Christen Gilman

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Traverse City, Michigan
About me

I am a doggie mom, auntie, massage therapist, energy worker and van life explorer. There was a very pivotal moment in my own healing journey that allowed me to embrace the theme of “going your own way.” During this moment a deep inner wisdom turned on and a true embodiment of self returned home. Now as a birth Doula, my passion and dream is to create a loving environment – whether that be in a hospital or in your own home – that supports you to “birth your own way.” As a Doula, my role is to help you settle into the birthing experience, offer insights, remind you of your divine nature and innate intelligence, trust and support your decisions and to be a witness to you bringing your beautiful soul baby earth-side, as safely and as gentle as possible. I am available for in home customizable support, to provide the ultimate luxurious birthing experience of your dreams. Doulas strive to provide continuous labor support, and studies have shown that when a women has this continuous support there will be a higher rate of a normal vaginal birth, less likely to have pain medication, less negative feelings, and less Cesareans. Labors are also typically shorter and the baby will less likely to have complications at birth. The presence of a Doula can also be helpful in sharing the partner responsibility allowing them to be more at ease, more present to enjoy the wonder of birth I offer 18+ years healing touch that can begin with massage sessions leading up to your due date. Massage in pregnancy has shown to create better sleep, decrease anxiety and depression, aid in fewer complications during labor and have an overall more positive experience during the first few weeks after birth. I feel comfortable in the ebb and flow and view the birthing process as both very physical and spiritual experience.

Education

Medial Technology, BS (2004)

Massage Therapist (2005)

Certification and training

Doula Thrive (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

Baby Bloom

Specialties
Birth Doula Bodywork Chronic Pain Home Birth Infertility Labor Doula Massage Mindfulness Newborn Care Newborn Prep Overnight Newborn Care Pain Management Pelvic Pain Somatic Techniques Spirituality Vaginal Steam
Languages

English

Service introduction

Complimentary Consolation Phone and Email Support 90 -Min Prenatal Session 24/7 On Call Availability Starting at 37 Weeks Until the Birth Continuous Support During Early and Active Labor 2 Hours of Immediate Postpartum Care Use of Erchonia GVL (cold laser) sessions Massage Sessions at a Discounted Rate Home Preparation In Home Massages Vaginal Steam After the Birth Flower Essences After the Birth New Born Care

Packages
Birth Only
1, 45-Min Consultation Phone and Email Support 24/7 On Call Availability Starting at 37 Weeks Until the Birth Continuous Support During Early and Active Labor 2 Hours of Immediate Postpartum Care
$750.00
USD Flat rate
Extra Support
All of the Birth Only Package Plus: 2 , 90 -Min Prenatal Session Phone and Email Support 3 , 4 hour Postpartum In Home Visits Optional Use of Erchonia GVL (cold laser) sessions
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Dream Package
This is a fully customized dreamy plan to fit the support you need and want Such as, meal and home prep before baby comes. In home, daily massages. Postpartum steaming and flower essence support. This package is priced on coverage days requested and travel. I am able to travel to any home in USA and spend couple weeks before and after birth, helping where help is needed.
$35.00
USD Per hour
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