About Lisa

My name is Lisa and I am passionate about birth and family. I cherish my husband and two daughters, enjoy music, visiting the ocean and talking with friends and anyone who will listen about pregnancy, birth, and the joys and challenges of being a parent. I believe all persons should feel empowered, loved, and supported throughout their pregnancies, births, and lives.

I am originally from Ohio where I received my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Performance. College is where I met my husband, who is also a musician - we are both trumpet players. I love music - everything about it. It brings me joy and fills my spirit with life when I play. I have sung in choirs, met some amazing and life changing people, and traveled to Italy and Japan while playing my trumpet. I am thankful for my musical blessings and for the gift of music.

My interest in calm and gentle birthing began after getting pregnant with my first daughter. She was born in a hospital with some medical interventions. Although she came earth side safely and easily, it was not the birth experience I had envisioned. Having had that experience, I realize that birth does not always go as planned, but by keeping an open mind and remaining calm, a positive, satisfying birthing experience is still possible. A few months after my first daughter's birth, I became a vegetarian. My husband and daughters are vegetarians too, so I am familiar with vegetarian and vegan diets in pregnancy, nursing postpartum and beyond. 

When I found out I was pregnant with my second daughter, I immediately signed up for a HypnoBirthing class that promoted birthing without fear. I knew it was the right class for me still harboring anxieties from my last birth and life. I signed up early and practiced A LOT! My second daughter was born at home; although, not a planned home birth! Her birth was calm, quick and gentle, and this experience was very different from my first. It was unmedicated and completely intervention free. I found strength and determination in my spirit and my body that I never knew I had. I learned to fully trust my baby and myself early in my pregnancy and to put faith in my sweet, growing child. I was blessed with empowerment and openness from my friends and family. I also discovered just how unique and helpful a doula was and how very important it was to stay positive, surrounding myself with only those who supported what I wanted. My first birth experience led me to HypnoBirthing. My second experience drove me to become a HypnoBirthing® educator.

May all persons experience a satisfying, gentle and noteworthy birth and may your baby be born surrounded by love and light.