Janelle Montgomery
About me
Hi, I’m Janelle! With my extensive experience as a mother of two, rigorous birth and postpartum DONA certification, Master’s in Health Administration, and training as a health and wellness coach, I offer a unique set of experiences that blend compassionate care, evidence-based knowledge, and whole-person wellness to support women through every stage of their motherhood journey. My own vastly different birth journeys - one C-section and one VBAC - opened my eyes to how different each experience can be, yet how deeply every mother deserves to feel supported, informed, and empowered. My own doula supported and empowered me through those experiences and inspired me to create FlourisHER Way Birth and Wellness, a space where women can receive both practical and emotional support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. I bring a wealth of related experience, with years in healthcare leadership and wellness coaching, to countless hours walking alongside moms as they navigate nourishment, rest, identity shifts, and self-care. My approach is gentle and empowering, and I bring that same calm, grounded, and nurturing presence into my doula work. I believe every mother and birthing person deserves to feel confident, cared for, and fully supported - physically, emotionally, and mentally - as they bring new life into the world. Through my work and my heart as a mom, I’ve learned that thriving in motherhood takes more than just physical recovery — it’s about nourishment, rest, emotional balance, and rediscovering yourself in this new chapter. My approach is gentle, personalized, and rooted in helping mothers flourish — body, mind, and spirit — as they welcome new life and step into their strongest selves. My approach is gentle, reassuring, and deeply personal. Together, we’ll honor your body, your intuition, and your story as you flourish in your own unique way!
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication, Public Health (2016)
Master of Health Administration (2021)
Certification and training
Birth Doula Certification, DONA (2026)
Postpartum Doula Training, DONA (2025)
Lactation Basics, DONA (2025)
Memberships and affiliations
DONA International
National Association of Health Services Executives
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Accepted insurance
Service introduction
As a birth and postpartum doula, health and wellness coach, and health administrator, I provide holistic, compassionate support for mothers through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. My services include emotional and physical support during labor, postpartum care, newborn guidance, and wellness coaching focused on nourishing your mind and body. I combine my professional training and experience as a mom of two to help you feel calm, confident, and deeply supported every step of the way.
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Ratings and reviews
I would recommend Janelle as a doula to anyone! She did such a good job of prepping us beforehand and supporting us throughout labor. I was very happy to be able to focus on helping my wife throughout her labor instead of worrying about every little thing. We are so thankful for Janelle!!
- Caden Harden
Janelle is warm and attentive, while also having the knowledge and expertise that lets you know you’re in good hands. She's an incredible listener, reliable, and professional in all the best ways. If you’re looking for a doula or health coach, I can't recommend Janelle enough!
- Shannon Braxton
Working with Janelle has been a game-changer for my daily life. Before we started, I struggled to stay on track, but over the last few months, my consistency has completely shifted. Janelle didn’t just give me a plan; she gave me the tools to actually follow through. I have gone from sporadically trying to stay healthy to genuinely taking care of myself as a habit. If you need someone to help you bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it, look no further.
- Dana Lawrence
Three months prior to my 50th birthday. I received the best gift ever. I was introduced to Janelle and FlourisHER Way. In the past, I have leaned into pastors, personal trainers, counselors, and professional coaching to support my journey of being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and physician, but I needed something different before I hit this milestone. Janelle was exactly what the doctor ordered. We set short term and long term goals, which sounds so simple. The difference was that she helped me to drill down to make clear plans on how to succeed. By the end of the three months, She helped me to identify strengths that I was using in other areas of my life , but not at home. There were clear improvements in my marriage, financial decisions, management of my home and 3 children, exercise routines, sleep pattern and more importantly, by the end I was excited to turn 50. The icing on the cake was that I lost ten pounds without weight loss being an identified goal. It just proved to me that focusing on overall wellness and having the right support, truly can make a difference. This doctor and mom of 3 young children cannot say thank you enough to FlourisHER Way!
- Jesselina Grider
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