I’m Sarah (she/her), and for as long as I can remember I have had a keen interest in anatomy and physiology, the functions of the human body and BIRTH! Growing up I was obsessed with watching TLC’s A Birth Story. I’m that person in a group wanting to hear everyones birth stories and talking about pregnancy. My desire to learn more about how the human body functions led me to a career as a Registered Massage Therapist, which I have been practicing for the past 13 years. My passion and focus lies in prenatal and postpartum care.
It wasn’t until I chose to have a doula for both of my sons’ births that I realized how invaluable a doula’s presence was in labour, birth and the postpartum experience. I knew I wanted to learn more and be able to educate and support others so that they can have a positive and empowered birth experience. Combining my massage therapy practice and knowledge with doula work gives me the skills to support my clients in exceptional ways.
Outside of massage and birth I love traveling (especially to Japan), being in the mountains, skiing and trail running. I live in Nelson with my husband and two sons and our dog, Nimbus.
I currently offer birth support for families in and around the Nelson area choosing to have a home or hospital birth. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting your vision for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Certifications and Trainings: Maternal Support Practitioner- Labour and Birth Doula (Bebo Mia), Bachelors of Kinesiology (University of Calgary), Massage Therapy Diploma (Mount Royal University), Registered Massage Therapist (CMTBC), Nine Part - Integrated Fascial Therapies (Rao and Gittens), Infant Massage (Paula Jasper), Massage Therapy for the Complicated Pregnancy (Paula Jasper), Pelvic Floor Therapy for the Non-Pelvic Floor Therapist (Dr. Sarah Haag), Mastectomy Guide Level 1- Introduction to Breast Surgeries (Erin Price), Pelvic Pain Science (Eric Purves).
2024 AVAILABILITY Available for March, April, June, September, October, November, December Births Ava