Sophia P.
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA
Sophia (they/she) is a trauma-informed birth doula, yoga instructor, and somatic practitioner with years of experience. They have a grounded and empathetic presence, with a dash of joyful and playful energy. As a queer, certified Size-Inclusive doula, Sophia specializes in supporting plus-sized people and queer people. When receiving care from Sophia, expect to be met with compassion, attuned to, deeply cared for, and fiercely advocated for.
In their free time, Sophia enjoys reading, making tea, cuddling with her cats, and connecting deeply with nature.
Trainings:
-BA Health & Wellness- University of North Carolina Asheville
-Minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - University of North Carolina Asheville
-Certified Yoga instructor, E-RYT 230- Asheville Yoga Center
-Certified Birth Doula- DONA International
-Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor- The Flow of Life Yoga
-Certified Size-Inclusive Doula- Fat and Pregnant
-Gender Affirming Birthwork 101 + 201- Moss Froom
-Birth Doula Training- Homegrown Families
-Postpartum Doula Training- Homegrown Families
-Abortion Doula Training- Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings
-*Female Health Yoga Teacher Training- Yoga Medicine
-Prenatal Therapeutics- Yoga Medicine
-Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies Certification- Collectively -Rooted
-Herbal Medicine for *Women’s Health- Dr. Aviva Romm (in progress)
-Trauma Resolution & Embodiment Certification- Alchemical Alignment (in progress)
*While these trainings used gendered language, as a non-binary + queer person, I do not use this language within my own practice.
Testimonial
“Sophia helped me feel very at ease and powerful in my own body despite our challenging pregnancy and birth.”
C.M. (doula client)