Doulas & Ceremonialists

Doulas are non-medical professionals who offer support, guidance and advocacy for people experiencing major life transitions, such as birth and death. Doulas are guardians of the space, nurturing the physiological and emotional processes and deeply understanding the spiritual significance of these experiences.

This category includes birth doulas, death doulas, and rite-of-passage ceremonialists.

Caroline • Birth Doula

  • I offer doula services which cover prenatal appointments where I educate and help you prepare for birth. Support during labor and delivery at home, hospital, or birth center.  I have different packages, and accept Medi-Cal/Partnership insurance plans as well. 

  • Placenta medicine/encapsulation services. Options of capsules, and tincture and salve add ons. 

  • Closing of the Bones Ceremony (La Cerrada) which is typically done about 40 days after giving birth, but can be done any time, even years after giving birth. Not only limited to giving birth, but can be done after miscarriage, abortion, or any type of major life change or transformation (change of career, end of relationship, before embarking on something new in your life, etc). Includes yoni steam, body oiling, and the Cerrada itself. I learned from one of my teachers, Maria Maldonada who is an autonomous midwife in Colombia.

    • I travel to clients

    • I offer remote sessions

Kendall Nichole • Birth Doula

  • Kendall is passionate about the womb, about the deep mystery and powerful initiation of birth, and letting these times bring us into deeper connection with ourselves, our loved ones, and spirit.

    Her approach is integrative - blending backgrounds in Functional Medicine, energy work & somatic therapies, massage & pelvic care, and birth & postpartum support.

    She is a birth and postpartum doula, with a trauma informed background and a personal passion for herbs, cooking nourishing foods (think easy to digest, warming, nutrient-dense), hormonal health, and relaxing experiences.

    Accepts Medi-Cal.

    • I would out of my own space in downtown Nevada City or the Ridge

    • I travel to clients

    • I offer services remotely

Samantha • Birth Doula

  • Offerings to support the birthing process:

    • Prenatal & Postpartum Therapeutic Treatments

    • ATMAT

    • Binding

    • Mama Roasting

    • Yoga with Infant Massage

  • Death Doula support and treatment:

    I support families with terminally ill loved ones, who’ve needed support for caregiver, and ailing one. One of the most poignant times of life to be supported, held, and heard, is at these moments.

    I offer spiritual healing, cranial sacral, reiki, and therapeutic body work to provide relief - lessening the necessity of medication for optimal comfort and quality of life.

    As part of hospice support, I offer custom herbal TCM and Ayurvedic therapies, oils and liniments

    • I practice out of my own space in Nevada City (and Half Moon Bay)

    • I travel when necessary to clients in pregnancy, labor and postpartum

    • I offer distance healing

Izzy • Daybreak Birth Doula

  • I offer comprehensive support throughout pregnancy, labor/birth, and postpartum. My focus is on holistic, family-centered care.

    During labor, I provide nourishing physical and emotional support for the mother and her partner, caring for their needs so that they may be present in birth together.

    After birth, I continue to support families through newborn care, breastfeeding, and navigating the transition into parenthood.

    My approach is personalized to my client's needs and values, ensuring that both the mother and her family are nurtured and deeply cared for every step of the way.

  • Placenta encapsulation is a process where the placenta is carefully prepared, dehydrated, and ground into capsules that can be taken by the new mother postpartum.

    Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, this practice is believed to help restore balance, replenish energy, and support healing after birth by boosting postpartum recovery. The placenta is thought to replenish vital nutrients, support hormone regulation, and improve milk production.

    Many mothers report increased energy, reduced postpartum bleeding, and a smoother emotional transition after taking placenta capsules.

  • As a postpartum doula trained in traditional healing modalities, I provide holistic, nurturing care to support your recovery after birth.

    Drawing from practices like herbal remedies, belly binding, and massage, I help your body heal and regain strength while honoring your individual needs. I also offer overnight care, allowing you to rest while I assist with newborn care, breastfeeding support, and help you adjust to life with your new baby.

    My goal is to create a peaceful, supportive environment that encourages physical recovery, emotional well-being, and a smooth transition into parenthood, all while respecting values that may be important to your family.

    • I travel to clients

    • I offer services remotely

Amanda • Butterfly Waters

  • IndieBirth Doula supporting women through their journey of empowered physiological pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum & beyond.

    Offering prenatal sessions, birth support, full spectrum postpartum support including breastfeeding consults, bodywork & closing of the bones.

    I currently accept Medi-Cal for Doula services.

  • Offering postpartum bodywork and closing of the bones ceremony.

    The combination is so supportive to the mother's nervous system & to bring closure after this rite of passage transition.

    • I work out of my own space in Grass Valley

    • I travel to clients

Cass • ✨️ To Be Witnessed ✨️

  • I'm a holistic doula and reiki master. I am dedicated to supporting you and your family through the profound journey of childbirth.

    As someone who deeply values holistic birth practices and the intricate aspects of consciousness, I am committed to helping you achieve the pregnancy and birth experience you envision.

  • I create birth art for your babies as well as for our loved ones and animals who have died. I have many different options for both of these special things. Please reach out if you want to know more about my art offerings.

    • I work out of my own space In Grass Valley

    • I travel to clients

Briana • Being with Brie

Amy • GV Energy Medicine

  • I offer Death Rites from the Q’ero tradition.

    Death rites are performed at near death and dying stages. This  ceremony is an assurance that the soul has been welcomed and guided into the spirit realm.

    • I travel to clients

    • I offer services remotely