Hello! My name is Victoria and I am a Birth & Postpartum Doula, Registered Massage Therapist, Certified Perinatal Nutrition Expert and Registered Perinatal Yoga Teacher. Yes... I wear many hats but as a mom of three children of my own, I understood first hand all things motherhood so I’ve spent the last 9 years supporting women and continuing to educate myself to ensure I’m offering the best care that women deserve. Now... lets learn! Postpartum depletion happens after the pr

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a constant for many women. . Chronic stress does not only make us feel overwhelmed but also impacts our memory, focus and overall brain function. Understanding Stress and the Brain When we become stressed, it triggers a cascade of physiological responses in our bodies. For example, when we encounter a stressor, the hypothalamus, which is our body’s master control center, signals the adrenal glands, which is our body’s stress glan

As a Holistic Nutritionist and Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner, I see many people doing too much for their gut, yet missing the fundamentals that actually allow digestion and healing to occur. Gut health doesn’t improve from constant restriction, rotating supplements, or chasing the next “best” probiotic. It improves when the body is consistently supported through foundational nutrition, lifestyle, and nervous system regulation. If I had to narrow gut health down to t

Stress is a word that we hear about often. Whether it's talking to friends and family about day to day stress or rating your stress on a scale from 0-10 at your doctors appointment. Stress is something that we have to navigate constantly through our life, and just like everything else, it often ebbs and flows depending on what is going on in our life. Stress isn’t always one big moment, it’s usually a collection of little things we navigate every day. A busy morning with the

Mental health and physical health – what’s the difference? We know about physical health. We know to brush our teeth, to eat healthy foods, to go for walks. We know that ignoring our physical health can lead to negative consequences, like cavities, infections, or sickness. But what about mental health? Is good mental health an absence of mental illness? If we take care of our mental health, does that mean we won’t get mentally ill? We’re going to answer some of these question

The more psychological and social support workers have, the more involved, committed and satisfied they are. Learn more about how to create a psychologically safe and supportive work environment. Psychological and social support comprises all supportive social interactions available at work, and refers to the degree of social and emotional integration and trust among co-workers and supervisors. It refers also to the level of help and assistance provided by others when one is