Jessie Avery - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Jessie

As your doula, I’m your non-medical teammate from bump to baby. I bring a DACM background, midwifery training, and deep somatic skills to offer steady, practical support—not needles. Prenatal: We clarify your birth values, map options, and rehearse pain-coping (breath, movement, vocalization). I coach your partner in acupressure, counterpressure, positioning, and other comfort measures (such as back pressure, heat/cold, and the use of a birth ball) so they feel confident and helpful. Labor & Birth: I create a calm field: rhythmic touch, position changes for progress, temperature/lighting tweaks, hydration cues, and clear communication with your team. I help you stay grounded, heard, and in choice. Postpartum: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)- informed recovery—warming meals, gentle herbal teas/compresses, rest planning, and somatic down-regulation—to support hormones, bleeding, and mood in the early weeks. What I don’t do: clinical tasks, medical advice, or acupuncture at the birth. What I do exceptionally well: nervous system steadiness, pain-coping support, and partner coaching so your birth feels collaborative, supported, and yours.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Birth Foundations Package

Hi there, Thank you so much for reaching out and for your interest in my doula care. I offer three levels of support so you can choose what feels right for your birth and recovery journey: 1. Birth Foundations Package – $1,650 -Includes two prenatal sessions (with your partner), a personalized birth plan, and optional guided meditations. -I’m on-call 24/7 from 38 weeks for continuous labor support with non-medical comfort techniques (acupressure, ear seeds, heat/cool therapy, moxa or cupping if approved). -Includes two postpartum visits (60–90 minutes each).

$1,650 USD · Flat rate

Comfort and Birth Package

2. Comfort & Birth Package – $2,000
Everything in the Birth Foundations package, plus:
Two prenatal acupuncture sessions (in-home or at my clinic)
Two postpartum acupuncture sessions for recovery and balance

$2,000 USD · Flat rate

Nourish Birth Package

3. Nourish Birth Package – $5,300 Everything in the Birth Foundations package, plus: -Four acupuncture sessions total (two prenatal, two postpartum) -40-Day Traditional Chinese Medicine meal plan with deliveries every 3 days — 3 nourishing meals, 1 dessert, and 1 herbal tea daily to support deep recovery

$5,300 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

Hi there, Thank you so much for reaching out and for your interest in my doula care. I offer three levels of support so you can choose what feels right for your birth and recovery journey: 1. Birth Foundations Package – $1,650 Includes two prenatal sessions (with your partner), a personalized birth plan, and optional guided meditations. I’m on-call 24/7 from 38 weeks for continuous labor support with non-medical comfort techniques (acupressure, ear seeds, heat/cool therapy, moxa or cupping if approved). Includes two postpartum visits (60–90 minutes each). 2. Comfort & Birth Package – $2,000 Everything in the Birth Foundations package, plus: • Two prenatal acupuncture sessions (in-home or at my clinic) • Two postpartum acupuncture sessions for recovery and balance 3. Nourish Birth Package – $5,300 Everything in the Birth Foundations package, plus: • Four acupuncture sessions total (two prenatal, two postpartum) • 40-Day Traditional Chinese Medicine meal plan with deliveries every 3 days — 3 nourishing meals, 1 dessert, and 1 herbal tea daily to support deep recovery A bit about me: Before I studied Chinese medicine, I worked as a massage therapist, learning how touch can calm the nervous system and bring people back home to themselves. That foundation led me to earn my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and train in midwifery. My approach weaves acupuncture, herbal medicine, and somatic bodywork with practical, trauma-aware doula support — so that birth feels less like a medical event and more like a return to wholeness. If you’d like, we can schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to talk through which package best fits your needs. Warmly, Dr. Jessie Avery, DACM, L.Ac. Doula | Acupuncturist | Chinese Herbalist Deep Roots Apothecary 619-339-4791 | jessie@deeprootsapothecary.com | www.deeprootsapothecary.com

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birthing Doula Certificate (2019)
Postpartum Doula Certificate (2019)
Massage Therapy 1000 hours (2015)

Education

Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (2025)
Masters of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization (2023)

Languages

English

Credentials

LAc

Specialties

Bodywork Massage Acupressure During Labor Acupuncture Anxiety Aromatherapy Birth Doula Massage Therapist Postpartum Doula Care Relaxation Techniques

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Frequently asked questions

What training and education do you have?

EDUCATION ·DACM Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine— MCPHS University, Boston, MA (May 2025) ·Midwifery Training — Beautiful Beginnings (2022–2023) ·MAcCHM Masters of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization— AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine (2019–2023) ·Holistic Healing Practitioner Certificate— Healing Hands School of Massage (2014–2015 ·Associate of Social Behavior— Mount San Jacinto College (2008–2013) LICENSING and CE ·Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) -(2025) ·Certificate in Massage Therapy, 1000 hrs Healing Hands (2015) ·Birthing Doula Certificate — Mother Tree Birth (2019) ·Postpartum Doula Certificate — Mother Tree Birth (2019) ·Maternity Acupuncture Mentoring and Peer Support — Healthy Seminars (2023)

What about photos and videos?

I can take a few discreet photos on your device if the moment allows. If you want full birth photography, I can refer you.

Do you write birth plans

We create a clear, one-page plan together during prenatals, focused on preferences, coping tools, and communication with your care team. I explain options and common terms, help you clarify values, and encourage BRAIN questions (Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, Next/No). You make decisions; I support your voice.

How many births have you attended?

I’ve supported many families through labor and postpartum recovery, and each experience has deepened my understanding of how different every birth can be over the last 6 years. My training in midwifery, Chinese Medicine, and somatic work has prepared me to provide steady, adaptable care in any birth setting.