Your choices belong to you—and only you
I offer information and guidance without judgment, pressure, or a “right way” to birth.
About me
A calm and passionate advocate on your side.
I believe good support begins with listening. We will create an atmosphere for you to trust your body, ask all the questions, and make informed decisions.
My path here
Movement taught me that trust in your body can change how you move through the world.
I’m Daisy (she/her), and I began my professional life in dance, choreography, and Pilates. I studied Dance at Appalachian State University, completed a 450-hour classical Pilates teacher training program at Drexel University, and went on to teach mat and equipment Pilates full-time. I also attended specialized Pre and Postnatal Pilates training at Drexel focused on supporting people through pregnancy and rebuilding after birth. Somatic practice taught me to pay attention to the whole person—not just what a body is doing, but how someone feels while moving through an experience.
There is no single “right” body and no single “right” way to move. I bring that same grounded, nonjudgmental philosophy into the birth room.
I am also comfortable behind a camera. If you would like images from your labor and birth, I am happy to capture some along the way—we can talk at a prenatal visit about what photos you would like to have taken.
As a doula, I offer support with practical preparation, hands-on comfort, emotional steadiness, and consent based decision making that enables you to guide your birth story. I am there to support your decisions—not to replace your medical team or make decisions for you.
Why birth work?
I am here for you.
I have always thought pregnant people should be uplifted, revered, and supported like the superheroes you are.
I have heard too many stories of birthing people not being listened to or having to divert their energy from laboring to navigating the healthcare system. My role is to advocate beside you—helping you stay focused on your labor rather than managing the circumstances around it.
I believe that having a doula who knows your birthing preferences, who can help ask the questions that need answers, and who can put your birthing experience emotionally and physically at the forefront of your birthing journey is imperative to good outcomes.
I believe every birthing person deserves a doula. Cost doesn’t have to be a barrier to us working together.
What guides my care
Grounded in respect, affirmation, and care for you.
Partners are a crucial part of the team
Support is collaborative; I help birthing partners prepare both physically and emotionally to assist during labor and birth.
The body is a resource
Breath, movement, position changes, and rest are incredible coping mechanisms when they feel right for you.
Training and experience
Learning is part of the practice.
- Bini Birth trained
- Birth doula training completed in Los Angeles
- DONA International certification
- Further education to become internationally certified while supporting an incredible nonprofit organization
- Classical Pilates teacher
- 450-hour teacher training at Drexel University
Specialized Pre and Postnatal Pilates training at Drexel University
Start with a conversation
Curious whether we might be a good fit?
A complimentary one-hour consultation gives us time to talk through your questions and discover whether the support I can provide is right for you.