I am originally from West Seattle, currently living in Issaquah with my husband and two children.  I first became interested in birth support when I was 19 years old.  At that time I had the privilege of assisting my sister in-law in the birth of her first child.  I remember being struck by what an amazing event it was.  Being asked to attend her birth was an incredible honor that I will always cherish.  After that experience, I told myself, “this is what I want to do”.  Not knowing at the time what a Doula was, I went down another path.  Now many years later, I have returned to my original passion.  I am a certified birth doula with DONA International,  I also work as a hired Independent contractor with Swedish Hospital, and I am a certified Lactation Educator. I completed my birth Doula training at Bastyr University in June 2012 where I was very fortunate to have the instruction of the renowned Penny Simkin. I have since taken courses in the use of Rebozo, TENS unit, and acupressure for pregnancy and labor support. I have also taken childbirth educator trainings at Great Starts, and finished my postpartum training at Bastyr University. When I am not working as a Doula, I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering at my children’s  school, yoga, and reading.