Hi, I’m Stefanee
Aside from my work as a doula, reiki practitioner and student reflexologist, I am a mom to 3 wonderful kids. I had the privilege of being a stay at home mom for many years when my kids were young, where we spent our days making art, exploring and loving nature, learning about different cultures and the world, and being in community. We have spent time living in Calgary, AB, Squamish, BC, small towns in Ontario and now we are settled in Toronto. My favourite things to do are hiking and camping, being immersed in the natural world; dancing and moving my body in a group or solo; seeing live music or theatre; biking; playing board games with my kids; having deep heartfelt conversations; and meeting with my reiki collective community.
For anyone interested in astrology, my sun is in Scorpio, my moon is in Virgo and my ascendant is in Cancer. This informs how I see and operate in the world because my Scorpio sun is interested in the deep emotional side of life, the transformative experiences of life, birth and rebirth, and anchoring these moments with meaning through ceremony and ritual. My moon in Virgo informs my organizational tendencies and my desire to be of service to others. My ascendant in Cancer influences my strong capacity for empathy and tendency to nurture, mother and care for others so that they feel safe, seen and supported.
My Philosophy
Birth
A normal, natural, physiological process. Part of my role is to empower the person to have faith and trust in their body. I support them in making informed choices about their birth so they can choose to birth as they desire. I believe women or the birthing person need to be emotionally supported during pregnancy in preparation for birth.
Connection
We build a relationship. I provide continuity of care throughout the pregnancy and birth, so the client feels they have a person on their team who is knowledgeable and attuned to their emotional well being. Feeling fully supported physically and emotionally often leads to a smoother, faster birth with better overall birth outcome and experience.
Support
If you’re carrying fear around birth, I offer a supportive space to gently explore what’s coming up, along with practices to help you feel more connected, calm, and supported.
I can support you during all stages of labour and birth by providing physical support such as comfort measures, suggesting positions to help labour progress, flowing reiki for relaxation and with reflexology for relaxation or to assist with labour pattern. I can also help with visualization and meditation, breathing and helping establish or maintain your rhythm during labour.