“It was a dream to work with Kayla. From our first meeting, I felt that she was attuned to my wishes for my labor experience. Over the course of my pregnancy, she marshalled her knowledge, experience, intuition, and community connections to make those wishes a reality. She not only created a strong connection with me but also with my partner, and ensured my partner had a rich role in the process of preparing for and actualizing the birth of my first child. As first time parents, throughout my pregnancy, we had a number of questions and anxieties arise. She tended to every question or worry of ours patiently. At the birth, she was a godsend. The positions she guided me through helped my labor progress, and she gave me the strength to stick to my birth preferences in the face of pressures to do otherwise. She held the space beautifully throughout, and assured me when unexpected challenges interrupted the experience. I will always be grateful to her for helping me welcome my son in the manner I was hoping to. A closing ceremony she conducted for me in the postpartum period was truly moving. She is wonderfully gifted in both the home and hospital setting, and I am grateful we benefited from her many gifts as a doula.” - Genevieve
”Kayla was absolutely incredible! Her calming presence, her wealth of knowledge, her gentle wisdom, and genuine compassion were vital in my birth experience. She also provides nurturing support prior to and long after the actual birth. I was spoiled with her homemade healing oils, herbal teas, tincture, and yummy food. She truly is a healer and gifted in her career. I highly recommend Kayla to any and all mama’s to be!” -Stevie
“My session with Kayla has already had a huge impact on my peace of mind. I went in feeling lost with what to do with some emotional turmoil I was processing, and she showed me how to find my way to my own sense of peace. I didn’t have to tell her my life story, we just focused on the emotions and went from there. I would recommend to anyone to have a session with Kayla, and see what she can open up for you!”
Samantha
'“To have experienced Kayla as a coach has been transformational. As she authentically listened and guided my progress, I felt safe to be vulnerable and take a deep dive into my personal trauma. She was informative and warm, holding space for me to bring my whole self to the conversation. I have used the tools that we discussed in working together in my daily routine to support myself and as a reminder when I need affirmation. Without hesitation I would recommend the coaching services that Kayla provides.”
“Kayla is very knowledgeable, supportive, and compassionate. I was fortunate enough to meet her and have her with me throughout the later stages of pregnancy and for my labor and delivery. She made a natural birth possible for me and my daughter, and kept me focused on the process and journey. Thank you Kayla!”
Morgan
“I loved working with Kayla because she was sweet and flexible. She showed her excitement for me and my pregnancy which always lifted my spirits. She always made me feel as if she was coming from a good place and gave me whatever boost of confidence I needed. She made me feel like I’m never alone with any questions or concerns I may have.
Kayla really gave me the support I needed. I hit a mental wall during my labor. My doula told me about this mental wall and I never thought that I would hit it, I didn’t think that was an experience that I would have. However, I did. Everyone else was ready to move on to the pushing, and I actually wasn’t. My doula spoke words of encouragement to me.
She told me how well I have been doing so far during the labor, how this is something that my body was designed to do, this was something that I was going to be able to do successfully, and that this is something that I am more than ready for. Then she proceeded to hold my hand and encourage me to push. I was able to successfully continue with the labor.“