My Role

As a certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator (HBCE), I offer an immersive 5-week childbirth education program based on HypnoBirthing®International Institute’s Mongan Method. I also provide one-on-one support within the curriculum and offer energy work to both birthing and non-birthing clients. Energy work is provided outside the scope of HypnoBirthing and is available independently of the program.

I am not a medical professional, midwife, doula, counsellor, or hypnotherapist. I do not diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions. I do not offer medical advice or prescriptions and will never interfere with the guidance or care provided by licensed healthcare providers. All hypnosis scripts I use are those approved by HypnoBirthing® International and written by qualified hypnotherapists.

Scope of Practice

My role is to educate and guide you in preparing for birth using relaxation, breathwork, visualization, and hypnosis techniques. As an HBCE, I am trained in:

• Providing evidence-based information on birth physiology in the absence of special circumstances, nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and safe infant sleep

• Guided and self-guided hypnosis

• Meditation and relaxation

• Visualizations and affirmations

• Birth positions and movement

• Working with birth hormones

• Supporting informed decision-making

I hold a Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration in Maternal, Child, and Indigenous Health. While this informs my understanding of birth systems and evidence-based care, it does not qualify me to offer medical advice or treatment. I am here to help you discover and embody your ability to advocate for yourself and your baby from an informed and grounded place. Your body, your baby, your choice.

In addition to HypnoBirthing®, I offer intuitive energy work. I am certified through Ruth Lera’s New Earth Energy School (2024) and Lisa Erickson’s Contemplative Energy Work Practitioner Training (2025). I am also completing additional training in Reiki for Birth Workers and Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry for Perinatal Period. I use techniques such as intention-setting, intuitive guidance, compassionate listening, and hands-on or distance healing to support energy balance. This modality is not a substitute for clinical care or mental health support. If you are interested in learning more or to book a service, please check out my support sessions page.

If at any point your needs exceed my scope of practice, I will refer you to the appropriate specialist.

Disclaimers

All services and content offered by Embodied Birth—whether through 1:1 sessions, programs, the website, or social media (including but not limited to handouts, meditations, recordings, videos, text, and workshops)—are intended for informational, educational, and personal growth purposes only. No claims are made regarding the treatment or cure of any condition. While I do my best within a private program series to provide a more tailored educational experience of the program, the information in the program is by no means complete or exhaustive and therefore does not apply to all conditions, disorders and health-related issues.

HypnoBirthing® and energy work are complementary wellness practices and do not replace appropriate medical or psychological care. While many clients report positive outcomes, results will vary, and I make no guarantees.

You are solely responsible for your health and decisions. It is your responsibility to consult with your healthcare provider regarding any physical, emotional, or psychological concerns before participating in these services.

Important Health Considerations & Suitability

HypnoBirthing® and energy work are not suitable substitutes for professional treatment of complex health or mental health conditions. If you are currently diagnosed with or suspect you may be living with any of the following conditions, it is essential that you are actively working with a qualified healthcare provider before engaging in these services. Please consider the following carefully.

• Mental Health Disorders: If you are living with complex mental health conditions such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, or severe anxiety or depression, you must be receiving care from a qualified provider. These services may not be appropriate for all individuals with mental health diagnoses.

• Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Certain visualization, relaxation, or hypnotic techniques may not be suitable for individuals with a history of seizures. Please consult your healthcare provider before participating.

• Cancer and Serious Medical Conditions: HypnoBirthing® and energy work can be supportive during illness but are not treatments for cancer or other medical diagnoses. If you are in active treatment or recovery, you must receive clearance from your care team before engaging with these services.

• Substance Use and Addiction: Embodied Birth services are not appropriate for individuals actively using substances in a way that interferes with their mental, emotional, or physical safety during sessions. If you are currently navigating substance use challenges or addiction, it is essential to seek support from qualified medical or mental health professionals. While those in stable recovery may benefit from the relaxation and grounding techniques offered, these services are not a substitute for addiction treatment, detoxification, or therapy.

By participating in Embodied Birth services, you acknowledge that you have disclosed any relevant health conditions to your healthcare provider and have received their guidance and consent where needed.

If concerns arise during our work together that suggest you may benefit from more specialized support, I will respectfully refer you to an appropriate professional.

Risk, Liability and Indemnity

You voluntarily enrol in Embodied Birth services with the understanding that the HypnoBirthing® program, one-to-one support sessions, energy work, and related offerings are designed to teach natural relaxation, awareness, self-regulation, and mind-body techniques to support well-being and birth preparation.

You acknowledge that Embodied Birth services are educational, supportive, and complementary in nature. They are not a substitute for medical, mental health, psychological, therapeutic, or clinical care. Participation in these services does not create a medical, therapeutic, or clinical provider-client relationship.

You agree to seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider for any health-related concerns, including those related to pregnancy, labour, birth, postpartum, physical activity, mental health, or any medical condition.

You agree that you are participating voluntarily and at your own risk. You accept full responsibility for your health, choices, decisions, actions, and well-being before, during, and after your participation in Embodied Birth services.

In-Person Sessions, Activities, and Travel

You understand that participation in any optional in-person sessions, gatherings, classes, meet-ups, or activities may involve inherent risks. These may include, but are not limited to, risks associated with indoor spaces, private homes, public venues, outdoor environments, nature walks, meditation or movement practices, stairs, uneven terrain, weather conditions, slips, trips, falls, environmental hazards, other participants, or other known or unknown risks.

You acknowledge that any in-person or outdoor component is optional and undertaken at your own discretion. By choosing to participate, you freely accept and assume all risks associated with attendance and participation, including the risk of personal injury, illness, property damage, loss, or other harm.

You further acknowledge that Embodied Birth is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, losses, damages, or claims arising from travel to or from any session, class, event, gathering, or activity.

Birth Outcomes

You acknowledge that pregnancy, labour, birth, postpartum, infant feeding, and recovery experiences are influenced by many factors beyond the scope of Embodied Birth services, including but not limited to individual health, pregnancy circumstances, medical conditions, care provider recommendations, decisions made by you or your care providers, healthcare systems, emergency circumstances, and unforeseen events.

While HypnoBirthing® education and related practices may support preparation, relaxation, confidence, and well-being, no specific outcomes can be promised or guaranteed.

You agree that you will not hold Embodied Birth, its owner, instructor, representatives, affiliates, or the HypnoBirthing® Institute responsible for the course, management, decisions, experiences, or outcomes of your pregnancy, labour, birth, postpartum, infant feeding, recovery, or related care.

You further agree that neither you, nor any member of your family, nor any third party acting on your behalf or through you, will make any claim or initiate legal action against Embodied Birth, its owner, instructor, representatives, affiliates, or the HypnoBirthing® Institute related to birth outcomes or related experiences.

Release, Waiver, and Indemnity

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to release, waive, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Embodied Birth, its owner, instructors, representatives, affiliates, and the HypnoBirthing® Institute from any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from or in any way related to:

• your registration for, participation in, receipt of, or inability to receive Embodied Birth services;

• your participation in the HypnoBirthing® program, one-to-one sessions, energy work, in-person gatherings, outdoor practices, or related activities;

• any injury, illness, loss, damage, or harm sustained during or in connection with participation;

• travel to or from any session, class, event, or activity;

• decisions made by you, your family, your support people, or your healthcare providers;

• your actions, omissions, choices, or reliance on information shared through Embodied Birth;

• your breach of these Terms of Service;

• your violation of any applicable law;

• your violation of the rights of any third party;

• any claim brought by you, a family member, support person, companion, guest, or any third party acting on your behalf or through you.

This release and indemnity applies to all claims, including claims arising from negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Third-Party Materials, Links, and Services

The Embodied Birth website, programs, sessions, resources, emails, social media, and materials may reference, recommend, or link to third-party websites, products, services, resources, practitioners, organizations, articles, videos, books, or other materials.

These references are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Reference to any third-party product, service, practitioner, process, resource, or information does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship, approval, recommendation, or affiliation.

Embodied Birth is not responsible for examining, evaluating, verifying, or warranting the content, accuracy, safety, quality, availability, or reliability of any third-party materials, websites, products, services, or providers.

Embodied Birth will not be liable for any harm, damages, losses, claims, costs, or concerns related to your use of, reliance on, purchase of, or interaction with any third-party materials, websites, products, services, resources, practitioners, or providers.

Any complaints, claims, concerns, or questions regarding third-party materials, products, services, or providers should be directed to the third party.

Consent and Agreement

By enrolling in HypnoBirthing® program, purchasing additional 1:1 support sessions (energy work, mind-body support or HypnoBirthing®), or engaging with the Embodied Birth website or social media channels, you confirm that:

• You have read, understood, and voluntarily accepted this Terms of Service;

• You accept all disclaimers, scope limitations, clauses, and conditions listed;

• You agree to take full responsibility for your decisions, actions, and outcomes related to your participation and wellbeing, and will seek additional care as needed.