What if you were already whole?
Hi there!
I’m Ashley (she / they) and I offer somatic work & doula work in Madison, WI and virtually.
As a somatic practitioner I provide 1:1 education around fight / flight / freeze physiology and offer guidance for more flexibility & resilience in the nervous system. As full spectrum doula I provide physical, emotional, and informational support around the full spectrum of reproductive experiences (including fertility, contraception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, miscarriage, and abortion) for individuals & families. I also offer mentoring, group workshops, and a zine of the month club. Learn more about my journey here!
You might be wondering,
“What does already whole mean?”
It means we all have a wise inner guide (we’ll call this guide the Self).
Borrowing language from Internal Family Systems, the Self is curious, compassionate, connected, creative, and calm. Although it might be difficult to access for a variety of reasons, Self energy is present in everyone and can be strengthened with time, practice, patience, & support.
It means the things we feel are worthy of our attention.
There is no hierarchy of feelings (ie: a joyful feeling isn’t better than an angry feeling) and no bodily sensation that is “wrong.” Everything that happens in our body contains information & a story and we can learn to approach this information with curiosity & compassion.
It means our connection to each other matters.
Although tending to our individual body can be an important part of the healing process, we also need community & collaboration (mammals we are inherently social creatures!). There is wholeness within our individual selves and also a wholeness that is available when we connect with others.
Some ways to (re)discover your wholeness:
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Support for Your Nervous System
Our nervous system sets the tone for how we understand and interact with the world. Learn more about how the nervous system works, how to listen to your body’s cues, and how to notice (and possibly shift!) your body’s patterns.
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Support for Your Reproductive System
Our reproductive system is a source of creative & generative energy. Learn more about your fertility / ovulation cycles & reproductive anatomy, or set up doula support to have an advocate with you while you interact with medical systems.
Book a free consultation
Interested in working together? Set up a free 30 minute virtual consultation to ask your questions and see if we’re a good fit.