You & Your Baby Deserve a
Conscious Birth
Prepare your body, your baby, and your support system for birth
Real support for how birth actually unfolds
This isn’t just prenatal visits or being “on call.”
It’s support for what’s happening in your body, your baby, and your environment—in real time.
You’re supported in:
- understanding what your body is doing during labour
- responding to intensity instead of fighting it
- staying grounded when things feel overwhelming
- moving and positioning so your baby can move more easily through your body
- navigating decisions and communication with clarity
During labour, I’m there to:
- help you stay in your body
- guide you back when something pulls you out of it
- support both you and your baby as things change
This is continuous, responsive support—not just presence, but guidance when it matters most.
Preparing you for how birth actually unfolds
Birth is not something you perform.
It’s something your body and your baby move through together.
And when it begins, it’s not about remembering what you learned.
It’s about how you respond in the moment.
Why this matters
Most birth preparation focuses on:
- information
- techniques
- ideal scenarios
But birth is dynamic.
It changes.
It intensifies.
It doesn’t follow a script.
Without preparation that matches that reality:
- it’s easy to feel overwhelmed
- disconnected from your body
- or unsure what to do when things shift
What this preparation supports
This work helps you:
- understand what your body is doing during labour
- recognize what stage you’re in and how things are progressing
- respond to intensity instead of resisting it
- use movement and positioning that actually supports your baby
- stay grounded when things feel intense or uncertain
What this looks like
- a private, personalized birth preparation class
- understanding how labour unfolds—without rigid timelines
- learning positions and movement for each stage of labour
- preparing your partner/support person to support you effectively
- working through real-life scenarios so you’re not caught off guard
This isn’t about getting it “right”
It’s not about following a plan perfectly or remembering every technique.
It’s about:
- feeling more confident in your body
- understanding what’s happening
- and being able to respond as things change
How this connects to your birth experience
When you understand what your body is doing:
- you’re less likely to panic when things intensify
- you can adjust instead of freeze
- you stay more connected to yourself and your baby
And that changes how birth feels.
So you’re not trying to figure it out while it’s happening.
Supporting your body so your baby can move with more ease
Your body is not just carrying your baby.
It is actively shaping how your baby moves, rotates, and descends during birth.
How your body moves, where it holds tension, and how well it can adapt under pressure—all of this directly influences your labour experience.
Why this matters
During labour, your baby needs space to move through your pelvis.
That movement depends on:
- how your body is aligned
- how your muscles and fascia are functioning
- how well you can move and adapt as labour progresses
When the body is restricted or compensating:
- labour can feel longer or more intense
- positioning can be less efficient
- more force is often needed instead of flow
When the body is supported:
- movement becomes more available
- space can be created where it’s needed
- your baby can navigate more easily
When your body needs support
You might notice:
- back, hip, or pelvic pain during pregnancy
- tension that doesn’t fully release
- feeling “tight,” unstable, or uncomfortable
- difficulty finding comfortable positions
- a sense that your body isn’t moving as easily as it could
These aren’t random.
They are often signs your body is adapting or compensating.
What this work supports
Using Body Ready Method® principles, we assess how your body is currently functioning and where it needs support.
This can support:
- reducing pain and tension during pregnancy
- improving alignment and movement patterns
- creating more space in the pelvis
- helping your baby find a more optimal position
- giving you positions and movements that actually work during labour
What this looks like
- a full-body assessment (alignment, mobility, core, pelvis, pelvic floor)
- identifying where your body is overworking or under-supporting
- a personalized movement and positioning plan
- simple, practical strategies you can use during pregnancy and labour
This isn’t about forcing your body
It’s about giving your body what it needs
so it can do what it’s already designed to do—more efficiently.
How this connects to birth
When your body can:
- move
- adapt
- and create space
your baby can respond.
And birth becomes something you move with—
not something you have to push through.
Birth is a full-body process—not just the pelvis.
Supporting the relationship that begins before birth
Your baby is not waiting until birth to connect with you.
From early in pregnancy, they are already sensing and responding—
to your movement, your body, your rhythms, and your environment.
Connection is already happening.
Not something you need to create—
but something that’s naturally there.
Why this matters
Pregnancy isn’t just physical.
It’s relational.
Your baby is developing within your nervous system—
learning what safety feels like and orienting to connection.
How your body holds tension or ease,
how your system responds to stress,
how supported or overwhelmed you feel—
all of this becomes part of your baby’s experience.
This doesn’t mean you need to be perfect.
It means this time matters.
When connection feels harder
Even though connection is natural, it doesn’t always feel easy.
You might notice:
- feeling disconnected or unsure how to connect
- being more in your head than in your body
- stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
- physical tension, discomfort, or fatigue
- a sense of holding or protection rather than openness
Sometimes this is about what’s happening now.
Sometimes it comes from patterns your body has been holding for a long time.
What this work supports
This isn’t about trying to bond.
It’s about supporting your system so connection becomes more accessible.
Through BodyTalk, we work with you and your baby as one integrated system.
This can support:
- nervous system regulation and a greater sense of safety
- release of tension patterns held in the body
- deeper awareness of your baby and their responses
- addressing subconscious or inherited patterns
- a more settled internal environment for your baby
As your system shifts, connection often shifts naturally.
Your baby’s experience
Your baby is not passive.
They are:
- sensing movement, rhythm, and pressure
- responding to emotional tone and physiology
- developing their nervous system in relationship to yours
This isn’t something you need to control.
But it is something that can be supported.
A different way of seeing pregnancy
Instead of:
“How do I prepare for birth?”
This becomes:
“What kind of experience are we having—together?”
This is where connection deepens—before birth even begins.
Continuous, real-time support through your labour
This is where everything we’ve prepared—physically, emotionally, and relationally—comes into the moment.
Birth is dynamic.
It shifts. It intensifies.
And when you’re in it, it’s not about remembering what you learned.
It’s about having support that can recognize what’s happening
and help you respond to it in real time.
Why this matters
In labour, your body and your baby are constantly adapting.
How that unfolds is influenced by:
- how your body is moving
- how your baby is positioned
- what tension is present
- and how safe and supported your system feels
Without support, it’s easy to:
- tense against intensity
- feel overwhelmed or pulled out of your body
- lose clarity when decisions arise
With the right support:
- your body can stay more responsive
- your baby can move more easily
- and you stay connected to what’s happening
What this supports
- staying grounded as intensity builds
- working with contractions instead of resisting them
- movement and positioning that creates space for your baby
- reducing unnecessary tension and discomfort
- clear, supported decision-making in the moment
- keeping you and your baby working together
What this looks like in labour
- real-time guidance for movement and positioning (BRM-informed)
- hands-on support and targeted acupressure (in-person)
- BodyTalk support to regulate the nervous system and restore communication
- recognizing where your body needs support and helping it respond
- emotional containment so you can stay inward and focused
- advocacy and decision support as situations evolve
- guiding your partner/support person in how to support you
You are not left to navigate this alone
Your body already knows how to give birth.
This is about supporting how that unfolds—
so your body and your baby can work together
with more ease and efficiency.
In-Person or Virtual Support
Both options provide continuous, high-level support throughout your labour.
The difference is how that support is delivered.
In-Person Support
Fully immersive, in-room support.
- hands-on work, including acupressure and physical support
- direct support for movement, positioning, and alignment
- reading subtle shifts in your body and labour progression
- supporting both you and your partner in real time
Virtual Support
Continuous, responsive support from a distance.
- real-time guidance for movement and positioning
- BodyTalk support when needed
- decision-making and advocacy support
- guiding your partner/support person
Ideal if:
- you’re outside my travel radius
- or you prefer a more private birth space
Helping you stay clear, informed, and supported when it matters most
Birth doesn’t just happen in your body.
It happens within a system—
with protocols, timelines, and decisions that can come quickly.
And in those moments, it’s not always easy to process information clearly.
Why this matters
During labour, you may be asked to make decisions while:
- you’re in intensity
- your focus is inward
- and things are moving quickly
Without support, it’s easy to:
- feel pressured or rushed
- agree without fully understanding your options
- lose connection to what you actually want
What this supports
This work helps you:
- understand your options clearly
- stay connected to your preferences and values
- ask questions and receive meaningful information
- make decisions without pressure or urgency
- feel supported in whatever choices you make
What this looks like
- preparing for common birth scenarios ahead of time
- understanding how to navigate interventions and recommendations
- practicing how to ask questions and communicate with your care team
- real-time support during labour when decisions arise
- helping you process information so you can respond—not react
- supporting your partner in how to advocate alongside you
This isn’t about fighting the system
It’s not about resisting care or creating conflict.
It’s about:
- being informed
- being supported
- and being able to participate fully in your experience
You remain at the center of your birth
You are the one making decisions.
This work ensures you feel:
- clear
- supported
- and not alone in those moments
You deserve to understand what’s happening—and to have space to choose.
Supporting the transition after birth—for both you and your baby
Birth is not the end of the experience.
It’s the beginning of a completely new phase—physically, emotionally, and relationally.
And most people are not fully prepared for what that actually feels like.
Why this matters
After birth, everything shifts at once.
Your body is recovering.
Your nervous system is processing.
You’re learning your baby—while also learning yourself in a new role.
Without support, it’s common to feel:
- overwhelmed or depleted
- disconnected from yourself or your baby
- unsure how to interpret what your baby needs
- impacted by how your birth unfolded
What this supports
- physical and nervous system recovery after birth
- processing and integrating your birth experience
- feeling more grounded and supported in early parenting
- understanding your baby’s cues and responses
- creating rhythms that feel sustainable for your family
What this looks like
- postpartum planning before birth (so you’re not figuring it out after)
- birth debrief and integration sessions
- BodyTalk support for recovery, regulation, and emotional processing
- guidance in early parenting, bonding, and adjustment
- infant sleep education (taught prenatally so you feel prepared before baby arrives)
Infant sleep—before your baby arrives
Sleep isn’t something you need to “fix” later.
Understanding how babies sleep, regulate, and communicate—before birth—helps you respond with more confidence from the beginning.
This reduces:
- stress and second-guessing
- pressure to “get it right”
- and the feeling of being overwhelmed in those early weeks
This is about more than recovery
It’s about supporting the transition into parenthood
so you feel more steady, connected, and resourced—
not just getting through it.
The way you are supported after birth shapes how this next chapter begins.
Whole-system support for your body, your nervous system, and the patterns you carry
Your body is constantly adapting.
To your environment.
To your experiences.
To what has been held—physically, emotionally, and subconsciously—over time.
BodyTalk works with that process.
Not by forcing change—
but by supporting communication within your body so it can return to a more balanced, responsive state.
Why this matters
Many of the patterns that show up during:
- pregnancy
- birth
- and postpartum
don’t begin there.
They often exist long before.
In:
- how your body holds tension
- how your nervous system responds to stress
- emotional patterns or past experiences
- beliefs or conditioning carried over time
Without support, these can show up as:
- chronic tension or discomfort
- emotional overwhelm or reactivity
- feeling stuck in patterns that don’t shift
- disconnection from your body
- difficulty settling or feeling at ease
Your body isn’t working against you.
It’s responding based on what it has learned.
What this supports
BodyTalk works with your system as a whole—rather than isolated symptoms.
This can support:
- nervous system regulation and resilience
- release of stored tension in the body
- processing emotional experiences
- awareness of subconscious patterns
- improved communication between body systems
- a greater sense of ease, clarity, and responsiveness
As communication improves, the body often becomes more efficient, adaptable, and less reactive.
What sessions look like
Sessions are 90 minutes and follow what your system prioritizes in the moment.
Rather than applying a fixed protocol, we work with:
- what your body is holding
- what your nervous system is responding to
- what patterns are ready to shift or integrate
Each session meets you where you are—
physically, emotionally, or subconsciously.
How this fits into your care
BodyTalk is the foundation of all the work offered here.
It is woven through:
- pregnancy
- birth
- and postpartum support
And is also available as a standalone service.
Beyond pregnancy
This work doesn’t stop at birth.
It can support:
- life transitions and stress
- ongoing emotional or physical patterns
- recovery and integration after birth
- continued support through parenthood
This isn’t about fixing
There is nothing wrong with your body.
This work supports your system in returning to a state where:
- it doesn’t need to hold as much tension
- it can respond more clearly to what’s happening now
- and you feel more connected—to your body and your experience
Choose the level of support that fits where you are
All packages integrate this work—supporting your body, your baby, and your experience as one continuous process.
The difference is how much support you want, and how deeply you want to go.
Conscious Birth Transformation Package
Full support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
For those who want to be guided through the entire journey—not just prepared for one day.
This is for you if you want:
- ongoing, consistent support throughout pregnancy
- to feel deeply connected to your body and your baby
- support beyond the physical—emotionally and mentally
- a more intentional, supported transition into parenthood
What this creates:
- a body that moves through pregnancy and birth with more ease
- a more regulated, responsive nervous system
- a baby who feels supported throughout the process
- a birth experience where you feel connected, not overwhelmed
Includes:
- ongoing BodyTalk sessions throughout pregnancy
- Body Ready Method® assessment + personalized movement program
- full birth preparation + advocacy training
- in-person or virtual birth support
- postpartum recovery and integration sessions
Most Popular & Comprehensive Package
Prep’d Body & Mind Package
Focused support for late pregnancy (30+ weeks)
For those who are further along—and want high-impact support in the time remaining.
This is for you if you want:
- to feel prepared without needing the full journey
- to reduce pain, tension, or uncertainty before birth
- clear guidance for how to move through labour
- support that actually translates in real time
What this makes possible:
- more efficient movement and positioning in labour
- greater confidence in what your body is doing
- clearer, more grounded decision-making
- a more connected and supported birth experience
Includes:
- targeted BodyTalk sessions + focused birth prep session
- Body Ready Method® assessment + movement strategies
- private birth class + advocacy support
- optional in-person or virtual birth support
- postpartum recovery and debrief
Simplified & Condensed for late stage enrollment
Practical Birth Package
Clear, structured preparation + optional birth support
For those who want grounded, practical support
focused on understanding your body, your options, and how to move through labour with clarity.
This is for you if you want:
- to understand what your body is doing in labour
- practical tools for movement, positioning, and coping
- support navigating decisions and communication
- your partner/support person to feel prepared and involved
What this makes possible:
- a clearer understanding of how birth actually works
- practical tools you can use in real time
- more confidence navigating your care and environment
- a more supported, less overwhelming birth experience
Includes:
- Body Ready Method® assessment + personalized movement plan
- private birth preparation class
- advocacy + support team session
- birth and postpartum planning session
- optional in-person or virtual birth support
Focused purely on Birth education, physical prep & support
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Birth is not something to figure out in the moment.
With the right support, your body, your baby, and your environment can work together—so you feel more clear, more supported, and more connected as it unfolds.
Apply for Birth Support
This is the first step in working together.
The application helps me understand:
- where you are in your pregnancy
- what you’re currently experiencing
- the kind of support you’re looking for
- which level of support will best meet your needs
It also allows me to:
- confirm availability around your due date
- ensure I can provide the level of support you’re looking for
- keep the number of clients I take on at one time limited—so each family receives full, present support
Once you apply:
- I’ll review your application
- You’ll hear back within 24–48 hours with next steps.
From there, you’ll be invited to book a 1:1 session so we can explore what support is right for you.
There’s no pressure to commit
Applying does not lock you into anything.
It’s simply a way to:
- start the conversation
- explore your options
- and see if this feels like the right fit for you
Consistent, caring birth support makes birth Better
Looking for support without a birth package?
If you’re wanting support for your body, nervous system, or current experience—you can also begin with a BodyTalk session on its own.
100% natural labour acheived!
I hired Joanne for her doula services with BodyTalk & her expertise on becoming a mom. She was able to provide tons of information regarding labour & delivery, post partum, breast feeding, safe sleep habits as well as being my biggest support through my pregnancy. I love(d) working with her through the biggest transition as a first time mom, her caring nature & calm presence was absolutely wonderful while I was navigating pregnancy. Joanne listens and understands what pregnancy is like through her personal experience & research she continues to do. Her approach on birth is phenomenal & I can guarantee if I didn’t have her prenatal support I would have had a tough labour & delivery. She taught me about all the different scenarios I may encounter & the pros/cons of choices I will have to make in labour. We were able to make a birth plan of 100% natural labour which we achived! Amongst all of her knowledge & teachings, she was a huge emotional support through pregnancy & continues to be prenatal. Through our time together she helped break trauma bonds I had with relatives, emotional & physical stress impacting my pregnancy. We were able to find the root cause of many issues I was experiencing with heartburn, morning sickness, different aches and pains. I would recommend Joanne to anyone wanting to get more in tune with their body, experiencing trauma or pain, behaviour problems, and any & all prenatal supports. I will be working closely with her through motherhood & with my next pregnancy! Brielle Oulette, Saskatoon
The most powerful amazing experience!!
Joanne was amazing throughout my delivery. She guided me and helped with pain management. Having her support with the BodyTalk made everything go smoothly for myself and the baby. It was the most powerful amazing experience!! Janelle Holowatuk, Saskatoon
The connection you make with your baby during pregnancy is just absolutely incredible, all expecting moms should experience it!
My first experience with Joanne was in September 2021 when I booked a distance BodyTalk session for my two older children. This session was so eye-opening and spot on, she helped in making sense of a lot of issues my children had been dealing with. Since then, I’ve not only continued doing monthly distance sessions for my children, I also booked her prenatal package during my most recent pregnancy. I’m happy to say that my children are doing so well. My older son who had trouble focusing in school and had low grades ended the school year on the A/B honor roll. My second son’s eczema cleared up and hasn’t returned. My toddler has made such a great transition with her newborn sibling. My pregnancy went smoothly, and my newborn and I are recovering amazingly. I also want to mention that I was able to connect with my baby during pregnancy in a way that I would’ve not been able to if it wasn’t for sessions with Joanne. My baby is so relaxed and content, I still can’t believe how easy he’s been compared to my older children as infants. He is very healthy and not at all fussy. I highly recommend Joanne to all families, most especially to those expecting. The whole family will benefit from her knowledge and expertise, and she is constantly expanding her skills and services. Also, the connection you make with your baby during pregnancy is just absolutely incredible, all expecting moms should experience it! Keo Frontero, Guam
I wouldn't have been able to do it without her.
Joanne joined me in early labour as I was having a had time coping. She helped me to feel so safe and her hands on support helped me get through. It was long exhausting labour and beautiful natural birth. I wouldn't have been able to do it without her. This was 2016 before Joanne had her advanced BodyTalk and Body Ready Birth and Advocacy tools. I know anyone seeking support now would greatly benefit from her decade+ of expertise and skill in birth preparation and support. If she was amazing then, I can only imagine how exceptional she is now. Joanna K, Saskatoon
Truly helps you feel empowered and enjoy every step of the journey!
Where do I even start! Working with Joanne and her prenatal bodytalk package was absolutely wonderful. Through BodyTalk, yoga, sleep education class, loads of information and hands on help during labor i felt prepared and informed throughout my pregnancy and the delivery of our son. Joanne worked with both myself and the baby throughout the pregnancy to make sure we were both safe and healthy and connected so when the time came for delivery we were working together! We have also had postpartum BodyTalk sessions that have helped me with my postpartum anxiety and depression and has helped our son be so content and happy and easy going! I seriously would highly recommend working with Joanne throughout your pregnancy, delivery and into postpartum. It truly helps you feel empowered and enjoy every step of the journey! Rebecca Sorestad, Saskatoon
Helped me take control of my birth experience
I worked with Joanne through her prenatal package for my first pregnancy and it was such an amazing experience. Not only did she help me work through some grief that came after losing my grandmother early on in my pregnancy but she helped me create a safe space for my baby to flourish. Joanne gave me so much information that helped me take control of my birth experience and prepare for a smooth transition into postpartum. My son is a content, healthy baby and we have a connection that I really believe was strengthened by our experience with Joanne and her prenatal/postpartum body talk. Kaye, Saskatoon
5 hour Natural Birth
Joanne had been treating my toddler when I became pregnant again. I knew she was who I needed to support me through the birth. 5 hours from the first contraction, I naturally delivered a healthy 9 lbs baby boy. He is the happiest, easiest and most content little guy. I highly recommend Joanne for both BodyTalk and birth support and getting sessions for the older siblings to help with the transition, it made a world of difference for big brother. Jennifer V. Saskatoon, SK
She made labor & delivery a smooth one for me
Joanne was such a wonderful addition to my birth experience. She was so helpful and attentive .My labour started at midnight & she was right there to help with her encouraging words. She made labor & delivery a smooth one for me. I will highly recommend her to anyone who’s expecting & is considering a doula. Uju Nwosu, Birthed in Saskatoon
No better way than BodyTalk to support my pregnancy and birth.
As a practitioner myself, I couldn't imagine a better way than BodyTalk to support my pregnancy and birth. Joanne's deep knowledge and experience working with mothers and babies made her the perfect choice, and she has been indeed a wonderful support for me and my family. We had the most beautiful homebirth with a midwife here in Singapore and Joanne's virtual support. I can't recommend her more to any pregnant mother! Lena H. Singapore
Everything seemed very easy.
We hired Joanne for some BodyTalk sessions and as a doula to attend our free birth. She was very supportive and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her. Everything went very smoothly for us and it was very reassuring to have her around. She handled a lot of the post birth items for us so everything seemed very easy. Thank you Joanne! Megan Thoreson, Clavet