Testimonial for Dena Gold, MSAc, MSCH, LAc, LMT, CD, CLC, SpBAP
Dena instantly lifted a weight I was feeling towards the end of my pregnancy just by being so affirming, optimistic, knowledgeable, and present in our first call. I knew she was the perfect person to add to my very intimate homebirth team and felt very grateful for the exercises she offered in preparation for my birthing time. When the time came, she was there with helpful suggestions for my husband as I focused on listening to my hypnosis tracks and then with the ideal hold and amount of pressure as things got more intense. She made me feel very calm and confident throughout but especially as my water broke, since I had been nervous about that moment happening too early because of how my first labor went. The birthing was so quick that our midwife didn't get there in time and Dena had to catch my beautiful baby girl as she surprised all of us with a quick entrance into the world. It was her first time catching a baby and she handled it all with ease as we consulted the midwife over the phone until she could arrive. It was an even better homebirth than I had imagined and I have been attempting to envision the ideal homebirth since I was pregnant with my son three years ago. I could not be more grateful for the instrumental role Dena played! She was super responsive whenever I'd text with questions and could offer insights from the perspective of an acupuncturist (which I really value). I also felt more at ease knowing her massage and craniosacral experience and watched in awe as she gave my daughter craniosacral therapy in our postpartum visits. I am planning to continue seeing her for all her different therapeutic skills. If you want a doula who makes you feel like you could conquer almost anything that comes your way with her help, Dena is the one.
-Cindy Welik-Salgado
January 10, 2024
Dena Gold, MSAc, MSCH, LAc, LMT, CD, CLC, SpBAP
Inner Nature
Birth Fee: $1000 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $70
