Born and raised in Michigan, I have always been drawn to nature and nurture.  I graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's in Science in Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology.  I worked as a wildlife biologist in the field, at a nature center, and for years in animal medicine.  I also served for a wonderful year volunteering in Americorps NCCC.  I am married and have two children who are now at their universities. While pregnant I became fascinated with birth and birth work.  I was able to give birth to both my children vaginally and without medical intervention, with the help of a fantastic doula!

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I home educated my children into their middle-school years, when they then transitioned into public school.  At that time my fascination with birth work and nature returned to the forefront. I volunteered as a wildlife rehabilitator, worked on a small local organic CSA farm, and began keeping honeybees in 2019.

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All the while, my mind kept returning to birth work!

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I took my DONA International Birth Doula Training in 2019, and absolutely could not get enough! After attending my first client's birth, I knew without a shadow of a doubt that I love being a doula. I love serving where nature meets nurture.  I am honored to be of service at this most intimate and sacred time of transformation, metamorphosis, and precious new life.

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