About Julianna
my Journey to Birthwork
Growing up, I have always been fascinated by birth and human development through a physiological and spiritual framework. Through my acedemic and personal life, I began learning the ways these complex passions of reproductive health enriched my life.
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I pursued my love of mindful movement through dance and yoga. I focus my teaching with girls, women and expecting mothers. During my pursuit of an Anthropology and Education degree, I began my training as a birth and postpartum doula, prioritizing genuine connection and evidence based care. Since then I have broadened my expertise to full spectrum care, including preconception.
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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 and those who currently offer their support to help me get to and sustain where I am today. The fierce women in my life 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.
education & Certification
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Bachelor of Arts Anthropology, Minor Educational Studies | University of California, Santa Barbara
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CERTIFYING Sexual Health educator and fertility awareness educator | the well
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Certifying childbirth Educator | Birthworks international
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certifying birth doula | Birthworks international
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Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula | Brilliant Births
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Certified Yoga Teacher (Pre/Post Natal, Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative) | Yoga Alliance
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Certified Infant, Child, Adult CPR/First-Aid/AED | Red cross
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Traditional full spectrum Birth Work | Sumayyah Franklin
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Fertility Awareness Method | Megan McNamara
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Sacred Women’s Moon Course | Malka Chana
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Birth Doula Training | Ana Paula
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Post Partum Doula Training | Darla Adler Burns
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The Innate Journey Birthkeeper | Blyss Young, CPM & Haize Hawke
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Hypnobirthing-Marie Mongan Method | Celia Ponzo
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Touch From Within-Perinatal Bodywork Training | Jaimie Mossay
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Spinning Babies Training | Nikki Zerfas, RN
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Postpartum Sexual Health Training | Jenn Doe, CSE
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Childbirth Education Training | Ana Paula
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Breastfeeding Training | Lindsey Rei
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness training | Nneka Hall
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Yin, Hatha, & Vinyasa Yoga | Shawna Schenk
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Pre & Post Natal Yoga | Lucia Seglie
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Jazz, Contemporary, and Modern Dance | Wendy Haddock, Paula Plessas, & Jeanette Male
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Decolonizing Practices for Mental Health | Stacey Diane Arañez Litam, Ph.D., LPCC-s, NCC, CCMHC
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Indigeneity In-game: Decolonizing Content through Informed Representation | Dr. Nykkie Lugosi-Schimpf, PhD
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Perfectly Im-perfect: 9 Steps to Conscious Communication | Sarita Johan