In 2020-2021 I served as an Ambassador for DONA members living in California, as well as a member of the LGABTQIAA+ subcommittee of the larger DEI Committee (diversity, equity, and inclusion). Through my time in both of these positions, I worked to improve visibility and inclusion for historically excluded populations and ensure all doulas are included in the organization, and that doulas have the skill and knowledge to better support all birth givers and families.

I completed the extensive program by Lumos Transforms in 2021 to be a facilitator. I now work with people to help them recognize their own stress and relaxation cycles and when their stress level is helpful or harmful. With a set of quick, simple tools we work to build resilience for their own and their community's future. Mikaela Lynn

My first Reiki training was in 2020 based on the Holy Fire modality. I was then trained and attuned by Mitra Session in both the Usui and Western Reiki modalities. I became a Reiki Master in 2020 and can offer services to clients as well as teach Reiki to others and do attunements.

I have completed two certification courses for meditation. The first through Living Life Limitlessly University under Althea Lawton Thompson where I studied many types of meditation (Breathwork, Chakra, Mantra Chanting, Visualization, Mindfulness, Bodyscan, Intention & Affirmation, Recapitulation) and then continued on to complete the Open Heart Project Meditation Instructor program with Susan Piver in Shamatha Vipashyana in 2021.

A course by Stephanie McBride teaches how to confidently use essential oils in prenatal health practice. Comprehensive, evidence-based, and unbiased, Essential Oils for the Birth Kit covers using essential oil therapy for pregnancy, delivery, and newborn care. Participants learn the safe and effective clinical use of essential oils: various applications, individual properties, dosages, and contraindications. Course content is substantiated by current, peer-reviewed research.

I earned an Associates Degree in Advanced Personal training and went on to study and be certified by the NSCA as a CSCS. This designation is reserved for professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes with the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention. Recognizing that their area of expertise is separate and distinct, CSCSs consult with and refer athletes to other professionals when appropriate.

Trained by Nicole Morales

Completed the course through NCTSN

A 6-week ethnobotany course based on the folk, and historical healing traditions of the South, particular Black Southern Midwives by Divine Bailey-Nicholas

I am a certified Peristeam Facilitator and am currently working to complete the Peristeam Hydrotherapist program through Steamy Chick

I have completed over 100 hours of lactation-specific education. I am a Certified Lactation Education Specialist (CLEC) through BreastfeedLA, and completed my Lactation Consultant course through them as well. I am working to complete the necessary prerequisites and clinical studies to sit the exam end become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

I am a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, trained by The Sleep Lady herself. I completed a four-month interactive, online program with 80+ hours of training content and mentorship and continue to have ongoing mentorship with the faculty including Kim West, Brandi Jordan, Heather Irvine, and guest lecturers to support families to achieve better sleep with their babes age 0-5 years and beyond.

I completed the ICEA CBE course in 2018, and then went on to complete Birthing Advocacy Doula Training (BADT) CBE course in 2020 and I am certified C-CBE (BADT) since February 2022.