Lauren Newmyer, PTA, Postpartum Doula
Lauren is a physical therapy assistant as well as a certified massage therapist, yoga instructor, and certified lymphedema therapist. She has a passion for utilizing these skills to ensure the best care possible is being given to new parents in a holistic manner that not only amplifies the new parents physical health, but improves their overall quality of life by providing education on nutrition, performing services around the home, and being able to identify areas of care that may need to be referred out to specialists for issues such as pelvic pain, incontinence, lactation concerns, and mental health concerns. Lauren provides a variety of packaged services that can be individualized to suite your exact needs as a new parent!
What Does a Doula Do?
Assist with: mental/emotional/physical recovery for birthing parent and partners, childcare, infant bonding, healthy meal prep, errands, light housework, conflict resolution, processing birth experience, supporting doctor appts
Troubleshoot: nursing/bottle feeding, sleeping, sibling & family dynamics
Educate on: infant health & wellness, infant development, diapering, bathing/hygiene, carrying/wearing baby
Refer to Specialists: mental health professional, lactation consultant, physical therapy; recognizing yellow and red flags
What Wellness Services are Included?
Because our doula is a physical therapy assistant, certified massage therapist, yoga instructor and a certified lymphedema therapist, we offer unique services that go about and beyond! Check out our packages below!
Maternal/Parental Wellness Programs
Pre-Baby Program
Mix & Match Services (4-hour)
Prenatal Massage Progressive Muscle Relaxation Prenatal Yoga Birthing Breathwork Personal Training with Pregnancy Considerations Mindfulness & Meditation Doula Prep Services (house cleaning, laundry, healthy meal prep, childcare coordination, go-bag organization, birth positions prep and more!) Women’s Health Physical Therapy Evaluation
Postpartum Doula+
This is a 6-week program that includes:
- 24 hours of Doula Care total
- 18 hours of Wellness Services total
- 6 Massages
2-3 visits per week, 3 hours each time
The Fourth Trimester
This is a 12-week program that includes:
- 38 hours of Doula Care
- 24 hours of Wellness Services
- 10 Massages
- 1 Physical Therapy Evaluation from a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy
- 10% discount for Physical Therapy Services
2 visits per week, 3 hours each time
The Platinum Trimester
This is a 12-week program that includes:
- 54 hours of Doula Care
- 42 hours of Wellness Services
- 12 Massages
- 1 Physical Therapy Evaluation from a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy
- 20% discount for Physical Therapy Services
- 10% discount for future Wellness Services
3 visits per week, 3 hours each time