I began my doula certification in January 2010 with Michelle L'Esperance of Warm Welcome Births.  I completed over 35 classroom hours and have attended 5 births.  Prior to my official doula training I attended two births as a labor coach, and one as the Mama!

     I have been a Massage Therapist and a Pilates Instructor for over 6 years at The Pilates Studio.  I studied at The Stillpoint School of Massage Therapy in Greenfield, and with Power Pilates, Stott Pilates in New York City.  I was also a Yoga Instructor (having studied with Deb Nuebuar  and Lynne Paterson at That Anahata Yoga Center in Northampton) but changed my focus to Pilates in 2001.  In 2011 I became co-owner/director of The Pilates Studio and began the BYOBaby program.

     In 2007 I decided to be a single mom by choice and sought out ways to make this happen.  I spent a lot of time researching the possibilities and used a known donor. I share my story openly and take particular interest in working with women who are conisdering starting a family this way.  

As a Doula I am 100% there to support my clients- the Mama and her partner.  I support all the choices available to a woman and don't believe that there is a "best way" to labor or give birth.