I have long been fascinated by all that the body is capable of, particularly reproduction. I began my journey in birth work after my daughter was born in 2012. Through my own experience, I was struck by the need for client advocacy in a system that struggles for power. I have a deep respect for transitional periods in life (most notably, pregancy) and have found that giving evidence-based information to families and empowering them to choose what is best for them results in better outcomes. I am passionate about inclusive, trauma-informed care, and supporting families during their transition into parenthood. While serving as a full-spectrum doula for 7 years I studied clinical herbalism at The California School of Herbal Medicine in Forestville, CA. I focused my studies and later herbal practice on reproductive health and incorporated that knowledge into my doula practice. In 2016 I opened an herb shop in my hometown of Newport, RI where I served herbal teas, offered low-cost herbal consultations, hosted community events, and taught many classes on herbalism and reproductive well-being. In 2019 I finally said yes to the path of becoming an out-of-hospital midwife. I studied at Birthwise Midwifery School, National Midwifery Institute and completed my apprenticeship with the midwives here at Birth Matters. When I’m not attending births, you can find me knitting, weaving brooms, carving spoons, and making yummy herbal blends for friends and family.
