth International Waterbirth Congress, April 2004
New England Woman's Herbal Conference, August 2003
Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Level One, February 2003
Reiki I & II 2001
Frontier Herbfest, May 1997
DOULA TRAININGS
The Matrona, Advanced Holistic Doula, September 2004
The Matrona Doula training, spring 2004
ALACE (now ToLabor): summer 2004; certification completed February 2006
Sacred Window Postpartum Ayurvedic Doula Level I-II, November 2002
Wise Womanhood/ReSourcing Birth: March 2001
CREDENTIALS
Registered Midwife, Colorado 2017-present
Licensed Midwife, South Carolina 2009-2017
Certified Professional Midwife NARM
Certified Clinical Herbalist, Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies
ARTICLES
Homebirth in Peru's Sacred Valley, Midwifery Today Issue 97, Spring 2011
The Art of The Sitz Bath, Midwifery Today Issue 65, Spring 2003
How to Make Herbal Tinctures
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Itching and Puking and Hives, Oh My! Midwifery Wisdom Experience November 2023
Itching and Puking and Hives, Oh My! Carolina Birth Junkies Summer Island Retreat August 2023
Foundations of Women's Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum, Ayurved Sadhana Doula program March 2023
Natural Family Medicine Cabinet, Botanica Festival June 2022
Herbs and Lactation, Community Roots Midwife Collective conference May 2022
Partus Preparator Herbs, Carolina Birth Junkies Summer Island Retreat, August 2021
Postpartum Thyroiditis, Colorado Midwives Association conference, September 2019 and GOLD Midwifery February 2020
Wise Woman Fertility, Red Earth Herbal Gathering, September 2019
Preeclampsia and Nutrition: Separating Fact from Fiction, GOLD Online Midwifery Conference, February 2019
Wise Woman Fertility, Midwest Women's Herbal Conference, June 2013
Prenatal Nutrition: Beyond Brewer, Midwives' Alliance SE Regional Conference, August 2011
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Colorado Midwives Association
Colorado Maternal Health Task Force 2023-24
Red Earth Herbal Gathering, Teacher Coordinator 2020-23
GOLD Midwifery Professional Advisory Committee 2017-22
Midwifery Advisory Council to SC DHEC, 2012-2017
Member, American Herbalists Guild
TRAININGS
Arvigo Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy, Professional Level, March 2022
Craniosacral and Myofascial Release for Pregnancy and Infants, June 2021
Spinning Babies, December 2016
Homeopathy for the Childbearing Continuum, September 2013
Medicines from the Earth Herbal Conference: June 2012, 2008, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000
Resolving Shoulder Dystocia, March 2011
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Summer 2004
Fourth International Waterbirth Congress, April 2004
New England Woman's Herbal Conference, August 2003
Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Level One, February 2003
Reiki I & II 2001
Frontier Herbfest, May 1997
DOULA TRAININGS
The Matrona, Advanced Holistic Doula, September 2004
The Matrona Doula training, spring 2004
ALACE (now ToLabor): summer 2004; certification completed February 2006
Sacred Window Postpartum Ayurvedic Doula Level I-II, November 2002
Wise Womanhood/ReSourcing Birth: March 2001
