In-Person, Immersive 5-Day Course
Doula Training
MARCH 5 - 9, 2025
Become a doula practitioner
Join us for this 5 day immersion into the art and practice of the Doula. Learn how to deeply support women within all stages of their reproductive journeys, embracing our responsibility to care for one another as we navigate the diverse initiations of womanhood. Discover the profound impact you can make by providing compassionate support during conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and pregnancy release.
OUR CURRICULUM
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We dive into richness of the feminine form exploring deeply female physiology so that we can understand the stages of pregnancy / birth/ postpartum
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Learn how to hold space and support families in the first 40 days of postpartum
How to nourish, tend the family, process birth and support a household with grace and deep presence
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Learn how to support women and families as they navigate the initiation of the prenatal times
Nutrition, neonatal development, the phases of pregnancy and more
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In order to deepen your practice as a doula we must understand how to care for a woman in chosen or unchosen pregnancy loss. Honoring each woman's process and choice
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Explore how you can be the most potent ally for the birth journey through understanding physiologic birth care and what it takes to be a protector of the space
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Learn how to ally with the plants to create formulas, teas, broths, steams, smudges, sitz baths,
Remedies for the whole family
Placenta encapsulation and tincture too
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Songs and ceremony to guide and ground this profound journey of space holding
Traditional practices that can be shared with reverence
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An exploration of the ancient practice of Mayan Abdominal Massage
Support prenatal and postpartum mothers with abdominal massage practices
Learn proper techniques of how to wrap a faja
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The journey of the Doula is one steeped in the magic of collaboration and learning how to build resilient community and birth culture
Connect with other doulas and create a supportive environment of collaboration
It is our birthright to experience profound support in the journey of conception, birthing and matrescence. We must remember together the path back to wholeness through unyielding support during this portal of time.
WHY JOIN US
The world needs more doulas who uphold women's sovereignty in birth. Our current system often prioritizes medical intervention over a woman-centered experience. As a doula, you'll empower women to make informed choices, reclaim control of their birthing experience, and honor the ancient tradition of women supporting women. You'll be a vital advocate for holistic, woman-centered healthcare that prioritizes a mother's well-being alongside the well-being of her baby and family as a whole. By providing emotional support, evidence-based information, and practical guidance, doulas bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern healthcare, fostering a safe and sacred space for birth.
Becoming a doula or birth/postpartum ally is a powerful step toward reclaiming our sovereignty as women. By educating ourselves and others about the natural birthing process and the importance of honoring our spiritual and biological needs, we can challenge the medicalized and patriarchal systems that often dictate women's reproductive experiences. As doulas, we can empower women to make informed choices, advocate for their rights, and create safe, supportive spaces for birth. This work is not just about facilitating births; it is about reclaiming our agency, challenging societal norms, and fostering a more equitable and empowering world for women.
MEET YOUR EDUCATORS
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Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN, CNM), certified birth doula (CD-DONA), and registered nurse (RN)
Isa is a compassionate leader in women’s health, devoted to empowering families through her roles as a Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN, CNM), certified birth doula (CD-DONA), and registered nurse (RN). Her approach views birth as a sacred journey—a powerful, transformative experience deserving of holistic, respectful support. Isa combines modern clinical expertise with traditional wisdom, creating a complementary space that honors each family’s unique vision and values. She started her path as a birth worker in service to immigrant and refugee families around her home land: Minneapolis, Minnesota. The past year and a half, she has cultivated experiential midwifery knowledge in the context of a free-standing birth center at the borderlands between the US and Mexico.Her work is deeply rooted in empathy, building genuine connections and fostering an environment where women feel empowered and secure. A lifelong learner, she integrates indigenous teachings into her practice, enhancing her awareness of the elements and honoring the natural rhythms of women’s bodies. She is honored to represent her community on the Red Road as a Sundancer and former Moondancer. Isa’s dedication goes beyond professional commitment; she serves as a guide, providing families and birth supporters with the tools and trust they need to embrace the birthing journey with confidence, reverence, and strength.
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Herbalist, Mother, Teacher, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Steward of Casa Curativa
Julia Bentley, originally from Tennessee (ancestral territory of the Cherokee people), found her path into herbalism through her own healing journey from eczema and psoriasis. After studying with Sajah Popham, Julia moved to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, where she founded Casa Curativa, a sanctuary where people from all over the world can connect with the healing power of plants.A humorous and engaging teacher, Julia blends lightheartedness with deep wisdom, encouraging students to laugh and find humility in their practice. Her lectures on alchemy and the spagyric arts invite exploration into the more mystical aspects of herbal medicine. Julia’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through in her work, as she has cultivated Casa Curativa into not only an educational hub but also a thriving herbal brand, focused on quality, ethics, and community.
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Herbalist, Master Natural Builder, Full-Spectrum Doula
Ashley McDonell, a native of Minnesota (ancestral Dakota and Anishinaabe land), has been a dedicated herbalist for over a decade. She studied under Kiva Rose and Matthew Wood, learning to connect deeply with the plants and the land. Ashley is also a master natural builder and full-spectrum doula, blending her knowledge of herbalism with a holistic approach to life and healing.
Known for her engaging teaching style and thought-provoking "soapbox rants," Ashley’s classes challenge students to think critically and connect deeply with the plants, the earth, and themselves. She invites students to see herbalism as more than just a practice—it’s a way of being in relationship with the natural world.
Ashley’s approach to healing is grounded in the belief that plants hold wisdom that extends beyond their chemical properties, and her teaching inspires students to explore both the science and spirit of herbalism.Ashley McDonell, a native of Minnesota (ancestral Dakota and Anishinaabe land), has been a dedicated herbalist for over a decade. She studied under Kiva Rose and Matthew Wood, learning to connect deeply with the plants and the land. Ashley is also a master natural builder and full-spectrum doula, blending her knowledge of herbalism with a holistic approach to life and healing.
Known for her engaging teaching style and thought-provoking "soapbox rants," Ashley’s classes challenge students to think critically and connect deeply with the plants, the earth, and themselves. She invites students to see herbalism as more than just a practice—it’s a way of being in relationship with the natural world.
Ashley’s approach to healing is grounded in the belief that plants hold wisdom that extends beyond their chemical properties, and her teaching inspires students to explore both the science and spirit of herbalism.
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Midwife, Mother, Herbalist & Abdominal Massage Specialist
Mariu is a Guatemalan, born and raised midwife, healer and massage therapist. After working with indigenous midwives for ten years in the Maya highlands and studying midwifery for 4 years she gracefully integrates traditional and professional midwifery. Offering her services to local indigenous women and foreigners alike. Especially to women who seek a safe humanized birthing space, in the comfort of their home.
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Mother, full spectrum doula
OUR DAILY FLOW
8:30-9:30
Element of the Day
9:30-1:00
First lecture (ex: birth physiology)
1:00
Lunch at the Lodge
2-5:30
Guest teacher and hands on practice
5:30-7 pm
Optional Evening Activity
(Sauna, Fire, Etc)
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