Training offered

Through BirthPro Doula Mastery & Mentoring, I provide advanced training and ongoing support for doulas who want to move beyond the basics and thrive in practice. ?? Doula Mentoring for Trained Doulas This guided 8-week program supports doulas who have completed their initial training but want more confidence and skill in real-world practice. Each week blends advanced learning with live coaching calls, peer discussion, and accountability. Topics include comfort measures, high-risk birth support, trauma-informed care, reproductive justice, cultural safety, business foundations, and postpartum support for birth clients. Doulas graduate with practical tools, deeper confidence, and a professional badge that signals their commitment to continued growth. ?? Specialized Trainings & Mini-Modules In addition to mentoring, I offer focused trainings designed to meet emerging needs in our field. Current and upcoming modules include: EFT for Infertility and Postpartum — using Emotional Freedom Techniques to support clients navigating fertility struggles and postpartum stress. Black Brilliance — a culturally responsive, anti-racism training for doulas committed to equity in birth work. Healthy Boundaries & Loss — supporting families through grief while maintaining emotional resilience as a doula. VBAC Support — evidence-based guidance for working with clients planning vaginal birth after cesarean. Respectful Care for Plus-Size Birth — strategies for reducing bias, advocating for clients, and promoting inclusive, weight-neutral care. Each specialty training is designed to be practical, inclusive, and immediately applicable. Doulas leave not only with new knowledge, but also with tools and language they can use right away with the families they serve. At the heart of all my offerings is a simple goal: to give doulas the confidence, skills, and community they need to sustain this work for the long term.

Summary of qualifications

I bring more than twenty years of experience as a doula, childbirth educator, and bodyworker, supporting hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum while also mentoring the next generation of doulas. My background includes a degree in psychology and counseling, and many years working in addiction recovery and behavioral health. This foundation shapes my trauma-informed, compassionate approach to doula work and teaching. Specialized certifications and trainings include: Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) DONA Certified Birth Doula CD(DONA) Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator & Aware Practitioner Body Ready Method® Pro Body Ready Birth® Instructor Evidence Based Birth® Instructor (in process) Advanced EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Size Inclusive Birth Pro Polarity Therapist, Reiki Master, and other bodywork modalities I have also founded and led multiple doula collectives, including Support Birth (a nonprofit in Arizona) and BirthPro (my current training and mentoring platform). I have recently relocated to Rhode Island, returning to my New England roots, and I look forward to building connections with doulas and families here while continuing to offer mentorship and advanced training nationwide.

Style of teaching

My teaching style blends evidence-based practice with heart-centered mentoring. I believe doulas don’t just need information — they need support, community, and the confidence to bring their whole selves into this work. I approach training with three core values: Inclusivity — I intentionally center LGBTQ+ families, BIPOC perspectives, and culturally responsive care. Trauma-Informed Practice — I help doulas recognize trauma, hold space safely, and protect their own well-being while supporting others. Sustainability — I teach doulas how to set boundaries, build resilient practices, and create businesses that last. I create interactive, reflective learning environments where participants feel seen and valued. My goal is for every doula to walk away not only with new tools, but also with a sense of belonging and a clear vision for their work. Having just transitioned from liveaboard life on a small sailboat with my wife and our two very large dogs, I’ve returned to Rhode Island with renewed energy for building community. I bring that same spirit of adaptability, resilience, and joy into my teaching. At its core, my philosophy is simple: when doulas are supported, families and communities thrive.

Years offering training

6

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