Zen: a Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition. …. This sums up how I felt about Zen at my sons birth. From the time we met I felt comfortable and like we were exchanging good energy. It was her first experience as a doula and I still felt strongly that she was the right fit. I was right. She was in contact with me throughout the pregnancy suggesting many things like herbs oils healthy food stretching exercising and strengthening my body for labor. We met twice prior to the birth and once the baby was on the way she spent the entire day and night with me until we saw his cute little face. I was in labor for 22 hours most of which was extremely painful. Zen’s massage techniques were key. She worked tirelessly the entire night on my body to make sure I was comfortable. She also made sure to have my birthing plan with her at all times so if we came across any kind of disagreement with the doctor she was there to be my cheerleader. She knew the right questions to ask and she knew exactly what I wanted and defended it. The experience I had with Zen was one I would recommend to anyone having a baby. She’s responsible, loving, caring, gentle and great at what she does. Any questions? Feel free to contact me.

“Working with Zen was such a joy. She gave me peace of mind prior to giving birth by imparting needed wisdom, strength and herbal knowledge. She was a calming presence throughout a complicated birth and supported me the entire time. She is an amazing masseuse and helped my recovery immensely with her skills. I’m so grateful for her presence and help!”     

“Zen is everything you would imagine her to be: calm, centered, and… well, zen. I knew I wanted a support system throughout the pregnancy and birth of our first child, not only for me but for my husband as well. After meeting with several doulas that I couldn’t click with, I finally found mine when I met her. Because of Zen, I labored much shorter than expected with minimal physical strain. I endured the first stages with the help of her expert breathing techniques, aroma therapy (that she carefully curated to suit my taste), and her wonderful hand work that relieved me in every single place I felt discomfort or pain. Though patient and serene, she asserted herself when needing answers from the hospital staff. Having her hold my hand throughout the entire process – including the pushing! – was a blessing that I’ll never forget. Our little guy is now almost 7 months. Happy, healthy, and strong!”         

“Working with Zen was an absolute pleasure. She provided comfort in ways my family members could not. Zen is extremely professional, assertive, loving, and can blend in with her surroundings, making her feel like a member of the family! A real natural.”