Nurturing Roots

Nurturing Roots Nurturing roots offers perinatal classes, workshops and gatherings for education and support!

Hello everyone! Long time- no posts! lol Since closing the studio I’ve been having a hard time navigating how to support...
07/01/2025

Hello everyone!

Long time- no posts! lol

Since closing the studio I’ve been having a hard time navigating how to support families in the same capacity. Before the studio I was doing all the same things but now it just feels different, and I think my heart was broken over closing and therefore my heart was just not in it the same way.
I got a job working at my local junior high as an EA, and for a while I picked up a job supervising massage student practicum. I loved both of those jobs but never made my soul and heart happy the way birth work does.
Summer is here, and I am no longer an EA, and I quit the massage school job. It was a lot trying to hold on to both jobs while also attending to Nurturing Roots. In the root of everything I found myself stepping back from birth work. Why? I’m not sure. But this summer I am going to narrow down my wants. Do I want to continue with Nurturing Roots in a new capacity or do I want to step back for a while longer, do I want to seek out another job position or be a stay at home mom and get everything here back in order. Since working at the schools, after 7 years of being at home and doing my hearts passion, I didn’t realize the gravity to which my home life missed me, how much my home life got neglected. Not necessarily my kids.. but the house, the laundry and everything else with it
I injured my foot back in April and had 3 weeks off work and even then.. I noticed a change in my kids. My oldest said - it was knowing I was home.. knowing that if he needed me, or needed a day.. he could take it without me scrambling to figure out work. It made it easier for him and that .. that my heart heard so loudly that it made it easy for me to be okay with not going back to the junior high come September, and I can feel birth work tugging at my strings..
I’m rambling now.. but I wanted to post here and say.. hello dear hearts. I’m here. Not gone. Just taking time. To figure out what best fits my soul, my heart and my family.

Anyways- I love you all and appreciate your unwavering support. 💕

-Shayna

Christmas minis behind held at the studio THIS SATURDAY!
11/26/2024

Christmas minis behind held at the studio THIS SATURDAY!

11/13/2024

With the location of Nurturing Roots closing, I wanted to make sure our clients and future clients know that Placenta encapsulation is still available! Interested in talking more about this! DM us! We are happy to answer all your questions!

11/10/2024

Dear friends. It has taken me so long to find the right words to say this, but.. It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of our physical Nurturing Roots location, as of December 19, 2024. Like so many small businesses, the economic challenges we’ve all faced have taken a toll, and after much reflection, we’ve come to the difficult decision that it’s time to say goodbye to the space we’ve lovingly created. This decision wasn’t made lightly, and the thought of closing these doors has been incredibly emotional for me.However, this isn’t the end of Nurturing Roots—it’s a pivot. While the space may no longer exist, the heart and mission of what we do remain stronger than ever. We are evolving into a mobile service, allowing us to come directly to you. Whether it’s birth support, lactation counseling, childbirth education, or infant massage, we’re still here to nurture, guide, and serve families in a way that works in this ever-changing world.I won’t lie—letting go of this space feels like losing a part of myself, as I’ve poured so much of my heart into it but I’ve come to realize it’s not the location that has my heart.. it’s the business… it’s Nurturing Roots. I know that this change brings new possibilities, flexibility, and ways to connect more personally with each of you and we are committed to continuing this work, just in a new form. To our clients, friends, and supporters: thank you for your unwavering trust and belief in what we do. Your support has been a beacon of light during this difficult time, and I’m hopeful that together, we will find new ways to grow, adapt, and thrive in this next phase. This isn’t goodbye, it’s a pivot. It’s been a beautiful year. Much love xo-Shayna Owner and Operator of Nurturing Roots 🌱

October is Pregnancy and Infant loss awareness month. On October 15, all around the world at 7:00 pm a candle is lit in ...
10/02/2024

October is Pregnancy and Infant loss awareness month.
On October 15, all around the world at 7:00 pm a candle is lit in remembrance of those little beings lost to soon.

As a mama of loss, this is held dear to my heart and I’m grateful I can provide a space for other mamas of loss to join and if you would like you can write a letter to your lost little loves, or speak their names out loud. We want this to be heart lead, so what feels right to you may not feel right to the next person. Participation is a choice.

If you would like to join us, please DM me. We will meet at 6:45 and light our Candles at 7:00-8:00
This is free for our community. We gather together, hold space for one another, and be seen.

SEPTEMBER PREGNANCY CIRCLE! Date :Tuesday Sept 17Time : 7:00pm Investment : $27
09/06/2024

SEPTEMBER PREGNANCY CIRCLE!

Date :Tuesday Sept 17
Time : 7:00pm
Investment : $27

Surrender to the natural rhythm of the body and leaning into the power of the birthing process. It’s a moment when women...
08/08/2024

Surrender to the natural rhythm of the body and leaning into the power of the birthing process. It’s a moment when women harness an incredible strength, tapping into their innate ability to bring life into the world. With each contraction, they endure the intensity, trusting their bodies and their instincts. It’s a journey of surrendering to the moment, letting go of control and surrendering to the flow. As a doula, I’m so humbled by the strength each woman shows, the power women have to bring baby earth-side. What an incredible thing to witness, and no matter how many births I’ve attended.. it never ceases to amaze me how powerful women are!

This photo was taking mere moments before baby was born. 🤍

08/08/2024

Thank you! From the bottom of my heart, I cannot express how much gratitude I feel towards those who have supported Nurturing Roots and its growth. I love this business, I love our clients, I love the friendships and connections we’ve made along the way!

NEW CLASS AVAILABLE! Join our 3 week Infant Massage Class starting Thursday May 16 at 10:30 am! DM us to register for yo...
05/08/2024

NEW CLASS AVAILABLE!

Join our 3 week Infant Massage Class starting Thursday May 16 at 10:30 am!

DM us to register for your spot! This class is limited to 4 people!

Sometimes we just have to pause and listen. Listen to the client. Hear what their fears are, what they are excited abou...
05/07/2024

Sometimes we just have to pause and listen. Listen to the client. Hear what their fears are, what they are excited about, anxious about, or maybe they need more clarification on something we’ve talked about, or a question that popped into their head over night.
I always say to my clients to never be afraid to ask a question, if I don’t know the answer, I’ll get you one. If you think it’s a dumb question.. it’s not. If you’re worried about taking up to much of our class time asking questions.. that’s what the class is for! We want you to be as comfortable and empowered as you can be going into your birth. Ask questions! Knowledge is power!

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👀Charlie 💕

04/23/2024

Self Care Sunday!!

Come join Nurtured Soul Virtual Wellness Studio and Nurturing Roots on a Sunday of Self Care. Start your morning if right!!

Asking these questions and having the conversation about them helps the transition into parenthood a little easier. Thes...
04/19/2024

Asking these questions and having the conversation about them helps the transition into parenthood a little easier. These can be hard conversations to have too. But it’s the hard conversations that we need to be having. 🤍

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Blackfalds, AB
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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