What’s so wonderful about Michelle is that she is so clearly both extremely passionate and knowledgeable about pregnancy and birth. Her experience is totally invaluable. I knew I could trust her to do whatever ended up being necessary during labor — whether that was helping to ensure baby was in an optimal position, being an advocate, offering guidance or simply supporting me through the experience. When concerns came up during my pregnancy, having her input helped put my mind at ease. We loved working with Michelle!

I took a very wonderful and thorough doula training many years ago and I worked as a doula for several years. However, I stepped away from doula work while I was raising my children and I have been working doing some school teaching and yoga teaching. Birthwork has always felt like something that I want to return to, so I took a refresher course with Michelle. Michelle teaches about doula work in a way that reminds me of its importance. I was so impressed by her knowledge, her kindness and her intentionality of reviewing so many aspects of the doula profession from policies in local hospitals to what she brings in her birth bag to how to help a woman who’s experiencing back labor to marketing your own services. She taught in a way that made me feel like no question was too small. And she made me think about the importance of returning to doula work as a Spanish speaker in order to service Latina families. I’m considering taking her full doula training as a super refresher. Michelle holds within her lots of compassion for pregnant families and birthworkers along with a wealth of knowledge to share with doulas.

Attending Michelle’s Birth Doula Workshop was and INCREDIBLE experience! I couldn’t be happier with my decision to chose this in-person workshop over an online course. With materials that you get to keep after taking the course to help guide you through your journey, in becoming a professional Doula, I felt confident in the training I received to pursue my passion. Her dedication and commitment to her profession was more than just inspiring. As a mother myself, I found this experience incredibly healing! I would recommend this workshop to any and all individuals interested in either exploring the Doula profession, or just looking to gain priceless, hands on experience and knowledge about birth from a highly dedicated and experienced Midwife.

Michelle is an amazing teacher- I recently had the opportunity to participate in a 4 day workshop/training and I left feeling so inspired and prepared to attend births. Michelle is an absolute gift to the birthworker community!

Michelle is an incredible teacher. I just finished taking a complex, informative, and interactive 4 day workshop with her to become a birth doula, and I have been truly changed. There is no one I would recommend more when considering how to get started in birth work. Not only is her expertise undeniable, she is a truly special person as well. I found myself being genuinely sad when the workshop was completed. I cannot wait to get officially certified through her, and I know that she will always be cheering me on. As Michelle says, “Gentle Beginnings matter,” so do yourself a favor and allow her to teach you how to cultivate positive birth.

Michelle is the best decision we made in my pregnancy. True to her business name, she is warm and grounded every step of the way. This was our second baby and the work that she did with us, in preparation for expanding our family, was beautiful and something we remain so grateful for. She was an invaluable and powerful presence during labor, guiding me in what I can only describe as a transformative, dream birth. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience, always authentic, and gifted at what she does.

I had spoken to Michelle prior to my daughter's birth because I didn't know much about what a doula did. We had a wonderful talk and after I had given birth, Michelle came to my home and taught me so many things, especially with me being a first time mom. She taught me how to breastfeed while I had to lay completely flat on my back. She taught me how to pump, breastfeed, give my daughter a bath, and so much more. I am so thankful and grateful to have met and worked with such a kind, caring, knowledgeable individual.

Michelle has been living her calling as a doula midwife and trainer for 30 years now. She brings a stable warm presence, an open loving heart, wealth of knowledge and experience, and the embodiment of a wise woman walking her talk. I’m so grateful for the ways in which she has helped my wife and I have a birth experience that is in line with our integrity and authenticity. Michelle is skilled across many areas; interpersonal, family dynamics, biology, hospital birth, home birth, breast feeding, hypno birthing, and a fine singer. She’s a healer and a warrior y’all. If you want a master, call her.

I took my second birth doula training with Michelle. She is an amazing person and teacher. Compared to my other doula training, Michelle made it very personalized, and I learned so much that I didn't from my first training! I feel confident about taking on being a birth doula as my career. Thank you so much!!

Twice Michelle has been there for us through the whole pregnancy and birth process, providing us with indispensable advice, assistance, and compassion. She lent my partner confidence and strength in critical moments. Thank you, Michelle!