As one of Tina's clients, we had the privilege of her calm expertise during our water birth. Afterward she was more than happy to bring to our home pictures of the entire experience, placenta capsules and a tincture. I mist add, she did a fabulous job with the placenta. Tina warmed out hearts with the cutest pendant made from the umbilical cord. She is an amazing person, it is hard not to love her even while in pain :-) She made the experience a very memorable one.
Tina is the best! Love love her. Thank you Tina
~ Nordia Scott
Tina is the best! Love love her. Thank you Tina
~ Nordia Scott
Tina was an important person in the preparing for the arrival of our first baby. While we had done lot of our own research and reading, we felt we needed some extra support to feel fully confident for labour. It was important for both me and my partner of to have a natural birth, and Tina created a visual birth plan that reflected this and us as a couple. She also taught us natural ways of managing pain, for during pregnancy and for during labour. During my labour, Tina ensured our healthcare team was aware of our wishes which was exactly what we needed.
Tina encapsulated our placenta and talked through the different options and reasons why she chooses which herbs. Because she has such a kind and thoughtful heart, Tina made tree of life prints from the placenta, something that was unexpected but has turned out to be such a special treasure.
She understands the vulnerability of pregnancy and the labouring woman. She is kind and genuine, and her big heart shines through any time you speak with her.
Tina is amazing with follow up, and she never felt very far away especially as baby's arrival became closer and closer. All three of us are so thankful Tina came into our lives when she did!
~ Ashley and Taylor
Tina encapsulated our placenta and talked through the different options and reasons why she chooses which herbs. Because she has such a kind and thoughtful heart, Tina made tree of life prints from the placenta, something that was unexpected but has turned out to be such a special treasure.
She understands the vulnerability of pregnancy and the labouring woman. She is kind and genuine, and her big heart shines through any time you speak with her.
Tina is amazing with follow up, and she never felt very far away especially as baby's arrival became closer and closer. All three of us are so thankful Tina came into our lives when she did!
~ Ashley and Taylor
To anyone considering Tina as their doula: From the moment I opened the door to Tina’s kind, smiling face, I just knew she would be our doula! This was our first child, and first time working with a doula, and I must say it was one of the best decisions we made. She was a support for both my husband and I, and also stood back and allowed us to be alone when we needed to be. Tina has great knowledge in labour, babies, placenta, breast feeding and is very insightful. We’re so happy we made the decision to involve Tina in the birth of our little girl. We not only had a wonderful doula we gained a beautiful friend!
~ Nadine
~ Nadine
The moment we met Tina, we knew that she was the doula for us, and those feelings only continued to grow throughout our pregnancy. Her support and educational approach gave us what we needed to gain confidence in ourselves as we looked forward to becoming parents. She went above and beyond to be available for us when our baby came early; and during labour when I found myself unable to speak, she just instinctively knew what I needed - even when I did not know it myself. Hiring Tina was one of the first decisions we made after becoming pregnant and Tina's calming presence and uplifting confidence in us set the tone for everything that was to come - having her join us on this journey was truly the best decision we could have made.
~ Bethany and Mike
~ Bethany and Mike
My Birth Experience with Doula Tina
Tina was the Doula for the birth of my fourth Child. When I first met Tina I was anxious about the delivery of my daughter. I had three prior C-sections and was desperate to try for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-Section) after having had 3 Caesarean Sections. Tina was very knowledgeable about VBACs was very reassuring and respectful of my choice. Tina quickly eased my anxieties and helped me work through a birth plan. Tina also joined me on a visit to see my midwife and spoke with the naturopathic doctor I was seeing.
I was very comfortable with pregnancy and C-sections but the natural birthing process was something I had never experienced before. Tina took the time to get to know me and my husband and really understood how much a VBAC meant to us.
The night I went into labour Tina met us at the hospital and came prepared with everything I would need to stay comfortable. Anything we needed Tina had. Tina being so prepared took a lot of stress off of my husband who really was not prepared at all.
I remember Tina using pressure points to help alleviate my pain and I found it to be helpful and effective. I was thankful for her knowledge of pressure points. As time went on and labour did not progress as quickly as the doctors wanted I started to feel pressured into a C-section. Tina read my cues and knew I was becoming overwhelmed. Tina took the time to explain things very calmly to me and gave me the time to process the information. Tina always made sure the Doctors spoke to me with respect and she made it clear that pressure tactics were not appreciated. As time went on my husband and I decided to go ahead with the C-section.
I can’t express how thankful I was to have Tina with me for my labour. I felt completely comfortable and safe being in the care of such a knowledgeable and caring woman. My husband felt very comfortable with Tina and was so thankful to have her there to show him things he could do to help me cope with the pain. Without the support of Tina I know my husband and I would have felt so intimidated and I would have consented to a C-section as soon as we got to the hospital. With Tina’s support I was able to labour for 17 hours and make educated decisions throughout that time. After we got home with the baby Tina took the time to talk with me about my experience and I felt very safe to tell her about my feelings and emotions. Again I felt completely cared for by Tina.
~ Amanda
Tina was the Doula for the birth of my fourth Child. When I first met Tina I was anxious about the delivery of my daughter. I had three prior C-sections and was desperate to try for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-Section) after having had 3 Caesarean Sections. Tina was very knowledgeable about VBACs was very reassuring and respectful of my choice. Tina quickly eased my anxieties and helped me work through a birth plan. Tina also joined me on a visit to see my midwife and spoke with the naturopathic doctor I was seeing.
I was very comfortable with pregnancy and C-sections but the natural birthing process was something I had never experienced before. Tina took the time to get to know me and my husband and really understood how much a VBAC meant to us.
The night I went into labour Tina met us at the hospital and came prepared with everything I would need to stay comfortable. Anything we needed Tina had. Tina being so prepared took a lot of stress off of my husband who really was not prepared at all.
I remember Tina using pressure points to help alleviate my pain and I found it to be helpful and effective. I was thankful for her knowledge of pressure points. As time went on and labour did not progress as quickly as the doctors wanted I started to feel pressured into a C-section. Tina read my cues and knew I was becoming overwhelmed. Tina took the time to explain things very calmly to me and gave me the time to process the information. Tina always made sure the Doctors spoke to me with respect and she made it clear that pressure tactics were not appreciated. As time went on my husband and I decided to go ahead with the C-section.
I can’t express how thankful I was to have Tina with me for my labour. I felt completely comfortable and safe being in the care of such a knowledgeable and caring woman. My husband felt very comfortable with Tina and was so thankful to have her there to show him things he could do to help me cope with the pain. Without the support of Tina I know my husband and I would have felt so intimidated and I would have consented to a C-section as soon as we got to the hospital. With Tina’s support I was able to labour for 17 hours and make educated decisions throughout that time. After we got home with the baby Tina took the time to talk with me about my experience and I felt very safe to tell her about my feelings and emotions. Again I felt completely cared for by Tina.
~ Amanda
We had planned to deliver my daughter naturally, but after she got stuck, we had an emergency c-section. Tina picked up the placenta and prepared capsules and a tincture (and even did a photo session with the umbilical chord). It was so lovely to have such natural products to use after the physical trauma of surgery and the first exhausting weeks of motherhood.
~ Nicole
~ Nicole
Thank you so much for encapsulating my placenta! On the evenings I take my capsules, my babe & I both sleep better. I also love the prints you made of our placenta & cord. I wish I would have done this with my other kids. I'm pretty sure I had some borderline depression after my first, and I think this would have gone a far way to stave that off. Despite having more kids this time around, I feel like I have more energy and happiness. A big part of that was satisfaction from my birth experience and being surrounded by wonderful women like you who encouraged me and supported me in my decisions for labour & postpartum. Thank you for everything!
~ Judy
~ Judy
I've known Tina for several years as a fellow doula. She is passionate about what she does and full of knowledge and expertise. You can tell she loves her work and truly cares for those that she serves! She is always a great colleague to have discussions with and talk birth. I also love that she keeps up with evidence based practices and current research that comes out on a variety of birth related topics. Check her out for sure if you are looking for a doula!
~ Alyssa Green
~ Alyssa Green
I've never had the pleasure of knowing someone as compassionate and attentive as Tina. She is dedicated to her profession and an incredibly supportive woman.
~ Kate Bondy
~ Kate Bondy
Tina is an intuitive, friendly, and kind individual offering exceptional doula services!! I would highly recommend her.
~ Kussama Tiffany
~ Kussama Tiffany
Tina cares for each one of her clients. She seeks knowledge and evidence based information to provide the best of care!
~ Mone Chris
~ Mone Chris
Tina is so amazing! She is compassionate, kind, knowledgeable and great at what she does!
~ Charmaine Marie
~ Charmaine Marie
Tina's kindness, passion for her work, and excellent training make her an invaluable asset to any birth team.
~ Paige Hewie
~ Paige Hewie