Carissa Velasquez

Birth & Postpartum Doula
San Diego, California
6 years of experience
5.0
About me

I am a trained birth and postpartum doula, and have worked with families in Los Angeles and San Diego over the last 6 years providing meal services, Bengkung belly binding, birth and postpartum services. As a trained health coach, I am passionate about holistic wellness, and incorporate this knowledge into my practice to support the best health for mother’s and babies during the perinatal period.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in political science (2019)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, DONA (2020)

Postpartum Doula Training, DONA (2022)

Bengkung Belly Binding, Bellibind (2022)

Specialties
Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Bodywork Chronic Pain Health Coach Healthy Eating Labor Doula Mindfulness Newborn Care Postpartum Doula Care Potty Training Sibling Preparation Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Toddlers
Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer bodywork sessions which include light massage, womb rub, oil and herbal pastes, energy clearing, and Bengkung belly binding with an organic cotton wrap. I also offer in house meal preparation, household organization, and postpartum support.

Packages
Sacred Womb Healing - Single Session
Single in-home Bengkung belly binding session, includes: a light body massage and womb rub with Castor oil and a natural herbal paste, optional energy clearing, and wrapping of the abdomen with a supportive, organic cotton wrap, custom fit to your body.
$150.00
USD Flat rate
Sacred Womb Healing - Tri-Wrap
Three in-home Bengkung belly binding sessions, includes: a light body massage and womb rub with Castor oil and a natural herbal paste, optional energy clearing, re-wrapping of the abdomen with a supportive, organic cotton wrap to fit your body as it adjusts throughout the healing process.
$400.00
USD Flat rate
Home Reset
Household support with chores, light cleaning, and organization. I can set up systems within specific areas of your home to make daily tasks more accessible and efficient. Nourishment may also be included: tea, snack and meal preparation.
$45.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

We were so lucky to work with Carissa for 6 months during our daughter’s infancy (Dec 2021 - May 2022). Carissa provided infant care for our daughter, including support with feeding, daytime sleep, diapering, and time outside. She also provided extensive support through healthy and nourishing meal preparation - both for myself and my partner during our extended postpartum period, as well as for our daughter when she transitioned to incorporating solid foods. In addition, Carissa kept our household calm, functioning, and well-managed by providing light housekeeping and support (e.g., dishes, infant laundry). Carissa is warm and kind in all that she does - we always welcomed and felt comfortable with her in our home. And our (challenging and very particular!) daughter loved her from day one - they shared a close and special bond until our move out of state. For folks preparing for or in the midst of a postpartum experience, do yourself a favor and hire Carissa! She made our transitional time into parents so much brighter and better cared for.

- Nicole S.

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