I’m Stefanie and I am here for you, mama.
I had expectations of feeling purpose and fulfillment in motherhood. Since I was 15 years old, my deepest desire was to be a mother. I even chose my career field so that I could be a present mama and not have to do the whole "9 to 5" thing.
I began my self-employment journey on the leeward beaches of O'ahu in 2007. When I returned to the mainland, I began a massage therapy program and opened my first business, Lagom Therapeutic Massage in 2008. For 12 years I offered therapeutic massage in a clinic with acupuncturists, thai bodyworkers, chiropractors, massage therapists and yoga instructors. This space enhanced my understanding to Traditional Chinese Medicine and other eastern modalities balancing out my very western-heavy massage training program. In 2011, when I became a mother, I had no idea I was experiencing trauma and postpartum anxiety. Though I was so in love with my husband and my baby: I always felt constant fear or worry.
Because I had such a beautiful homebirth experience, I had a deep desire to see other women have an empowering experience like I did, in 2012 I trained as a birth doula and began attending births when my daughter was 11 months old. Since then, I've worked four years in SE Wisconsin's first out-of-hospital birth center and attended over 25 births, while going on to have four more amazing homebirths of my own.
With over a decade of birthwork experience, I've noted that many moms experience disappointment in their birth that could have been prevented, and far too many mothers struggle postpartum with breastfeeding, exhaustion or mood disorders.
My goal in service to my clients is to bring compassionate, evidence-based, holistic education and support. There is no good reason for a mom or new parents to struggle alone. It's long past time for practices that disembody mothers from their experience and disregard the emotional and physical needs of babies for the convenience of adults.
I'm the mentor for you if....
- You are just not sold on the status quo for pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
- You are seeking a natural birth in the hospital, a homebirth or a VBAC.
- You are sick of seeing your female body as a weakness and your emotions as obstacles.
- You know that your intuition is trustworthy and valuable.
- You're ready to take the time and effort to pursue the experience you desire.
I'm not the mentor for you if ...
- You believe there is ONE right way to birth, feed an infant, support sleep and health.
- You believe that it’s dangerous to listen to your intuition.
- You don’t see your emotions as a helpful guidance to where you need to make changes.
- You don’t believe that thought life guides your experience.
- You just want to follow the standard of care and hope for the best.
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You want support & I can help!
Whether you are looking for support with balancing hormones naturally, trying to conceive, prenatal education and birth education or lactation support and newborn care; I want you to know that you matter mama. Not just because happy mamas make happy babies, not just because you have generational impact and influence, but because YOU mama matter. Your health and happiness are important just because you are you.
Education, Certifications & Training
Bachelor of Arts, North Central University. 2004
Massage Therapy Certificate, Lakeside School of Massage Therapy, 2008
NCBTMB Certified Massage Therapist, 2009
Wisconsin Liscensed Massage Therapist, 2009-2021
Certified Birth Doula, Mothering the Mother, 2013
Fertility, Birth, Bereavement and Postpartum Doula, Birthworker Academy, 2023 *
Newborn Care Specialist, Summer's Sleep Secrets 2023 *
* I am still in the process of completing certifying hours and work.
Infant Massage and Early Bonding Specialist, Tammy Roecker Seminars, 2012, 25 CEU
Fertility Massage Enhancement Specialist, Claire Marie Miller, 2014, 25 CEU
Applied Vitaflex, Chemistry of Essential Oils, Rain Drop Technique, Emotional Release, 25 CEU, C.A.R.E, 2016
Level 1 Usui Reiki, Lori 2023
