ABOUT Alana
“Birth isn’t just about making babies. Birth is about making mothers; strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” -Barbara Katz Rothman
I am captivated by birth and the amazing things of which our bodies are capable. Having a science and physical therapy background, I love the anatomy and physiology side, but feel compelled to the mental and emotional side as well. I have a desire to help and be of service, and feel I am a natural nurturer. Birth work is a perfect combination of everything that fascinates me and I feel inherently meant to do.
In my free time you can find me on a hike or exploring new destinations in nature, inventing new recipes in the kitchen, getting sunburned at the beach and floating in the waves, re-watching my favorite rom coms, traveling to new places, cuddling with my cat, or skateboarding at a local skate park.
A little about me…
I always knew I wanted to work one-on-one with people in a meaningful profession that would help support and empower them. After taking college courses in fetal and infant motor development and women’s health and reproductive rights, my interests in birth began to develop. I was introduced to doula work after being a nanny for 11 years and working for a number of women who had had traumatic birth experiences. Hearing their stories motivated and inspired me to want to learn everything about birth.