Practice overview
Hello! I'm Lydia-Carlie, and I'm on a mission to give pregnant people the holistic, supportive care, and education they deserve! From providing physical support through massage to giving insight as your body changes, emotional support through planning and preparing for labor and life after birth, and education so you can make informed choices for the birth you desire, I'm here for you.
Whether you are looking for consistent massage therapy support throughout your pregnancy/postpartum recovery or a full birth support experience, I look forward to meeting you!
Laura
March 27, 2020 at 3:12 am | Client reviewI cannot recommend Lydia enough as both a doula and a massage therapist. Not only did she support with a lot of information and planning before my birth (including a very succinct and organized birth plan) but she was also unshakably there for me as I needed during a 52 hour labor with two surgeries directly following the birth. She was a support not only to me but to my husband during an incredibly scary and stressful time (especially in the midsts of COVID). I did not expect her to still be there when I came back from surgery but she had remained there with my baby boy and husband and had helped secure donated breast milk for my baby boy while I was in the OR.
She has an amazing ability to know what a person needs to hear or feel during the birthing process. Her ability to massage and touch during the birth process allowed me to remain without an epidural for a large portion of my induction. She provides a comforting and calm presence that as a highly anxious person I desperately needed. She also had a steady and positive way of not letting me give up so that I could reach my birth goal. During the pushing phase of my labor, hers was the only voice I wanted to hear.
Lydia is a super kind, respectful, helpful, and nurturing doula and person and I think anyone would be very lucky to have her. She also loves children and makes an excellent post partum doula. I would hire her again for any other births I may have in the future
Kyla
October 7, 2022 at 11:08 am | Client reviewMy partner asked what I envisioned for a healthy stress-free pregnancy. I said, “We need a Doula, a midwife and a dishwasher, in that order.” After interviewing many wonderful candidates, it was Lydia-Carlie’s strength and stamina that I wanted by my side. She is professional of many trades and a natural advocate. She celebrated and guided us through, every step of the way, to our healthy adorable baby. Lydia-Carlie made our unforgettable memories, positive.
Michelle
October 7, 2022 at 11:27 am | Client reviewI knew I wanted Lydia to be my doula. There is a presence that she brings to the table that is incomparable to anyone else, not just as a doula, but as the beautiful human that she is. As my birth doula she played a vital role in the success of how I navigated though my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period. The birth plan we came up with was vividly thorough and a key component of that success. Her ability to see me, my partner, and my baby as the complex humans that we are made me feel seen. The way she held space for me, and all my big emotions, made me feel heard. I was validated with everything I chose to do, and nothing was the wrong choice. I appreciate her from the bottom of my heart and soul and cannot wait for her to be present at the birth of my next child, and every one thereafter.
Kaiayo
October 10, 2022 at 11:53 am | Peer reviewLydia-Carlie has a kind and gentle approach to birth work. She listens with an open heart and an open mind. She is resourceful and connected to the birth work community. She’s a joy to be around and puts other at ease.
Karrie
October 14, 2022 at 10:37 am | Client reviewLydia-Carlie helped me deliver both my babies and I was extremely happy she was on my team. In her care I felt supported and confident. She was in tune with our birth plan and very helpful to us in having the deliveries we envisioned. I highly recommend Lydia-Carlie to anyone who is looking for a strong advocate, a knowledgeable guide, and a caring professional. I asked for a hands on approach for pain management because I did not want to use any pain medicine. Lydia-Carlie was with me every step of the way. I could not be more grateful for her therapeutic touch.
Jen
October 21, 2022 at 11:15 am | Client reviewFor the most thorough and supportive care, Lydia-Carlie is the practitioner to seek out. She is blessed with generational wisdom, intuitive guidance, and a love for birthing humans and babies like no other. My pregnancy ended in a cesarean, yet she still found a million ways to be supportive within my journey. Pregnancy is a special time, and having Lydia-Carlie along for the ride was the best choice we made.
Lysandra
December 5, 2022 at 11:08 am | Client reviewLydia-Carlie was amazing throughout my birth process. She guided me through crafting a birth plan so that I knew in advance what to expect and what my choices would be. She was warm, kind, and a strong advocate in a situation that had the potential to be stressful and overwhelming for us all. I’m so grateful to her for her hand in making my son’s birth go as smoothly as possible.
Raelyn
December 6, 2022 at 10:49 am | Client reviewLydia’a work is very thoughtful and knowledgeable. She worked with my family and I from the moment we found out we were expecting. Going into the experience as first time parents she helped us prepare every detail including birthing plans, delivery and postpartum care. We certainly will request her services for the next birth. Highly highly recommend!