Practice overview
I have been a massage therapist for 15 years and a birth doula for 7 years. One of the best things about still being a massage therapist is every session gives me a unique chance to refine my focused awareness, intuition, knowledge, and craft. This supports what I do as a doula in the biggest way possible. All the knowledge I’ve attained over the years has seamlessly flowed into an advanced and intuitive birth practice. It's important to me that my clients feel safe, supported, and empowered. If you’re currently pregnant you may be wondering what your options are for health care providers, birthing locations, and doula support. I want you to know you have options! As an experienced doula and childbirth educator, I can assist you in preparing for your beautiful experience, however and wherever you choose to birth!
Salina
January 8, 2021 at 6:38 am | Client reviewCelia provided incredible patient-centered support for myself and my husband. Her doula/massage therapy expertise is highly valued and got me through one of the most vulnerable times of my life. She made me feel safe. I cannot imagine going through my first natural birth without her.
Sannaz
January 9, 2021 at 9:41 am | Client reviewI had Celia for both births. With my 1st, at 38W, at night my contractions started but they were very random. My midwife at the birth center suggested me to have a glass of wine & go to bed cause baby won’t be here for another few days but Celia decided that she needed to come over even though I didn’t think I was in labor & my contractions weren’t painful. I thought I still had some time. Celia made the right decision to come that night cause 4 hours later I had a natural breech baby boy w Dr Cummings. Celia was truly my hero that night & she was the only one who made the right call to show up to support & guide me through my labor & birth. My 2nd birth was a home birth & again she was the only one who made the right call & showed up on time. Like my 1st birth, I thought I was fine cause I was making labor soup during my contractions at 39W but Celia once again decided to come. She guided my breath & this time helped me give birth with my midwife on the phone as my husband caught the baby on our bed 10 min before the midwife got there. She was an amazing support in every way, emotionally, physically, breathing, & being there with me & my family through my pregnancies, births & postpartum. She is so deep into her knowledge & knows so much that I trust her in every way in her work. I knew from our very first consultation that she would be the perfect match for me. I couldn’t have done this without her guidance, support & knowledge. I’d choose Celia as a doula in a heart beat.
Diana
January 11, 2021 at 12:16 pm | Client reviewIf you do know Celia, consider yourself blessed. This woman is of adifferent caliber. When choosing a doula, I wanted someone who could fit into my sacred birthing space. After interviewing several doulas, I finally spoke to Celia, and within the first 5 minutes, I knew she was the necessary puzzle piece for my pregnancy, birth and beyond. Her energy was so positive and I could feel a sense of joy and warmth radiating outward. As a massage therapist, Celia gave me such a gift of relaxation and calm, both of which I got to carry out into my birth. As a doula, Celia helped empower me in countless ways. Through childbirth education for my husband and I, we felt so prepared for our daughter’s arrival. Through Celia’s gentle touch, words of affirmation and encouragement, I felt fearless. Through her constant reassurance after my birth, I felt supported. At every mile marker of our journey, Celia was there, strong, fierce, yet calm, meeting me where I was and supporting me exactly in the way I needed. I would choose Celia over and over again as my doula. She has no idea the profound impact she had on my life and the lives of my children and husband.