Michelle Slabicki- Founder, Certified Doula/Postpartum Doula/Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Infant Massage Instructor.
Hi Everyone!
As a Doula, I believe birth to be a natural
physiological process and not a medical phenomenon. I encourage and support laboring women to make choices surrounding their birth. I feel that in most cases she intuitively knows what is best for her and her baby. I respect this knowledge and always support her desires. I consider childbirth to be a beautiful, sacred and natural sequence of love. I pledge to do everything possible in assisting you to have the kind of birth experience you desire.
I started Good Hands Doula Services in 2008 after the birth of my second child. I realized a need for support in our area and hit the ground running. Since then, I've attended over 100 births! In 2015, due to growth, I expanded into a full service agency to provide exceptional support to expectant families all over the southern tier of NY and Northeast PA! Between running the agency, and keeping up with my four children, I'm quite a busy woman, however; I wouldn't want it any other way. I look forward to working with you in the future!
Michelle Slabicki -Founder
Hi Everyone!
As a Doula, I believe birth to be a natural
physiological process and not a medical phenomenon. I encourage and support laboring women to make choices surrounding their birth. I feel that in most cases she intuitively knows what is best for her and her baby. I respect this knowledge and always support her desires. I consider childbirth to be a beautiful, sacred and natural sequence of love. I pledge to do everything possible in assisting you to have the kind of birth experience you desire.
I started Good Hands Doula Services in 2008 after the birth of my second child. I realized a need for support in our area and hit the ground running. Since then, I've attended over 100 births! In 2015, due to growth, I expanded into a full service agency to provide exceptional support to expectant families all over the southern tier of NY and Northeast PA! Between running the agency, and keeping up with my four children, I'm quite a busy woman, however; I wouldn't want it any other way. I look forward to working with you in the future!
Michelle Slabicki -Founder
Shelby Brink - District Manager/ Birth/Postpartum Doula, Licensed Massage
Therapist.
"I first became interested in working with mothers and babies back in 2014 after graduating from the Finger Lakes School of Massage.
Aside from running my own massage business, I recently gave birth to my first child. Although all of these jobs keep me busy I have no doubt they allow me to widen the services I am able to provide as a doula!
I look forward to what the future has in store with GHDS and I feel incredibly honored that families choose to welcome me into their lives at such a special moment."
Therapist.
"I first became interested in working with mothers and babies back in 2014 after graduating from the Finger Lakes School of Massage.
Aside from running my own massage business, I recently gave birth to my first child. Although all of these jobs keep me busy I have no doubt they allow me to widen the services I am able to provide as a doula!
I look forward to what the future has in store with GHDS and I feel incredibly honored that families choose to welcome me into their lives at such a special moment."
Maria Victoria (Tory) Daral - Birth/Postpartum Doula
"Hi! I'm Tory! I'm a mom of 2 children, both born safely at home, and in the water!
My first birth was attended by a midwife. My second birth was unassisted overseas in the Philippines.
I am very into natural healing and even had my placenta encapsulated after both births along with delayed cord clamping!
I practiced hypnobirthing throughout both pregnancies and births. and I am an
active yogi with a level 1 certification.
I was lucky enough to breastfeed both my babies and I have a lot of experience in tandem nursing. (11 months)
My Philosophy: "I view birth as a natural human process that we are all meant to achieve with ease. If you are aware of all options you have, you can have the birth of your dreams. As long as your family, (most importantly mama), feels educated, supported and safe, then everything will intuitively fall into place. Peace on earth begins at birth!"
"Hi! I'm Tory! I'm a mom of 2 children, both born safely at home, and in the water!
My first birth was attended by a midwife. My second birth was unassisted overseas in the Philippines.
I am very into natural healing and even had my placenta encapsulated after both births along with delayed cord clamping!
I practiced hypnobirthing throughout both pregnancies and births. and I am an
active yogi with a level 1 certification.
I was lucky enough to breastfeed both my babies and I have a lot of experience in tandem nursing. (11 months)
My Philosophy: "I view birth as a natural human process that we are all meant to achieve with ease. If you are aware of all options you have, you can have the birth of your dreams. As long as your family, (most importantly mama), feels educated, supported and safe, then everything will intuitively fall into place. Peace on earth begins at birth!"
Laura Allen - Birth/Postpartum Doula
"Hello, I'm Laura! I have four awesome children (17, 14, 8, and 6), three boys and a girl.
I am married to an amazing guy, who is my biggest supporter!
I love absolutely everything about pregnancy, birth, and babies. My promise is to assist you in anyway I can to help you have the birth you desire. I strongly believe that this can be an amazing experience.
In addition to being a Doula, I online teach children in China and homeschool my youngest children.
My other interests include, essential oils and homeopathy!
I am super excited to meet you!"
"Hello, I'm Laura! I have four awesome children (17, 14, 8, and 6), three boys and a girl.
I am married to an amazing guy, who is my biggest supporter!
I love absolutely everything about pregnancy, birth, and babies. My promise is to assist you in anyway I can to help you have the birth you desire. I strongly believe that this can be an amazing experience.
In addition to being a Doula, I online teach children in China and homeschool my youngest children.
My other interests include, essential oils and homeopathy!
I am super excited to meet you!"
Leila Dowd - (Student) Birth/Postpartum Doula
I’m a mother of four, one girl three boys. I’ve been with my husband for 16 years but only married for two years. I enjoy photography, cooking and spending time with my family and friends. I’ve always been fascinated by pregnancy and the journey we as women go through. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to work with expectant moms. And I’m incredibly excited to begin my adventure as a doula.
I’m a mother of four, one girl three boys. I’ve been with my husband for 16 years but only married for two years. I enjoy photography, cooking and spending time with my family and friends. I’ve always been fascinated by pregnancy and the journey we as women go through. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to work with expectant moms. And I’m incredibly excited to begin my adventure as a doula.
Jackie Scoville - (Student) Birth/Postpartum Doula
Hello I'm Jackie! I have been lucky enough to be a stay at home Mom to my five children for the past 28 years. My youngest is leaving for college in the fall. I have wanted to become a doula for sometime now, and feel now is the right time. All of my births were natural, and I was able to breastfeed all five of my children. I feel my life experiences will help in my ability to help support the birthing mother, and her partner. I want my clients to feel cared for, and empowered by the miracle of birth.
Hello I'm Jackie! I have been lucky enough to be a stay at home Mom to my five children for the past 28 years. My youngest is leaving for college in the fall. I have wanted to become a doula for sometime now, and feel now is the right time. All of my births were natural, and I was able to breastfeed all five of my children. I feel my life experiences will help in my ability to help support the birthing mother, and her partner. I want my clients to feel cared for, and empowered by the miracle of birth.
