Candi Ammermann
Candi Ammermann
Candi Ammermann
About me
Hello! I'm Candi and I'm a birth doula, pre & perinatal massage therapist and bodyworker, childbirth educator, and movement specialist. I originally became a birth doula because my 3 births were incredibly traumatic and I never wanted another mom to feel alone and scared like I felt during those experiences. But having attended births since 2004, I have come to realize that birth is very different than what I originally thought. I've witnessed some of the most amazing births with the most empowered and inspiring moms. I've come to learn that birth happens best when a mom feels supported and seen, when she trusts her body and the process of birth. And I've seen how a birth affects families going into parenting - traumatized moms don't trust their instincts and look for parenting answers outside of themselves. Whereas moms who felt empowered throughout her birthing goes into parenting as a mamma polar bear - trusting in her instincts and protecting her littles ferociously. It is my heart's work to help mammas, and families, find their strength and empowerment, believe in themselves and their bodies capability to bring baby into the world, and to walk the journey with them, every step of the way.
Education
Massage Therapy (2003)
Associates Degree (2012)
Certification and training
Birth Doula, DONA (2005)
Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator (2006)
Yoga Instructor (2015)
Dynamic Body Balancing (2022)
Spinning Babies (2023)
Body Ready Method (2024)
Body Ready Birth (2025)
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
I am all about preparing mind and body for your very special day. Birth Doula: helping families to prepare for birth through education and support, answering questions, preparing the birth partner, continuous emotional and physical support through labor and birth and help with establishing breastfeeding and comfort immediately following birth. Prenatal massage & bodywork: helping to ease the aches and pains of pregnancy, create space for baby to position well, and preparation for birth. Also useful for postpartum healing. Body Ready Method: Program to assess body alignment and create individual movements and exercises to bring the body into alignment for infant position and efficiency in birth. The Body Ready Birth workshop continues this with focus on the 3 levels of the pelvis and the journey the baby makes through them and specific positions and movements to do during labor to help the baby move through each level. HypnoBirthing: Comprehensive 5 week childbirth program to help release fears, create mental mindset conducive for easy and comfortable birthing, nervous system regulation throughout birthing and many tools to succeed in the birthing you want. Spinning Babies Parent Workshop: Focusing on exercises to create room for fetal positioning. Also trouble shooting during birthing. Mother Roasting: 6 week postpartum program to support mom's recovery and ease into her new role CST for infants: bodywork for babies to help ease into life and help with colic, torticollis, oral ties, and more
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Ratings and reviews
Highly recommend Candi!! She was one of the best people to have on my support team with both my births. Candi is so kind, down to earth, and personable. I started going to her for prenatal massages and had her as my doula for my first birth. The incredible work she put in to assist me and my husband was the best blessing. For my second birth we did a little hypnobirthing refresher and prenatal massages with her. Candi is such a supportive positive person to surround yourself with. When you're pregnant you don't want to hear all the negative birth stories and traumatic experiences or they might get in your head and impact your own birth story. (Not to shame anyone's experience!) She helps bring all the positive birth stories your way. I truly believe that mind over matter can do incredible things! Even though my first birth didn't go how I would've liked it to, it still was a beautiful experience and helped prepare me for my second birth with a successful unmedicated VBAC. Highly recommend going to Candi for any service she offers!
- Rebecca Peterson
Candi is so easy to work with — I love how much she cares about helping moms! She validated all my feelings while also providing a sense of calm to prepare me for having my baby. I can’t thank her enough for the support she provided — and the awesome back massages during pregnancy!
- Rachel Clark
Candi offers a wide variety of excellent services to support you in your overall wellness. My personal favorites include hypnobirthing, massage, and body balancing. Highly recommend Candi to help you calm your nervous system and relax.
- Steph Payne
Candi was my Doula for my first son's birth during Covid restictions. I truly feel blessed that she was there helping and supporting my husband and I during the birth. She has become a friend over the years, and i am so greateful for her and all of the services she offers. I still get massages with her every other month. She is Amazing!
- Angela Haas
We love Candi! She’s done so much for our family! She helped get my body ready prior to birth, helped during birth and cared for us after! Candi worked with our son after birth and after we got his tongue and lip ties addressed. She is so knowledgeable and does so many different things, no matter the season of life you or your body are in. We couldn’t recommend her more!
- Brittany Gay
Had Candi to help deliver both my babies. She was great. I learned sooo much from Candi. If we didn't have Candi, wouldn't have had a good experience with both babies. My Dr for my 1st baby pushed induction for me right at 40 weeks and I am so glad I had Candi in my corner to decline it. I had no reasons to be induced. I ended up being 10 days (both babies) and both my labor and deliveries were fast. Candi also gave me exercises to help the baby get in better position and also for my comfort. She is very knowledgeable. Having a baby is very overwhelming and she helped me to be prepared. Helped with birthing plan, gave me options. All the stuff my Dr. NEVER told me about. Even my husband says we can never have a baby without Candi! She is that good! You won't regret it! Can't say enough good things about her!
- Jessie Fernholz
Candi is wonderful! She is so attentive and caring. I always look forward to sessions with her!
- Lauren Berns
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