A golden beam of positive light! The first thing you'll notice about Michelle is a familiar warmth…read moreand kindness that makes you feel like you've known her for ages. Her eyes convey a trust and openness that is as welcoming as it is comforting. I recently attended her Valentine's day love meditation and was so elated with the feelings I had when returning home that night. She guided us along as she described seeing a colorful light rising from ourselves and extending to the world and people around us leaving behind it only love and appreciation. I envisioned this light swirling through my heart and mind and then reaching out and enveloping everything around me. When the personal reflection ended and I returned to my body in the moment, I felt such an unburdening and release that was truly wonderful. Michelle not only leads guided meditations, but also performs Reiki and leads many spiritually creative workshops that are certain to make you feel enlightened and closer to self and spirit. She also produces amazing works of art that will make you smile and feel inspired to be creative,yourself! Do yourself a favor and pay her a visit. After all, we could all use a little more love and creativity in our lives!

From the owner: EMMC Healing Arts offers reiki therapy, personal medicine hand drums, meditational art classes,…read morefine art for purchase, and doula services. Michelle is dedicated to nurturing the process of personal healing, allowing hearts to open to inner peace and wellness. Come release the stress of everyday life at our classes and workshops or experience personalized relaxation energy therapy at EMMC Healing Arts.

This was a great class that made us feel completely prepared for a natural, out of hospital birth!…read moreI never once felt fearful during my baby's birth because I felt like I knew exactly what to expect. We also really enjoyed getting to know other expecting couples in the area. I would definitely recommend anyone planning to have a natural birth take this class! We loved it and were actually a bit sad when it ended!

From the owner: I prepare and help parents before, during, and after birth in a holistic and individualized way…read more Ultimately, I want the entire family to be empowered and educated through the birth experience. As a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I provide education, support, and remedies in your own home for common breastfeeding issues, no matter the age of your baby. If you desire herbal remedies, I can help as a Certified Herbalist. The Birth Boot Camp curriculum is used for classes for hospital births, out-of-hospital births, newborn care, and others. Ultimately, I want both of you to be empowered and educated through the birth experience. All classes come with a useful booklet. I am also a certified birth and bereavement doula, supporting women and their partners during labor. I will get to know you prenatally, help you with comfort measures and information during birth, and then follow up afterwards to see if you need help adjusting to life with a baby. If you need additional help postpartum, I also act as a postpartum doula. I can help with anything you need in the immediate postpartum. There is no reason to go it alone!

My whole life I thought I would have an epidural when I had a child. I looked at women that gave…read morebirth naturally and wondered why they would chose that. Then, I went to a birthing class and didn't have a peace about my lifelong plan. I wanted to move during labor, I wanted to be aware of every feeling of this process because it may be the only time I experience it, and I worried about the possible complications involved with an epidural. Because of this by the end of the class I had made the decision to have a natural childbirth if possible. Because of this change my OBGYN recommended I hire a doula. Katie immediately came to mind. My husband and I met with her and reviewed the all the doulas she worked with. While all seemed great we chose Katie because we knew her, and I felt comfortable with her. She walked through every step with me making sure I was comfortable with the decisions that were placed before me. She helped me work through my labor and offered useful positions at different points to help with pain and positioning. Because of my blood pressure I was not able to labor in the suit with the tub out hospital provided. So, Katie brought and set up a tub for me. Without her that wouldn't have been an option and was a complete game changer for me. She was an integral part of my birthing experience and I 100% want her there again if I get the honor of having a 2nd child.

Our experience with Katie, as both a Labor Doula and a Postpartum Doula, has been nothing short of…read moreexcellent. I highly recommend her and her services. Katie walked alongside me for both of my pregnancies and offered endless encouragement, resources, and guidance. As our Postpartum Doula, she was an essential part of our lives for the first several months after our youngest was born. She showed up each scheduled day and offered to help in whatever way we needed, whether that was helping take care of our newborn, our toddler, daily chores around the house, food prep, support/encouragement/resources, etc. Katie also helped ease me back into the world and went with us on our first outings. Overall, I felt much more refreshed my second time around postpartum and I attribute that to having Katie's help. The postpartum period is an extremely vulnerable time, and I always felt comfortable around Katie to be my true self and let her know what I needed. She has a way of making everyone around her feel loved and valued. She went above and beyond to do special things for our family and I am forever appreciative to all the many ways she has helped us over the past several years.

Highly recommend Lauren if you are looking for a dedicated, supportive, informative doula! I…read moreinterviewed with several doulas and I knew by my first phone call with Lauren that she was the one I wanted by my side through my pregnancy and birth experience. She's so caring, patient, supportive & brings such a calming presence. She answered my millions of questions, stayed by my side the whole time for my LONG labor, and helped me get through every second of it. My husband and I are so grateful for her & all that she taught us! Thank you Lauren for everything! We can't wait to see you when it's time for baby #2!!!!

Paige helped me throughout my pregnancy, during labor and birth, and postpartum. She helped me…read moreadvocate for what I wanted and have my dream birth - I couldn't have done it without her!