BirthTouch
A gentle, evidence-informed mind-body approach for pregnancy, birth, and early parenting.
Practical, body-based tools to support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and whole-person healing.
BirthTouch® offers gentle, evidence-informed mind–body support for pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Rooted in touch therapy, mindfulness, and aromatherapy.
BirthTouch reflects an integrative mental health approach, supporting perinatal emotional wellbeing through gentle nervous system-based practices.
BirthTouch helps parents feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their changing bodies.
These practices are designed to support the nervous system, reduce stress, and nurture emotional wellbeing throughout the childbearing year—honoring both the physical experience of pregnancy and the inner journey of becoming a parent.
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5 Things I Often Say in Therapy (And Why They Matter)
Over the years, certain phrases come up again and again in my office. They aren’t slogans. They aren’t quick fixes. They are reminders of how real psychological growth actually unfolds. Here are five things I say often — and what I mean by them. If you’re curious about the research behind why therapy works, I explore the evidence in What Makes Therapy Successful? Eight Evidence-Based Keys. 5 things I often say in therapy - Hint: they're not slogans 1. This is not a quick fix. Therapy is not a...
Affirmations for Positive Mothering!
Happy Mother’s Day! Be kind to yourself today. Affirmations by themselves are not all that need to do to enact change within yourself, but are a wonderful enhancement to positive self-development. Positive parenting and feeling well and confident take conscious, daily effort. The conscious processing of perceived hurts and events helps clear out old habits, making way for new thoughts and ways of being. Pursuing the development of the self and being gently and consciously present is an...
Menstrual Comfort Salve: Roman Chamomile, Sweet Orange, Clary Sage and Sandalwood
Making homemade salves is a little like cooking, and it's one of my favorite creative projects! In this recipe, I combine Roman chamomile, sweet orange, clary sage and sandalwood essential oils with beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil for a comforting aromatherapy salve.
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression, Prevalence & Stigma
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And yet, for something that affects so many people, it can still feel strangely invisible. According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Just a few decades ago, it ranked much lower. The rise is not because people are weaker—it’s because we are finally measuring and naming what has always been there. Former WHO Director-General Margaret Chan called these statistics “a wake-up call” for...
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