Crystal Swanson

Crystal Swanson

Accepts insurance
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Colorado Springs, Colorado
15 years of experience
5.0
About me

**Bringing Peace, Serenity, & Calm from Preconception Through Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery** Hi, I’m Crystal, a holistic doula, perinatal massage therapist, educator, and guide supporting individuals and families through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and recovery. With over a decade of experience, I offer whole-person care that helps you feel calm, informed, deeply cared for, and confident in the choices you make along the way. I believe these experiences are about more than reaching the next milestone. Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, navigating fertility or infertility, growing your family, preparing for birth, or recovering from pregnancy, your body, mind, and emotional well-being deserve thoughtful support through the transition. My approach brings together bodywork, education, doula care, and personalized guidance to meet you where you are. Some clients come to me for physical relief or support preparing their bodies for what's ahead. Others need help sorting through information, understanding their options, preparing for birth or parenthood, or simply having a calm, knowledgeable person beside them while plans change. There isn't one "right" way to move through fertility, pregnancy, birth, or recovery. My role isn't to fit you into a philosophy or tell you what you should choose. It's to help you understand your options, honor your values, care for your body, and create more peace in whatever season you're navigating. *Because peace of mind comes from understanding your options, not being told what to do.*

Education

Assoc. of Occupation Studies - Massage Therapy (2011)

Assoc. of Arts - Counseling and Applied Psychology (2005)

Certification and training

Massage Doula, Massage Doula Network/Institute of Somatic Therapy (2011)

Holistic Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) Practitioner (2024)

Birth Doula, bebo mia (2024)

BRM Pro, Body Ready Method (2025)

Maternal Support Practitioner, bebo mia (2026)

Childbirth Educator, bebo mia (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

National Black Doula Association

Credentials
CBD CBE LMT
Specialties
Acupressure During Labor Aromatherapy Babywearing Belly Binding Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Herbal Postpartum Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Massage Massage Therapist Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Preconception Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapist Prental Massage Practitioner Relaxation Techniques Somatic Techniques Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth Advanced Maternal Age Nutritional Counseling Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Bodywork Cesarean Scar Tissue Remedial Massage Healthy Eating Hospital Birth Multiples Pregnancy Complications Telehealth Family Planning Infertility Loss and Bereavement Doula Perinatal and Infant Loss Sibling Preparation
Languages

English

Accepted insurance
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Health First Colorado Medicaid Tricare Carrot Colorado Access Kaiser Permanente UnitedHealthcare
Service introduction

Active Peace Maternity bridges areas of care that are often treated separately. My background spans perinatal bodywork, doula support, childbirth and fertility education, planning, and healthcare experience, allowing me to look at both the body and the bigger picture.

Packages
Body-Centered Childbirth Prep (private instruction)
A 6-Week Body-Centered Birth Preparation Series Format: Weekly one-on-one instruction, paired with guided reflection, partner practices, and integration tools. Each week is designed to be experienced over time, with a total engagement of approximately 2–2.5 hours (including instruction and personal practice). Philosopy: This series blends evidence-based birth education with somatic awareness, nervous-system regulation, and embodied preparation. Families leave feeling informed, grounded, and confident in both the physiology and lived experience of birth. *Founding rate - limited time*
$275.00
USD Flat rate
Holistic Birth & Body Essentials
A fully integrative support package blending intuitive, hands-on care with therapeutic bodywork and body-based tools — supporting you from early pregnancy through postpartum, inside and out. Payment Plans are available
$2,950.00
USD Flat rate
Holistic Birth Essentials
A comprehensive birth doula package offering peace of mind and support from early pregnancy through postpartum.
$1,850.00
USD Flat rate
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Crystal was our doula for both of our children. I could not have made it through two unmedicated labors without her. She was an advocate, a guiding voice, a gentle hand, and knew exactly when to interject humor and empathy when they were needed most.

- Holly W.

Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know exactly what kind of support I want before reaching out?
Do you support home births hospital births, epidurals, inductions, or cesareans?
What does my insurance cover, or not cover?
What if I'm outside Colorado Springs?
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