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UT Licensed Massage Therapist, Prenatal Massage Specialist, Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Spinning Babies® Parent Educator, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, Certified Infant Massage Instructor.

09/06/2025

Reviews are one of the most powerful ways people find my work and decide if it’s the right fit for them!

Every time someone leaves a review for my work—whether it’s a few kind words or a full story about their experience—it genuinely means the world to me. ❤️

Reviews are like little beacons of light in this noisy online world, and for a small business like mine, they make a huge difference.

So if you’ve ever worked with me and feel moved to write a review—whether it’s about a massage, birth support, a class, or anything else—it would be such a meaningful gift. 🙏 Your feedback not only supports me, it also helps other folks find the care they’re looking for.

Thank you for being here, for sharing, for supporting small businesses like mine. I don’t take it for granted. 💫

✨ Your words matter more than you know. ✨
I would be so grateful if you’d take a moment to leave a review here:

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03/06/2025

Love is powerful medicine!✨

Having your partner close in labor is not just comforting—it’s chemical. When you feel supported, safe, and connected, your body releases more oxytocin—the love hormone.

Oxytocin helps your labor progress, reduces your perception of pain, calms your nervous system, and strengthens your contractions so they work more effectively. It’s the hormone of connection and labor.

Looking at an ultrasound picture of your baby during labor can also increase oxytocin.

It reminds your body and brain why you’re doing this. You’re not just enduring pain—you’re bringing your baby closer with every wave.

That emotional connection, that sense of “I’m not alone,” softens fear and invites oxytocin to rise. And when oxytocin flows, everything shifts.

Turns out, safety, love, and presence are real tools for labor.

They’re not extra—they’re essential.

🫶 So hold hands. Make eye contact. Bring the ultrasound pic. Tap into love. It’s how we birth.❤️✨

23/05/2025

We live in a world that disconnects us from our bodies— and from the kind of daily movement that supports balance, strength, and alignment.

This creates muscle imbalances, tight fascia, and weaknesses that can make pregnancy more uncomfortable and labor more challenging.

When your body isn’t in balance, baby has less room to move. Your hips may feel tight, your back may ache, and your pelvic floor may be working overtime to compensate.

In labor, this can mean longer labors, more intense sensations, or babies who take longer to settle into an ideal position—not because your body is broken, but because it’s navigating tension patterns it was never meant to carry alone.

But the good news? These imbalances are not permanent.

Through intentional bodywork, movement, and support, we can release what’s stuck, strengthen what’s weak, and bring your body back into the alignment it was designed for—so you can feel better now and birth with more ease later.

Your body already knows how to birth.
Let’s give her the support she deserves. ❤️

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Local to Northern Utah? Book now so I can help you reconnect, realign, and restore balance—so you’re not just getting through pregnancy, but moving toward birth with more comfort, ease, and confidence.

Because when your body is supported, your innate wisdom can shine! ✨

21/03/2025

18 years ago, a nurse talked me into an epidural—not because I needed one, but because I’d be an easier patient. Back then, the assumption was that an immobile, pain-free patient meant less work / stress for the staff.

But we know better now. We understand how babies rotate through the pelvis, and here’s the kicker—an epidural actually can mean more work for the nurse. Instead of a baby being able to rotate against the pelvic floor muscles and a patient moving instinctively, we now need help changing position — which we should be doing so every 3-5 contractions to keep labor progressing.

With so many birthing women wanting to “wait and see” before deciding on pain relief, our nurses should be pulling out all the comfort measures—peanut balls, rebozos, position changes, counterpressure—so that the patient can stay engaged, mobile, and in control of their own movement. And if they decide to get an epidural then continue to help with frequent position changes.

It’s time to shift the focus from what’s easier for the hospital staff, what they are used to or what is within their comfort level (including pushing positions) to what’s best for the birthing woman/person. You deserve support, not just management.

If you’re planning to give birth, make sure your support team knows how to help you stay mobile and comfortable, whether you choose an epidural or not. Ask your nurse, partner, or doula to help you with position changes, counterpressure, and movement to keep labor progressing. Your comfort matters, and you deserve care that supports your choices. ❤️✨

14/03/2025

That’s nearly 2.5 times their normal capacity!!

This EXTREME stretch allows your baby to pass through the birth canal, but it also highlights why preparing your pelvic floor is so important. Hello pelvic floor PT! 👋🏽

Gone Are the Days of doing Kegels for Birth Prep! I lived through those days my friends!! 😅 18 years ago, my birth prep consisted of a daily walk, daily cat cows, and daily Kegels. They used to be the go-to exercise for birth prep focused on having a strong pelvic floor!! But now, we know better!

We want to focus on having supple muscles! This is why preparing the pelvic floor through techniques like:

✅ self massage,

✅ pelvic mobility exercises,

✅ and relaxation strategies

This is also why the body naturally produces RELAXIN, a hormone that helps soften the connective tissues to allow for this expansion.

Your body is designed for this, and with the right support, your pelvic floor can stretch, birth, and recover beautifully! 💛

Drop a ❤️ if you learned something new! Tag a mama-to-be who needs this info! ⬇️

07/03/2025

If you’re near or past your due date, you might be wondering how to gently encourage labor. While labor will begin when your body and baby are ready, some natural methods may help nudge things along. Here are 10 evidence-based techniques to support labor onset:

1️⃣ Massage helps reduce tension, promote circulation, and stimulate oxytocin, the hormone that triggers contractions. Prenatal massage can also help baby settle into an optimal position for birth.

2️⃣ Gently stimulating your ni***es mimics baby’s sucking, which releases oxytocin and may help strengthen contractions. Studies show it can increase the likelihood of labor starting within 72 hours.

3️⃣ Traditional acupuncture has been used for centuries to promote cervical ripening and uterine contractions. Research suggests it may help shorten gestation and reduce the need for medical induction.

4️⃣ Dates contain natural compounds that help soften the cervix and shorten early labor. A study found that eating six dates per day from 36 weeks onward may improve the chances of spontaneous labor.

5️⃣ Semen is one of the richest natural sources of prostaglandins, which help ripen the cervix (similar to medical induction methods). Org*sm also releases oxytocin, which can stimulate contractions.

6️⃣ Prenatal chiropractic care helps align the pelvis, relieve tension, and create space for baby to engage in the birth canal. The Webster technique is commonly used to support labor readiness.

7️⃣ Walking, curb walking, squats, and figure-eight hip circles can encourage baby to descend, putting pressure on the cervix and stimulating labor. Frequent movement during labor is also linked to shorter labor times.

8️⃣ Stress produces cortisol, which can interfere with oxytocin production. Practicing deep breathing, meditation, or warm baths can help your body relax and release tension, allowing labor to progress naturally.

9 &10 Continued in the comments😁…

28/02/2025

To understand where we are today in maternity care, we have to look at where it began. In the 1950s, Dr. Emanuel Friedman developed the Friedman Curve, a graph that outlined what was considered “normal” labor progression. His research—conducted on medicated, often immobilized women—suggested that dilation should follow a steady, predictable pattern: roughly 1.2 cm per hour for first-time mothers and 1.5 cm per hour for those with previous births. If labor didn’t fit this timeline, interventions were often recommended.

In recent years, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has recognized that labor unfolds uniquely for each person. The modern guidelines allow for longer labors before labeling them as “prolonged” or “stalled.” Research now shows:
✅ Early labor can take longer without needing intervention.
✅ Active labor may not start until 6 cm, not 4 cm as Friedman suggested.
✅ The second stage (pushing) can last longer, especially in first-time parents.

Yet, many providers still rely on outdated expectations and lack the patience for physiological birth. When labor doesn’t “progress” fast enough by old standards, unnecessary interventions begin. The rush to speed things up can disrupt the natural process, leading to a cascade of interventions that might have been avoided.

But birth doesn’t work like a factory assembly line. Physiological birth is not linear.

So, how do we shift the narrative? Education. Advocacy. Awareness. When we understand where these expectations came from, we can question them. We can push for care that supports the natural unfolding of birth rather than rushing it to fit an outdated timeline.

Birth is not a race. It’s a rhythm. Let’s honor the process.

Drop a ❤️ to help me spread the message! Share with a friend who’s preparing for a hospital birth. Let’s change this cycle!! 👏🏻

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕 Today, let’s celebrate the love that starts before birth and continues through the entire journey of pregnancy and beyond. From the moment your baby’s heart begins to beat at just 5-6 weeks, to hearing your voice and even feeling the emotions you’re experiencing, the connection between you and your little one grows stronger each day.

When your baby is born, skin-to-skin contact is a powerful way to deepen that bond. Not only does it regulate their heart rate, but it also syncs yours, helping both of you feel calm and connected. Plus, those first moments of closeness help boost your milk production, giving your baby exactly what they need right from the start.

Did you know your baby can taste the food you eat through the amniotic fluid? Those early flavors can even influence their tastes after birth! The love and care you provide during pregnancy truly set the foundation for a lifetime of connection.

From the first heartbeat to your baby recognizing your voice after birth, love is present in every stage of pregnancy and birth. Let’s honor this beautiful journey and the deep connection between you and your baby. 💖

06/02/2025

Birth should leave you feeling strong, whole, and empowered, not broken or in need of healing. Yet, in our current birth culture, too many parents emerge from birth with emotional and physical wounds that were heartbreakingly avoidable.

When I was a brand-new doula, searching for a name that would bridge my massage practice and birthwork, the name Therapeutic Birth resonated deeply with me.
On the surface, it reflected my use of therapeutic massage for comfort during pregnancy and birth. But on a deeper level, it spoke to something bigger: the urgent need to heal a system that too often undermines the safety, sanctity, and power of birth.

Our mainstream healthcare system is not well, and it hasn’t been for a long time. But here’s the truth: expectant parents hold the power to shift their birth experience. Education is key. When parents truly understand birth-how safe it is, how sacred it is-they realize they are not at the mercy of “the system.” They have choices, rights, and the ability to create a birth experience that supports their well-being.

My role as a doula is to educate, empower, and provide a peaceful presence so that birth feels good. Because when birth feels good, it contributes to lifelong well-being. A positive birth experience can even help heal the trauma of a previous birth. That is the heart of my work. That is the essence of Therapeutic Birth.

Let’s rewrite the story of birth together.❤️

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