about journey
I have always wanted to empower and support young families. In my early 20's, I was inspired to become a Birth/Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator, before going on to become a Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner and Lactation Consultant. Throughout my 20 years in the Perinatal Health field, I have always taught classes in Childbirth Education, Infant care, Infant feeding and yoga for pregnancy and postpartum. This is because we need to support the whole family in becoming as healthy as possible, so these precious children can be nurtured and loved to the fullest!
2003 - 2009
Trained and worked as a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Perinatal Yoga Instructor, Lactation Educator and Certified Massage Therapist.
2009 - 2012
Attended the University of California, San Francisco MEPN Program; trained and certified as a Registered Nurse, a Nurse Midwife and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.
2012 - 2023
Worked as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) & Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Santa Cruz, CA. Trained and certified as a Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Continue to teach Childbirth Education, Newborn Care & Safety, Breast/chest-feeding & Perinatal yoga.
2023 - Present
Current work as a Lactation Consultant. I also teach Childbirth Education, Newborn Care & Safety, Breast/chest-feeding, & Perinatal yoga classes.