Embrace Your Transformative Journey
Holistic support for a mindful pregnancy, labour & birth, postpartum, and early parenting experience
"I believe that with knowledge, wise guidance, and compassionate support, we can distill the fear that is present in society around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum and instill confidence for an informed and empowering experience."
Parent of one beautiful soul, daytime caregiver to four more. I am a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Reiki practitioner, and a Certified Yoga teacher with a deep passion of spreading love, knowledge, and empowerment to expectant and new parents.
I am Kristen..
Grateful you are here…
I believe that with evidence-based information, compassionate support, and wise guidance, we can instill confidence and release our fears and uncertainties about this journey. I aim to provide informational, emotional, and physical support from pregnancy to parenthood so parents feel well equipped to embrace the journey as it unfolds. I want to empower people to take an active role in creating the birth experience they desire and embracing self-confidence.
I also have a passion for the natural, unhindered development of infants and toddlers. I have completed the Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) Foundations course where I gained a comprehensive understanding of infant and toddler motor development and social-emotional development. I want to share this perspective to support parents in building authentic relationships with their babies while encouraging their self-confidence and independence, from the very start.
With a mindful and informed approach, may we be empowered, respected, and supported. May our spirits evolve, and may we embrace our authenticity as we birth and raise conscious, self-confident children.
It is an honour to connect with you and be part of your journey!
With love and gratitude,
Kristen
offers
Imagine a calm, confident presence by your side—someone who knows birth and knows how to hold space for it. I support you and your partner with hands-on comfort, informed advocacy, and emotional steadiness. I guide with warmth and wisdom, offering suggestions for touch, movement, breath, and positioning—while holding your vision and protecting your space with grounded awareness. I help you navigate twists and turns as they come, so you can stay connected to your rhythm, your power, and the sacred nature of this rite of passage.
This is birth support the way our ancestors knew—rooted in trust, love, and connection. I’m with you every step of the way: hydrating you, holding you, encouraging you, and reminding you of the deep wisdom your body already holds. Whether you're birthing at home or in a hospital, I help bridge the gap—supporting you to move through the system without losing touch with the soulful, primal experience of birth.
What’s included:
– 3 prenatal sessions (60–75 mins each) to align, prepare, and empower
– Full in-person support throughout your labour and birth
– Continuous WhatsApp text/voice support throughout pregnancy and 6 weeks postpartum
– Yoga video library to prepare your body for birth and ease pregnancy discomforts
– 1 postpartum check-in to reflect, integrate, and be supported
Empowered Birth:
Labour Doula Care
Supporting births at hospitals, birthing centres, and homes
Energy Exchange:
$1555 (+HST)
*Can be covered by some insurance spending accounts
This is full, all-encompassing birth prep. Body prep with yoga, pelvic floor and core support. Mind prep with breathwork, meditation, and nervous system tools. Information prep with holistic insight into pregnancy, labour, birth, postpartum, and the sacred path into parenthood.
It’s intimate, real, and completely personalized—to your needs, your desires, your family, your fears, your wonders. We prepare for the medical side, the spiritual side, the unknowns, and the deep truths you’re uncovering on this journey. We work to move you from fear or overwhelm into a space where you feel confident and safe—trusting your body, connected to your baby, your breath, and your intuition.
You’ll be prepared with practical tools, information, and the inner knowing that you are capable. That your partner (if applicable) is prepared. That you have what you need to navigate the system and still create the birth experience that aligns with your values. This is birth prep that remembers what we’ve always known—That our bodies are wise. That we’re meant to birth in connection. That preparing from a place of love, empowerment, and reverence allows for a deeply intuitive, positive experience.
What's included:
-6 personalized sessions (in-person or virtual) to prepare body, mind, and your birth toolkit
-Continuous WhatsApp voice/text support during the 6 weeks and as your labour approaches
-Shared resources based on your unique experience and questions
-Postpartum planning, breastfeeding information, newborn care guidance
-Discounted birth attendance (if local)
6-week Prenatal Yoga + Birth prep
Energy Exchange:
$777 (+HST)
Virtual or in-person
*Can be covered by some insurance spending accounts as prenatal classes
IN-Home Postpartum Support
Postpartum support can provide invaluable support at any stage after the birth of your baby. Whether this is your first or subsequent baby. With expertise in newborn care, breastfeeding support, infant development and emotional well-being, this care service provides practical assistance, guidance, and empowerment.
Shifts are personalized support tailored to the unique needs and preferences of your family. By nurturing both parents and baby, we can foster a supportive environment where your family can bond, heal, and thrive during this sacred time of transition.
Support during shifts can include:
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Non-judgemental, compassionate emotional support
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Feeding guidance and support, attention to latch and feeding positions
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Support with baby sleep and soothing methods
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Information and resources to support your physical recovery
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Instilling confidence while caregiving for your baby (feeding, diapering, bathing)
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Being with baby while you get some rest
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Tidying dishes, folding laundry, light meal preparation
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Guidance on creating a physically safe, cognitively challenging, and emotionally nurturing home environment to support your baby’s optimal development
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Yoga and breathing practices to reconnect with your core and pelvic floor
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Reiki healing session to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and promote physical or emotional healing
Energy Exchange:
$44 (+HST) per hour 5am-7pm
$55 (+HST) per hour 7pm-5am
Full overnight support availaible
*Can be covered by some insurance companies
Reiki Energy Healing in Embrun
Natural Stress Relief & Energy Work
Reiki is a gentle, hands-on energy healing technique that promotes emotional release, deep relaxation, and energetic balance. It’s a powerful form of natural stress relief that helps calm the nervous system, ease anxiety, and support emotional healing. Reiki is ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or energetically blocked — including new parents, pregnant people, and those moving through life transitions.
Offered in Embrun, Ontario, Reiki sessions take place in a safe, grounding environment. This holistic healing modality supports the flow of life force energy, helping to clear emotional blocks, restore alignment in the energy centers (chakras), and reconnect you with your inner strength and clarity. Whether you're seeking postpartum support, alternative healing for anxiety, or a way to align with your true Self — Reiki meets you exactly where you are.
Let your energy move freely, experience lightness and clarity, and open to the limitless potential already within you.
Energy Exchange:
$75 (+HST) per session
Conscious parenting consultation
This offering is a conscious, respectful, and empowering approach to parenting that supports you in navigating the early years of your child’s life with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Through 1:1 in-home or virtual guidance sessions, we’ll explore everything from supporting your child’s natural motor development, to understanding emotional outbursts, sibling dynamics, and how to create a secure, connected relationship with your child. Whether you’re a first-time parent or navigating the transition of adding another baby to the family, these sessions offer a grounded, holistic lens through which to parent with intention. We’ll look closely at the home environment, daily rhythms, and your child’s unfolding development to create a space that fosters independent play, secure attachment, resilience, and self-confidence. This is a holistic container to tend to the heart of your parenting journey.
These sessions are informed by my studies in RIE-inspired respectful caregiving, child development, yoga, and conscious parenting — and by my lived experience as a solo parent, doula, and longtime infant & toddler caregiver. We’ll gently shift outdated patterns, reframe developmentally appropriate behaviour, and empower you to hold loving, firm boundaries while deeply attuning to your child’s needs. We’ll also redefine what discipline means — creating space for authentic emotional expression while building a respectful relationship that begins now and supports your connection for years to come.
These sessions are not about fixing — they’re about coming home to a way of parenting that feels grounded, connected, and aligned.
Book your Conscious Parenting Consultation today and take the first step toward a more grounded, easeful, and attuned path forward.
Energy Exchange:
$120 for 90 minute session
In home or virtual
Suitable for parents of infants and toddlers (0–3 years)
CLIENT STORIES
KAREN G
We met Kristen only a day before going into labour, and thank god for her being available and a caring, reassuring presence from the very start. Kristen made the whole thing feel not only do-able but also much easier. Her attitude was perfect and she was full of attention and tips to help, from start to post-partum. We are very grateful for having had her as a doula.
CARING, REASSURING PRESENCE
The support and guidance I received from Kristen during the birth of my child was incredible. Hiring a doula was a very last minute decisions but turned out to be one of the best decisions my partner and I made throughout our pregnancy journey. From the moment we met, she showed warmth and professionalism, making us feel at ease and confident.
During labor, she was a constant source of comfort and encouragement, helping me manage pain and navigate the challenges of childbirth. Her presence was calming, and her knowledge of various birthing techniques was invaluable. She truly empowered me to have the birth experience I had hoped for, without any medication but I know she would've been totally non-judgmental no matter my choices.
Beyond the birth itself, our doula provided postpartum support that was equally invaluable. She checked in on us regularly, offering guidance on breastfeeding, newborn care, and mom's physical and emotional well being. Her compassion and expertise were a lifeline during those early weeks of parenthood. If you're considering hiring a doula, I wholeheartedly recommend it, and I can't recommend Kristen enough. Her generosity and support made a world of difference for our family. Thank you for being there for us during this life-changing experience!
KAREN
WARMTH AND PROFESSIONALISM
STEPHANY H
Near the end of my second trimester, I was introduced to Kristen from a massage therapist I frequently went to and I wish I had Kristen sooner! I had never thought of having a doula to support me during my first birth. Kristen listened to my needs and wants during the whole process and made me feel supported and calm during the remainder of my pregnancy, labour and post labour. Kristen helped me care for my newborn which was super helpful as it was difficult as a first time parent trying to navigate caring for a child. Kristen's presence was invaluable. I had a great experience and I highly recommend Kristen!
SUPPORTED AND CALM
The support and guidance I received from Kristen during the birth of my child was incredible. Hiring a doula was a very last minute decisions but turned out to be one of the best decisions my partner and I made throughout our pregnancy journey. From the moment we met, she showed warmth and professionalism, making us feel at ease and confident.
During labor, she was a constant source of comfort and encouragement, helping me manage pain and navigate the challenges of childbirth. Her presence was calming, and her knowledge of various birthing techniques was invaluable. She truly empowered me to have the birth experience I had hoped for, without any medication but I know she would've been totally non-judgmental no matter my choices.
Beyond the birth itself, our doula provided postpartum support that was equally invaluable. She checked in on us regularly, offering guidance on breastfeeding, newborn care, and mom's physical and emotional well being. Her compassion and expertise were a lifeline during those early weeks of parenthood. If you're considering hiring a doula, I wholeheartedly recommend it, and I can't recommend Kristen enough. Her generosity and support made a world of difference for our family. Thank you for being there for us during this life-changing experience!
KAREN G
WARMTH AND PROFESSIONALISM
service area
Embrun, Russell, Orleans, Ottawa, and all surrounding areas