Massage Therapist & Birth Doula
Specializing in prenatal, postpartum, and in-home massage
I support Vermont families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with evidence-based doula care and therapeutic massage. Serving the greater Burlington area.
Hi, I’m Emma — Birth Doula & Massage Therapist
I help people get to know and trust their bodies on a deeper level, empowering them to reclaim ownership over their physical, mental, and emotional well being. Whether supporting clients as a birth doula or practicing as a massage therapist, I’m a heart-centered space holder, a fierce advocate, and a firm believer in the power of healing touch.
In my massage practice, I offer a nurturing approach that blends Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, and myofascial release techniques to support body, mind, and spirit. I have received specialized training in prenatal and postpartum massage and am especially passionate about working with clients in that phase of life. I feel strongly that massage during the perinatal period is about more than just finding relief from aches and pains; it’s about being truly seen, heard, and held during a time of profound growth and transformation.
In my role as a birth doula, I bring a blend of calm and confidence to the birthing space. I have attended 50+ births as a professional birth doula and it is one of the greatest honors of my life to be able to support growing families in this capacity. Outside of my private practice, I am proud to serve as Program Coordinator for the University of Vermont Medical Center Volunteer Doula Program.
In my free time, I find joy in gardening, bouldering, yoga, kayaking, playing with my three-legged rescue pup, and my role as a foster parent. I live with my family in Essex Junction, VT.
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I am a MBLEX Certified Massage Therapist and DONA-International Certified Birth Doula
2026 18-Hour Use of Mexican Rebozo in Perinatal Care Training, Collective Rebozo - Gatineau, QC
2025 2-Day Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Training, Postpartum Support International
2025 3 Hour Perinatal Loss Training, Empty Arms Vermont
2025 14 Hour Level 1 Foundations of Abdominal Massage Training, Core Connections
2025 32 Hour Pre- & Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialization Workshop, Montpelier, VT
2024 Get Hip: Liberate Your Pelvis Week-long Intensive, Laughing River Yoga, Burlington, VT
2023 2-Day Spinning Babies® Workshop, Worcester, MA
2023 32 Hour Pre- & Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialization Workshop, Downeast School of Massage, Waldoboro ME
2023 700 hour Massage Certification, Balance Massage School of Vermont, Duxbury, VT
2023 End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate, University of Vermont Professional & Continuing Education
2022 DONA International Birth Doula Training, Dorcester, MA
As of April 1, 2021 all massage therapists, bodyworkers, and touch professionals are required to register with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), and to distribute either on paper or electronically, a public disclosure to all clients. See here for my disclosure.
Gift Certificates
Give the gift of healing touch - right when it’s needed most
Growing a tiny human (or recovering from having one) is no joke. Between the sore muscles, sleepless nights, and endless “Is this normal?” Google rabbit holes, every new parent deserves a chance to rest and recharge.
A prenatal or postpartum massage isn’t just a fancy treat. It’s a deeply supportive way to ease stress, reduce physical discomfort, and offer emotional relief during a powerful life transition.
Whether you’re celebrating a baby shower, supporting postpartum recovery, or simply reminding someone that their well-being matters too, massage gift certificates are a thoughtful way to honor this season.
Psst - don’t forget that you can add massage gift certificates to your baby registry!