About Me

Hi there, I'm Emily (she/her) currently located in Kingston, New York. The majority of my background is as a social worker providing advocacy and support for vulnerable and marginalized populations of women and children. I spent near a decade in the shelter system of NYC on the Bowery, where I provided both direct care and clinical supervision. I carry over these skills of ensuring my clients are treated with respect and their needs are met during times of crisis into my role as a trauma-informed birth doula.

In 2015, I made my way to the West Coast for a few years and fell in love with herbalism with a particular passion for fusing food and herbal medicine. While maintaining clear boundaries that I cannot provide medical advice, my approach integrates traditional herbal remedies to alleviate pregnancy discomforts, promoting a healthier and more comfortable experience for both you and your baby. After getting the ok from your midwife or doctor, I’d love to assist in creating herbal syrups and teas or trouble shoot issues as they arise with an herbalism lens.

In my free time I enjoy making pottery, creating messy art with my two kids, playing board games no one wants to learn, talking a bit too fast, and of course: all things motherhood.