The WOMB Burlington

Angie Stenback

Co-Founder, Director

Founders

Angie Stenback is a woman who is inspired by nature, who is passionate about everything she does, and who seeks to inspire the world. It is why she spends most days working alongside an amazing team of experts and leaders in fertility, pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period at The WOMB^™. Her goal is to facilitate in each and every team member a desire to create an environment that is healing, loving and supportive.

Before becoming a birth and postnatal doula in 2006, Angie received her Hons Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto. She became a pre- and post-natal fitness trainer working with FitMom^™ in Toronto and then started her own baby and me fitness program called Mommy Bootcamp. Angie was also the driving force behind both orthopaedic research, and a wellness initiative and program at a Toronto hospital for 5 years.

After the birth of her 2^nd son, Angie felt inspired to give more of herself to birth work and so trained as a birth doula through DONA International, lactation educator and childbirth educator. She has had the privilege to have received the mentorship of such notables as Pam England and Virginia Bobro (Birthing from Within^™), Jennifer Elliott (HypnoBirthing^™) and Gena Kirby (Rebozo techniques). Angie, with her business partner, Lorri then went on to first found Halton Doula Group in 2007 and then The WOMB in 2014 where Angie takes on the financial, policies and procedures role and especially loves the new, creative projects entrusted in her care.

Angie has birthed 5 children and has been married to her husband, Troy since 1999. If you don’t see Angie at The WOMB^™, you will find her driving her kiddos around to hockey, dance or film school, hiking with her pup through the woods or reading a book.

Lorri Fleming

Co-Founder, Director

Founders

Lorri Fleming has a deep interest in nature, travel, health, personal growth and fostering deep connections to family and friends. She knows the importance of connecting to those core values in order to live an inspired life. As a Founder, Co-owner and Director of The WOMB: The World Of My Baby Inc. Lorri loves leading The WOMB culture, communication and marketing initiatives.

Lorri and Scott have been married since 1992 and they are proud parents to their now adult children, Cole (wife Moriah) and Kyra. Her background before becoming a Birth/Postnatal Doula and Parent Educator was coaching wellness and hospitality based companies how to offer an exemplary customer experience to their clients. Her consulting company, Divine Connections offered seminars and coaching across Canada.

Lorri’s long time dream has been to build and run a successful, collaborative wellness company. To help unite a dream team of healthcare professionals who are all passionate about fertility, pregnancy, birth, parenting and self growth. This dream became a reality when she and her business partner Angie Stenback, opened The WOMB in 2014 and this team started working synergistically all under one roof. The dream has now expanded to help more families flourish. Coaching and Mentoring the wholeness centres that now nurture, love and inspire their communities is the most fulfilling part of her role.

Every community and every family deserves The WOMB.

Dr. Ashley Petrina

BSc (Hons), DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Ashley Petrina has been a practicing Chiropractor since 2011, after graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic School (CMCC) in Toronto. Prior to that she attended Brock University, where she completed an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences. Dr. Ashley is passionate about helping her clients obtain optimal health and functionality in order to achieve a fuller quality of life and is a true believer healing from the inside out. She has worked with individuals of all ages and in all stages of life, although has always had a special interest in women’s health and in pre and post natal care. As a mother of three beautiful children, her life experiences have also allowed her to grow an even great passion in pediatric chiropractic. She is continuing to expand her skill base in the field of pediatric chiropractic, spending a vast majority of her continuing education in that area of study. Dr. Ashley is committed to continuing education and patient education, as she believes knowledge is empowering and pivotal to people understanding their bodies and all of its innate potential.

Outside of Chiropractic, Dr. Ashley loves spending time outdoors, travelling and living an active lifestyle with her family and friends. She also enjoys cooking and gardening.

Sarah Patterson

MSW, RSW

Counseling Team

Life offers many opportunities for growth and change, many of which come through our personal challenges. As a therapist and Social Worker, Sarah provides support, care and guidance to clients to find greater meaning and joy in their lives. Sarah provides counselling and psychotherapy to treat mental health concerns, relationship stress, parenting challenges and separation/divorce. She has a special interest in families with young children and women experiencing mental health issues during pregnancy and postpartum.

It was her experience of becoming a parent that lead her to specialize in supporting new parents in their adjustment to parenthood. The joys and unique challenges of early parenthood is one of the most significant life changes we can experience. She is passionate about helping parents thrive as they raise their children.

Jane Scurfield

MSW, RSW

Counseling Team

Jane Scurfield has a Masters in Social Work and is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, couples counselling and Mental Health Counselling. Jane works from the view that the relationships in our lives directly affect our day to day functioning and overall life satisfaction. She assists both individuals and couples to use their skills and strengths to overcome personal challenges and relationship struggles, in hopes of creating a strong family unit from within.

Jane deeply believes that psychotherapy is an excellent way to examine our patterns of reacting; to build insight and gain wisdom around “why we are the way we are”. In a typical session Jane would help you to explore the relationships and life experiences which have led you to where you are today with the goal of understanding and accepting your “best self”.Connection is a very important part of an effective therapeutic relationship. Jane strives to work with authenticity and warmth, in a gentle, trusting environment. As a mother of three herself, she knows about the highs, and also the lows of parenthood. She believes that we are all unique individuals, doing the very best we can with what we have and wants to guide and support you through life's challenges!

Shannon Macaulay

Registered Social Worker

Counseling Team

Shannon has worked in the helping field for over 15 years. From being a camp counselor for children and their families who are experiencing serious childhood illnesses, to working overseas in west Africa with women and young children in very challenging situations, as well as being a child and youth therapist working with children and women who have experienced trauma.

But it was Shannon's own experience with pregnancy, birth and becoming a mother that her desire to focus on working with families and new parents was born. Her journey into motherhood gave her a first hand experience and appreciation for the challenges and barriers that so many women and new parents face when they bring a child into the world. Shannon's passion for holding safe space to explore, heal and grow in the face of all that becoming a parent presents in our lives is felt through her unwavering compassion and empathy as well as a dash of humor. Shannon draws from a variety of different therapeutic modalities to ensure the right fit for each individual.
Using a strength based approach Shannon is committed to supporting and holding space for women and parents as they walk the (sometimes messy) path into parenthood.

Hayley Bennison

IBCLC

Lactation Consultants

Hayley is an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), instructor at Mohawk College, birth and postpartum doula and Co-Chair of the Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI). Hayley believes there's nothing more important than the human connection and works diligently to be sure that's at the forefront of everything she does. She puts individual feeding goals first and is dedicated to ensuring you and your infant are well cared for. Hayley also runs the free WOMB Breastfeeding Café drop-in on the 4th Monday of every month to provide a comforting and supportive environment for all Moms.

Dr. Mary Peric

BScKin, ND, Naturopathic Doctor & Lactation Educator

Lactation Consultants

After years suffering with various symptoms due to stress, poor digestion and hormonal imbalances, Dr. Mary was thrilled to discover naturopathic medicine and utilize its therapies to treat the root cause of her symptoms. By personally experiencing the benefits that simple yet powerful changes can make to one’s health, Dr. Mary gained a renewed appreciation for the power and healing capacity of the human body, when it is properly supported with all the necessary tools.

As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Mary focuses her practice on understanding each patient’s unique health story, identifying potential patterns of imbalance and root cause of disease and developing a customized treatment plan to achieve their individual short and long term health goals.

She has a special interest in helping children and adults with digestive health concerns as well as helping women with their reproductive and hormonal health. Having given birth (in her home!) to her three daughters and having become a lactation educator, she has further become very passionate about making the best possible choices for achieving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy, empowering labour & birth, a gentle, healing transition into the postpartum period and ensuring that children reach their optimal potential for growth and development.

When she is not with her patients, Dr. Mary is sharing her passion for naturopathic medicine with family, friends and those who gather at the various talks and seminars hosted within the community. She loves to educate others on complementary healthcare options (as there are many!) and share her personal and clinical experiences as a naturopathic doctor, wife and mother. She does her best to practice what she preaches in living a balanced life, which includes a passion for spending quality time with family and friends, preparing healthy and delicious meals and staying active!

She hopes that she will have the privilege in meeting you and supporting you on your journey to optimal health!

Marian Noora

RMT, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners

Prior to completing her diploma in osteopathic manual therapy at the Canadian College of Osteopathy, Marian had obtained a diploma as a registered massage therapist, certification as a personal training specialist, and had completed her bachelor of science degree in kinesiology with honours from York University.

Marian has always had a special interest in women's health specifically the area of obstetrics and gynecology. This led her to her thesis entitled “the effect of osteopathic treatment on women experiencing infertility.” This work was successfully defended and presented in front of an international jury who was very enthusiastic about the results and the future of research on this topic.
Since then she has continued to expand her skill base into the field of paediatrics obstetrics, and gynaecology for both male and female through certifications and conferences.

Andrea Takahashi

Athletic Therapist, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Osteopathic Manual Practitioners

Andrea began her career as an Athletic Therapist after completing a BSc. in Human Kinetics. After a few years she continued her education to become an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner graduating from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in Toronto in 2003. She has had the pleasure of working with individuals of all ages throughout all stages of life for over 20 years. She has a special interest in treating children, and women pre and post pregnancy to help them attain optimal health and wellbeing.

Sinead Dufour

PT, PhD, Director of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists

Dr. Sinéad Dufour is Assistant Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University. She completed her MScPT at McMaster University in 2003, her PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science at Western in 2011 and retuned to McMaster in 2013 to complete a post-doctoral fellowship. She contributes to both the Master of Science in Physiotherapy program and the and Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University. Her current research interests include: conservative and lifestyle approaches to manage pelvic pain, conservative approaches to optimize pelvic health, technologies to support pelvic floor rehabilitation, and interprofessional collaborative practice models of service provision in women’s and pediatric health. Sinéad currently collaborates with faculty from both the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics on various research projects. She was the recipient of one of the International Continence Society Research Awards in 2017, the Elaine Meadows Research Scholar award (American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Women’s Health) in 2018 and is an invited speaker at conferences around the globe.

Sinéad stays current clinically through her work as the Director of Pelvic Health Services at The World of my Baby (the WOMB) in Milton, Ontario. Her clinical practice focuses on optimizing women’s and children’s pelvic health. She is also an associate of Pelvic Health Solutions, an active member the Urogynaecology Committee of the Society of Obstetricians of Gynaecologists of Canada and a proud mother of twins.

Katelin Bell

MScPT

Physiotherapists

Katelin completed her MScPT degree at McMaster University in 2014, and has had a strong interest in Women's Health since prior to graduation. After working with athletes in orthopedics, and with patients dealing with neurological and cardiorespiratory diagnoses, she really began to appreciate how everything is connected to the health and proper function of the inner core and pelvic floor. She has taken courses focusing on urinary & fecal incontinence; pelvic, urological, perineal and gynecological-based pain; pelvic organ prolapse; pre-, peri-, and post-natal health; and women's functional nutrition.

Katelin believes in a holistic approach to care, with a keen interest in integrating gut health to optimize physical health and wellness. She is a huge advocate for educating her clients about pain science, and believes the most effective treatment starts with a positive perspective on recovery.

Katelin can be found outside of the clinic watching her husband on the ball diamond with their fur-baby Floyd, the Irish Wolfhound. She also has a special side interest in couples, maternity & birth photography.

Gerda Hayden

MScPT

Physiotherapists

Gerda graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa in 2003 with a distinction in the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. She has held numerous leadership titles and is currently rostered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario to perform internal pelvic exams and is a member of the Women's Health Division with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Gerda has always been passionate about all aspects of women’s health and health care and decided to pursue her interest by becoming a pelvic health physiotherapist while pregnant with her first son. Her holistic approach ensures that she addresses underlying issues and strives to always see the bigger picture. She keeps abreast of the latest evidence based research and applies this to her clients. Her thorough, insightful and effective assessment enables the development of an integrated and comprehensive client-centred treatment strategy.

Gerda has practiced pelvic health physiotherapy in South Africa, the UK and in Canada and has encountered women from all walks of life.

Gerda has a special interest in the perimenopausal stage of life. She can fit pessaries, silicone devices designed to support pelvic organs, and will be offering this service from the Burlington location.

Gerda is the mom of two rambunctious boys and enjoys keeping fit.

Brooke Stevens

RMT, BA, RYT, Reiki Master

Registered Massage Therapists

Brooke Stevens is a Registered Massage Therapist from Dundas, ON. She graduated from Oxford College in Burlington in 2016 in the Massage Therapy program. In 2005, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from Lakehead University. Brooke then went on to complete her Yoga Teacher Training in 2007 in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. Brooke has been studying shamanic healing and sacred womens’ medicine and rites of passage for the last decade. Most recently, Brooke was attuned to the Reiki Master Level in 2017.

Brooke has a special interest in helping women transition from maiden to motherhood, as well as adapt to the changes of early motherhood. She holds a current first aid and CPR certification and is a member in good standing with the CMTO. In her spare time, Brooke enjoys yoga, dancing, camping, and being a mommy!

Nicole Legault

RMT

Registered Massage Therapists

Nicole has been an RMT since 2016, and is skilled in prenatal massage, infant massage, lymphatic drainage, fascial work, and infection control & prevention. She has great experience working collaboratively with other practitioners of different modalities to aid in patient rehabilitation.

Andrea Strang

Certified Child Sleep Consultant and Gentle Sleep Coach

Sleep Consultants

Andrea is a Child Sleep Consultant and Certified Gentle Sleep Coach as well as a Postpartum Doula and mother of three. She started her sleep practice in 2004 after supporting families as a Postpartum Doula for many years. Since then, Andrea has completed several training programs starting with Naturally Nurturing in the UK and the Gentle Sleep Coach Certification program with Kim West. Since has helped over 5000 families get better sleep, including providing over 10,000 hours of in-home sleep support.

In her sleep practice, Andrea uses a variety of methods and tailors sleep plans to take family values and child temperament into account. She believes in offering support to children as they learn the important skills for a good night's sleep, employing the gentlest methods possible with the goal of seeing results in a time frame that is reasonable for each family. Sleep coaching methods include coping strategies, sleep nurturing and gentle sleep coaching when appropriate, focusing on supportive, responsive methods such as fading and cue-based strategies.

Philosophy: Offering gentle support and sleep help for families while promoting secure attachment. Supportive of breastfeeding, attachment parenting, co-sleeping, infant mental health and informed choice.

Becky Soehner

Certified Infant Sleep Educator

Sleep Consultants

Becky is a certified Infant Sleep Educator and mom of two. Her introduction to the world of infant and child sleep began during her first pregnancy, when she and her husband attended a prenatal sleep education class. It was eye opening to gain knowledge and insight on normal infant sleep behaviours, and the science behind it, beyond the anecdotal stories and general sleep assumptions in our society. Parenting a very challenging sleeper fueled her passion to help other families navigate the roller coaster of infant and child sleep, and provide parents with the knowledge of what is normal, tools to implement during challenging times, and strategies for striking a balance between the fundamental needs of baby, and the equally as important wellness of the parents.

Becky's approach to sleep starts with education, and she is excited to provide a Prenatal Sleep Education class through The WOMB! Each child is unique and every family is different, and so all sleep support is customized, working together with parents to create a strategy that works best for them. Becky's goal is to create positive associations with sleep for the child, while balancing the needs and well being of tired parents.

Karen Mcwilliam

HypnoBirthing(R) Practitioner, Birthing from Within(R) Mentor, Birth and Postnatal Doula, Yoga Instructor

Doulas, Instructors

Karen is a DONA-certified birth & postnatal Doula, certified Mongan Method HypnoBirthing® practitioner, and creator of The McWilliam Method™ childbirth prep classes. She is a certified prenatal yoga teacher, trainer, breastfeeding educator and sleep educator. Karen offers private, group, and virtual birth prep classes as well as in-person and virtual doula support. Karen is also the founder of the “Life With Baby™” course designed to help families prepare for the myriad of changes that come with a new baby. All of Karen’s offerings are richly steeped in a wisdom born from 16+ years of nurturing and empowering families during this exciting and transformative time.

Karen’s extensive training spans 16+ years. However, Karen’s shine is found within her intuitive and organic approach. She has a special way of creating a customized suite of support services to suit your birthing time needs. What will you need? It is likely you don’t know. But trust Karen to read the energy in the room and know in her bones what combination will be right for you and your family. Intuitive, wise, and grounded, Karen will be there to offer the stability and centering energy you need during this time.

Angela Delfranco

Yoga Instructor

Instructors

Angela trained as a dancer in Contemporary Modern dance along with other forms to a professional level at the Toronto Dance Theatre. She was awarded a scholarship at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance.

Her experience reached a new level after giving birth to her first child. She studied at the internationally acclaimed BirthLight for Perinatal Yoga and Baby Yoga with the founder Françoise Barbira-Freedman in the UK in 2004. Her training continued with a certification for Pilates through the Pilates Institute UK, YogaKids foundation, Stott Pilates Total Barre and is a Certified Yoga Teacher from The Yoga Centre of Burlington.

Angela offers simple yet precise instruction to keep the student safe in a pose and allow them to feel capable during the practice. She studied and develops modifications that aim to build strong alignment so participants feel progress. She hopes to guide those who work with her to nurture and trust their inner guru.

Angela leads classes at The WOMB Burlington teaching Prenatal and Fertility Yoga to guide women through yoga to develop inner-strength during times of immense growth. If that’s boosting fertility, conscious conception or adjusting priorities for baby, when a woman is nurtured and balanced, she can focus on what’s important now and lead a powerful life. Through movement, including breath, visualization and meditation embraced on and off the mat, this intention will foster confidence and a strong positive mind and body at any stage of Motherhood.

Angela is also part of the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team led by Dr. Sinead Dufour to teach Pelvic Health Yin Yoga and Barre for Pelvic health. She loves taking her two teenage girls on adventures and encouraging them to have healthy lifestyle habits.

Char Dudek

Fitness Specialist

Instructors

Charmaine is a Certified Personal Trainer who turned her interests into a passion when completing her Health Wellness and Fitness Diploma at Mohawk College in 2018. Char is part of the pelvic health team led by Dr Sinead Dufour and continued educating and keeping herself current through pelvic health certifications and workshops.

Char began instructing the Mommy Bootcamps and fell upon the love of helping and educating women on Pelvic health. Char facilitates the Bringing Back your Core Workshop and The Pelvic Health Pfilates classes at The WOMB - at both the Milton and Burlington locations.

Char is a mother to her son, daughter and Furbaby Hope. She enjoys spending most of her summers staying active camping, hiking, biking or relaxing on the beach with her family and Friends.

Katie Marsh

Office Manager

Administration

Katie is our Office Manager at The WOMB Burlington. Katie started with The WOMB in Milton as our very first Admin staff almost 6 years ago! Katie has a passion for working with people in the community and loves working in the wellness industry. She LOVES babies and children and is happiest when she's loving and supporting the women and families that come into The WOMB, her home away from home. As a mother of two children and one fur baby, Katie enjoys spending time with her family and puppy, going for walks by the lake, being active and enjoying Nature.

CJ Pritchard

Care Team

Administration

Hello, my name is CJ Pritchard. I'm one of the many faces you see when you first walk into the Burlington and sometimes the Milton sites.
I come from a line of caregiving and health positions in my work history. I live by the motto "Teach Peace". I was a client of The WOMB before there was a physical location and knew that one day I needed to be a part of The WOMB team.

I'm very happy to serve clients knowing in my heart that we have so much love and knowledge amongst the staff and providers here, it makes my heart smile everyday I'm at The WOMB.

I'm a mother of two beautiful girls ages 7 and 9. I love to teach Yoga as well to all my own mom friends I've met over the years and I can't resist a night out on the town to dance until I simply can't anymore.

Blessings CJ

Liz Malcolm

Marketing Coordinator

Administration

Jennifer Bendle

Human Resources Coordinator

Administration

Angela Jackson

Birth & Postnatal Doula & Coordinator

Doulas

Angela is a certified Birth and Postnatal Doula, as well as the Doula Coordinator for The WOMB's Doula Team. She is also a certified Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher and fitness specialist. After graduating from Western University with a degree in Finance, Economics and French, Angela spent 10 years working for a major corporation which landed her in Costa Rica for two years. During her first pregnancy, she fell in love with Prenatal yoga, and felt that there was a need for more positive, nurturing environments for pregnant people. After the birth of her second child, she left the corporate world and completed her yoga training, began teaching yoga part-time and built a Prenatal and Postnatal yoga community in Halton. Soon after, her prenatal yoga students were requesting that she attend their births and doula support happened organically.
Angela served as a Halton Breastfeeding Connection volunteer for several years and has taken many lactation courses. She is passionate about guiding new parents towards their own innate wisdom, strength and intuitiveness.

Angela presently lives in Oakville with her husband, Simon-Peter, and two children, Tessa and Oliver. Angela is the Vice-President of the Crusaders Rugby Club and the head coach of the under 14 girls’ rugby team. She is an avid athlete and a nature lover.

Deb Brintnell

CD(DONA), Birth Doula

Doulas

Deb is a Certified Childbirth Doula and is a member of DoulaCARE. Deb has always had a passion for children and pregnant women, especially after experiencing four high risk pregnancies herself. Because Deb has experienced vaginal birth, caesarean birth and VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), as well as medicated and unmedicated births, she feels her personal experiences have allowed her to be a much more empathetic and well rounded doula. Deb lives in Oakville with her husband and their 4 dynamic children.

Liz Daher

CD(DONA), Birth & Postnatal Doula

Doulas

Liz is a Certified Birth Doula with DONA International while also studying for her Breastfeeding Educator Certification. As a licensed professional engineer, Liz gained over a decade of experience in the nuclear industry before answering the call that had tugged at her heart since becoming a mother - to love and support other parents as they navigate the metamorphosis inherent to pregnancy, birth and beyond. A volunteer with the Halton Breastfeeding Connection for several years, Liz is also active in her local online communities, giving her time, energy and empathy to help other parents feel connected and supported. She loves running, yoga, lipstick, coffee, podcasts, and hiking the Oakville trails with her husband and two young kids.

When babies are born, families are born (or grown) as well, and each time is nothing short of a miracle. Liz would be honoured to share in your journey and help you define and manifest your ideal experience.

Tammy Manzo

CLD, Birth & Postnatal Doula

Doulas

Tammy is a Certified Labour Doula, and Postpartum Doula with training through INFACT Canada for lactation support. She LOVES doula-ing and is inspired to make a difference in the "birth" community. Tammy has supported many families in the Halton Region, Peel Region and Toronto through the prenatal, labour, delivery and immediate post partum periods. Tammy loves spending time with her busy family, cottage life and scrap booking. Tammy is a mother of three and has an amazing, supportive husband Louie.

Vanessa Rizzotto

CD(DONA), Lactation Educator, Birth & Postnatal Doula

Doulas

Vanessa is a Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Lactation Educator (CAPPA) and is certified in HypnoBirthing support techniques through the HypnoBirthing Institute. She believes women in labor significantly benefit from a loving and devoted tribe around them. Imagine for a moment, you have a birth experience that feels protected, honored and free of judgment. You feel empowered. You are deeply connected to the power of your body and mind, to all of the other women who are birthing their babies and you think, “I can do this!” This is what Vanessa works towards as a birth doula for laboring women and their partners (if there is one). She is grateful for the wisdom of her mentors, teachers and all of the women, partners and babies who have helped form her as a doula. Vanessa has a supportive husband Marat and the greatest teacher of all, her daughter Ariana. She feels blessed to work in a field that truly lights her up.

Dawn Gunn

Postnatal Doula, Sleep Coach & Lactation Educator

Doulas

Dawn is a Postnatal Doula, trained Sleep Coach, Lactation Educator and has completed a Working with Multiples Advanced Training workshop. Dawn has been empowering families to achieve their desired outcomes for the past 20 years by providing support both practically and emotionally.

While aligning her career in Community Living as a Manager in the Supported Independent Living program, with her career today, as a Postnatal Doula (DONA International), Dawn is continuously developing her knowledge and experience to provide what is best for her clients. With this client-centered focus, Dawn strives to maintain the healthiest nurturing relationships with her clients, while working alongside what matters most to them.

When Dawn is not busy spending time with babies as well as nurturing clients, she is adoring and spending time with her two girls and Husband Josh.

Kim Mlekuz

(Ece, Rhn, Rihr, Cnpa), Postnatal Doula

Doulas

Kim is a Postnatal Doula with an educational background in Nutrition, Holistic Health, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Infant Mental Health and Attachment Parenting.

She is dedicated and passionate about helping others, with a special place in her heart for babies and their families. After many years of experience in working with babies and children, she is known for her compassionate and empathetic nature.

As a Mother, Kim understands the profound emotional and lifestyle changes that arise following the birth of a baby.

For the past 9 years, Kim has also enjoyed her work capturing life’s most precious moments as newborn/baby photographer.

With a life long passion for education, Kim loves to learn, teach, guide and share her knowledge. Above all else, she believes that the most important thing a Mother can do to care for her baby(s) is to trust her own Mommy intuition. Kim is here to nurture the family, offering daytime support within the Burlington and surrounding areas.

Regina Nakamura

Postnatal Doula

Doulas

Regina is a certified postpartum doula with training through DTC. She found herself searching for a job she truly felt passionate about, so she finally left her administration career and dove into starting a doula business. Her passion for babies and helping moms have always been something she felt called to. She knew she had the ability to see the strength in other women and to empower them in their journey as a new mom. Being a mom of 3 grown daughters she can handle anything with a calm presence. Her specialties include travel doula, over night care, breastfeeding support and twin support. Her goal is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space to support your growing family while focusing on baby’s care and mom’s well being after birth, and all of the challenges and joys that come with it!!

Erica Nedelko

Postnatal Doula

Doulas

Erica is a certified postnatal doula (CPD) with training through Doula Training Canada, a member of the Association of Ontario Doulas, a volunteer and coordinator for the Halton Breastfeeding Connection and continues to pursue updated education for postnatal support topics through various learning mediums. After pivoting almost instantly several years ago from her corporate job to caring for families in the Halton region, Erica considers herself a forever student in this realm of postnatal life. Her passion has become guiding families through ways they can embrace the beauty of early parenthood by providing them time to create space for healing, trust and transition. She specializes in overnight care and families having multiples.

Lesley Neeve

Postnatal Doula, Certified Night Coach & New Parent Educator

Doulas

Lesley Neeve has been a Doula for over 20 years providing non- judgemental, physical, emotional and informational support to hundreds of families in Ontario. She has been married for 25+ years and has 3 daughters. She is a Certified Night Coach, trained Postpartum Doula, New Parent Educator, Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula through CAPPA. Lesley has her PPE Health Care Provider Controls Certificate as well as her Reducing the Risk of SIDS and SUID in Early Education and Childcare Certificate. Lesley continuously attends workshops and seminars on various topics to keep current and up to date in her practice. A Police check and Emergency First Aid and Baby CPR are always up to date.

Lesley provides virtual and overnight support. Lesley has a thorough understanding of the many challenges families may face in the initial weeks/months after your baby or babies arrive. Lesley has worked with many different parenting styles and has experience with twins, preemies, sleep support, postpartum depression and breastfeeding.

Joanne Warner

Postnatal Doula

Doulas

Hello I am Joanne - I am a Postnatal Doula and I love children! I came to childcare after a career in the UK and Canada as an Urban Planner. Over the past 10 years I have worked in elementary schools, with special needs children, in a daycare infant room and as a nanny in private homes and enjoyed every moment.

I was lucky enough to be employed by The WOMB as their ‘Mary Poppins’ at the Milton location and got to work with an increasing number of new babies and their families which opened my eyes to my true ‘calling’, a Postnatal Doula. I went on to train formally as a Postnatal Doula with DONA International.

Spending time with new mum’s, caring for them and their babies, providing support both in practical terms and emotionally has been the most fulfilling job I have ever undertaken. I have personal experience of struggling through the postpartum period, working full time with a young family and living away from a family support system.

In order to support new parents feeling challenges I have training in breastfeeding support, and I have Halton Regional Police Security Clearance including Vulnerable Sector Screening and First Aid and CPR certification.