Doulas

If you're interested in birth doula services, prenatal breastfeeding workshops, or lactation care, you've come to the right place. I have helped over a hundred new parents navigate their breastfeeding challenges and have been teaching group breastfeeding workshops for the last three years. I am thrilled to announce that in the Winter of 2024, I have expanded my services to be a birth doula! I offer prenatal and postpartum support in addition to being with you every step of the way during your labor and birth. Let's connect and explore how I can assist you on this journey!

We aren't meant to do this alone! From the moment you bring your new bundle home, your household changes, and navigating those changes can be difficult for everyone. I am here to support your family postpartum. Primarily I focus on daytime shifts, but I also provide overnight care with a focus on maximizing sleep for the whole household. Reach out if you'd like to know more!

My name is Sarah Rankin. I have been a doula in Durango for six years. I have three children of my own. Their birth stories vary wildly, ranging from emergency caesarian, to V back with Pre-eclampsia, to unmedicated/intervention-free. Although the way that your birth will unfold is a beautiful mystery, I can help you create a comprehensive birth plan that lays out what to expect at different parts of the birthing process, your intentions, and strategies for the members of your birth team. I specialize in pain mitigation strategies, including talking you through the harder contractions with breathing and visualization techniques, providing ideas for different birthing positions, and providing counter pressure on your lower back, as well as using pressure points and massage on your feet and ankles. While I have a special place in my heart for home birth, I have equal experience in both settings, and see the potential benefits and rewards of both environments. I am also available to help with child care during your new baby's birth. I offer postpartum support, including establishing breastfeeding and helping you find supports in our area. I have a steady, grounding, unassuming presence that helps my clients feel calm and centered. I look forward to talking with you about helping you achieve your ideal birth experience!

I am Leslee Matthews, founder of The Hallow, where I offer nurturing postpartum care rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom and a lifetime of lived experience. I help mothers navigate the Sacred Window - the most tender weeks after birth - with warmth, nourishment, and mindful presence. My work draws on both the knowledge of Ayurvedic principals and the wisdom of a life fully lived, supporting women to feel held, restored, and empowered in their new role as mothers.

Whether you are preparing for labor, navigating the fog of postpartum recovery, or managing the complex shifts of perimenopause, you deserve to feel strong, heard, and supported. I’m Melissa Reitman, a Physical Therapist and Woman’s Health and Hormone Specialist with over 30 years of experience helping women reclaim their bodies. In 2021, I founded One on One Wellness in Durango to provide the kind of care I believe in: integrative, personalized, and deeply rooted in the connection between mind, body, and spirit. As a postmenopausal mom of three, I know firsthand that womanhood is a series of profound transitions. My goal is to combine evidence-based clinical expertise with compassionate, holistic healing to help you thrive through every stage. When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll likely find me paddle boarding, hiking the Colorado trails, or recharging with my family and my 4-pound therapy dog, Cholula. Ready to start your healing journey? Book a Consultation at 1on1wellness.com