A lot of people who are drawn to healing and doula work talk about wanting to “leave the matrix.” Usually what they mean isn’t that they hate structure, responsibility, or even work. What they’re really saying is: “I can’t keep living disconnected from who I am.” The matrix isn’t just a 9 to 5 job. It’s a way of living where we forget ourselves in exchange for safety, approval, or predictability. Leaving it doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s te

For many years, I taught a conventional birth doula course through a mainstream doula training organization. I loved the experience, but I often found myself holding back. As a reflexologist first, my desire was always to work with women during pregnancy and birth, which led me to become a doula. Along the way, I discovered the power of fertility support as more clients came to me for reflexology to address infertility. But I didn’t stop there. Many of my clients had energeti

Tips for reflexology, Reiki and doula business success Whether you are working towards completing a reflexology, Reiki or doula course or...

Informed choice is so important to us! Not only are we reflexologists, most of our training team are also doulas. We live and breathe...

How community helps holistic health students and entrepreneurs find success One of the biggest challenges when completing a course and...

As a reflexologist who is also a doula, helping you make an informed choice about reflexology training options in Canada is really...

Becoming a doula is meaningful, skilled work. Like any professional path, it requires an investment in education, mentorship, and practice. Because doula care is not government regulated in Canada, tuition can vary widely between schools. Programs may look similar on the surface while offering very different levels of depth, support, and long-term preparation. After supporting fertility and pregnancy clients since 2004 and training doulas since 2010, I’ve seen how confusing i

Michelle in 2010 when she was already 7 years into her holistic health career Now that I have worked in the holistic health and wellness industry for 23 years, I can appreciate more fully how unique I was to have chosen the maternity reflexology and doula career path when I was still in high school. As the owner of an international holistic health school I have observed that the majority of our inquiries about training come from women who are aged 30 - 60 years old. Almost al

Kristina Fridman is in Kitchener, Ontario and serves clients in Kitchener, Cambridge and surrounding areas as a By the Moon Certified...

Jessica Levasseur was new to motherhood when she decided to also transition into doula work. She reflects on her journey to here and her...