Birth is a transformational journey. Chelsea supports the choices of the expecting families using her vast array of knowledge, skills and wisdom. Born and raised by sea off the Pacific Coast. From the beginning, she has been deeply connected to nature and throughout her life remains a heartfelt, caring individual. Having worked in the Health and Wellness field for over 20 years, she has gathered a multitude of tools to use for the betterment of others. Her formal studies began studying Early Childhood Education and taking care of young children in a myriad of ways. Touched by tending to the roots of all life, she moved to Asheville in 2004, to passionately pursue the study of Herbal Medicine. As a Certified Herbalist, she chose to expand her tapestry of offerings. After Completing a 240 hour teacher training course, she furthered training in therapeutics for Prenatal, Postpartum and Children's yoga. In awe of the Childbearing years, she became a Matrona Certified Holistic Doula in 2006, attended her first birth in 2007. Furthering the pursuit, she became a DONA certified doula in 2018. Birth work has been an ongoing passion that led her to become a midwives assistant attending home births and a Postpartum Doula. Integrating Bodywork was a natural evolution for her practice. Chelsea attained her massage license in 2014. Her bodywork practice specializes in the perinatal time period. Becoming a mother herself in 2020, she has a well rounded and personal understanding of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. Chelsea is honored to be able to build trusting relations, nourish and educate all those she works with.