my Journey to Birthwork
About Julianna

Growing up, I have always been fascinated by birth and human development through a physiological and spiritual framework. Through my time as a child care worker, nanny, and dance teacher for young children, teens, and adults, I began learning the ways these complex passions enriched my life.
I pursued my love of mindful movement through training to become a yoga teacher and have focused my teaching with young girls, women and expecting mothers. During my pursuit of an Anthropology and Education degree, I began training as a birth and postpartum doula, prioritizing genuine connection and evidence based care.
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I am connected to my Jewish ancestral roots and incorporate traditional forms of healing in my offerings such as energetic healing, bodywork, and herbal remedies. I work with all people from all backgrounds.
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I am deeply grateful to all of those who came before me who have offered their support to help me get to where I am today. The strong women in my life have without a doubt shaped and influence the work I do today. I am always striving to better my practice and offerings through constant education. I recognize each women, birthing person, and birth is unique. It is my priority to bring the same calming, encouraging, and positive energy to each woman, partner, baby, and family.
training and education
Fertility Awareness Method | Megan McNamara
Sacred Women’s Moon Course | Malka Chana
Birth Doula | Ana Paula
Post Partum Doula | Darla Adler Burns
The Innate Journey Birthkeeper | Blyss Young, CPM & Haize Hawke
Hypnobirthing-Marie Mongan Method | Celia Ponzo
Touch From Within-Perinatal Bodywork | Jaimie Mossay
Spinning Babies | Nikki Zerfas, RN
Postpartum Sexual Health | Jenn Doe, CSE
Childbirth Education Training | Ana Paula
Breastfeeding Training | Lindsey Rei
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness | Nneka Hall
Yin, Hatha, & Vinyasa Yoga | Shawna Schenk
Pre & Post Natal Yoga | Lucia Seglie
Jazz, Contemporary, and Modern Dance | Wendy Haddock, Paula Plessas, & Jeanette Male
Adult, Child and Baby CPR | Red Cross
Decolonizing Practices for Mental Health with Stacey Diane Arañez Litam, Ph.D., LPCC-s, NCC, CCMHC
Indigeneity In-game: Decolonizing Content through Informed Representation | Dr. Nykkie Lugosi-Schimpf, PhD
Perfectly Im-perfect: 9 Steps to Conscious Communication | Sarita Johan
Bachelor of Arts Anthropology, Minor Educational Studies | University of California, Santa Barbara