Mari has always enjoyed working with people.  Even as a young child, she knew her passion included serving individuals and helping them when they needed it the most.  Mari has been a part of organizations and missions that have kept her serving around the world.  She has traveled from Australia to Central America and throughout the USA helping others!  It wasn't until she became pregnant with her son, Maximilian, that she realized a calling to become a doula.  Throughout her pregnancy, Mari focused her energy and resources into getting informed about her birthing options.  Naturally, she hired a doula and experienced first hand the benefit of having an advocate and rich resource during her birth journey.

Currently, Mari is a member and Birth Resource for Birth Matters VA, a  La Leche League member and attends local LLL meetings supporting breastfeeding.  She is also a member of the Virginia Breastfeeding Task Force.  She is active in other local organizations offering natural, holistic care, and has been raised to respect and believe in the miracle of our bodies. 

Other passions include spending time with her family, traveling, extended breastfeeding, cloth diapering, supporting local/organic farmers in providing sustainable food, and environmental accountability- both globally and individually.  Mari has a B.S. in Marketing from George Mason University and has long-term aspirations of attending Midwifery school.

Mari is doula trained and certified through toLabor, formerly known as ALACE (Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators).  She has attended numerous births and feels comfortable and confident offering comprehensive doula care.  Mari is knowledgeable about birth, experienced in interpersonal relationships and excited to share in your birth journey.

Please contact her for more information concerning your expected arrival and any questions you might have.