"Be kind and say a prayer for those of us who came before you, as we honor those who lit our path." Cynthia Jaffei   Home About Birth Doulas About Postnatal Doulas Services & Fees Pre & Postnatal Massage Other Skills & Links About Me Testimonials Contact Me About Me I was born the youngest in my family of three siblings, my sister and an older brother, where we were all born a year apart. My mother always took pride in saying that we were all born naturally and without painkillers and her birth stories always remained with me. A positive lady who always thought giving birth and having us all was a beautiful and wonderful experience. I embraced her passion and enjoyed giving birth to my non-identical twins in 2004 and another singleton soon after. For me it was the start of a wonderful and magical journey into parenthood and I can truly say a beautiful blessing. Angels have played a big part in my life and I began to notice along my journey how powerful, inspirational, supportive and loving they are. As I started to open my heart and mind, their love came through and truly helped me change my life in a positive and loving way. They continue to support and guide me on my spiritual path and cannot thank them enough for their everlasting love, and support. I was guided by the synchronicities of life and started my training for various therapies in 2002 working up to Reiki Master Teacher Training level. I am also fully qualified in Sekhem healing, Ayurvedic Massage (Abhyanga and Shirodhara Massage), Indian Head Massage and Hopi Ear Candles. See www.butterfly-therapies.com for more information on any of the above treatments. In May 2007 I started working at Oeuf Therapy Rooms and Clinic near Queens Park, London. Their philosophy was simple in that their aim was to provide the best they could in complementary healthcare. Experts in the field of women's reproductive health, fertility and pre-conceptual care, pregnancy, labour, post natal care and menopause. It is here where I learnt the specialized pregnancy and postpartum training course. It was then that I discovered how I had finally found my passion and how my work working with pregnant women was so fulfilling and joyful. I enjoyed going through the trimesters with my clients but it wasn't enough for me, I wanted to go through the whole pregnancy journey with them, supporting them and empowering them until they gave birth and then beyond. It was then I decided to become a doula and integrate my holistic work together. I contacted Nurturing Birth and in June 2008 I attended my course on being a birth and postnatal doula. Since then I have gone through the rigorous mentoring process with an assessor and am fully recognised and certified. I have also attended a course in Acupressure in Pregnancy and Labour. Satovita ran this intensive and very informative course. Specializing in fertility, pregnancy and women's health, it covered many techniques and acupressure points, which can alleviate pain during pregrancy and labour. Having three small children myself I can truly understand what a woman goes through, how she feels and what her anxieties are whilst being pregnant and postpartum. I look forward to meeting you, and hopefully you will be able to give birth with an enjoyable experience and happy memories of this ever so special time. With love, Pamela Rogers