I live with my husband and three children in Orange City. I graduated from Simpson University in Redding, CA with a degree in Cross Cultural Studies. After searching for a NFP method that is effective in all reproductive categories, I learned about Creighton Model FertilityCareβ’ System through a FertilityCare Seminar presented by a NaPro Medical Consultant. I began training and opened Orange City FertilityCare Center in October of 2012. Completed the Creighton Model FertilityCareβ’ Practitioner Program at Pope Paul VI Institute for Human Reproduction in Omaha, NE in 2013. I'm certified as a FertilityCare Practitioner by the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals (AAFCP). The Creighton Model can be used by women of all backgrounds who desire to understand, monitor and honor their fertility and gynecological health. In 2020, the center changed its name to Ashwood FertilityCareβ’ Center as the area of service has grown.
I'm also a Certified Labor Doula through Childbirth International. I founded Guiding Star Orange City in 2016 to build a space where women could be celebrated, educated and supported to understand, embrace and love their natural bodies. I now serve as the National Coordinator for the Guiding Star Cycle Show teaching 10-13 year old girls across the country.
2020 brought the launch of "Charting Health for Young Women" online course for Mothers and Daughters.
I enjoy empowering women / families about healthy lifestyles. I also enjoy spending time with my family. I serve clients in Orange City, Iowa and online.
PROFILE
Charting specialisms: π
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Other qualifications: Birth doula, Guiding Star Cycle Show Instructor and puberty education course
Cycle health support: Directly offers holistic health guidance, Signposts to biomedical professionals, Signposts to holistic health professionals
Client specialisms: Teens, Charters, Charters (+ partners welcome), Soon-to-be-married / married couples, Welcoming to folks with multiple partners, LGBTQ+ friendly, Trauma-informed
TEACHING
Open to clients: Yes
Teaching format: Individual follow up (linked to course)
Teaching supports: Written materials, Group calls / workshops (live only), Individual calls, Voice notes, Messenger app, Online community group
Language(s): English
Payment options: Payment plans, Sliding scale, Scholarships
VALUES
Fertile window choices: Encourages abstinence but accepts other choices
Type of language: Women-centric
Hormonal contraception: Discourages use for health reasons
CHARTING TOOLS
Tempdrop thermometer: Not applicable – method does not include temperature
Read Your Body app: Does not encourage use – committed to another app / paper charting template
Teaching framework Secular
πΒ Secular plus Spiritual
Religious
Delivery Online
In person
Other Country
$$ Price range (info) Payment options available
Supports use of the Read Your Body app
Status In training
Fully certified
Charting specialisms Regular cycles
After hormonal contraception
PCOS / long / irregular
Preconception
Postpartum
Perimenopause