Marissa Nelson

About me

Hello, my name is Marissa and I'm honored to meet you. I am fascinated by the innate, primitive, and beautiful ability of our bodies to create new life. A hodgepodge of things led me to becoming a certified birth doula and yoga instructor. The two most influential being the births of my own babes. Those close to me would say I have a unique ability to calm a situation, hold a positive space, and intuitively allow things to be. These qualities made sense as a Doula. Additionally, yoga is a big part of my life (a lifestyle, I'd say...) and was immensely helpful through my pregnancies. That's why I offer a holistic approach with prenatal yoga to prepare your mind/body/spirit for an optimal birth. As an LGBTQIA+ doula, I understand that families can be built in many different ways. All that matters is that when a family is created, it happens on a foundation of love, support, trust, and safety. For birthing people, my intention is to support you tenaciously in having the most empowering, transformative, and safe birthing experience as possible. We are not meant to birth alone. As human beings bringing new human beings into the world, it is pivotal to feel affirmed and validated during our most vulnerable and authentic moments. I want you to look back on your birth experience and feel triumphant! No matter what you’ve been through in the past, or what you are envisioning currently, I am here to 100% support your goals and help them come to fruition. For those not birthing and creating a family in a different way, my intention is to support you through all aspects of your unique experience; Planning, transitioning, bringing baby home, etc. I can offer resources and referrals for all of your family's needs. More importantly I can provide Empathy, Compassion, and Presence.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (2018)

Certification and training

Full-Spectrum Doula Certification (2021)

Prenatal Yoga Instructor (85hr RPYT) (2020)

200hr RYTT (2021)

Memberships and affiliations

Northern Colorado Doula Association

Evidence Based Birth

Yoga Alliance

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer 2 Doula packages: - Yogi Doula Package: This is a doula package that includes customized prenatal and postpartum yoga sessions to support your unique needs, strengthen, relax, and better prepare your body for birth. - Doula Package: I support VBAC, Cesarean, Home, Birth Center, and Hospital births - Individual yoga sessions, birth coaching

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