Hello, my name is Olivia Allen.  I have four wonderful children and a greatly supportive husband.  I am a strong believer in natural medicine.  I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and have been practicing massage since 2003, I have been in the doula field since 2004.  I also offer infant massage which can be a great bonding tool, especially for Dad if the mom chooses to breastfeed. 

Birth Philosophy

I believe the birth mother deserves to have the birth experience she wants.  I aim to provide, to the best of my abilities, an environment that best suits the birthing couple.  I believe that birth can and should be painless, without using harmful medications.  Massage is a wonderful technique to use during birth as it help the mother relax and focus on the birth of her baby, rather than the fear and pain of birthing.  Under certain circumstances medical intervention is necessary, but I do believe that the birthing partners shoud stay in control of the envorinment, and be informed what is being done and why.  They should also be given time to discuss the pro's and con's of such medical interventions.