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About Me

I am a mama of four, parenting mentor, and educator specializing in the emotional well-being of women & birthing persons from pre-conception through motherhood. I weave mindfulness, archetypal wisdom, the rite of passage from maiden to mother, seasonal & menstrual cycle tracking, practical knowledge, extensive personal & professional knowledge about neurodivergence, years of experience as a yoga and meditation practitioner, and reiki together in support of families as a postpartum doula, longer-term coach, and a teacher of birthing persons and baby classes.

My vision is to raise awareness about the importance of village support that dismantles racism, colonialism, & patriarchy.

 

I live on unceded N’dakina (Abenaki) land (currently called Vermont). I am available for in-person local and virtual support. 

Degrees & Trainings

  • Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education & History

  • Master’s Degree in Special Education (plus 13 years of experience as a public school special educator)

  • Vermont & Massachusetts Professional Teaching License in Special Education Ages: birth-22

  • Reiki Practitioner: Level II

  • CAPPA trained postpartum doula

  • CAPPA trained lactation educator

  • Certified Rites of Passage Guide by Sarah Durham Wilson & The Motherspirit

  • PATH International Certified Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor

  • Certified in: CPR/First Aid 

  • Herbalism classes include: Indigenous Plant Medicine and Rituals from the Rainforest with Adriana Ayales, Aromatherapy for Natural Living with Aromahead Institute, and Healthy All Year with Aviva Romm, M.D. 

My interests include: 

  • Herbalism

  • Sailing

  • Gardening

  • Hiking, Biking, Skiing, & anything outside

  • Horseback riding

  • Reading

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