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Hi, I'm Celia
I'm a holistic doula, birth educator, and mother of four little humans. I work with mothers seeking clarity and confidence to experience unhindered, deeply satisfying birth on their own terms.
My Philosophy
Birth is a radical undoing of everything we think we know and an opportunity to discover our deepest strength and power.
You are absolutely capable of autonomous, ecstatic birth. Women know best what type of care they need, and when, where, and how they need to birth.
I am here to walk with you on your journey, to share my knowledge and experience, to listen, to reflect, to hold space.
When I'm not doing birthy things, you'll find me cooking bone broth soups, traveling with my family, gazing at our gorgeous Bay, or (most often) wrangling my wild children.
Who I Serve
I offer classes and consultation with naturally minded parents-to-be who feel called to approach birth as a conscious, embodied, and life-shaping initiation. My work is rooted in understanding our physiologic design, making informed choices, and preparation that supports birth unfolding with minimal interference whenever possible.
I believe that, generally, home birth offers the most protective and nourishing setting for undisturbed birth—preserving autonomy, supporting the mother-baby bond, and allowing birth to unfold in its primal and sacred rhythm. For this reason, I no longer attend planned hospital births but solely planned home births.
At the same time, I hold deep respect for hospital birth when circumstances change or medical support feels needed by parents. Birth is not about rigid ideals, but about discernment, adaptability, and care. My role is to support families through their birth journey with holistic, grounded presence—wherever birth ultimately takes place.
Experience
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​The Midwife Within
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Beginner Midwifery Intensive with Elizabeth Davis
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Touch From Within - Compassionate Touch Training for the Prenatal and Perinatal Period
​Birthing From Within​​
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Spinning Babies Workshop
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Radical Birth Keeper School
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Advanced Lactation Training
Janaki Costello, IBCLC, ICCE​
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Practitioner Training - Vivian Keeler
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Childbirth Educator Training
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Birth Doula Training
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Home Birth for Doulas
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Postpartum Doula Training
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Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED
"My partner and I were so very lucky to find Celia and have her as our doula! It was our first pregnancy and I ended up having a very long labor (more than 72 hours!). Prior to birth, Celia prepared both of us with what to expect and helped us to process what was important to us moving forward. During the actual labor, Celia was such a calm and supportive presence. She made sure I was hydrated, that my wife could rest, helped me get into different positions to manage my pain, and so much more! I am very grateful that Celia was there to help us with the most difficult and most amazing experience of my life."​ - Beth
"Birth is an opportunity to transcend. To rise above what we are accustomed to, reach deeper inside ourselves than we are familiar with, and to see not only what we are truly made of, but the strength we can access in and through birth."
- Marci Macari