Elizabeth is a certified doula, breastfeeding counselor, and movement educator. As a doula, Elizabeth offers compassionate care, skilled physical support, and a passion for patiently sharing her knowledge of all things pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Elizabeth has spent many years as a professional dancer and movement educator and works with clients to find connection and wisdom in their own bodies to safely and confidently move their way through labor.
Elizabeth completed her doula training with Birth Arts International in 2010, apprenticed with Britt McCollum of Blossoming Bellies, and is a member of The Philly Doula Co-op, Inner Circle Midwifery’s Doula Circle, and Maternity Care Coalition’s community doula program. She completed MCC’s 27-hour Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training in 2018, and is a guest lecturer at Temple University’s School of Public Health, teaching about the impact of doulas in reducing negative maternal health outcomes.
Elizabeth is an advocate for survivors of sexual trauma and is trained as a trauma informed care provider. She has also had the privilege of attending a vaginal breech birth and is well equipped to support families facing the challenges of breech delivery. Elizabeth believes in the power of the birthing body and supports the creation of transformative and peaceful birth experiences.