Susan Galloso

Verified
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Albany, California
15 years of experience
About me

Susi Galloso is a dedicated and skilled professional with a passion for supporting individuals and families during the transformative journey of childbirth and early parenthood. With a wealth of experience and expertise, she has been serving as a birth doula since 2010, a massage therapist since 2009, and an infant massage educator since 2014. In her role as a birth doula, Susi provides invaluable emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant mothers and their partners throughout the labor and delivery process. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of birthing techniques, relaxation methods, and comfort measures, she helps ease the anxieties and discomforts associated with labor, fostering a calm and empowering environment for the birthing individual. Her compassionate and empathetic nature allows her to connect deeply with her clients, understanding their unique needs and preferences to tailor her support accordingly. As a massage therapist, Susi possesses a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and various massage techniques. Since 2009, she has been utilizing her expertise to offer therapeutic massages that aid in relieving tension, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall well-being. Her massages are not only a source of physical relief but also an opportunity for her clients to rejuvenate their minds and bodies, fostering a sense of balance and harmony. Additionally, Susi is a certified infant massage educator, demonstrating her commitment to nurturing the bond between parents and their infants. Utilizing her extensive knowledge of infant development and touch therapy techniques, she educates parents on the benefits of infant massage. Through guided instruction, she empowers parents to utilize gentle massage techniques that can aid in soothing and relaxing their babies, improving sleep patterns, and promoting healthy growth and development. Susi's combined expertise as a birth doula, massage therapist, and infant massage educator showcases her holistic approach to supporting individuals and families during crucial life stages. Her dedication to enhancing the well-being of her clients, coupled with her compassionate and nurturing nature, make her an invaluable resource for those seeking expert guidance and support on their journey to parenthood and beyond.

Certification and training

Birth doula (2010)

pre and postnatal massage therapist specialist (2009)

placenta encapsulation (2012)

infant massage educator (2014)

Bone closing ceremony/La Cerrada (2016)

Belly binding (2016)

Credentials
CBE CD (DONA) CMT CD
Specialties
Acupressure During Labor Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Belly Binding Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Chronic Pain Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula Massage Massage Therapist Maternal Fetal Positioning Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Pain Management Placenta Encapsulation Postnatal Yoga Postpartum Care Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapist Prenatal Care Prental Massage Practitioner Pre/Post Natal Pain and Weakness Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

Susi Galloso is a multifaceted professional deeply committed to holistic care and support during the perinatal period. As a seasoned birth doula since 2010, she offers emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant individuals and their partners, facilitating a positive and empowering birthing experience. Her expertise extends to massage therapy since 2009, where she skillfully employs various techniques to alleviate tension and enhance well-being for both prenatal and postnatal clients. Incorporating cultural traditions and healing practices, Susi conducts bone closing ceremonies, a ritual aimed at aiding postpartum recovery by symbolically closing the pelvic bones. She also specializes in belly binding, a practice utilizing wraps to support abdominal muscles and provide comfort during the postpartum phase. Additionally, her passion for capturing precious moments led her to birth photography, where she skillfully documents the beauty and emotion of childbirth. Further demonstrating her diverse skill set, Susi offers placenta services, a practice that involves processing the placenta into supplements or remedies believed to support postpartum recovery. Through her comprehensive approach and dedication to nurturing the mind, body, and soul, Susi Galloso enriches the perinatal journey for individuals and families, promoting wellness and connection during this transformative life stage.

Packages
Bone closing ceremony/ La Cerrada
Upon arrival I like to do a check in. Then move on to prepping the sitz bath herbs and you would soak in a bath for 20 minutes. We then move on to do a mini massage session 20 minutes. Then we finally do the bone closing ceremony/ La Cerrada.
$300.00
USD Flat rate
Birth photography
Home birth, birth center or hospital birth. Catch the moments of a lifetime, your baby's birth, your journey. Starting while laboring at home or at the hospital, capturing you and your birth team. Preserving the emotions of your journey and the birth of your beautiful baby.
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
Placenta service
The process takes about 36-48 hours. There are two methods of encapsulation which are steamed method and raw method, your choice. 
$350.00
USD Flat rate
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