Jessie Avery

About me

As your doula, I’m your non-medical teammate from bump to baby. I bring a DACM background, midwifery training, and deep somatic skills to offer steady, practical support—not needles. Prenatal: We clarify your birth values, map options, and rehearse pain-coping (breath, movement, vocalization). I coach your partner in acupressure, counterpressure, positioning, and other comfort measures (such as back pressure, heat/cold, and the use of a birth ball) so they feel confident and helpful. Labor & Birth: I create a calm field: rhythmic touch, position changes for progress, temperature/lighting tweaks, hydration cues, and clear communication with your team. I help you stay grounded, heard, and in choice. Postpartum: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)- informed recovery—warming meals, gentle herbal teas/compresses, rest planning, and somatic down-regulation—to support hormones, bleeding, and mood in the early weeks. What I don’t do: clinical tasks, medical advice, or acupuncture at the birth. What I do exceptionally well: nervous system steadiness, pain-coping support, and partner coaching so your birth feels collaborative, supported, and yours.

Education

Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (2025)

Masters of Acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization (2023)

Certification and training

Birthing Doula Certificate (2019)

Postpartum Doula Certificate (2019)

Massage Therapy 1000 hours (2015)

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English

Service introduction

Hi there, Thank you so much for reaching out and for your interest in my doula care. I offer three levels of support so you can choose what feels right for your birth and recovery journey: 1. Birth Foundations Package – $1,650 Includes two prenatal sessions (with your partner), a personalized birth plan, and optional guided meditations. I’m on-call 24/7 from 38 weeks for continuous labor support with non-medical comfort techniques (acupressure, ear seeds, heat/cool therapy, moxa or cupping if approved). Includes two postpartum visits (60–90 minutes each). 2. Comfort & Birth Package – $2,000 Everything in the Birth Foundations package, plus: • Two prenatal acupuncture sessions (in-home or at my clinic) • Two postpartum acupuncture sessions for recovery and balance 3. Nourish Birth Package – $5,300 Everything in the Birth Foundations package, plus: • Four acupuncture sessions total (two prenatal, two postpartum) • 40-Day Traditional Chinese Medicine meal plan with deliveries every 3 days — 3 nourishing meals, 1 dessert, and 1 herbal tea daily to support deep recovery A bit about me: Before I studied Chinese medicine, I worked as a massage therapist, learning how touch can calm the nervous system and bring people back home to themselves. That foundation led me to earn my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and train in midwifery. My approach weaves acupuncture, herbal medicine, and somatic bodywork with practical, trauma-aware doula support — so that birth feels less like a medical event and more like a return to wholeness. If you’d like, we can schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to talk through which package best fits your needs. Warmly, Dr. Jessie Avery, DACM, L.Ac. Doula | Acupuncturist | Chinese Herbalist Deep Roots Apothecary 619-339-4791 | jessie@deeprootsapothecary.com | www.deeprootsapothecary.com

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