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My Story

Now, as a mother of three, I am passionate about supporting and serving your needs, blending modern expertise with time-honored traditions to help you thrive in motherhood—whether you are thinking about having children, have birthed one or many, or serve as a mother figure to others. Motherhood takes many forms, and wherever you are on your journey, you deserve care, guidance, and support to navigate it with confidence and strength.

Seven years ago, on a calm winter day in Maine, I found myself at a freestanding birth center holding my firstborn son. The labor and delivery were smooth and uncomplicated. Following the center’s policy, I returned home just four to six hours after giving birth, feeling great.

On my first postpartum day, I went for a walk in the freezing cold with my newborn in tow. Within a week, I was lifting his car seat on my own, despite offers of help. I felt so proud of my independence—and yet, looking back, I realize how unaware I was of the toll this could take on my healing body.

During my six-week postpartum checkup, reality sunk in.

My stitches hadn’t fully healed, I had a pelvic organ prolapse, and bowel movements were excruciating. Breastfeeding wasn’t going well—I was barely producing milk and had to start supplementing with formula by day three. Recurrent thrush made things worse, but I stubbornly held on, enduring painful breastfeeding until my supply dwindled to nothing by ten months. It was during this challenging time that I learned a hard but important lesson: just because my body could do something didn’t mean it should.

We often hear the phrase “listen to your body,” but the truth is, our bodies don’t always tell us something was too much until after we’ve already done it. Slowing down and truly listening isn’t a value our culture prioritizes, and I was no exception.

At that time, I had been a physical therapist for six years. Feeling deeply called to support mothers, I committed to furthering my training in pelvic health with the goal of integrating modern physical therapy with traditional practices.

Nearly three years and two miscarriages later (a story for another time), I found myself very pregnant with my daughter, on a babymoon, when a serendipitous series of events led me to a webinar by Layla B., a Moroccan woman teaching traditional Moroccan postpartum practices. Taking a leap of faith, I invested money I didn’t really have to pursue her training, ultimately earning certification as a Traditional Postpartum Doula / Birthworker.

Professional Experience

I earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 2013. Over the next seven years, I gained valuable experience working across a variety of settings, including inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, acute care, and outpatient clinics in three different states. In 2020, I began my specialty training in pelvic floor physical therapy through the Herman and Wallace Institute, where I learned to assess and treat common pelvic health conditions such as pelvic pain, overactive bladder, incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.

In 2023, I had the privilege of advancing my skills by training with Lynn Schulte at the Institute for Birth Healing, completing her hands-on course, Holistic Treatment of the Postpartum Body. Additionally, I am a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES) through Dr. Sarah Duvall’s highly regarded program. The exercise-based strategies I gained through this certification have been invaluable not only for postpartum women but also for those who have not had children, providing comprehensive tools to improve strength, mobility, and function.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Whether you prefer a focus on manual therapy, an exercise-based approach, or a blend of both, I tailor my care to meet your unique needs and preferences. Now, as a mother of three and with over a decade of professional experience, I am passionate about supporting mothers and women at all stages of life while staying deeply connected to my own motherhood journey.

Traditional Postpartum Birthworker

In traditional cultures around the world, there is a deep understanding of the sacred postpartum period—a time, often around forty days, dedicated to lovingly supporting the new mother and prioritizing her wellbeing above all else.

In 2019, I had the privilege of attending an online postpartum summit that explored postpartum practices and traditions from across the globe. During this time, I began learning from the incredible Layla B., a Moroccan entrepreneur passionate about reviving and restoring traditional Moroccan postpartum medicine. Over the next two years, I completed her training program and earned certification as a Traditional Postpartum Birthworker specializing in these time-honored practices.

I am honored to share this sacred knowledge and would be delighted to support you during this transformative time, offering care rooted in tradition and compassion as part of your village.