My name is Anna and I am a certified doula and the heart behind Bodies In Bloom. While I am certified as a birth & postpartum doula through International Doula Institute, certs don't mean as much as they used to anymore and I can confidently say that my knowledge has come simply from experience. I have served over 140 birthing families and am always finding more to learn. I also spent some time working for Haakaa USA (a rad breastfeeding company), and was part of Authentic Birth Center's Doula Referral Program where I was lucky enough to attend beautiful physiological births and work alongside some really dope midwives.

My philosophy on birth is that it is an incredibly sacred and transformative experience— and far too often, people let it simply just "happen" to them. Transformation and autonomy is where its at, yo. While I'm all about birthing where you make your babies (home sweet home), I'm also super down to support births with the midwives at GMH. No shame in birthing elsewhere— I’ve just found my groove & feel that I’m able to honor my doula style best in either of those locations.

When I'm not doula-ing, you'll probably find me and my three kiddos— homeschooling, hiking, or enjoying nature while we get our hands dirty. I'm all about mindfully mothering, intentionally living, and doing my best to lead an unhurried life.